Meet The Team

Behind every wagging tail and contented purr is a team of people who genuinely love what they do. At The Brook Veterinary Surgery, we’re more than just colleagues; we’re a close knit family united by our passion for animals and commitment to providing exceptional care.

From our experienced veterinary surgeons and dedicated nurses to our friendly client care team, every person you meet here plays a vital role in looking after your beloved companions. We each bring our own skills, expertise, and personality to the practice, but we all share the same goal: keeping your pets healthy, happy, and thriving.

We know that trusting someone with your pet’s care is a big decision. That’s why we want you to get to know the faces behind the stethoscopes, the people who’ll celebrate your puppy’s first vaccination, support you through difficult decisions, and genuinely care about how your furry family member is doing.

Take a moment to meet the wonderful individuals who make The Brook Veterinary Surgery the caring, professional practice it is today. We can’t wait to welcome you and your pets through our doors!

Veterinary Surgeons

Joanne Harrison BVet Med Cert SAM MRCVS

Bvet Med Cert SAM MRCVS Jo qualified from the Royal Veterinary College (London) in 1993. Upon qualification Jo started her career working in a small animal practice and has worked as a head veterinary surgeon for a number of years. In an effort to provide a higher standard of care for her patients Jo took the… Read more »

Melanie Llewellyn BVetMed MRCVS

Amy McLachlan BVSc MRCVS

Elizabeth Goodman BVM BVS MRCVS

Beth qualified from the University of Nottingham in 2025. She enjoys time with her cat Shadow and visiting wildlife areas. She spends her free time working on various DIY projects or rock climbing.

Registered Veterinary Nurses

Matthew Harrison RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse/Practice Manager Matthew began nursing in 1995 after leaving school and qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1997. Matthew spent 7 years working in referral practices that specialise in soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, oncology, diagnostic imaging, neurology, anaesthesia and dermatology. Matthew has a special interest in anaesthesia and soft tissue surgery.… Read more »

Kim Barrett RVN ISFMdipFN NCert Med (nsg)

Kim spent many years in the industry working as a receptionist and nursing assistant prior to qualifying and a registered veterinary nurse. Since qualifying she has pursued interests in the nutritional, feline and medical aspects of the role to further qualifications to provide a deeper knowledge, enhancing the care of the patients. Kim also became… Read more »

Felicia Raluca Deliu RVN

Student Veterinary Nurses

Lily Clark

I’m someone who’s passionate about animals and loves spending time with my two cats, dog, and tortoises. Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym, socialising with friends, and keeping a good balance between staying active and relaxing. I’m caring, friendly, and always happiest when surrounded by animals and good company.

Paige Cowen

I’m new to the field of veterinary nursing but have been surrounded by animals my whole life as I had plenty of pets growing up! Having spent the past three years as a Radiology Assistant in the NHS, I decided to swap helping people for animals and it’s the best decision I ever made. I’m… Read more »

Client Care Team

Caroline Hucker

Caroline joined the client care team in July 2021 and has been a client of the practice for many years.

Jordan Huggins

I have been working at the practice as part of the client care team since February 2022. I love all doodles from Cockapoos to Australian Labradoodles , Cocker spaniels and Flat Coat Retrievers.

Molly Sexton

Hayley Argent-Shepherd

I have been a client of the practice for 20 years and worked here since October 2023 doing just Saturdays. I love all large breed dogs, especially Boxers and Mastiff type breeds.

Abigail Giles-Paul RVN