Meet the Clinical Team

Our Clinical Team

Our veterinary team is highly experienced and shares a passion for caring for animals. Find out more about us below:

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.

Hannah Denton

DVM MRCVS – Veterinary Surgeon

Hannah is originally from Tenessee and qualified in 2017. Hannah moved to the UK at the start of 2023 and joined the Woodlands team in June. Hannah has a special interest in surgery and dentistry and loves dachshunds!

Ella Jones

BVSc MRCVS – Veterinary Surgeon

Ella qualified from Bristol University in 2022 and after a period of working in small animal practice in Worcestershire, joined us in February 2024. She enjoys all aspects of being a vet, and in particular is keen to advance her surgical and diagnostic imaging skills.

Her hobbies outside of work include outdoor pursuits such as surfing, paddle boarding and scuba diving with her partner, baking the team sweet treats and travelling to new countries.

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.

Charlotte Williams

BA VetMB MRCVS – Veterinary Surgeon

Charlotte qualified as a veterinary surgeon from Cambridge in 2021. Having grown up around Cheltenham she came back to the area and worked in Stroud for a few years before joining the team at Woodlands. She enjoys all specialities of first-opinion practice, wanting to advance in all. Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys spending time with her cat, painting and going on walks with a pub lunch.

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.

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.

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.

Emily Cox

BSc (Hons) – 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.

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.

Davina Smith

Student Veterinary Nurse

Davina joined Woodlands as patient care assistant in January 2023 after completing a dog grooming qualification. She is currently studying to become a Veterinary Nurse at Hartpury University. She has a special interest in inpatient care.

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.

Hebe Cleevely

Patient Care Assistant

Hebe joined the practice in September 2022 as a receptionist, and has since started working as a PCA hoping to progress in a clinical career. Hebe especially enjoys canine care and has a Labrador called Poppy. 

Opening Hours

WARDEN HILL
Monday – Friday
8am – 7pm
Saturday
9am – 12pm
Sunday
Closed

BROCKWORTH
Monday - Friday
8am – 6pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Out of hours

call 01242 255133

you will be transferred to a dedicated veterinary emergency clinic

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