Pete purchased the old surgeries at Eastcott Hill and Cricklade Road in 1986 having only come to Swindon as a temporary locum. He has been at the helm since and has been instrumental in the practice's pursuit of excellence in all areas. As a partner his responsibilities are numerous and ill-defined! Pete's particular clinical interest is dentistry and his studies in this area have improved the range and quality of treatment that the practice now offers (see Dentistry Referrals). Pete gained his Diploma in Veterinary Dentistry in November 2010 & is now a Diplomat of the European College of Veterinary Dentistry & is a recognised European Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry . Away from work Pete devotes much of his time to his family (5 children!) and his pets (2 dogs, 2 cats). The rest of his time is filled as a Sunday school teacher, playing tennis and honing his skills on the saxophone. DIY and gardening complete the hectic line-up.

Richard joined the practice in 1991 and subsequently became a partner in 1998. With a role equally as ill-defined as his partner, Richard is more involved in the day to day management of the practice. He has a keen interest in Internal Medicine particularly Cardio respiratory disease and he is studying towards a Certificate in Veterinary Cardiology. With just the 3 children (!) Richard can play more golf than Pete and also has some spare time for running, cycling, horse racing, reading and eating lots. He has a dog, a tortoise and 5 chickens to tend to at home. Richard can now boast that he survived the wrath of Anne Robinson in BBC's the Weakest Link, not only that be he also managed to go on to win! He has named his ginger chicken Anne in memory of his triumph.

Duncan comes from Hampshire and graduated from Cambridge University in 2001 and worked in Small Animal practice in Middlesex and Essex for 6 years before joining us in September 2007. He achieved the Certificate of Small Animal Surgery in 2006 and is currently studying towards the RCVS diploma in Small Animal Orthopaedics (DSAS-Ortho). Outside of work he likes walking with wife Jo and golden retriever 'Able' and enjoys cycling, swimming, running and competing in triathlons. All of which is fueled by Duncan's main interest which is in good food.

Born and raised in Bristol, Tim attended Cambridge University qualifying in 2001. After a spell working in mixed practice he joined us in April 2003. His clinical interests lie in advanced wound reconstruction, thoracic surgery and laparoscopy (key hole surgery). Tim achieved the RCVS certificate in small animal surgery (CertSAS) in 2006 and is currently studying and training towards the RCVS diploma in soft tissue surgery (DSAS-ST). If passed, attainment of this diploma means that Tim will be an "RCVS recognised specialist" in the field of soft tissue surgery. In what little spare time Tim has, he enjoys going on long walks with his pet Springer - Saffy and does his best to look after his wife and 2 children
 
To refer a patient to Tim please contact reception on 01793 528341 or download a referral form & fax to 01793 608208.
 
Any Enquires please e-mail Email us on referrals@eastcottvets.co.uk

Helen graduated from Glasgow University in 2006 and came to work at Eastcott as a locum vet. Due to expansion into our new hospital we were delighted to be able to keep her and she is now a permanent member of our team. Helen has an interest in all areas of general practice but is currently studying towards her ophthalmology certificate. Despite living in Bristol she feels that the commute is: "well worth it to work with her lovely clients and colleagues". Her hobbies include triathlon but her passion is cycling and she was pleased to raise money for the Guide Dogs by cycling from John O'Groats to Lands end, unsupported, with her boyfriend Steve (who did all the map reading).

Carla graduated in 2006 from Lisbon. She has been dedicated to small animal practice and in 2009 completed a one year internship in the most complete veterinary oncology centre of the UK, in Essex. This allowed her to develop clinical care for pets at the highest standards. After a short spell as a locum she moved further west to the Wiltshire area to join Eastcott in 2010, where she is responsible for the acupuncture service.  Her interests lie in Internal medicine, and she is working towards her the certificate of advanced veterinary practice (small animal medicine). Carla has passed her Acupuncture exam and is now able to offer this to Eastcott clients. In her spare time she enjoys exploring the coastal areas, swimming and travelling.

Sophie joined Eastcott in January 2011 coming all the way from her home county of Cheshire where she spent two years working at a large animal hospital after graduating from Bristol in 2008. Sophie is currently working towards her RCVS certificate in small animal medicine which she hopes to complete over the following year. Although enjoying life 'down south' she is terribly missing Truffle the family Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and hopes to get two of her own very soon. Away from work Sophie enjoys good food, traveling and spending time with friends and her new husband Martin!

Niamh comes from Carlow in south-east Ireland and qualified at Dublin University in 1997. Prior to joining Eastcott Niamh spent 11 years working for a small animal practice in Dudley, near Birmingham. Clinically she enjoys consulting plus problem solving in small animal medicine and dermatology Outside of work, Niamh and her husband enjoy exploring their new surroundings in the Cotswold water park by bike and on foot! She has two cats called Ted and Dougal and enjoys reading, travelling, skiing once a year, scuba diving and entertaining friends!

Andrew graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2000 and has worked in Middlesborough, Kent and London before joining Eastcott in 2010. He originates from Bourton on the Water and is very excited to have returned, almost, home to take his post with Eastcott Vets.

Andrew’s primary interest is Veterinary Dentistry and Maxillo-facial surgery. He will be running the Eastcott First Opinion Dental Service whilst continuing to study for his European Diploma in Veterinary Dentistry and performing his role as the British Veterinary Dental Association’s Secretary. Andrew also enjoys the challenge of general practice, especially diagnostics, anaesthesia and emergency medicine.

Outside of work Andrew is a keen cyclist and loves anything that can be done in the mountains, primarily skiing, ice climbing and walking. The beard is primarily for insulation but is also one of the conditions of marriage to his wife Kirsty! They are expecting their first child in April 2010.

Ida graduated from Bristol in 1995. She joined the practice in 1997 after two years in mixed practise. She obtained the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2001 and now provides consultations for eye conditions and ocular surgery. Ida has a busy family life with 2 children, a dog and cats which naturally take up a large slice of her spare time. She does however also enjoy pursuing her interests in dance, gardening and travelling home to her beloved Norway.