Internal Medicine

Chris graduated from the University of Bristol in 2007 and then worked in first opinion small animal practice for three years. In 2010 he undertook a rotating internship back at the University of Bristol, followed by an internal medicine residency at the Royal Veterinary College. Chris became an ACVIM Diplomate in 2015 and finished his PhD in feline acromegaly at the Royal Veterinary College in 2017.

Chris really enjoys looking after cats and dogs with medical conditions, and his areas of interest are endocrinology and haematological conditions. He aims to provide the highest level of care for his patients and their owners, and is very much enjoying working at Southfields Veterinary Specialists.

Jen graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 2008. She subsequently spent several years working in small opinion practice and working on veterinary charity projects across the world.

Upon her return to the UK she completed a rotating internship at Dick White Referrals in Cambridgeshire. Following her internship, she completed a residency (specialist training) in Internal Medicine at the same hospital, which is one of the largest and busiest referral hospitals in Europe.

Jen enjoys all aspects of internal medicine, but has developed a particular interest in haematological disorders. Jen is really enjoying work at Southfields as the hospital and team allows her to offer the highest standards of care to all of her patients.

Out of work, Jen enjoys spending time with her family. She has always enjoyed an active life and has historically enjoyed running and surfing although she struggles to now find the time to pursue these activities with her two young sons!

Duana graduate from the University of Sydney, Australia in 2004. After several years in general practice and referral emergency practice, she undertook a residency program at Murdoch University, Australia, where became a diplomate with the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2013, alongside receiving a Masters in Veterinary Medical Science. Duana has been a lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care at the Royal Veterinary College for 5 years before joining the team at Southfields Veterinary Specialists.

Duana has a strong interest in all aspects of critical care medicine, in particular coagulopathies, fluid therapy and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. She endeavours to provide exceptional care and comfort to all her critically ill patients.

Sam graduated from the University of Bristol in 2013 and then spent two years working in a busy, first-opinion practice on the Somerset/Wiltshire border. In 2015 he returned to Bristol to complete a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery. This was followed by a move to the University of Glasgow where he is completing a Masters focused on canine hypoadrenocorticism. Sam subsequently undertook a Residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine in 2017 and he plans to sit his certifying examinations next year.

Sam enjoys all aspects of Internal Medicine, especially gastroenterology, endocrinology and immune-mediated diseases. He enjoys working in a large multi-disciplinary team in order to deliver the best care and outcomes for his patients.

Outside of work Sam plays several instruments and enjoys reading and going to the cinema. Sam was born and grew up in Essex before moving away when he was younger so he is looking forward to getting to know the area again.

Aldara graduated from the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) in 2010. After completing a 12 months’ internship in the same university Aldara moved to the UK and she spent two years working in a busy small animal practice in Portsmouth. She subsequently moved to Cambridge to perform a 12-month rotating internship at the Animal Health Trust, followed by an internal medicine residency at Dick White Referrals, before joining Southfields Veterinary Specialists.

Aldara enjoys all fields of internal medicine, particularly feline medicine, gastroenterology, and endocrinology.

In her spare time Aldara enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking or cycling, photography, and a good cup of coffee.

Raquel graduated at the Complutense University of Madrid in 2013. Afterwards she completed two rotating internships in Spain in the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and in the University Autónoma of Barcelona. Then she moved to the UK in 2016, and work in first opinion for a year. She then completed an internal medicine internship in Southfields veterinary specialists. She started a residency in Internal Medicine in the Animal Health Trust in 2018, and she joined Southfields Veterinary Specialists in April 2020 to continue with the residency program.

Raquel is very interested in all the fields that involve internal medicine, particularly in the fields of endocrinology and haematology. In her spare time she loves travelling, practising yoga and performing marine-activities such as scuba-diving and snorkelling.

Leo graduated from the University of Évora, Portugal in 2015. After graduation he worked in a first opinion practice in Portugal for two years. Leo then moved to the UK and worked in first opinion until he started his rotating internship at Northwest Veterinary Specialists in September 2018.

Leo is interested in all fields of internal medicine particularly gastroenterology.

In his spare time, Leo enjoys going to the cinema, cooking and travelling.

Charlotte studied for three years at The Royal Veterinary College, where she graduated with FdSc in Veterinary Nursing, qualifying in 2014. She continued her studies there for a further year, whilst working as an RVN part time for her BSc Honours in Veterinary Nursing (2015).

After working in first opinion hospitals, Charlotte developed a strong interest in emergency and critical care and pain management in veterinary patients and joined our team March 2016.

Outside work, Charlotte enjoys to travel and spend time with family and friends. In 2015 Charlotte volunteered in South Africa, working in a baboon sanctuary for two weeks, where she cared for orphaned baboons and vervet monkeys.

Gemma started her veterinary journey in a voluntary position in first opinion practice, working her way to veterinary nursing. She qualified in February 2018. Gemma has a keen interest in feline medicine and emergency and critical care.

Gemma has two rescue cats called Luna and Merlin. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling and socialising with her friends and family.

Emily graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2017. Since graduating, she has worked at a variety of different veterinary practices, where she has been able to gain a breadth of experience.

Through her experience, Emily has developed a particular interest in critical care, feline medicine and helping students with their studies.

In her spare time, Emily enjoys cooking, walking holidays with her family and spending time with her precious cat Luna.