Chris trained at the Royal Veterinary College, London and qualified in 1978. He enjoys general practice but is particularly interested in soft tissue surgery and orthopaedics. Having always owned cats, he now also has a faithful canine companion who keeps him fit with regular walks. When he has the time, his hobbies include DIY and car maintenance.
Mrs S Murray BVetMed MRCVS, partner
Suzanne qualified from London (RVC) in 1979 and worked in a variety of placements, including the PDSA and locum positions, before setting up the clinic in 1986. She is mainly now involved in the surgical side of the practice, together with the administration of the business. She cares for two children, a dog and a cat, so has little spare time for other interests, but likes reading and gardening.
Mr B Curtis BVSc BSc(Hons) MRCVS, partner
Bradley studied veterinary medicine at the University of Liverpool and also has a degree in pharmacology from Kings College, London. He enjoys orthopaedic surgery and performs most of the ultrasound investigations in the practice. When not at work he is usually making music, out walking, keeping this website updated or writing computer programmes.
Ms J Fairham BVetMed MRCVS
Jane qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 1996 and has worked at the practice since 2001, with brief absences to care for her two little girls. She enjoys all aspects of general practice, but has a particular interest in 'small furries', especially rabbits, and has owned several guinea pigs (her current pair being Betty and Tinkerbell). She enjoys taking her dog, Tuppence, for long walks in the country when time allows, and also likes to relax with a good book.
Ms R Clark BVetMed MRCVS
Becky graduated from the Royal Veterinary College and worked in a busy Animal Hospital in Cornwall before joining us in April, 2010. Her special interests are small animal medicine and ophthalmology, but she is also a keen surgeon. She gained valuable wildlife experience as a volunteer for the Folly Wildlife Trust, and has also done voluntary work with the Riding for the Disabled Association. Her hobbies include sailing, music and photography.
Ms N Hiraoka BVSc MRCVS
Nagisa graduated from the University of Sydney and began work in an RSPCA charity centre in Australia. Before joining the team at Dacre House she worked as a locum in the UK, treating a range of different species including koi carp. She enjoys both internal medicine and surgery, but her special interests are acupuncture and herbal therapies. Nagisa's hobbies include hiking, cycling and gardening.
