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Directors

Tom C L Hume BVetMed CertAVP MRCVS

Director & Veterinary Surgeon

I moved to Norfolk from Kent in 2005 and discovered the place I wanted to make my home. I have worked for all that time at Westover Vets and have developed a passion for livestock businesses and cows! In 2014 I completed my certificate in advanced veterinary practice which focused on equine reproduction and dentistry. In 2018 I was lucky enough to be accepted on to the “Developing Beef Expertise” program run by AHDB with the aim of improving the depth of knowledge of vets and consultants to the beef industry. Outside of work, my hobbies include pretending I’m a proper farmer with a small herd of cows and watching and very occasionally playing sport. I also enjoy all aspects of food – growing, cooking and eating! I also work with a fantastic youth charity called Operation Reach which aims to help A level students reach their full potential.

Katie Davis BSc(Hons) BVetMed CertAVP (EM) MRCVS

Director & Veterinary Surgeon

As a student I spent a lot of my time in Norfolk seeing practice with Westover Veterinary Centre and following graduation from the Royal Veterinary College in 2011 I moved to Norfolk and have been working for Westover ever since! Whilst at university I completed two degrees, a BSc in Veterinary Sciences and a degree in Veterinary Medicine and following my quest to get even more letters after my name I recently achieved my Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice choosing to specialise in Equine Medicine. Originally I am from rural Devon and as a result I am equally interested in farm and horse work. During my time at university, I completed an externship at Rossdales Equine Hospital, Newmarket where I particularly enjoyed scrubbing into numerous exciting operations and focusing on the aftercare of these patients. At Westover I enjoy the variety of work but especially enjoy working up medical colics, cases of poor performance, dermatology and respiratory disease. But am equally at home with a difficult calving or anything goat related! In my spare time I enjoy dog agility with my crazy Vizsla Molly, a good game of tennis, competing in ‘The Great British Bake Off’ with friends and long bike rides to the pub.

James Tilly BVetMed (Hons.) PGDipVCP MRCVS

Director & Veterinary Surgeon

I was lucky enough to join Westover Vets back in 2019 drawn by the lure of a rare independent practice back when corporate takeovers were sweeping the country. I am originally from South Norfolk having grown up on my family’s small farm. I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and as if 5 years wasn’t enough, I stayed on to complete a Large Animal Rotating Internship at the RVC Equine Referral Hospital. Following this I moved on to work in a rural mixed practice before coming to Westover. I have an active interest in Equine lameness, Reproduction and surgery. However, I haven’t lost my love of a good calving! I hope to help develop Westover Large Animal and continue to provide independent veterinary care to Norfolk and North Suffolk. 

Ben J Crowter MA VetMB MRCVS

Clinical Director & Veterinary Surgeon

A new kid on the block at Westover, yet working in familiar territory, having lived in the Broads since I was 10. After graduating from Cambridge in 2011 I moved around the East a fair bit, gaining a variety of veterinary experience, including an Internship in Farm Animal Health and Production at the Royal Vet College, London for twelve months. Working alongside the other Vets at Westover, I hope to develop a farm service fit for the 21st century, promoting optimal herd health and productivity. Life isn’t all about work though and I like to keep active away from the practice, often to be found on a bike or, preferably, on the water – if you ever see a Westover van with a kayak on the roof, that’s me! The countryside is my home and I love to learn about it and see as much as I can.

