Our team of vets...
Two full-time vets are responsible for the healthcare of animals presented to the surgery. They are able to offer a full range of diagnosis and treatment for all common companion animal species.
The nursing team comprises of three full-time nurses. All are fully qualified and have a high level of expertise in caring for domestic species, with over 30 years experience of small-animal nursing between them. Reception is run by a team of two full-time and two part-time members. As a first point of contact they are able to offer advice on when an appointment with a vet is needed, as well as being able to answer many day-to-day questions regarding routine healthcare.
Patrick Dale qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon from Liverpool University in 1986. Working in Frome in Somerset for a year after graduation helped me develop an interest in both horses and small animals.
Subsequently working in a truly mixed practice in Henley Arden in Warwickshire, gave me experience with cattle and sheep.
Settling in Tring in 1988 then led me into rather a happy niche, dealing once more with both horses and small animals, but ultimately from 2003 with small animals only. Amongst other interests, at home I live with my wife, children, dog, cat, sheep, and chickens.
Gavin Young graduated from The Royal Veterinary College in 2004. Whilst shadowing vets in his home county of Derbyshire, he developed an interest in small animal medicine and surgery.
He joined Springwell in 2005, being drawn to the practice by the warm welcoming approach shown by the staff in dealing with pets and their owners.
Long term, his aim is to continue building upon his small animal experience, with a view to gaining a specialist certificate in surgery. Gavin's interests outside his work include snowboarding and cooking. He is also looking to take up golf, watch out Tiger!
