Gabriel, Grills & Associates

I qualified from Bristol in 1973 and worked in general practice in Guernsey and Leicestershire, interspersed with a period of zoo work. 15 years ago I moved to Ivybridge, and took the practice over 5 years ago to be joined by Steve Grills two years later. I now head the expanding equine department with a particular interest in lameness investigation and treating competition horses. Outside of the practice, as well as doing duty at Point to Points, horse trials and shows: my wife Liz and I successfully show our lightweight hunter Acorn and compete at dressage. Much of the rest of our time is spent looking after our expanding collection of horses, sheep, poultry, cats and tortoises.

I qualified in 1989 from Cambridge University and then worked in a mixed practice in Banbury for 2 years, here I was mainly doing small animal work. I then moved to a 5-person practice in Abingdon for a further 10 years. My main caseload here was small animal surgery and cattle fertility work. After being away from Devon for so long, and having a young family who weren't seeing Grandparents as often as they should, we decided to return to Devon. I am now responsible for overseeing the small animal side of the practice, particularly interested in soft tissue surgery, oncology and treating exotic species, particularly reptiles. I have also maintained my interest in farm animal medicine and perform most of the farm animal work within the practice. Leisure time is primarily spent with my family on the beach or in the countryside with occasional forays onto the golf course

I have come to Filham Park to concentrate on small animal surgery. I am currently completing the RCVS certificate in small animal surgery..

After fulfilling posts in Cheshire and East Anglia she has recently married and is looking forward to putting down roots here.  A keen horsewoman Zoe is keen to pursue all aspects of the work that we undertake here

I am Annie Lee, the Practice Manager. As many of you will know I have been with the Practice for what seems like forever but is in fact since the early seventies. I can turn my hand to most things but now deal mainly with all aspects of paperwork and accounts. I seem to have been nominated the practice’s own “Mrs Fixit or Find It”

I am married to Keith and have two children who are now twenty and seventeen. We are all animal lovers and have a variety of pets accumulated over the years.

I am a full time, qualified Veterinary Nurse working as the Head Nurse at Filham Park Veterinary Clinic. I have been working for the practice since July 1996 and qualified in 2000 after attending the Student Veterinary Nursing Course at Bicton College of Agriculture near Exeter. At work I enjoy all aspects of my job because duties vary on a daily basis. I love intensive nursing of patients because I am a very caring person and get a lot of pleasure from seeing a patient recovering well from an illness or injury. I also enjoy equine work, theatre nursing, laboratory work and nursing clinics. In the future I hope to attend an Equine Nursing Course. In my spare time I enjoy walking my Jack Russell Terrier 'Milly', horse riding, shopping and spending time with my fiancé Mark and friends.

I have worked within this practice for 8 ½ years. My training was completed at Bicton College where I gained the qualification of Veterinary Nurse. My specialist area in practice is running the Obesity Clinic where I have a few special patients (they know who they are!!).

I enjoy a range of outdoor pursuits, which include fishing, walking my two dogs on the moors and playing football for my local team

I started at the practice in July 1999, when I was 16 years old. I completed my training at Bicton College of Agriculture, where I passed both the 'Pre' & 'Student Veterinary Nursing' Courses. I enjoy all aspects of my job, especially the equine nursing. I would like to continue my training into the Equine Veterinary Nursing (EVN) qualification. 2004 saw the arrival of Filham Park Puppy Socialisation Parties, which I thoroughly enjoy, as it's a great way to interact with patients and clients. Last year I attended two voluntary neutering trips abroad, which were based in 'Ibiza' & 'Samos' a Greek Island. I plan to take part in similar projects in the future.

In my spare time I enjoy attending Point to Point meets, spending time with my family & friends and when I get the chance horse riding.

In Autumn 2007 I passed my Veterinary Nurse examination, and am absolutely delighted- click here for details

In my free time I enjoy horse riding; going to the cinema; photography and visiting my family’s chalet at Bovisand.