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Meet Our Team

Caring, Professional, Unrivalled

At Iffley Oxford & Wheatley Veterinary Surgery, our professional team of vets and nurses care passionately about animals and treat every patient as a sentient being. Every member of our team is hand selected for their compassion and ability to go above and beyond for our clients. They have the skills to provide a timely diagnosis and first-class veterinary treatment.

Vets

Veterinary Surgeon

Katharine BVSc MRCVS

Katharine moved to Oxford from Scotland when she was a child, going to a school in the city before attending university at Bristol, qualifying in 2000. She then joined Iffley Vets and became a partner in 2010. Married to a local man, she currently has two rescue cats and an English Pointer and has previously owned rabbits and guinea pigs. She’s a general practitioner, medicine and surgery, and has been nominated four times for the PetPlan vet of the year.
In her spare time Katharine enjoys music, playing the piano, reading, walking and various types of puzzles.

Veterinary Surgeon

Tania MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

Adriana MRCVS

Nursing Team

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Carrie-Ann

Carrie-Ann  qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2021 starting her veterinary career in small animal and referral settings many years ago as a receptionist/Animal Care Assistant.

Carrie-Ann has developed a particular passion for orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery and Emergency and Critical Care nursing. Her experience includes theatre nursing, anaesthesia and inpatient nursing,

Carrie-Ann is a clinical coach and enjoys teaching student nurses and watching them grow as nurses..

Carrie -Ann enjoys spending her time with her two children, husband and their multiple rescue animals which includes. Jeffrey the old Labrador, two cats Meme and Wheeler and two tortoises.

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Orla

Orla moved to Oxfordshire in 2021 to pursue their nursing career, qualifying as an RVN in July 2025. They previously worked with the team at Iffley as a student nurse and happily joined full-time in May 2026. They have a keen interest in monitoring anaesthetics and assisting with surgical procedures. Orla also enjoys leading nurse consults, building client relationships, and unpacking topics such as nutrition and behaviour. They hope to work towards their Anaesthetic and Surgical Nursing certificates in the future. 
Orla is one of our cat enthusiasts at the practice and is proud to uphold fear-free nursing techniques for all our feline friends. They live with four cats, including previous strays Ripley and Casper.
When not at work, Orla enjoys reading, photography, videogames, and relaxing at home with a scary horror movie.
Student Veterinary Nurse

Maddy

Support Team

Practice Co-ordinator

Katrina

After spending 11 years in the pet industry, Katrina joined Iffley Vets in 2016 – having first known the practice as a client. She started her career at Iffley as a part of the Reception team before progressing to the role of Veterinary Care Assistant later that year. Keen to further develop her knowledge and skills, she went on to train as a student veterinary nurse before eventually becoming Practice Coordinator.
Katrina enjoys supporting both clients and colleagues and is always happy to help wherever she can. She has a love for all animals with pet rats, dogs and otters being her particular favourites.
Outside of work, Katrina enjoys exploring her creative side, getting lost in a good book, spending time outdoors, visiting the theatre and helping others whenever she can. At home, she is owned by Pip, her 5kg rescue Patterdale Terrier cross. Although the smallest dog she has ever had, Pip more than makes up for her size with a huge personality, plenty of cheeky charm and a knack for keeping everyone entertained.
Veterinary Receptionist

Wendy

Wendy joined Iffley Vets in April 2005 and has been a valued member of the team ever since. Before entering the veterinary profession, she spent 24 years working in retail, where she developed a passion for customer service and building relationships with people. Looking for a new challenge, Wendy made the move into veterinary practice and enjoys the added bonus of working with animals as well as clients every day.

Over the years, Wendy has built strong connections with many of the practice’s clients and now considers many of them friends. She takes great pride in helping both pets and their owners feel welcome and supported.

Outside of work, Wendy enjoys reading, tackling word puzzles and dining out. At home, she is kept entertained by her two lively budgies, who are five years old and full of character.

Veterinary Receptionist

Anna

Anna is an experienced healthcare professional who joined the veterinary sector after more than twenty years working in clinical acre and practice management. Originally trained as a dental nurse progressing to CQC Registered Practice Manager, she brings a strong foundation in patient care within the practice.
Now part of reception and clinical support team, Anna is known for her calm, reassuring manner and her ability to support clients through both routine visits and more emotional moments. She is currently completing her Level 2 Veterinary Care Assistant Diploma, with plans to progress to Level 3 Veterinary Nursing.
Anna is passionate about animal welfare, excellent client communication, and creating smooth, supportive experience for every pet and owner who walks through the door. She enjoys being part of a team that values compassion, high clinical standards, and continuous improvement.
When not at work, Anna loves being outside,  going for nature walks with her family and 2 dogs. Her favourite place, since a child, to visit is The New Forest.
She likes to potter in the garden weather permitting.
Veterinary Receptionist

Alice

Alice has been working in the veterinary industry for five years as both a Receptionist and Veterinary Care Assistant. In 2023, she gained a Level 2 Certificate in Assisting Veterinary Surgeons in the Monitoring of Animal Patients Under Anaesthesia and Sedation, which sparked her passion for surgery and anaesthesia.

Alice particularly enjoys caring for patients, developing her clinical skills and learning something new every day. Outside of work, she spends much of her time with Daisy, her six-year-old Jack Russell Dachshund cross, who keeps her on her toes with her mischievous personality. Ask Alice about Daisy, and she’ll happily share plenty of stories!

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Iffley Vets – Oxford

Iffley Vets – Wheatley

Opening Hours

Iffley Vets – Oxford
Mon-Fri: 8.30am – 7.00pm
Saturdays: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Sundays: 9.00am – 4.00pm

Iffley Vets – Wheatley
Mon-Tues: 8.30am – 6.00pm
Wed-Fri: 9.00am – 6.00pm
Saturdays: closed
Sundays: closed

Independently owned by DNA Vetcare

DNA Vetcare Ltd is registered in England and Wales with company number 05185406. Our registered address is 105 Humber Road, London, SE3 7LW. DNA Vetcare is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, register number 735700.

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