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Dr. Philippa Mitchell – Veterinary Surgeon

BSc. MA(Cantab) VetMB MRCVS, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, GP Cert Western Veterinary Acupuncture & Chronic Pain Management

Philippa is a qualified Veterinary Surgeon who grew up in the local area and attended Beaconsfield High School.  After finishing her A levels Philippa went to University College London where she gained a BSc. in Microbiology and Genetics.  From there she went on and gained her veterinary degree from the University of Cambridge.  Whilst studying for her veterinary degree Philippa developed an interest in analgesia and geriatric medicine.

After working in general practice for over 10 years Philippa came across many owners of older or injured dogs and cats who wanted to do more for their pets than most veterinary practices have the time, space and expertise to offer.  Philippa ran rehabilitation and acupuncture clinics in addition to her normal duties when she worked in general practice but now works solely in the field of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Pain Management.  Philippa loves being able to offer a complete rehabilitation service at one location to give dogs, cats and small animals the best quality of life that Veterinary Medicine and rehabilitation have to offer.

Philippa gained her foundation Veterinary Acupuncture qualification from the Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists (ABVA) in 2006.  She did further training to allow her to offer electroacupuncture to her patients and frequently uses acupuncture to offer pain relief to dogs, cats and rabbits.  Philippa obtained her General Practitioner Certificate in Western Veterinary Acupuncture and Chronic Pain Management in May 2014.  This means that Philippa can offer a holistic approach to pain management and often combines the use of complementary therapies with more traditional treatments and medication.

Philippa is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) and completed the Certificate Program in Canine Rehabilitation (CCRP) run by the University of Tennessee Veterinary School in 2012.  Philippa uses her rehabilitation skills to treat pets with many different conditions from those who have had orthopaedic or neurological surgery to patients with osteoarthritis or degenerative conditions.

Philippa completed and passed the Canine Sports Medicine course and examination given by Dr Christine Zink DVM of the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2012.  Philippa loves helping our canine athletes and working dogs whether it be for a tune up to help them keep them in tip top condition for competition or rehabilitation after injury.

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Munchie…on deer patrol

Philippa lives with her husband Ian and Munchie a Blue Cross rescue cat who gets up to lots of mischief and provides lots of entertainment for their neighbours…she has been spotted chasing a deer!  Unfortunately Munchie doesn’t like other cats or dogs (or deer apparently) so Philippa’s parents look after Fred, the stray cat Philippa adopted when she lived at home, and George the Golden Retriever.

Philippa can’t wait to meet you and your pet.  She looks forward to having the opportunity to put the spring in their step and help them be the best they can whether that be winning at agility or just feeling comfortable moving around the house.

Philippa is in the clinic Monday to Friday.

Dr Charlotte Harris - Veterinary Surgeon
BVetMed MRCVS

Charlotte has worked for several years in general practice.  Her interest in rehab was sparked by having a senior Toy Poodle who struggled with her mobility as she got older.  Not wanting to just give medication Charlotte looked into other complementary ways she could help.  She discovered Veterinary Rehabilitation and the rest they say is history.  Having seen how much it helped her Poodle, Charlotte was keen to use her skills to help other pets be more comfortable.

Charlotte has completed her acupuncture training and is just finalising her formal rehabilitation practitioner training.  She really enjoys helping your pet feel better and be more active, through pain management techniques and exercise. 

Charlotte still works part time in general practice and will be there to look after your pet when Philippa is away or the clinic is extra busy.