Alton Staff
Veterinary Surgeons
Martin Andrews BVSc MRCVS, Director
Martin qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon in 1986 from Liverpool. He joined Cedar Veterinary Group in 1988 working in mixed practice and became a partner of the practice in 1993. Martin now focusses on small animal care and has an active interest in small animal medicine and surgery.
In his spare time Martin likes to spend time with his family and is a frequent visitor to the gym, runs, enjoys walking/being outdoors, seeing live music and suffering the ups and downs of being a Tottenham Hotspur supporter.
Martin is the proud owner of a Labrador called Hector!
Charlie Mitchell BVSc BAEDT MRCVS, Director
Charlie qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon from Liverpool University in 2004. He joined Cedar Veterinary Group in 2004 and became a partner of the practice in 2010.
Charlie spends his spare time with his wife and two children. He is also a keen cyclist and spends as much time as he can out on his road bike.
James Poff BVSc PGCertSAS MRCVS, Head Vet
James graduated from Liverpool University in 2004 and joined Cedar Veterinary Group in 2013. James’s main interests are in small animal surgery and orthopaedics and he was awarded an Advanced Veterinary Practitioner (AVP) certificate in small animal surgery in 2017.
In his spare time James enjoys wrestling with his kids, cycling and squash.
Judy Wilkes BVetMed(hons) GPCert(SAS) PgC(SAS) MRCVS, Vet Lead
Bio coming soon!
Hannah Coward BVSc MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon
Hannah Joined Cedar Veterinary Group in June 2018 as a Veterinary Surgeon based at our Alton branch. She qualified in 2016 from the University of Liverpool. Prior to joining CVG Hannah worked at a small animal veterinary practice in Petersfield.
In her spare time Hannah enjoys walking, the outdoors, baking, and owns a family of pet guinea pigs.
Charlotte Tickner BVM BVS MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon
Charlotte joined Cedar Veterinary Group in 2019. She graduated top of her year from Nottingham University and joined CVG shortly after. She has an interest in small animal surgery and diagnostic imaging.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time on her family farm and enjoys being outdoors, riding horses and playing netball for Alton Ants.
Jenny Grief BVetMed MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon
Jenny qualified in 2013 from the Royal Veterinary College in London. Since then she has worked in both the UK, Australia and New Zealand. She enjoys volunteering her time abroad and photographing wildlife during her travels. Jenny enjoys all aspects of general practice but particularly likes soft tissue surgery.
Outside of work you will find her swimming in the sea or riding a horse somewhere in the countryside.
Georgie Panchaud BVSc MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon
Georgie qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon in 2016 from the University of Bristol and joined Cedar Veterinary Group in May 2022. Before joining the team, she worked in small animal practice in Godalming and Haslemere.
Outside of work Georgie can be found riding or racing her road bike, practising yoga or out walking in the countryside.
Elena Townson BVM BVS MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon
Bio and photo coming soon!
Tom Rodd Veterinary Surgeon
Tom graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2022 and joined the Cedar Veterinary Group team shortly after, based at our Alton branch. He is particularly interested in small animal surgery but thrives off the variety of work that general practice provides.
Away from the practice, his spare time is mainly taken up keeping his old Land Rover ‘Lara’ on the road as well as cycling and playing cricket.
Millie Hopkins Veterinary Surgeon
Millie started her Veterinary journey as an Animal Care Assistant in 2015 after completing a degree in Zoology and Conservation. She graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Slovakia in June 2022 and joined Cedar Veterinary Group in August. Millie is a great lover of all creatures great and small, and really enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Medicine, particularly wildlife rehabilitation.
In her spare time Millie can be found out hiking with her dogs, singing and playing instruments, or playing dungeons and dragons with her friends.
Eulalie Ghijselings MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon
Eulalie joined Cedar Veterinary Group in September 2014 as a Veterinary Surgeon at our Alton and Four Marks surgeries. She qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon from Ghent University, Belgium in 2006 and prior to joining CVG Eulalie worked in mixed practice in Northern Ireland and Wales. She is interested in first opinion small animal practice and dental surgery.
