Our Vet Team

Caring for your pets as if they were ours

Dr Jonathan Carr BVSc MRCVS

Shareholder. Head of Estates

Jonathan is the longest serving veterinary surgeon in the practice, originally working with Frank Noble in Dawlish until Mr Noble retired. Jonathan isbased at the Dawlish branch, his role mainly being the day to day first opinion consulting. He has an interest in skin disease but prefers not to specialize, enjoying consulting as it enables him to meet clients on a regular basis.

Rod McGregor BVSc CertVOphthal and CertSAS MRCVS

Shareholder, Orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeon and Ophthalmologist.

Rod McGregor studied veterinary medicine at Edinburgh University, qualifying in 1989. Initially he worked in mixed practice but interests in ophthalmology and surgery guided him into working exclusively in small animal practice. He understudied ophthalmology for four years with the Eye Veterinary clinic in Herefordshire, gaining his post graduate qualification in ophthalmology in 1997. He followed this with a further post graduate qualification in small animal surgery in 2002, gaining training experience at Willows Veterinary Hospital in the Midlands. Rod carries out all of the major surgical and ophthalmic procedures in the practice and also takes referrals from neighbouring practices.

Dr Graeme Earle BVSc MRCVS

Shareholder – Company Secretary

Graeme Earle is one of our Torquay Veterinary surgeons, he qualified from Bristol University in 2000 and initially worked at our surgeries in Dawlish and Teignmouth. He is originally from the Exeter area and is keen to stay and work in what is one of the loveliest parts of the country. Graeme has been heavily involved in our nurse training programs over the years and is very experienced in small animal general practice.

Dr Rosie Brandon BVSc CertVD CertVC MRCVS  RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Cardiology

Shareholder, Cardiologist and Dermatologist

Rosie qualified from Bristol University in 1989 and has two post-graduate certificates in Cardiology (Heart problems) and Dermatology (Skin Problems). She is a RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Cardiology having proved her experience and expertise by examination in this subject. Rosie is also involved in the running of ‘Heartvets’, a referral service offered by Dr. Mark Patteson a diploma holder and internationally recognised specialist in Veterinary Cardiology. Rosie works in our Teignmouth and Torquay surgeries.

Dr Christopher Bamford MA VetMB  CertAVP CAVP (small animal dentistry) PgCertVBM MRCVS

Company Executive Officer (CEO), Shareholder

Chris graduated from Cambridge in 2008 and moved to Bay Vet Group in 2013. He has special interests in small animal nutrition and dentistry. He has developed our own brand of Grain Free cat and dog food Food4MyPet. Chris performs advanced dentistry procedures for clients and referrals at Newton Abbot.

Chris has been awarded the Royal College Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice demonstrating advanced study and experience. He has completed his European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies Certificate in Small Animal Dentistry at the University of Luxembourg.  He also has a Post Graduate certificate in Business Management from Liverpool University.

Chris became the CEO of Bay Vet Group in 2024 and heads the strategic development of the business alongside Managing Director Liz Partridge and the clinical standards with Clinical Director Emily Stoker.

Chris is a radio presenter for Palm Torbay with a breakfast show and a 90s music show.

Dr Emily Stoker CertAVP MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon. Clinical Director

I graduated from the RVC in 2012 and worked at a small animal referral Hospital for four years in Wiltshire before migrating down to Devon with my partner and family of animals. I am currently on maternity leave and on my return look forward to my new role as Clinical Director.

I have a particular interest in dermatology and small animal medicine and am working towards my BSAVA medicine certificate.

In my spare time I like to do yoga and go for long dog walks with my Labrador, ernie and my rescued Egyptian street dog, Roo.

Jane Glover-Hill MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon.

I qualified in 1999 from Liverpool University. I initially worked in a mixed practice, with a lot of horses and even co-authored a  book Vet Clinic Horses, by Hamlyn. After starting a family we headed to Devon, to be closer to Cornwall. (sorry I am Cornish at heart!)  I enjoy all aspects of surgical and medical veterinary medicine. My main interests include pain management especially in geriatric patients, acupuncture, cardiology and ultrasonography, especially of the abdomen and heart.  I also teach sailing and have been a RYA qualified sailing instructor for over 21 years, and teach sailing every Friday evening from April to July at Starcross Yacht Club.. We have a great junior section at Starcross Sailing Club and regularly get well over 60 children out on the water.   I am also a partner in a small business Gardner and Hill (www.gardnerandhill.co.uk), selling high quality photographic homewares which I run with a colleague in my spare time. Any other free time revolves around my family, and my cat and dog, singing in a local choir, playing the flute and recorder in a small instrumental group, swimming, sailing and walking.

