Katie has been with the team since she graduated from the University of Nottingham 2023. She is eager to get involved in all areas of farm veterinary and is particularly keen to support our smallholders and calf rearers.
Outside of work, you can find Katie hiking the hills and participating in numerous sports such as climbing, gymnastics and ultimate frisbee.
Amber graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2018 with a degree in Bioveterinary Science, following this she joined the University of Surrey to fulfil her ambition to become a vet and graduated in July 2023. Initially from Coventry, Amber moved to Frome to join our team. She is looking forward to developing her skills in all areas of farm work and has a particular interested in dairy. Outside of work Amber enjoys playing netball and exploring the local area.
Vicki is an experienced farm vet joining us from North Wiltshire. She graduated in 2015 and after a few years scanning cows on the coasts of Cornwall, moved to Chippenham. Vicki loves all things cow-related, especially fertility work, surgery and nutrition. She has a certificate in Cattle Production and is working towards attaining her Diploma in Cattle Reproduction, alongside Alex.
In her spare time Vicki can be found throwing a barbell around in her local Crossfit gym, or baking up a storm in the kitchen.
Gary grew up locally with a farming background and after leaving school went to Lackham College of Agriculture. He worked as a herdsman and relief milker for 10 years but when milk prices bottomed out in 2000 he took a career change and worked at a dairy products wholesaler for 21 years as the depot manager.
Outside of work Gary enjoys woodworking, DIY, mechanics and time with his family.
Harriet began working as a small animal receptionist here at Garston Vets in 2018. Harriet has since moved over to the Large Animal and Equine department to be their Dispensary Coordinator. She has recently passed her exams to become a SQP meaning she can prescribe and supply veterinary medicines. In her spare time she enjoys being out and about, exploring the countryside with her horses and Labrador.
Gavin worked as a herdsman on a local dairy farm for 16 years, after which he spent 4 years relief milking. He returned to a herdsman role for a robotic herd before joining the Garston farm team in July 2021 and completing his training to become an Approved TB Tester. He is married to Liz and they have 4 children. In his spare time he keeps his own cattle and chickens.
Starting in her teens, Claire worked with animals, but decided to qualify as a teaching assistant in 2003 when her children were of school age. In November 2014, she returned to a role working with animals when she joined our Large Animal reception team. In her spare time, Claire enjoys walking with her Jack Russell called Buster and riding her vintage Vespa scooter.
Liz joined Garston Farm Vets in Frome as a large animal receptionist in 2017. Previously working for Longleat Safari Park meant that she’d already worked with some of the Garston team, which made it a lovely, easy transition. Liz lives with her partner Andy, and they have a daughter studying agriculture at university. She has a black Labrador and 2 black cats.
Emily graduated from the University of Bristol in 2016 and joined Garston Farm Vets in January 2017. Emily is involved in all aspects of farm animal veterinary care from dairy fertility routines to supporting smallholders, and is particularly interested in youngstock health and performance. She teaches our lambing, farm skills, and antibiotics awareness courses. Outside of work, Emily still spends most of her time outdoors, wild camping and climbing mountains with her terrier, Fig.
Alex graduated from the University of Bristol in 2015 and has been working at the practice ever since. He has a particular interest in Bovine Mastitis prevention and nutrition, and is our Beef Benchmarking and BVD control coordinator. Alex has completed a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice, in Bovine Health and Productivity. At some point you will no doubt meet his lively springer spaniel, Rhu, who accompanies him in the car. Outside of work, Alex enjoys the outdoors and a variety of sports, and is a keen Bath rugby fan.