Veterinary Surgeons

Ann F Kent BVetMed Cert EP MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London, qualifying with a distinction in my equine elective, and animal husbandry and veterinary hygiene. I started working for Westover in 1993. I’ve always been passionate about animals and equine work, completing my certificate in Equine Practice in 2000, and continuing to push myself academically and professionally. I’m a senior veterinary surgeon at Great Yarmouth Racecourse and work at Fakenham Races, local point-to-points, and the Royal Norfolk Show. I also enjoyed being one of the vets at the London 2012 Olympic Games covering all the equine disciplines. In 2013, I was fortunate to be sponsored to go to the International Camelid Conference and see camelid practice in Oregon, USA to further my camelid knowledge and I have been selected to volunteer at the Gambian Horse and Donkey Trust in late 2025.
As a horse owner and rider, I appreciate how much these amazing animals mean to us and that veterinary advice needs to be individually tailored and that we must not forget to ‘treat’ the whole animal. I enjoy all aspects of veterinary work, especially performance animals and reproduction.
I am a BEVA leg up coach and qualified Mental Health First Aider.
In my spare time when not with the family, I compete my Lusitano in working equitation and affiliated dressage and run a small flock of sheep and peafowl.

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Eve E Barnard BVetMed MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon 

I grew up in rural Essex/Suffolk where I developed my competitive roots for equestrian sport, being a keen member of Pony Club teams and Junior British Eventing, competing up to 2* level. I studied at the Royal Veterinary College, London and graduated in 2005. I worked in a mixed practice in Warwickshire initially before moving to Norfolk in 2007 and have spent several years in private Equine practice and charity work as a senior vet for Redwings Horse Sanctuary. I have been an FEI treating vet for British Eventing and have experience in all aspects of Equine medicine and Surgery. I joined the Westover team in 2018 where I enjoy the variety of work. I have a strong interest in dentistry and surgery for which I am studying advanced qualifications.

Karoliina Rissanen DVM, MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated in 2019 from the Estonian University of Life Sciences. After a year in mixed practice in my home country Finland, and since I have always been passionate about horse work, I was lucky to gain experience completing a 12-month rotating internship at Helsinki University Equine Hospital. There I became interested in equine internal medicine, emergency medicine and critical care. After my internship, I was thrilled to get a job at Westover and move to the beautiful Norfolk countryside. I have completed a certificate in advanced veterinary practice while working for Westover. I really enjoyed the courses related to equine internal medicine. When I’m not working I enjoy my time with my husband Mikko, dog Vito, a silly Weimaraner, and two cuddly cats Teodor and Lenuccia. You can most likely find me at the beach walking my dog. I also enjoy water sports and horseback riding.

Gaby George BVetMed MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2018 and spent the next year or so working in farm animal practice in Essex, gaining a wide breath of experience.  Following this I moved back home to Norfolk to join the Westover team. I’m passionate about all things farm, and love getting stuck in with everything from health planning to emergencies. I’m very proud to be part of the Westover team, who see the importance of adding value to farms via health planning and preventative medicine. In my spare time I like to be out and about in the Norfolk countryside, with my partner and two dogs. We are also renovating our old cottage, which seems to consume most of our free time.

Georgia Mitchell Finnigan BVMedSci BVM BVS (Hons) MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

Growing up in Norfolk I grew a passion for working with livestock through working on a local dairy farm in my school holidays. I then spent five years studying at the University of Nottingham which included a variety of placements, from working on a racing yard to lambing under Scafell Pike. Upon graduating in 2022 I took the opportunity to work for Westover Large Animal, greatly enjoying the variety of both farm and equine work. When I’m not working I can often be found outdoors, either training my spaniel Roux or riding in the Norfolk countryside.

Callum Haseler MA(Cantab) VetMB MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I joined Westover Vets initially in 2019, and returned in 2024 following an internship at Rossdales in Newmarket and a further year in general practice in beautiful Dorset. I have a particular interest in teeth and am currently working towards a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice in Equine Dentistry. On the farm side, I enjoy all aspects of obstetric medicine, and supporting our large and diverse range of smallholders, from goats to wallabies! In my free time, I enjoy cooking, gardening and spending time with friends and family. I am a keen runner and, as a former university cyclist, enjoy any time outside, whether on foot, bike or horseback!

