Meet the team

Equine Veterinary Surgeon

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.

Equine Veterinary Surgeon

Kate graduated from The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies in 2016 having spent the last couple of years in a busy mixed practice in Warwickshire, working with all creatures great and small until joining Oaklands Veterinary Centre in 2018. Kate is now focusing her interests in equine veterinary medicine and is undertaking a CertAVP in equine practice. Kate enjoys all aspects of ambulatory work and the variety it brings.

In her spare time she enjoys being out and about with her working Cocker Spaniel, Roo, as well as going to the gym and baking.

Equine Veterinary Surgeon

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.

Equine Veterinary Surgeon

Helen is originally from Lockerbie, Scotland. She graduated from The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies in summer 2016 and went straight into a busy mixed practice in Perth, Scotland. After eight months working with all species she wanted to pursue her real passion of equine only practice and joined Oaklands Veterinary Centre in May 2017 as an ambulatory vet. She has a keen interest in all aspects of ambulatory work, especially reproduction and stud work.

Helen is currently undertaking a CertAVP in Equine Stud Medicine. When not at work, you may see her out running and walking with her very energetic, Cocker Spaniel, Flicka.

Equine Veterinary Surgeon

Oaklands Veterinary Centre was established by Graham in the 1970’s and soon became an established mixed practice with a phenomenal reputation as a result of Graham’s personal ability and success. Graham, now semi-retired, continues to work as consultant to the practice, offering his invaluable experience and expertise. In his ‘free’ time you may find Graham tending his herd of cattle, training his point to pointers or spending quality time with his friends and family.

Equine Veterinary Surgeon

Shirley graduated from Glasgow in 2007 and worked in mixed practice in Aberdeenshire until starting at Oaklands Veterinary Centre in April 2017, where she completed her internship at our hospital. We were very pleased when she decided to stay with us as her experience, knowledge and bedside manner have proven very popular with our clients and their horses. She has recently completed a CertAVP in Equine Lameness. She also has a particular interest in poor performance investigation.

Shirley has two children and when she is not working she loves spending time with her kids, her horse Flo, her cat Pod and her pet snake, Aislaby. She also enjoys sport climbing, surfing and doing the occasional oil painting – at which she is extremely talented.

Equine Veterinary Surgeon

Jamie graduated from Cambridge University, being awarded prestigious prizes in equine studies and pathology, and then undertook an internship in the equine hospital at Cambridge. Since then he has worked in ambulatory primary care practice and has had the opportunity to work with the full spectrum of horses from Shetlands to Steeplechasers. Jamie has a keen interest in equine podiatry and foot surgery and has a particular focus on the investigation and treatment of penetrating injuries to the foot. On top of Jamie’s full time job as a vet he is also training to be a qualified farrier and will be taking his exams in May 2020.

In his spare time Jamie has a contract sheep shearing business and would one day like to compete at the Great Yorkshire Show. He remains a keen supporter of the Cleveland, Zetland and South Durham Hunts, either on horseback or on foot but his main passion is for jumping steeplechase fences. After making his point-to-point debut in 2016 Jamie hopes to pick up the reins and race again in 2021, when he hopefully has more time.

Equine Veterinary Surgeon

Diego graduated from Cordoba University in Spain. He worked in a medicine centre for competition horses during his first three years at university. After this he spent time visiting international hospitals including the Dubai Equine Hospital where he gained a lot of valuable experience. Diego has a special interest in dentistry and is currently working towards a CertAVP, specialising in Dentistry.

In his free time he enjoys playing football and taking part in CaniCross County Events with his dog, Max, where the two of them have been extremely successful.

Equine Nursing Assistant

Kelsey joined the team in 2018 after working in an eventing yard for four years, where she carried out all duties of horse care and fitness work. Outside of work Kelsey enjoys looking after her own horse, Ike. Throughout the year they can be found on the hunting field or participating in local competitions.

Equine Nursing Assistant

Previous to working at Oaklands Veterinary Centre, Gemma spent 14 years working in the racing industry, mainly as a work rider and travelling person. She has been fortunate to work with some amazing horses and travel to the country’s best racecourses. She was also privileged to ride in the York Macmillan Charity Race in June 2015 raising over £4,000 for the charity. Gemma has always had a really keen interest in the veterinary side, and enjoys her role working closely with the Oaklands vets in all aspects of the job.

Away from racing Gemma enjoys spending time with her two ex-racehorses, Colin and Paddy, and walking her four dogs.

Equine Nursing Assistant

Following a distinguished career in racing as well as the police Mel joined the team in July 2015 as an Equine nursing assistant. She has a special interest in surgical nursing and spends most of her time in equine theatre. Outside of work her time is spent with her daughter and her own horses.

Equine Nursing Assistant

Martin joined the Oaklands Veterinary Centre as an Equine Nursing assistant in 2004 following a career at the Mary Reveley School of racing. 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!).