Veterinary surgeons

John Mould graduated from the University of Bristol in 1984. He then spent a year in rural mixed practice in Shropshire before moving to Glasgow University. It was there that he developed an interest in ophthalmology. In his time at Glasgow he obtained the RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Ophthalmology and became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. At Glasgow he was responsible for all aspects of the clinical ophthalmology referral service and all undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. John remained at Glasgow until 2004 when he moved to the Eye Veterinary Clinic. John is an RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology, and an honorary fellow of the Ophthalmic Imaging Association. His professional interests continue to include all aspects of clinical ophthalmology and ophthalmic pathology and teaching in the subject. John gives the undergraduate ophthalmology lecture courses at two of the UK’s veterinary schools. John and his family have four cats (all rescues) and six chickens.

Kristina graduated from Bristol University in 2009 and after a short time working in Ivybridge she moved up to Gloucestershire to work in a mixed practice. But the lure of home was too much, so she returned to Devon and started work at Westmoor in 2011. Kristina loves the variety of cases she sees as a vet but is particularly interested in cardiology and feline medicine. Outside of work she enjoys chatting to her two naughty Siamese cats and walking her parents Springer Spaniels. She is also the ISFM cat advocate for the practice.

Jasmine graduated from Edinburgh University in 2002 and has since worked in small animal practices in Devon. In 2018, she successfully achieved the BSAVA Post Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Medicine and in 2019 RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine. This achievement requires demonstrating advanced and current knowledge in small animal medicine, in addition to advanced professional and problem solving skills. With this accreditation there is an ongoing requirement to stay up to date and attend regular continuing professional development. Jasmine particularly enjoys seeing medical cases and the very wide range of clinical problems this involves.

Outside of work Jasmine enjoys spending time with her family and Labrador Ebba. She keeps active with swimming, cardio tennis and pilates.

Tom graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2014. After a brief spell working in London he was drawn back to Devon (where he has lived most of his life) and started working at Westmoor in 2015. Tom enjoys all aspects of veterinary work but has a particular interest in diagnostic imaging e.g. X-rays and ultrasound scans. He is currently working towards a postgraduate certificate in this area. Tom is kept on his toes at home by two rescue cats and a wife. In his spare time Tom enjoys going for walks on the moors, cooking and seeing friends.

Kate graduated in 2000 and worked in general practice in the south-east and Wales until moving to Devon in 2006. She gained the ESVPS certificate in small animal medicine in 2006 and more recently the BSAVA Post Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Ophthalmology. Kate joined Westmoor in 2016 to develop her ophthalmology interest. She lives in Plymouth with her young family who keep her very busy outside of work! They have a lively young Labrador called Rosco who keeps them on their toes. In the rare moments when she has time to herself she enjoys running and playing the piano (not at the same time!).

Michael is a 1995 graduate from the University of Bristol. His interest in ophthalmology developed throughout his early career, culminating in successfully passing the RCVS Certificate in Ophthalmology in 2011, and then being recognised by the RCVS as an advanced practitioner in veterinary ophthalmology in 2015. Along the route to focusing entirely on eyes, he spent eight years as an owner and head vet of a small animal practice in Exeter, during which time he also gained an MBA qualification. He has most recently spent the last few years dedicated to referral-only ophthalmology veterinary work in Cheshire and Bristol, and is excited to be able to return to Devon to continue his work. He is a member of the RCVS British Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (BrAVO) and the International Equine Ophthalmology Consortium (IEOC). When not working, you can find him enjoying outdoor sports including running and mountain biking, hiking on Dartmoor, making prints or playing guitar.

Sinead graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2015, having grown up in Yelverton and attending Tavistock College. As a student she practiced at Westmoor and then started out in a mixed practice in Devon and Cornwall before leaving to travel the world in 2018. She spent time at a small animal charity in Thailand before locumming around Australia and then returning to the UK just before the COVID-19 pandemic. She joined Westmoor in December 2020, making it full circle!

Her main interest is in surgery, and she plans to do an advanced certificate in this field. Outside of work she can be found breaking and training horses, surfing or baking.

Libby graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2020. Born and raised in Devon, she has returned to the area to join the Westmoor team. She has a keen interest in both medicine and surgery and also enjoys working with exotic animals - from rabbits and hamsters to snakes and tortoises. In her spare time she likes walking her dog on Dartmoor and has recently taken up climbing.