Kirsty Hibbs MA VetMB MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I grew up on the Norfolk/Suffolk border and spent many a happy hour exploring Thetford Forest on the back of a much-loved Welsh Section D. I graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2019 and spent my first 18 months as a first-opinion vet in beautiful North Norfolk. Having decided that sleep was overrated, I undertook a two-year internship at Rossdales Equine Hospital, performing countless general anaesthetics, diagnostic imaging, lameness investigation and coordinating in-patient care, plus encountering the weird and wonderful in a busy emergency setting. This was followed by a really enjoyable six months as a stud vet, working with some of the highest quality broodmares and stallions at two eminent studs in Newmarket. More recently, I’ve been working in the New Forest bringing high quality affordable veterinary care to the stable/field-side. I have a passion for lameness, poor performance and the interaction between horse, rider and tack, which prompted research into and publication of a paper investigating the link between crooked tail carriage and lameness. However, perhaps my favourite part of my job is re-training needle-phobic patients to a place of calmness and optimism (no more sleepless nights before their vaccinations!) My family have a farm in the area, and it has given me a real appreciation of the stresses and strains experienced by local farmers. I’m really excited to rediscover some farm animal medicine as I’ve always loved a good lambing! When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, exploring the great outdoors, cooking, travelling and skiing! 

Tim Down

Veterinary Surgeon

I have recently relocated to Norfolk from Leicestershire after completing an internship at Chine House Veterinary Hospital and spending 18 months working within a local ambulatory practice. I graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2023 and have developed a particular interest in equine sports medicine, colic investigation and dentistry. Outside of work, I like all things sporty. You’ll find me watching F1 or rugby and training for an upcoming powerlifting event. At my most recent competition, I lifted the equivalent of a Welsh A pony or Dexter cow!

Annalise Gray BSc(Hons) BVetMed MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I grew up in Norfolk and spent much of my time with my own horses, competing in dressage from a young age. I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College and have worked in the veterinary industry for over ten years. Before qualifying as a veterinary surgeon, I trained and worked as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. Since graduating, I’ve enjoyed the variety and challenge that large animal veterinary practice offers, and value the opportunity to work closely with owners to achieve the best outcomes for their animals.

Outside of work, I love spending time outdoors with my partner and our dog, exploring the countryside, camping, and trying new food wherever we go

Veterinary Nurses & Technicians

Heidi Smith REVN

Registered Equine Veterinary Nurse

Originally from Cambridgeshire I have always had an interest in horses. I started my career as a nursing assistant at Rossdales Equine Hospital where I worked for ten years and qualified in 2007.

From there I worked in a mixed practice gaining experience in farm work, but the love of horses was too strong, so I returned to an Equine environment where I worked in an Equine Hospital down in Pembrokeshire.

I moved to Norfolk in 2011 after meeting my Husband and I joined Westover in 2012. I love all aspects of nursing and assisting the vets but especially like bandaging and wound care.

Outside of work my two daughters take up most of my time. I enjoy walking my two English Springer Spaniels (Colonel & Cash) and spending days at the beach hut in Cromer.

Molly Larke

Large Animal Receptionist, Technician & RAMA

Having lived in Norfolk all my life I grew up loving anything that involved horses, this led me to Redwings Horse Sanctuary. Working alongside the vets at Redwings inspired me to pursue a career in the veterinary industry where I enjoy all aspects of the job, particularly equine and cattle work. In my spare time you will find me walking my terrier around the farm and my crazy pointer exploring somewhere in the distance.

Polly Papworth

Large Animal Technician

I joined Westover as a Technician in Autumn of 2023. Having grown up watching the Westover Vets on our family farm I have always been fascinated by veterinary work and now love being part of the team.

I have been lucky enough to have had horses throughout my life and in my spare time I enjoy eventing and show jumping my horse Derg who is on my right in my photo. I also have a crazy cockerdor puppy named Rolo who I’m always getting out of trouble. I am keen to work with anything from sheep to horses and everything in-between.

Practice Manager

Frances Lloyd

Practice Manager

I graduated from Writtle College in 2000 with a Degree in Equine Studies. This led me to follow a career within the Equine Industry, including spending many years working with the Equine Charity Sector and for the Royal Norfolk Show. 

