Dominique Carver BVetMEd MRCVS

Joined the team as a new graduate in August 2022

"Having grown up on the island, I am definitely a little bias but after 8 years of living away in London 

and Bristol, I couldn’t be happier to be back working in such a beautiful and friendly place. We rarely drive more than 20 minutes to a call and in the summer (or winter if you’re brave) you can go for a sea swim after work! In the 6 months that I have been part of the team at Vectis I have had the 

perfect balance of support and independence which has allowed me to gain a lot of confidence and experience. I never imagined that 6 months after graduating I would be happily doing castrates and lameness workups alone. Being able to catch up with other vets when you pop back to the office for lunch is really helpful and we enjoy discussing cases together. We are also very lucky to have 2 very supportive receptionists who make the days tick along efficiently. I feel as a new graduate, this job has really set me up well to have a long and enjoyable career as an equine vet". 

Bridey Shawyer BVM BVS MRCVS

Joined  Vectis Equine Vets in Feb 23 

"Vectis Equine Vets is a small and friendly team, based on the beautiful Isle of Wight. I joined the team on a fixed term basis before starting an internship. From the moment I started, I have felt part of the team and if I hadn't already had my internship arranged, without any doubt, I would be staying with Vectis Equine permanently. I can honestly say I love being a vet when working with the Vectis Team".   

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Jamie Prutton  BSc (Hons) BVSc DipACVIM DipECEIM MRCVS. 

Visiting RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine, American Specialist in Large Animal Internal Medicine. 

"I get to work with the Vectis team regularly in person, through referral work and on the phone.  The cases are highly varied giving the everyone a chance to learn and extend their knowledge.  Normally whoever is referring the case can attend whilst I work them up so that they learn and ensure case continuity.  The team are great to work with, with excellent communication and team ethos.  Every time I go to the island for cases its like heading over on a small holiday on the ferry with great ice cream at the other side".

Rachel Tucker BSc, MVetMed, CertAVP(ESO), DECVS, MRCVS 

Visiting RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Surgery

"Kate and the Vectis team are a tight knit bunch who care for the majority of equids on the Isle of Wight. I have got to know the whole team, and many of their clients, over the years of visiting or seeing cases in at Liphook Equine hospital. I think the Island has a more laid back feel and more community spirit than elsewhere in the South and I love that you are never far from a beach. Vectis has close links with Liphook Equine Hospital, whether for case discussion, referral of cases or for on the job CPD. I visit a few times per year to help with procedures and to perform basic standing surgeries, helping the vets pick up some new skills along the way. I particularly enjoy a Donkey sanctuary visit!"

Claudine Wallace MRCVS

Our first equine ambulatory intern Oct 21-Feb 23

Having had the opportunity to complete an ambulatory internship at Vectis I can’t think of a better place to have started my career. The support I received was great, and enabled me to feel confident handling increasingly complex cases independently over the course of the programme. The unique characteristics of the island bring more benefits to the job, and not having to drive far to calls in the middle of the night is always a win! Working at Vectis has given me the skills to pursue my career dreams, and friends and memories to last a lifetime.