In her spare time Eulalie plays rugby for Farnham Falcons.
Iqra Shahzad Veterinary Surgeon
Bio and photo coming soon!
Clodagh Hart Veterinary Surgeon
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Neve Whelehan Veterinary Surgeon
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Registered Veterinary Nurses
Katherine Jones Nurse Lead, Clinical Coach
Katherine qualified in 2013 with a degree in Veterinary Nursing and joined Cedar Veterinary Group in September 2014. She enjoys all aspects of nursing and especially likes assisting the Vets in orthopaedic surgeries and laparoscopic spays.
In her spare time she can be found on a pottery wheel making ceramics at her pottery classes.
Annie Hendry RVN,Ncert(med), Nurse Lead
Annie joined Cedar Veterinary Group in September 2018 as a Qualified Veterinary Nurse at our Alton branch after qualifying in the summer of 2018 from Middlesex University. Prior to working at CVG she was in training at a private practice in London for three years. She is particularly interested in medical nursing and enjoys running Nursing Clinics, an area which she is hoping to expand.
In her spare time Annie can be found painting and drawing, playing hockey or running up Welsh mountains! She also spends her time pandering to her three chickens, Beatrice who was a CVG rescue, and her two friends Bunty and Babs who joined the gang to keep her company.
Abigail Brocks Clinical Supplies Manager
Abi joined the Cedar Veterinary Group in 1996 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2009. Abi has carried out a range of roles as a Receptionist and a Nurse. Currently Abi works on both the Small Animal and Equine teams and is based at our Alton surgery.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with husband Mike, their 2 Border Terrier dogs and her horses.
Alice Wright Registered Veterinary Nurse, Clinical Coach
Alice graduated from Hartpury College in 2018 and joined Cedar Veterinary Group the same year. She enjoys all aspects of nursing but has a particular interest in surgery. She is currently training to become a clinical coach to help train future student nurses.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family and is a supporter of London Irish Rugby club.
Katie Boylan Registered Veterinary Nurse
Katie started at Cedar Veterinary Group in November 2016 as a Receptionist and then moved to the Nursing team in January 2018. She has a keen interest in exotics nursing and loves anything weird and wonderful!
Katie has a love of dinosaurs and spends her spare time with her dogs, cat and guinea pigs.
Amy Burr Registered Veterinary Nurse
Bio and photo coming soon!
Curtis Chapman Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Harriet Hardy Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Claire Horwill Client Care Administrator, Registered Veterinary Nurse
Claire started working at Cedar Veterinary Group in 2005 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2008. Since returning from Maternity leave in 2017 she has completed further training in Pet Bereavement Support, Canine Behaviour and Enrichment. She also has a keen interest in tortoises.
Outside of work her main hobbies are crafting, photography and supporting animal rescues.
Student Veterinary Nurses
Sophie Shaw Student Veterinary Nurse
Sophie joined the Cedar Veterinary Group team in September 2021 as a Veterinary Care Assistant. In January 2022 she began her training as a Student Veterinary Nurse and is excited to learn more about all aspects of the job.
In her spare time Sophie enjoys reading and spending time with friends.
Yasmin Robinson Student Veterinary Nurse
Yasmin joined the Cedar Veterinary Group team in 2022 having already started her Nurse training at a busy hospital. She has a degree in Animal Science, loves to learn and takes a keen interest in Nursing Clinics.
Yasmin lives with her husband and outside of work likes to read, horse ride and do anything outdoorsy!
Erin Homer Student Veterinary Nurse
Erin joined Cedar Veterinary Group in September 2022, started her nurse training in January 2023 and is excited to learn all there is to know about Veterinary nursing. She previously worked in a referral practice on the south coast as a Veterinary Care Assistant.
Erin has a cat called Judy who was previously a stray but now lives a life of luxury and gets spoilt rotten! She loved cats, arts and crafts, travelling and going out with friends.
