Meet the team
Veterinary team
SARA PEREZ
DVM MSc CertPMP MRCVS
Veterinary Director
Sara qualified as a vet from the…
Sara qualified as a vet from the University of Barcelona in 1998 and has gone on to earn a Masters in Science and a Certificate in Poultry Medicine and Production. She became a director at PHS in 2016. She has consulted around the world, written articles for scientific poultry magazines and chairs poultry meetings on a regular basis.
Carol Lopez
DVM MRCVS
Lead Veterinarian (Midlands)
Carol graduated in 2000 from…
Carol graduated in 2000 from Zaragoza University. She joined the practice in 2007 after working within the meat industry all over the UK and moved to the Sutton Bonington branch from Hereford. She enjoys outdoor activities such as cycling, walking and rowing.
Rafael Mala
MVM PgCertVPS CertAVP Poultry MRCVS
Lead Veterinarian (Scotland)
Rafael graduated from Porto…
Rafael graduated from Porto University in 2010 and started work in the UK in 2011, seeing farm animal practice in Cornwall, followed by a three-year passage in the Animal and Plant Health Agency. Rafael is a keen runner and climber, and once tried a 54 mile walk in 24 hours for charity.
Alistair Chilcott
BVetMed MRCVS
Lead Veterinarian (Devon)
Alistair graduated from the RVC…
Alistair graduated from the RVC in 2019 and worked for a year as a farm vet at home in Devon, before joining Mount vets as a mixed poultry and large animal vet. This role transitioned into doing only poultry and gamebird work, which timed perfectly with the merge of the practice with PHS. His interests in the poultry world are with free-range layer flocks and laboratory work. Outside of work, he plays cricket in the Devon league, and enjoys walking the dogs around the beautiful Devonshire countryside.
William Ingham-Farrow
BVM&S MRCVS
Veterinarian
William grew up on a mixed farm…
William grew up on a mixed farm on a shooting estate in Yorkshire. He qualified in 2014 and has spent time as a farm vet in New Zealand. He enjoys teaching students and vets about different avian species via lectures and roadshows. Will is the PHS Lead Vet for Gamebirds and also Backyard Poultry and was made lead vet at PHS Shrewsbury when it opened in 2019.
Ellie Radford
MRCVS
Veterinarian
Ellie graduated from the University…
Ellie graduated from the University of Surrey in 2020 and started working for a pharmaceutical company as their technical vet, with a focus on pigs and poultry. After enjoying this role for 3 years, she decided to move into clinical practice and joined PHS in 2024. Ellie has an interest in poultry intestinal health, having spent a lot of time looking at coccidiosis in broilers previously!
Hannah Mouland
BVetMedSci BVM BVS MRCVS
Veterinarian
Hannah graduated from Nottingham…
Hannah graduated from Nottingham Vet school in 2011 and worked as a mixed large animal and poultry vet for 11 years. She then had a two year break during which she worked on her husbands game rearing farm and shoot, and welcomed their daughter into the world. Within the poultry sector her main interests are gamebird rearing work and free range layers and loves getting to know the farmers and visiting their sites. Outside of work Hannah likes to take their six dogs on lots of beach walks, especially at her home town of Barry Island.
Stuart Young
BSc(Hons)BVetMed MRCVS
Veterinarian
Stuart qualified from the Royal Vet…
Stuart qualified from the Royal Vet College, London in 1994 after completing a degree in Animal Science at Reading. He worked in two large animal practices before setting up his own business in Mid Devon in 2001. In 2011 he merged his practice with Mount Vets in Somerset where he was a Director until semi-retirement in January 2023. Mount Vets sold the poultry business to PHS where Stuart now works on a part time basis. Stuart has been involved with his beloved local rugby club, Cullompton RFC, since moving to Devon in 1997. He has been married to Gail since 1995, whom he met at Reading Uni, and has two grown up sons.
Joaquin Percebal
DVM MSc MRCVS
Veterinarian
Joaquin graduated from Zaragoza…
Joaquin graduated from Zaragoza University in 1996. After working for a large animal practice mainly on sheep and cattle, he worked in abattoir inspection and export certification. During this time, Joaquin completed a MSc in poultry applied science. In his spare time, he enjoys jogging and hiking holidays.
Aileen McCarthy
BAgSc, MVB, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Aileen graduated from University…
Aileen graduated from University College Dublin in 2019 and spent a few years working as a mixed farm animal vet in Northern Ireland before pursuing a career in poultry. Aileen breeds show quality bantam poultry in Ireland and has a keen interest in the gamebird industry. In her spare time, Aileen enjoys hiking and also training and competing her trialling springer spaniels, Tizzy and Lacey and newest addition Ollie.
