Veterinary surgeons

Darren qualified from Cambridge University in 1997. He then spent six months volunteering as the vet in charge of a primate rehabilitation centre in Cameroon, West Africa, followed by two years working at a small animal veterinary practice in Nottingham. Darren joined Cedar Vets in 2000 and became a director in 2008. He is interested in all aspects of small animal practice, but is particularly interested in emergency medicine and surgery. As clinical director, Darren balances his clinical work with the running of the practice. He is passionate about the delivery of the highest standards of care to our patients. Darren lives in Ringwood with his wife Vikki, as well as a miniature Dachshund and cat named Lollipop and Pinot. He enjoys travelling, cooking and photography in his limited spare time.

Rory competed a BSc Bioveterinary Sciences degree at the Royal Veterinary College, before graduating from the University of Surrey in 2019. Rory joined Cedars in September 2019.

Chloe graduated from Liège University, in Belgium in 2018. After working for a couple of months in France, a small animal internship opened up in South Africa so Chloe moved and practiced for a year at the University of Pretoria. She is now looking forward to meeting the animals living in the New Forest. Chloe loves backpacking adventures, travels and observing wildlife in its natural habitat.

Laura moved to the area after graduating from the University of Glasgow in June 2018 and is excited to be a part of the team. In her spare time she enjoys travelling, cooking and going for walks in the New Forest.

Shan graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2015 and joined Cedar Vets after a few months of travelling. She is currently working towards a certificate in cardiology. Shan enjoys cooking, travelling and going exploring with her dog, Wallace.

Mark graduated from Cambridge in 1994 and after a spell working in the Midlands, returned to his Dorset roots in 2006. He joined Cedar Vets in 2011 and often works in our Ferndown clinic. Mark is a true all-rounder in all areas of veterinary care. He is also a keen runner and has successfully completed several London marathons.

Froya graduated in 2018 and spent a year working at another CVS practice in Plymouth before joining Cedars in September 2019. Froya enjoys camping, training and competing in bikejoring and is very happy to be in the New Forest.

Claire graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in July 2017 and joined the Cedar Veterinary Group team in February 2020. She enjoys all aspects of the job but has a particular interest in emergency and critical care and is currently working towards her ECC certificate. Outside of work, Claire likes to keep active and spends the weekends competing in local triathlons, cycling around the New Forest and exploring the countryside with her Miniature Goldendoodle, Indie.