Megan Herr Veterinary Care Assistant
Bio & pic coming soon
Elaine Abraham Veterinary Care Assistant
Reception & Office
Shelley Stockley Practice Coordinator
Shelley joined Cedar Veterinary Group in April 2018 as a Receptionist in our Alton branch. Growing up in Alton; she knows many of our lovely clients. Prior to joining CVG Shelley has had a variety of jobs; most recently she managed an online job board for 15 years and has also worked as a Receptionist in a local doctor’s surgery and the Alton Sports Centre.
Shelley enjoys reading; especially crime novels. She is married to Jason and they have two yappy Jack Russell’s called Derek and Rodney.
Megan Cunnah Senior Business Administrator
Megan joined Cedar Veterinary Group as an apprentice in 2015 after completing a Diploma in Equine Management at Sparsholt College. Whilst studying at Sparsholt, Megan also worked at the Liphook Equine Hospital as a weekend groom.
Megan is a keen horse rider and enjoys competing in her spare time.
Katie Miles Receptionist
Katie joined the Cedar Veterinary Group Reception team in August 2019. Katie is now very involved in the running of the Alton Dispensary and is also part of the Cedar Equine Team.
In her spare time away from work, you will find Katie helping on her husband’s family beef farm and with her own small flock of sheep and many chickens. Katie has 4 dogs, 2 of whom she attempts to work in the shooting field and tries to spend her Sunday’s out clay shooting!
Tina Hallett Receptionist
Tina joined Cedar Veterinary Group in 1987 as a Veterinary Nurse after working at Amery Farm Veterinary Hospital in Alton. For the past 18 years Tina has worked as a receptionist at our Alton branch and has also gained a diploma in dog behaviour and training. Outside of work Tina enjoys photography, walking her dogs and spending time with her family.
Diana Fawcett Receptionist/Pharmacy Coordinator
Diana joined the Cedar Veterinary Group Reception team in November 2009. She loves seeing all the animals and owners we meet each day. She has a particular interest in dogs, especially the large and giant breeds.
Diana shares her home with her two Newfoundlands.
Mandi Parish Receptionist
Mandi joined Cedar Veterinary Group’s Alton Reception team in June 2020 and is enjoying meeting new people and their pets.
Outside of work Mandi enjoys spending time with her partner, her Schnauzer dog Bella and going to classic/VW car shows.
Kristy Larvan Receptionist
Kristy joined our Reception team at Cedar Veterinary Group in December 2022. She loves all animals but particularly dogs and rabbits.
In her spare time she enjoys reading fantasy novels and spending time with her family.
Nicolle Harrison Receptionist
Nicolle joined our Reception team at Cedar Veterinary Group in December 2022.
In her spare time, she enjoys socialising, spending time with her family and walking the family’s two chihuahuas.
Tabitha Haben-Burden Client Care Administrator
Tabitha joined Cedar Veterinary Group in January 2023 following 9 years within the Veterinary industry, at Primary Care and Referral practices.
Tabitha’s prior career spans 25 years within animal care, enjoying various roles from Cattery Assistant to Pet Store Area Manager, with 22 years of those being client care focused.
Tabitha has many pets of her own, including 3 blind rescue cats and 24 rescue guinea pigs! When she is not working with animals; or caring for her own menagerie, she can be found visiting zoos and animal sanctuaries, or attending music concerts!
Samantha Hawker Bank Receptionist
Sam joined Cedar Veterinary Group in 2021 as an Animal Nurse Assistant and Receptionist after taking a work break to start her family. Previous to this Sam worked for Sainsbury’s for a number of years, in a number of roles, culminating in being the Executive Assistant for the Retail Board Director.
Outside of work Sam enjoys spending her time with her family, including her children, step children, two dogs and Husband! She has a passion for photography, particularly family portraits.
Giada Crothers Receptionist
Bio and photo coming soon!
Hector Office Dog
Hector was born in 2018, and Martin knew he’d be a good boy as he knew his perfect mum Nell. He wasn’t such a good boy when he was a puppy though as he needed two surgeries by Martin and Fiona to remove the stones he ate from his intestine.
Hector is a much loved family pet who enjoys a run with his owner, is always happier than he actually looks but will bark loudly at delivery drivers (high vis is really not his thing), and will eat your sandwich if you’re not looking.