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.

Tamsin Hannah

BVM&S BSc MRCVS – Veterinary Surgeon

After doing a degree in Animal Science at Wye College, London University, Tamsin graduated from Edinburgh in 1997. She worked in mixed practice in Norfolk and Evesham before joining Woodlands in 2004. Tamsin is one of our part-time vets and has an interest in feline medicine.

Ella Jones

BVSc MRCVS – Veterinary Surgeon

Carolize Compton

BvMedSci BVM BVS 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.

Katie Baross

BVSc MRCVS – Veterinary Surgeon

Katie graduated from Bristol university in 2017 and spent several years working in a busy Cotswold practice. She moved back to Wiltshire for a few years to revisit her childhood roots before joining Woodlands in January 2025. She has a strong love for cats and enjoys all aspects of veterinary practice with a particular enjoyment in managing elderly feline patients. 

Chelsea Fujimoto

BA BVetMed MRCVS – Veterinary Surgeon

Chelsea qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the RVC in 2019. She worked in east London for 5 years before joining the team at Woodlands. She enjoys all aspect of first-opinion practice, but especially loves feline medicine. Her other special interests include dermatology and ophthalmology. Chelsea also enjoys teaching, and has additional qualifications as a Clinical Coach for student vet nurses and a supervisor for newly graduated vets.

Gemma Major

BSc (Hons) ISFM Cert FN – Head Veterinary Nurse

Gemma 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 surgical nursing.

Jeraize Tombs

BSc (Hons) – Deputy Veterinary Nurse

Jeraize began her journey at Woodlands in 2016 as a Student Veterinary Nurse and graduated from Hartpury College in 2018 with a BSc Honours in Veterinary Nursing, before joining team full time. She enjoys all areas of general nursing and inpatient care here at Woodlands, especially caring for feline patients as well as having a passion for horses.

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

BSc (Hons) – 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.

Megan Knight

Veterinary Nurse

Megan joined the team in 2022 as a patient care assistant, and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse at Hartpury University in 2024. She particularly enjoys patient care but is looking to extend her knowledge of exotics.

Megan Smith

Veterinary Nurse

Megan qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2016 and, after gaining experience in equine practice, joined our team in January 2025. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing, with a particular interest in surgical nursing and inpatient care. Outside of work, Megan loves spending time outdoors, whether hiking with her fox red Labrador Ava or being out on her mountain bike.

Madelaine O’connor

Student Veterinary Nurse

Madeline is currently studying for a BSc Hons in Veterinary Nursing at Hartpury University. She started her year placement with Woodlands in July 2024 and after finishing with us in summer 2025 will head back to university to complete her degree.

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.