At Pet Doctors Newport we offer appointment times to suit. We consult 7 days a week to try and keep your waiting times to a minimum. All our consulting rooms are air conditioned.

We have ample parking with disabled access. If you need help with your pet, please tell our reception team who will be happy to help.

Next to the clinic is a lovely dog walk along a cycle path so you can give your dog an extra treat either before or after their consultation.

Pet Doctors Newport is the only hospital standard Veterinary Practice on the Isle of Wight. This means that we are regularly inspected, meet and exceed the highest standards set down by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Our Veterinary Surgeons regularly keep up to date with clinical developments to ensure we work to the highest professional standards. We also have an excellent team of fully qualified Veterinary Nurse caring for our patients. Hospital standard means that there is some-one on the premises 24hours a day to care for your pet.

Our Reception is open:

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm

Saturday 9.00am - 12.00

Sunday 10.00am - 1.00pm

 The practice provides 24 hour cover, 365 days a year for our clients. If you have an EMERGENCY, OR NEED URGENT ADVICE, first telephone the Newport hospital. You will hear a recorded message which will give you the telephone number of the duty vet. Night and weekend emergencies are seen by special appointment at Newport.

If you have out of hours emergency, call (01983) 522804

Pet Doctors is proud to support the Walk the Wight 2012 on Sunday 13th May 2012 in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice by sponsoring the Dogs Walk the Wight 2012 Medals for all dogs who complete the 8, 14 or 26 mile walk.  Find out more here!

What our Clients (and Patients) say about us.

"To Mr Pollard and all the amazing staff at Pet Doctors Newport. It was really nice of you, more than nice, it was above and beyond the call of duty, but we are all so grateful to you all. Thank you from Bertie and family"

"Dear Ann Marie, Thank you very much for the help, advice and support that you gave to my Mum and Dad during the course of your puppy classes and one to one sessions" From 'Barney' (Scottie / Jack Russell)

"Dear Friends at Pet Doctors, please may I thank everyone who looked after Charlie and thank you for the card. Nice touch"

"To Kerry and everyone who cared for Hugo and kept him comfortable. Thank you very much" From Karen, Jamie, Ben, Tom (and 'Boss')"

"You are all amazing people and have been a great support. We are looking at getting a new dog / puppy in the New Year and very much look forward to introducing you. Can’t say thank you enough."

"I would like to express my most grateful thanks, Pippa is a much loved companion and I have been very worried about her. Following your excellent treatment and constant care she is very much back to her normal self"

Trina: “I have always found you a wonderful support when things have been tough; always there for people. You have always gone the extra mile. This is one customer who has appreciated it very much."

To all the wonderful, caring team at Pet Doctors Newport. Thank you for taking care of our very special pup, Lucy. Julie and Adam

Thank you for all the care and attention for our cat Charlie. We are so pleased to have him home. It's a brilliant job that you all do, so thanks again. Best Wishes, The Gough Family.

To find out more about what we do at Pet Doctors Animal Hospital, and for details on how to get a tour of our facilities, click here.

We are fortunate to have a Behaviour Counsellor, Ann-Marie Millmore. For more information on behaviour clinics, click here

Pet Doctors are your local community vets.  We are committed to caring for your pets and making sure your pets receive the best possible veterinary healthcare. Whether you have a dog, cat, rabbit, small caged pet, bird or exotic pet at Pet Doctors each vet and vet nurse strives to ensure your pet comes first!

Our vets, vet nurses and support staff are all specially selected to work as a dedicated vet team to care for your pets.

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  Paul Pollard MVB MRCVS

  Clinical Director

  Mr Pollard graduated from Dublin University in 1990. He started off in mixed practice and was successful in getting a teaching job at Greenmount College where he taught Agriculture to degree level and Veterinary Nursing. He is past Chairman of the Northern Ireland branch of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association. Paul arrived on the Island 4 years ago taking on the role of Clinical Director. His job is to try and help his team the best they can be. He regularly runs clinical meeting where the Vets discuss difficult cases and look for ways in which we can improve their clinical ability and customer service. His special interest is in ultrasound and cardiology. Out of work Paul is a keen runner, just not very fast. He has taken part in several half marathons including the Great North Run. Paul, along with several other Pet Doctors staff has enrolled for the Great South Run next year.

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  Neil Phillips BVetMed MRCVS

  Veterinary Surgeon

  Mr Phillips graduated from RVC 1984 and came to the Island in 1989. He was instrumental in setting up and building the Veterinary Hospital at Newport with his then partners Mr Beckinham and Mr Thomas. Neil has a special interest in small animal surgery especially orthopaedic and lameness cases. Outside of work Neil is married to Jenny and has one son Robbie. He is the owner of two working Labradors – Daisy and Inca. He enjoys riding horses and boating.

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  Kerry McNie MRCVS

  Veterinary Surgeon

  Miss McNie graduated from Bristol University with a BSC honours degree in animal science and decided to follow her dream to become a Veterinary Surgeon. She then graduated from Glasgow university in 2007 and arrived on the Island shortly afterwards. She is a valued member of the team and has a passion for getting to grips with difficult medical cases. Kerry has two dogs Snoop, a Border Terrier cross and Blue, a Hancock Lurcher. She says that blue is like a male model – very good looking but not much upstairs. Outside of work Kerry is a keen runner and horse rider. Clients often spot her running across the Island as she has enrolled in the great south run next year.