My current role at Westover Vets is Practice Manager. This role brings a variety of challenges from ensuring the smooth running of the Large Animal branch, making sure the Veterinary and Nursing team are well equipped and supporting the Reception Team to meet the needs of our patients and clients across Norfolk and Suffolk.

In the past, I have enjoyed competing at Medium level in Affiliated Dressage and represented Norfolk and the Eastern Region on several occasions. I now enjoy horses as a hobby with my daughter

Receptionists

Alison Horne 

Pharmacy Supervisor & Large Animal Receptionist

I joined Westover Vets in January 2006, I was only covering for couple of weeks but here I am 18 years later!
I have seen many changes over the years and when I first joined, we were in a portacabin in North Walsham and had a diary and pencil to book appointments with, we only used a computer to book vet’s work.
Outside of work, I enjoy meeting up with friends and having a bottle of red wine. Often in good weather, I will be found out on the broads as crew member (for Husband) on our boat enjoying the wildlife.
At home I have 2 tortoises that I rehomed several years ago. Apparently, they are spoilt!
I have 2 Grandchildren and am waiting excitedly for the arrival of a new grandchild in the new year.

Liz Coller

Large Animal Receptionist & SQP

I joined Westover in July 2009 before they moved to Hainford. I have been around animals and horses most of my life.
In 2012 I passed the AMTRA exams, allowing me to prescribe and dispense VPS medicines.
In my spare time I enjoy gardening, a variety of crafts, reading and walking with our dog Elsie.

Debbie Farman

Large Animal Receptionist

I joined Westover in 2013 to cover maternity leave for Frances, our practice manager and I’m still here!
My first job upon leaving school was milking a herd of 120 Friesians, going to block release farming course at Easton College. I previously worked at a small animal vets in Norwich, went onto a career in banking and then restaurants.
I had horses for several years and my last one, Polly I competed dressage at medium who went to a lovely new home 7 years ago.

Sheryl Bunting

Large Animal Receptionist & RAMA

Upon leaving school, I attended Easton and Otley college gaining a level 3 Extended diploma in Animal Management and Science. Growing up on a local family farm it was always my ambition to work within the Animal Sector so I was very grateful to have been given the opportunity to join the Westover team in October 2017. Since joining Westover, I have gained my AMTRA G- SQP qualification in Farm and Equine so I am pleased to be able to help with any worming needs. At home I live with my Husband Reece, our dogs, Alpacas, chickens and Guinea fowl. We love getting out and about in the Norfolk countryside on our tandem bicycle or on the river on our paddleboards.

Jazmine Notley

Large Animal Receptionist

I joined Westover in the Summer of 2022 after having been a client for 10 years. Since joining Westover, I have been a part of so much more than desk duties alone and have recently taken up the reins of the social media and marketing side of the business which involves me regularly creating content for Facebook/Instagram and being behind the camera lens at any opportunity, something I spend a lot of my spare time doing when I’m not hacking out on my 13.2hh cob.

Samantha Evans

Large Animal Receptionist

I worked in the emergency services for 26 years and then primary care for the past 6 years – moving from human care to animal care! I recently joined the Westover team in February 2025, having been an equine client for 8 years. In my spare time I enjoy caring for my retired horse Gem and walking my 2 border terriers George and Finley.

Casey Norman

Large Animal Receptionist

I recently joined the Westover team in February 2025 having been an equine client for many years. In my spare time I enjoy riding and competing my horse Millie, being a regular team member for Carleton Riding Club along with spending time with my daughter Florence & dogs Herbie & Flagon.

Michelle Dowling

Large Animal Receptionist

I have just joined the Westover team. After growing up on a farm I’ve always enjoyed being with all types of livestock, having had horses throughout my life this is a dream role. In my spare time I love to spend time with my partner, son, two terriers, cat the chickens at our allotment and of course my chunky cob Bodhi who I have done in hand shows and in the last couple of years have developed a love for showing Concours d’elegance.