Meet our practice team
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Veterinary Surgeons
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To qualify as a veterinary surgeon you must study for a minimum of five years. A passion for animals and science is essential.
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Clare Buxton BVMS CertAVP MRCVS & Peter Buxton BVMS MRCVS
'Clare and Pete graduated from Glasgow Veterinary School in 1999, gaining extensive experience working in small animal practice before purchasing Barton Veterinary Centre in 2008.
Since 2008 Barton Veterinary Centre has expanded and developed and we are very proud of the team and care that we provide. We both care passionately about our work. Clare has since gained her Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) - this is a Masters level qualification awarded by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons after examination by The University of Liverpool Veterinary School and The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at The University of Edinburgh. It took 3 years of hard work and research to attain and enables the practice to keep ensuring that we are delivering the leading standard of care for your pets. We aim to provide the best care to all our patients and their owners in a relaxed and friendly environment. We’re very keen to listen, please feel free to approach Clare, Pete or any other member of staff if you have any comments or suggestions about your practice. We have two children; Eloise and Hannah, a cat - Harry, Moss the dog, a pony and a horse.' |
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Tena Kras DVM GPCertEM&S MRCVS
'I graduated from University of Ljubljana, Slovenia in 2012 and initially worked in a small animal practice in Croatia. After moving to the UK in 2015 I worked in General Practice where I gained my Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care from the European School of Post-Graduate Veterinary Studies. I then worked in an Emergency Clinic before joining Barton Veterinary Centre in the summer of 2020. Although I enjoy all aspects of the job, emergency work remains my absolute favourite. I spend most of my free-time in the company of my own animal...2 retired horses and 2 cats.' |
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Felipe Zabaneh DVM MRCVS
'I graduated in Madrid in 2015, since then I moved to UK and I have been working as a small animal veterinarian with special interest in Surgery. I am currently studying for my Certificate in Surgery. During my spare time I enjoy sports, especially football and water sports. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, and going to the cinema. I have a spoiled rescued cat named Bora.' |
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Montserrat Hernandez-Lopez DVM, MRCVS
I qualified as a vet at the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain in 1999 and worked in East Yorkshire for over 20 years. I joined the DNA Vet Care Barton team in October 2024. As a small animal general practitioner, I enjoy the variety my role offers, including consultations, surgery, and diagnostic procedures like X-rays and ultrasound. I am passionate about providing personalised care to pets and supporting their owners in keeping them healthy and happy. |
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Veterinary Nurses
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A registered veterinary nurse has trained for 2 years to gain a national recognised qualification. Their training involves attendance at college over a 2 year period whilst working in practice and they must pass the examinations at the end of each year and produce a portfolio of work.
Their role involves assisting vets in theatre and monitoring anaesthetics, monitoring recovery of hospitalised animals. They take x-rays, scale and polish teeth, place animals on drips and take blood samples. They are responsible for laboratory testing of blood, urine and skin. They run a range of nurses clinics which include:
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Laura Swallow RVN
Laura qualified in 2008 from the College of Animal Welfare and started working at Barton Vets the same year. She loves nurse consults and has a passion for dentals and small furries (especially rabbits, guinea pigs and rats). Laura became Head nurse in 2022 and has just taken on the role of practice co-ordinator. When she’s not at work, Laura loves spending time with her family and enjoys horse riding and walking her cocker spaniel Winnie. |
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Emily Bromfield - RVN
I joined the team as a student at the beginning of my training in 2016. In July 2019 I graduated with a Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing from The Royal Veterinary College and I am thrilled to finally be a qualified RVN! I have a cat called Minnie, who I adopted at the end of a week’s work experience. She can be quite mischievous and enjoys sleeping all day. In my spare time I enjoy reading and baking. |
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Courtney Robinson - RVN
I joined Barton Veterinary Centre in July 2019, starting my Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing in September. I’m extremely excited to get started as I love animals and cant wait to work with them everyday, helping them in some way and to also have a more hands on job after being an Admin Assistant in my previous job. I currently don’t have any pets but I’m sure my constant nagging for one will crack my boyfriend soon and when I finally get one it’ll be the most spoilt doggie ever! Until then all my love will be going to those that come to Barton Veterinary Centre. |
Veterinary Care Assistant
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Ayesha Dowse - Veterinary Care Assistant
I have always wanted to work with animals and got the opportunity to become part of the team at Barton Veterinary Centre in 2007. I then qualified as a Veterinary Care Assistant in 2013. At home I have a grumpy tortoiseshell cat called Tikka, tropical fish and we are planning to get some chickens soon. When I'm not at work the majority of my time is spent running around after my little boy, I also enjoy walking and gardening. |
