Equine veterinary surgeons

Robert joined us in October 2018. He completed an Honours degree in animal science before going on to the Atlantic Veterinary College in Canada, where he graduated in 2002. Robert has a special interest in management of competition horses, spending much of his time with lameness/poor performance and pre-purchase examinations. He has been the Under 21’s Team Veterinarian for British Dressage since 2014, now working with the Pony, Children On Horses, Junior and Young Rider Squad members, as well as working as Team Veterinarian for the 2** European Eventing Championships in 2013 and 2015. He is now the support team vet for the British Equestrian Federation Podium Potential squads, in particular working with the Eventing and Para Dressage Squads. He is also an FEI Veterinary Delegate in Dressage and a member of the Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons. Robert was recently promoted to our clinical lead as Senior Veterinary Surgeon.

Chloe grew up in North Bucks surrounded by animals and was determined to be a vet from the age of seven. She graduated from Liverpool University in 2009, spent 18 months in mixed practice and has spent the last nine years in 100% equine practice in Essex. Chloe has particular interests in internal medicine and imaging, completing a Certificate in Advanced veterinary practice in 2014. She will be easily recognisable by the two waggy Spaniels in the car!

Amy grew up in Ireland and has been involved with horses from an early age, competing in pony club and show-jumping over the years, then on to represent Ireland at the Young Breeders World Championships in 2009. During Amy’s studies she spent her free time working in the thoroughbred industry in Ireland, the UK and the USA, as well as completing an internship at KESMARC (Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine and Rehab Clinic). In 2015 she graduated from Warsaw University of Life Sciences and spent the next 3.5 years working in a busy equine clinic in the Home Counties, where she has dealt with a wide varied caseload. She enjoys all aspects of equine practice with a keen interest in poor performance. Amy is also approved by the ARVS to attend point to point meetings. During her free time Amy breeds Irish Sport Horses and enjoys the outdoors with her Jack Russell "Pops".

Helen graduated in 2018 from The Royal Veterinary College, London. After graduation Helen volunteered with SPANA in Marrakech and then joined Rainbow Equine Hospital in North Yorkshire on a busy two year Internship programme. Helen has gained experience in routine and emergency cases including dentals, skin complaints, worming, poor performance, lameness investigation, medicine and anaesthetics for various surgical cases.

Helen is new to the area so is looking forward to meeting clients and finding her way around the Thames Valley!

Linnea joined the Scott Dunn’s team after graduating from the University of Surrey in 2019. Whilst at University Linnea had a strong equine focus completing externships with prominent equine hospitals, allowing her to further her skills in emergency care and advanced diagnostic imaging. Outside of her studies, Linnea competed for the University in both dressage and show jumping and undertook a roll as Education Secretary for the Equestrian Club, promoting animal welfare to the wider community. Linnea has a particular interest in diagnostic imaging and dentistry, frequently assisting at our advanced dental clinics. She is also a clinical mentor for the next generation of vets supporting Bristol Veterinary students as part of their final year rotation here at Scott Dunn’s. When she isn’t working, Linnea spends most of time training her young collie/lab cross Pippa for their future agility career!

Jennifer graduated from the RVC in 2017, then went on to work at Newmarket and Devon as a busy ambulatory vet and completed an Internship at Sussex Equine Hospital where she was responsible for inpatients, anaesthesia, emergency cases and diagnostics. Jennifer has also recently started studying for an Advanced Certificate in Equine Diagnostic Imaging.

Outside of work Jennifer owns Deryn her pony that is now retired and has a lovely house rabbit called Bertie. She is also a qualified skiing instructor.

Soyoung graduated from Seoul in 2008 before transferring to the States to undergo further study - initially completing a PhD and then eventually becoming a medicine diploma holder. Soyoung joined the team in June 2021 as our dedicated Out of Hours vet.