Dr Selapiso Mosinyi MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon.

Selapiso (Sel) graduated from Glasgow University in 2016. She moved down to sunny Devon and started working for Bay Vet group in 2018

She loves all aspects of veterinary medicine, and being part of the team. She enjoys exploring the lovely Devon countryside, and lives at home with her handsome Russian tortoise.

Dr Rosanne Glasper MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon.

Rosanne graduated from Bristol University in 2010 and has worked in various small animal practices across Devon ever since. She joined Bay Vet Group in April 2019 and is based mostly at the Teignmouth branch. She has a keen interest in general medicine and dermatology. When not at work she keeps herself busy chasing around after her two young boys and her crazy spaniels! She loves the great outdoors; walking on the moors and getting out and about on the water whenever she can.

 

Dr Iris Tapper MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon.

Hello! I’m Iris I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in July 2019. I spend most of my free time walking in the beautiful Devon countryside with my two dogs Marley and Ava. I also enjoy yoga and Arco yoga

 

Daniel Letch  MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon.

I graduated from the University of Surrey in 2020, shortly before joining the Bay Vet Group team. I have a keen interest in surgery but thoroughly enjoy all aspects of veterinary practice. In my spare time I like to travel, go to the gym, swim and take long walks exploring the countryside.  

 

Elena Wakefield MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon.

Ellie graduated from the University of Edinburgh, RDSVS in 2021. After spending 2 years as a small animal vet at a practice in Cornwall, she decided to move closer to family and friends having grown up in Devon. Ellie enjoys being a GP vet with a mixture of consulting and surgery.  In her spare time, Ellie dotes on her two cats, Solo and Valkyrie, and gets involved in crafty things like knitting, quilting and painting.

 

Francesca DiFranco MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon.

Francesca graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2022 and, after some time in mixed equine and small animal work in Devon, she moved to Bay Vet Group in March 2024. While Francesca has a particular interest in diagnostic imaging and internal medicine cases, she is keen to get involved in all aspects of veterinary care and provide the best for your pet!

Francesca is likely to be a familiar face at most Bay Vet branches but more commonly you will find her smiling and waiting keenly for your arrival at Teignmouth or Dawlish.

In her spare time, Francesca is a water sports enthusiast. On her arrival to Devon, she became a member of a Beach Rescue Club on the south coast and, when she has the time, enjoys taking her paddle board out for a spin!

 

 

Fergus Mitchell MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon.

I graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2023, and recently moved down to Devon.

In my spare time I enjoy running and walking in the countryside and watching most sports!

I am the Mental Health and Wellbeing Champion and regularly volunteer for the Vet Life telephone helpline supporting vets in distress or need.  I am also the BVA (British Veterinary Association) representative for the South West

I will be based across all of our branches, and look forward to meeting you and your pets.

 

 

David Hofmeister MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon.

 

 

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We regret to inform you that we have taken the difficult decision to close our Chelston branch permanently on Friday, November 25th. We believe that consolidating our work into our larger locations at Torquay and Paignton will allow us to offer a more consistent and...

Newton Abbot branch NOW OPEN

Newton Abbot branch NOW OPEN

We are excited to announce that our brand new Newton Abbot vet surgery is now open. Our Newton Abbot branch is located next to COOP on Ashburton road. Our friendly and experienced team of vets, nurses and receptionists look forward to bringing a new type of veterinary practice to Newton Abbot. As the newest vets in Newton Abbot, we have designed the surgery to be pet friendly. Our surgery has separate kennel and cattery, dental suite and dedicated theatre.

Contact us now

If you require urgent veterinary treatment please call your local branch surgery or our emergency phone number 01626 862020

Dawlish

01626 862020

Opening times
Mon-Fri: 8-7
Sat: 9-1
Sun: CLOSED

Newton Abbot

01626 247999

Opening times
Mon-Fri: 9-6
Sat: CLOSED
Sun: CLOSED

Paignton

01803 467999

Opening times
Mon-Fri: 8-7
Sat: 8-4
Sun: CLOSED

Teignmouth

01626 778882

Opening times
Mon-Fri: 9-6
Sat: CLOSED
Sun: CLOSED

Torquay

01803 314940

Opening times
Mon-Fri: 9-6
Sat: CLOSED
Sun: CLOSED

Bay Vet Group is a thriving independent and locally owned veterinary practice with a highly experienced team and advanced equipment. Providing our local community with exceptional, appropriate, veterinary care to enhance the happiness of pets and support the people they share their lives with.