Veterinary surgeons

Kathryn graduated from the Royal Veterinary College London in 2016 and first joined Cedars the same year. She transferred to another CVS practice 2020 to complete her Ophthalmology certificate before doing an internship at the University of Cambridge. Kathryn returned to cedars in August 2022.

In her spare time, she enjoys baking, drawing, walking her gang of Golden Retrievers and water sports.

Alysha graduated from the University of Surrey in 2022 and joined Cedar vets shortly after. Alysha enjoys the variety that being a vet in a general practice brings.

Outside of work she has a love for horses and horse riding. In her spare time Alysha likes to watch movies, read and explore The New Forest.

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 graduated from the University of Surrey in 2019 having previously completed a BioVeterinary Sciences degree at the Royal Veterinary College, London. He enjoys all aspects of general practice and is currently completing a four year Advanced Clinical Practitioner Programme and Masters degree with Nottingham Vet School. In his spare time, Rory is a keen sportsman and can often be found running in the New Forest or along the Jurassic coast.

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.