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  Sharlene Somarathne MRCVS

  Veterinary Surgeon

  Miss Somarathne is our newest Veterinary Surgeon, having graduated from the RVC in 2011. She obtained a BSc honours degree in Mathematics and Business from King’s College London in 2005 and since beginning her veterinary career, has happily traded in the London hustle and bustle for the beautiful landscape of the Island. She has always owned Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and is a co-author for a 2011 paper published on Canine Mitral Valve Disease. She enjoys playing the piano, orchestral violin and scuba diving in waters significantly warmer than the UK!

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  The Reception Team

  Our Reception team consists of Jackie Graham, the head receptionist, Trina Edkins, Sharon Meadus, Ann Marie Millmore, Kate Thomas, Wendy Parkman, Elaine Willo, Lin Burbridge and Linda Marsden Jackie joined the Reception team in January 1999. She has 3 grown up children and have 2 cats who allow her to share the house with them. Trina has been with the practice for thirteen years and is responsible for organising the Eye Clinics for the ophthalmic specialist every three month. Her biggest love is her bloodhounds, of which she has rescued six over the last twelve years, but was crazy enough to invest in a puppy hound last year. She also is part of the Bloodhound Lifeline and does home checks for prospective rescuers. Trina also keeps Rex rabbits and loves taking care of the wild birds that are brought in to work. Wendy joined the Vets in 2001. She really enjoys working with animals and people. She has a house rabbit called Dudley which she inherited about 7 years ago. When Wendy is not at work, she likes running and has done lots half marathons and 10k in past. Wendy also bakes exceptional cakes!

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  The Nursing Team

  Claire Anderson VN has been nursing since 1990. She has worked in Australia and New Zealand. Claire moved to the Isle of Wight over 8 years ago to work at Pet Doctors Small Animal Hospital where she is Head Nurse. She has a wonderful Bull Terrier cross who came back from New Zealand with her and a lovely old cat. Laura Cotton RVN has been working in practice since 2002, qualifying as an Animal Nursing Assistant in 2003. Laura has been with Pet Doctors for the last 4 years and passed her Veterinary Nursing Qualification in October 2010 after heaps of hard work! She has an interest in Bunnies, guinea pigs and all other small furries along with Cavalier King Charles Spaniels! Diane Eason VN is a qualified veterinary nurse who has been in practice for nearly 24 years. Diane has been at Pet Doctors for 15 years and has two Border Terriers Holly and Bramble. She enjoy the anaesthetic side of veterinary nursing and is an assessor for Trainee nurses. Emily Radford RVN has have worked at Pet Doctors for 12 years where she trained and qualified in 2002. Emily is interested in wound management and surgical nursing. At home her time is taken up with her daughter, Poppy and her horse Billy. Claire Shorkey VN has been nursing as a veterinary nurse at this practice since 1994, qualifying in 1996. Claire has worked at other small animal practices including Wey Referrals. Her interests include surgical nursing and anaesthesia. Claire has a cross breed dog called Fig, who is scruffy , along with two cats Mushroom and Harley. Pam Barnes VN has been working at Pet Doctors for the last 10 years. Her interests are Anaesthesia, and at present Pam is studying Pet Bereavement. Pam would like to specialise in this and become a Councillor in the future. Pam’s other interests include long walks, cycling, swimming, movie watching and baking with her young son Scott. Julie Edwards RVN has been working in practice since 2008 and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in January 2010. Julie’s interests are paediatrics and surgical nursing, and hopes to progress in both these areas in Pet Doctors. She has an adorable Staffie called Jock, who came from the mainland with her when she moved over to the Island in 2009. Lauren Millmore RVN has have been working as a Veterinary Nurse since 2007 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2009. Lauren has a keen interest in anaesthesia and orthopaedics and hopes to specialise in these areas by doing a Diploma in the near future. On her days off she enjoys putting her nursing skills to the test by helping out at the Isle of Wight zoo Veterinary Department. Alice Robbins – Animal Technician has been working at Pet Doctors since August 2011 as an Animal Technician and is due to start her training as a Veterinary Nurse in September 2012. Alice has a lovely little Jack Russell Terrier called Lottie, who is a massive fan of Pet Doctors due to her numerous amount of treatment! And a horse called Cracker. She is really enjoying her training and hopes to be fully qualified in 2015!

• Ann-Marie Millmore

  Pet Behaviour Counsellor

  Over the years I have studied Companion Animal Behaviour extensively, including attending courses on Advanced Pet Behaviour Therapy, Puppy Class Management, The Benefits of Early Vaccination and Socialisation and Rabbit and Reptile Behaviour with C.O.A.P.E. founded by the late, great John Fisher. I also undertook distance learning with The Institute of Animal Care and Education and the University of Edinburgh. I have Hills Pet Nutrition qualifications, Levels 1 & 2. I honed my skills as the Pet Behaviour Counsellor at The Riverbank Veterinary Clinic and Hospital, continuing when it became Pet Doctors', to date. I ran my own Fun Agility Club for three years, using it to help many dogs re-build positive associations with their owners and / or with training, and with other dogs. I have helped many hundreds of owners rehabilitate their pets and have trained thousands of puppies with their owners through my, hugely successful, APBC format puppy classes. I am even more committed to my role than I was when I began, and not a day goes by when I do not find an animal which can teach me something new and fascinating! I have been very lucky to be able to do a job that I love, and through which I have met many wonderful owners and their pets. For more information about me, the services I can offer, or more contact details, please visit my personal website - riverbank-pet-behaviour-services.co.uk