Laura Gozalvez
MRCVS
Veterinarian
Laura graduated from Valencia…
Laura graduated from Valencia University in 2018. Laura worked in abattoir inspection, export certification and farm inspection all over the UK before she decided to join PHS as a poultry intern. Outside of work Laura enjoy’s hiking with her dog Yuca, reading and playing the Spanish guitar.
Ashley Marshall
BVetMed MRCVS
Veterinarian
Ashley graduated from the RVC…
Ashley graduated from the RVC in 2013 before spending the next 11 years in farm animal practice. She joined PHS in 2024 looking for a new challenge. She spends her spare time tending to her flock of pedigree Badger Face Texel sheep, or her allotment with her husband and dog, Moth.
Kath Gillet
BVSc MRCVS
Veterinarian
Kath qualified from Bristol…
Kath qualified from Bristol University in 1995 and has been working for PHS as a part-time vet since 2005 after time in mixed and small animal practice. She is largely based in Howton. Outside of work, Kath is kept busy running around after her young family.
Alison Bullock
BVM&S MRCVS
Veterinarian
Alison has recently joined the…
Alison has recently joined the practice after nearly 20 years enjoying all aspects of small animal practice. Now ready for a new challenge and chapter she is very much enjoying being part of the PHS team. Her husband Glyn is a keen clay shooter and they have young daughter who keeps them very busy. Outside of work Alison enjoys travel, gym classes and a good old muddy dog walk.
Richard Nolan
BVSc MRCVS
Veterinarian
After graduating from Bristol in…
After graduating from Bristol in 1985, Richard worked for a year in Somerset where he treated animals at Longleat Safari Park. Afterwards he settled in Tarvin, where he has been ever since. He is experienced in the care and treatment of pigeons and backyard poultry, and works as a consultant for PHS, dealing with health certification and exports.
Lucia Hardisty
BVSc MRCVS
Veterinarian
Lucia Hardisty graduated from…
Lucia Hardisty graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2022 and started working for PHS soon after. She loves all aspects of her work, but particularly enjoys working with Gamebirds and is passionate about her role as Wellbeing Champion. In her spare time Lucia loves swimming, archery, walking in the countryside with the dogs and performing with her pop choir
Sergio Faraco
MRCVS
Veterinarian
Sergio graduated in 2020 from…
Sergio graduated in 2020 from Complutense University (Madrid). After working in export certification all over East of England area he decided to join PHS as a poultry intern, due to his keen interest in infectious diseases and preventive medicine. In his spare time, he enjoys exercising, cooking and playing the guitar.
Sophie Baker
BVSc MRCVS
Veterinarian
Sophie is a 2015 University of…
Sophie is a 2015 University of Liverpool graduate of Veterinary Science with four years’ experience as a small animal vet. She carried out a UFAW funded student research project in 2012 on risk factors of stereotypical behaviours in growing pigs. She is currently studying for a Master’s degree in International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law from the University of Edinburgh.
Cosmin Chintoan-Uta
BVSc MSc PhD FHEA MRCVS
Veterinarian
Cosmin graduated as a vet in 2010…
Cosmin graduated as a vet in 2010 from the University of Bristol, and followed his veterinary degree with an MSc by research in veterinary parasitology and a PhD on the development of vaccines against Campylobacter in chickens. He has extensive experience of laboratory and in vivo research on poultry infectious diseases and microbiological food safety. Outside of work he enjoys hiking with his dogs, gardening, mountain-biking, and more recently dabbling in taxidermy.
Anna Alderson
MRCVS
Export Veterinarian
Anna graduated from the University…
Anna graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine, Budapest in 2018. After graduation, Anna moved from Ireland to North Yorkshire to start her first job as a mixed animal vet. It was during this time, she discovered that she enjoyed doing Official Veterinarian work. Anna did this for two years, but missed the variation of the mixed position, so decided to become a part time small animal vet and a part time official veterinarian, and joined the team at Sheriff Hutton in November 2022. In her spare time, Anna enjoys hiking with her partner and their three spaniels: Ronni, Rua and Moose. Anna also enjoy music quiz nights and traveling.
Megan Wood
BVSc MRCVS
Export Veterinarian
Megan graduated from Liverpool…
Megan graduated from Liverpool University in 2018 with a Distinction and spent a few years in mixed practice before deciding to pursue her long-standing interest in pathology and infectious diseases with Poultry Health Services. Outside of work Megan enjoys walking her Jack Russel, Boris, and helping her husband on their busy dairy unit.
Abbey West
BVSc MRCVS
Export Veterinarian
Abbey graduated from the University…
Abbey graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2024 and wanted to pursue a career in poultry straight away. She is keen to experience all aspects of the poultry industry whilst completing her internship with PHS. Outside of work, Abbey enjoys trail running on the Yorkshire moors and playing the bagpipes.
