Meet the team

Edu Gallardo graduated from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona in 2022. He then undertook an equine internship at the university and soon developed a passion for equine surgery. Edu shows a true enthusiasm and commitment to his equine career and is currently undertaking additional certificates to further develop his expertise as an equine vet. Ultimately, Edu hopes to become a specialist equine surgeon in the future. Out of work Edu likes to spend time with his girlfriend and family in Spain. He’s a keen sportsman and likes to swim, run and cycle.

Charlotte Crisp qualified from Liverpool Institute of Veterinary Science with distinction in 2014. She gained a wealth of experience in her previous role in a busy mixed rural practice in Aberdeenshire and joined the team at Oaklands in January 2019. Charlotte has a true passion and commitment to her equine veterinary career and is also happy to support Oaklands small animal team, especially with surgical procedures in which she also has a special interest.

When Charlotte isn’t at work, she regularly competes with British Eventing on her horse Ally or can be found out an about with her little dog Dorra.

Emily joined Oaklands Veterinary Centre in August 2017 coming from Ireland, where she completed her internships, working predominately with Thoroughbreds. She has a strong interest in surgery and has completed a CertAVP (Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice) in equine orthopaedic surgery. Emily graduated from Szent Istvan University in Budapest, Hungary and also holds a PhD in equine science. Before becoming a vet, Emily spent a year working on a stud farm in Kentucky and worked in Ireland with sport horses of all levels.

She enjoys spending time at the hospital assisting with surgeries whenever possible. Out of work Emily enjoys walking her dog ‘Loki’, running, furnishing her new home and socialising with friends.

Emma graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2019. She’s always been fascinated with all things equine and has owned her riding pony Kavanagh since the age of 12. Following graduation she spent time volunteering with SPANA in Morocco looking after the working horses and donkeys that are so vital to people’s livelihoods there. She completed a 13 month internship in a busy equine clinic on the welsh border, where she took an interest in Medicine and Anaesthesia. Emma joined Oaklands Veterinary Centre in February 2021 and has thoroughly enjoyed helping the equine population in the North East achieve their best. She holds a keen interest in equine dentistry and medicine.

In her spare time you can find her indulging in arts and crafts, or out exploring the countryside with a very over exuberant Welsh Collie.

Hannah Curran joined the team at Oaklands Equine Hospital in November 2020. She graduated from the University of Surrey’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Science in the summer of 2020 where she elected to complete three rotations in equine practice. Hannah enjoys all aspects of equine practice but has a particular interest in lameness and internal medicine.

When not working, Hannah can be found caring for her Trakehner Shorty. Shorty is her competitive partner who she enjoys training and competing with in local dressage competitions.

Amy joined the team in 2022 after working for Scott Brash for 4 years. She has experience travelling and caring for 5* competition horses, and is very passionate about patient care.

In her spare time Amy can be found exercising horses or walking her very energetic rescue border collie, Oscar.

Heidi joined Oaklands in 2020 initially starting with the reception team, before moving out onto the yard to join the equine nursing team as an assistant. Her passion is horses and out of work she loves hacking out and dressage. She is a BHS APC coach. Prior to starting at Oaklands Veterinary Centre she was an instructor for the riding for the disabled and several other riding establishments.

Heidi is kept busy on her days off at home on the farm and very much enjoys the country life.

Martin joined the Oaklands Veterinary Centre as an Equine Nursing assistant in 2004 following a career at the Mary Reveley Racing stables. He has vast equine experience and is a valuable member of the team. Martin is our resident ‘West End’ Critic as he spends a lot of his spare time in the capital attending the shows.

When he’s not at work or away he likes to spend time supporting his team, ‘the Boro’ and attending comedy nights and stand up (this is also the source of his many one liners!).

Jordan joined Oaklands in 2020 after working as a yard supervisor at a local livery yard, where she undertook all aspects of horse care. She thoroughly enjoys equine nursing and is studying towards her equine veterinary nursing qualification.

Outside of work Jordan can be found riding and competing her horse Danny and spending time with her friends and family.