Roland Bulkyn-Rackowe

MA VetMB MRCVS – Veterinary Surgeon

Roland enjoys the varied caseload of general practice. His many interests include feline medicine, especially care of the older cat, as well as cardiology, dermatology, dental care and diagnostic imaging.

He also has particular interest in intestinal surgery and has saved the lives of many a pet that has swallowed something that they should not have done! Roland’s ability to explain complex animal health issues in plain English helps to instil confidence in clients facing the trauma of knowing their much-loved pet may need to have to undergo surgery.

Mark Sutton

BVMedSci (Hons) BVM BVS (Hons) MRCVS – Veterinary Surgeon

Mark qualified as a veterinary surgeon at the University of Nottingham in 2014. Having spent the past three years working in a practice in Hemel Hempstead, Mark has moved back to Cheltenham where he attended Warden Hill Primary School as a child. He enjoys all aspects of general practice, especially surgery and diagnostic imaging.

Carolize Compton

BvMedSci (Hons) BVM BVS (Hons) MRCVS – Veterinary Surgeon

Carolize qualified as a veterinary surgeon at the University of Nottingham in 2015. She worked locally in Gloucester for a number of years and joined us here at Woodlands in 2021 after time in mixed practice and travelling in New Zealand. Carolize enjoys all aspects of general practice and heads-up our exotic department.

Emily Cox

Veterinary Nurse

Emily joined Woodlands in March 2023 from an equine practice, and has always wanted to work with small animals. Her hobbies include weekend partying and walking her gorgeous dog Charlie and looking after her rescue cat.

Claire Doyle

Consulting Nurse

Claire has been our consulting nurse for over a decade now and has been nursing in total for more than 25 years. As well as being a fully qualified registered veterinary nurse she has a certificate in clinical animal behaviour. Claire also manages our popular TLC Pet Health Plan and is experienced in advising on puppy and kitten development. Having completed several courses on nutrition and dental care she is happy to advise pet owners on any subject or condition.

Louisa Garley

Student Veterinary Nurse

Louisa joined the Woodlands team in 2020 as an animal handler, before going to Harper Adams University to start her training as a veterinary nurse. Now on placement as a student veterinary nurse, she especially enjoys inpatient care and looking after her own cats, horses and chickens.

Samantha Harris

Patient Care Assistant

Sam qualified as a PCA in 2009 and has 14 years of experience and knowledge working as a PCA in practice, and joined Woodlands in December 2022. She especially enjoys feline care and laboratory work. She has two adorable rescue cats, Bumble and Brie.

Summer Hayes

Veterinary Nurse

Summer graduated from Hartpury University with a foundation degree in 2021, after spending her placement year at Woodlands. She has a keen interest in in-patient care and animal behaviour and is also keen to broaden her knowledge of exotics. Summer has a jack russell called Scooby who has also recently joined the team! 

Gemma Major

Head Veterinary Nurse

Joined Woodlands in 2018, after qualifying from Hartpury University with a BSc Hons in Veterinary Nursing in 2005. She completed a certificate in feline medicine in 2022 and soon after became head nurse. She has a keen interest in feline nursing and nursing.

Davina Smith

Patient Care Assistant

Davina joined Woodlands in January 2023 after completing a dog grooming qualification. She is currently a PCA in which she’s gaining great experience, ready to start her veterinary nursing training. She has a special interest in inpatient care.

Amy Underdown

Veterinary Nurse

Amy qualified in 2006 and joined the Woodlands team in 2023. She enjoys rabbit and exotic medicine and has studied further in this area.

Naomi Walton

Veterinary Nurse

Naomi qualified from Hartpury University in 2022 with a BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Science. She joined the Woodlands family originally during her placement year in 2019 and rejoined after qualifying. She loves her job and has an interest in anaesthesia and client communication.