Erin Jayasekera
BVSc, MRCVS
Veterinary Intern
Erin graduated from University of…
Erin graduated from University of Liverpool in 2024 and after spending 2 years in Bristol decided to return to the North where she grew up. Erin is excited to learn all about poultry during her internship with PHS and be a supportive team member. Outside of work she enjoys playing instruments, playing football and bouldering, exploring the countryside with friends and spoiling her rabbit Javi.
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Maurice Dean
Business Development Manager
Maurice has recently joined the…
Maurice has recently joined the team (Sept 22) previously working for 30 years in the Poultry Industry, progressing through the years to Agricultural Regional Manager. He really enjoys DIY and would love to build his own home. He is a big F1 fan and also enjoys spending quality time with his grandson.
Nikky Motley
Commercial Manager
Nikky joined PHS in March 2016…
Nikky joined PHS in March 2016 following a long and varied public sector career. She became Commercial Manager in August 2018, drawing on experience including 10 years in a police control room, and 16 years living with her family on a turkey farm. In her spare time, Nikky enjoys travelling, comedy events and family time with her three grandchildren.
Katy Hobbs
Practice Manager
Katy joined the practice in 2011…
Katy joined the practice in 2011 as office administrator at Howton. She is now the practice manager for the Herefordshire offices overseeing the administration team in Howton and Leominster. She enjoys spending time with her young family, getting outdoors and holidaying to Cornwall.
Meaka Williams
Veterinary Marketing & Operations Manager
Meaka joined PHS in 2013, starting…
Meaka joined PHS in 2013, starting at the Dalton practice before moving to Sheriff Hutton. She began as a Scientist and progressed through roles as Communications Officer and Commercial Assistant to her current position as Veterinary Marketing & Operations Manager. She oversees all marketing communications, social media, and manages a large client portfolio. Meaka holds a BSc in Animal Science and combines her scientific background with strong operational skills. Outside of work, she enjoys running, hiking, fundraising for charity, and spending time with her two daughters.
Ana-Louise Gillibrand
Veterinary Support Officer
Ana is our Veterinary support officer…
Ana is our Veterinary support officer. Ana joined PHS in February 2022 starting as an administrator and has now become an assistant to our veterinary team, going to farm taking samples, dropping off vaccines, medication, and biosecurity products. Ana is an equestrian girl from Herefordshire who regularly competes across the UK and isn’t afraid of hard work and getting stuck in.
Andrea Evans
Poultry Administrator
Andrea oversees reception at…
Andrea oversees reception at Howton and is the first point of contact for clients coming into or telephoning the branch. She also handles admin, including managing stock, updating records and sending out vaccines. She is married with two grown-up children – still living at home – two step-children and four step-grandchildren.
Sam Hopley-Davies
Poultry Administrator
Sam joined us as a school leaver…
Sam joined us as a school leaver and has been with us ever since. During that time she has successfully completed both an animal care and veterinary nursing assistant course at Reaseheath College and a qualification in companion animals from Harper Adams College. At home, Sam has a pampered farm cat called Agnes.
Abbie Reed
Office and Dispensary Administrator
Abbie joined the team in April…
Abbie joined the team in April 2024 after working in the game industry for 3 years on a rearing field. She spends her spare time clay pigeon shooting and also enjoys travelling and walking her dogs.
Tess Simpson
Poultry Administrator
Raised in the countryside…
Raised in the countryside surrounded by farm animals, Tess developed a lifelong love for all creatures great and small. From milking cows to helping with lambing, and caring for her menagerie of pets, her early years were filled with hands-on experiences. Married with two grown-up children and two delightful grandchildren, Tess’s life is a whirlwind of joy and activity. Tess’s early years were spent working at the local stables until she was whisked away to boarding school at thirteen. These experiences have shaped her into a person who values adventure, connection, and the simple joys of life.
Leon Lazarczyk
Poultry Administrator
Leon originally from Kidderminster…
Leon originally from Kidderminster moved down to Devon in 1985 and served as a police officer for 30 years, spending the majority of his career in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) He retired in 2013. He joined the Mount Vets in July 2014 working at the Colliton Barton practice where he is front of house/Farm Coordinator – also helping our vets by doing lab work and general DIY. He enjoys family time, going away in his campervan, music festivals and supporting his local Rugby Club.
Claire Waldron
Poultry Administrator
Claire grew up visiting her…
Claire grew up visiting her Grandparents dairy farm in the school holidays and from that, her love of animals grew. Claire went to Bicton College to study horse management then went on to work with horses for 10years including event, show jumping and point to point yards. Claire also worked at a Donkey Sanctuary for 12 years, 9 of those as part of the veterinary department in the new arrivals unit, very interesting! Claire’s hobbies include being an assistant coach for her daughters football team and also competing in agility competitions with her 2 border collies, Mozzi and Spyder who are both in the top grade 7!