TREFOREST VETERINARY CLINIC - Key Persons
Alice joined us in 2017 after graduating from the RVC in London. She is originally from Cardiff so decided to move back to South Wales after graduating to be close to her family. She particularly enjoys seeing small furries, especially rats, having had several over the years, most recently two boys named Freddie and Brian after Freddie Mercury and Brian May from Queen!
Lisa has been with us for longer than anyone can remember - she keeps reminding us it's over 15 years! She finished her Veterinary Nursing course and became a RVN in 2020 and absolutely loves looking after animals. She has rabbits, cats and two dogs - one of whom has epilepsy so she knows all about this condition. In addition to general nursing she enjoys helping overweight pets lose weight
Job Titles:
- Practice Owner and Clinical Director
Andrew has been at the clinic since October 2010, shortly after graduating from Liverpool University, also acquiring a Master's degree in Veterinary Infection and Disease Control. He has a keen interest in both surgery and medicine (especially surgery of the skin) and enjoys treating most species of companion animals. Andrew lives near Blaenavon with his partner Róisín, Edward and two rescue cats (Marshmallow & Meatloaf) who turned up lost at the practice. Andrew is proud of having been selectred to carry the Olympic torch in 2012. He spends most of his spare time trying to renovate his old house.
Andrew joined Mike in buying the practice in 2012 from Mr Marshall, who is still fondly remembered by many clients. In 2019 Andrew acquired the remainder of the practice from Mr. Priest and then worked to bring the practice back to independent ownership in 2023.
Cori graduated in 2014 from Nottingham University, and has recently joined the team in 2024 after working overseas for a long time.
She has an interest in dermatology and emergency cases, when not working she enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter.
Emilia has been qualified since 2020, graduated Veterinary Medicine in Wrocław, Poland. She moved to the UK in 2022 and joined our team in 2023. She has a special interest in Dentistry and is currently working to obtain a dental certificate.
She is a huge cat person, always trying to make appointments less stressful for our patients - is certified as ISFM Cat Friendy Vet Professional.
Outside work she likes online gaming, fantasy books & more actively - skiing! Emily is also a mum of Maximus - the British Longhair.
Filipa first joined us in 2023 and she has been qualified since 2017 when she first moved to Wales. She has a keen interest in surgery, but also enjoys investigating medical cases.
Outside work she has a baby boy and a very naughty terrier that keeps her busy.
Hannah qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2008 and spent many years working in Equine practice before transitioning into small animal practice. She is the most recent addition to the team, joining us in 2021.
She has two dogs, Ivy the springer spaniel and Pudding the Australian Cobberdog, along with Trinity the 3-legged rescue cat. Hannah enjoys walking, cold water swimming and most importantly, chocolate!
Lydia graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece in 2021. She moved to Wales in 2022 for work. She is interested in exploring different fields of small animal medicine, like internal medicine and soft tissue surgery, and has a weakness for feline patients!
Outside of work, she enjoys drawing, being outdoors, metal music and scuba diving.
Rhys re-joined us in 2023 as Clinical Director after a short period away. He qualified from Nottingham and has spent time working in New Zealand with both small and large animals.
Rhys loves sport - cricket and golf especially
Róisín has worked for us part time since 2014 and is one of our most experienced surgeons, previously working in small animal practice in Cardiff, Barry and Manchester. She has a special interest in feline medicine and loves cats - even (especially!) when they get angry! Róisín also does a lot of surgery with us.
Outside of work she loves art and hiking.