Portia Clayton

Veterinary Surgeon
I qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 2003 from Cambridge University, my first job took me to the New Forest where I worked in first opinion small animal practice. Whilst there I rehomed a Labrador called Ben and petite cat, Ziggy, both now are very much senior citizens. I joined Spring Lodge in the autumn of 2008 and I am mainly based at the Great Notley centre. I have a particular bias towards small animal medicine and enjoy using diagnostic imaging, especially ultrasound.

Joanna Grove-Smith

Veterinary Surgeon
I qualified as a veterinary Surgeon in Western Australia and have been working in the UK ever since. After an initial few years working with horses and small animals, I have since solely worked as a small animal vet. I have worked part time at Spring Lodge since 2004 and particularly enjoy performing the operations.

Sophie

Veterinary Nurse, Advanced Pet Heath Counsellor
I am Spring Lodge’s Advanced Pet Health Counsellor. I am a Registered, Qualified Veterinary nurse and have been nursing for over ten years. I started at Spring Lodge in 2003 and enjoy being part of such a lovely team in a busy veterinary hospital. Running nurse consultations involves giving advice on nutrition, preventative health care, basic behaviour and general animal care.
I also organise displays, promotions, puppy parties, client information evenings and attending charity events which involves many of the staff from Spring Lodge.
In my spare time I look after our four very naughty cats and three very cute guinea pigs.

Diane

Veterinary Receptionist
I have been working at Spring Lodge as a receptionist since 2002, I find my job very interesting and I enjoy meeting the clients and their pets. I have a King Charles Cavalier called Holly who comes to work with me and often sits on the chair next to me!

Barbara

Veterinary Receptionist
I have been working for Spring Lodge since October 2005. I am enjoying the opportunity to work within such an interesting and varied environment where no two days are ever the same. 
Over the years, I have accumulated a menagerie of animals ranging from bantams to iguanas. I now share my home with two dogs, three cats and a husband, all of them rescued!