Introducing Our Practice Team

Andrew Jones

RCVS Specialist in Equine Surgery - Surgeon

BVetMed MS Dipl.ACVS-LA MRCVS

Andrew went to vet school at the Royal Veterinary College in London, which is where he developed his equine interests. Immediately after vet school, he moved to Southern California to do 2 years as an intern at a large equine referral hospital.

Following that, he went on to complete an equine surgery residency and Master’s degree at Washington State University, culminating in becoming a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Large Animal). He then worked for 3 years back in Southern California as a hospital clinician and general equine surgeon, with a particular focus on colic and soft tissue surgery.

Andrew has published on topics including laparoscopy, urogenital surgery and CT imaging. His main interests are laparoscopic, emergency and standing surgery, as well as computed tomography.

Andrew moved back home to the UK to join the team at Endell Equine Hospital in November 2020 and is a RCVS recognised specialist in equine surgery. Outside of veterinary work, Andrew and his wife have two Golden Retrievers and a Ragdoll cat. He enjoys woodworking and sports, particularly hockey and skiing.

Charlotte Thomas

BSc BVetMed CertAVP(EM) CertAVP(ESM) MRCVS

Charlotte graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2003. She then worked in general equine practice in Hertfordshire before moving to Dorset. In Dorset she continued to further her interests in all aspects of equine practice. Charlotte joined the Endell Equine Hospital team in 2008. She particularly enjoys internal medicine and stud work and has a Certificate in Equine Internal Medicine and in Equine Stud Medicine

Caroline Gillespie

Out of Hours Vet

MA VetMB MRCVS

Caroline grew up in Ringwood around horses and went through West Hants Pony club as a child. She qualified in 2013 from the University of Cambridge, where she then completed 12 months internship in the equine department. Since then she has worked almost exclusively in first opinion equine practice, working in a number of locations around the country gaining experience. Caroline has particular interests in routine dentistry and ophthalmology but enjoys all aspects of ambulatory work. Outside work she enjoys outdoor pursuits and participates in trail running, open water swimming and triathlon.

Clio Burton

BVSc MRCVS

Clio graduated from the University of Bristol in 2021 and shortly after made her way to Sydney, Australia where she completed an 18-month rotating internship at Randwick Equine Specialists. She has now traded the Australian beaches for the lovely Wiltshire countryside where she has joined Endell Equine Hospital. Clio has a particular interest in internal medicine and emergency care. Outside of work, she enjoys fitness, cooking and always knows the best food spots in town.

Olivia Taylor

Intern Vet

BVSc MRCVS

Olivia joined us as an intern vet in September after graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2024. During her studies, she carried out many externships in multiple equine hospitals and ambulatory roles, including the Phillip Leverhulme Equine Hospital and Pool House Equine Hospital. Her main interests include stud medicine, colic workups and lameness examinations. During her free time she enjoys cooking, hacking out on her pony or going to gym.

Hannah Budd

Head Nurse

REVN

Hannah joined the practice in 2008 after working as head girl on an event yard. She qualified as a REVN in 2012 completing a diploma in Equine Veterinary Nursing at Hartpury. She is also a qualified clinical coach. Hannah’s main interests are in surgical and intensive care nursing, she also has a huge passion for donkeys! Her interests outside this busy environment include clay pigeon shooting, travelling, gardening and playing the cello.

Emily Doughty

Student Veterinary Nurse

Currently studying to be a vet nurse but previously worked as an international dressage and event groom for GB and Spanish riders. I still enjoy grooming at events and dressage outings when I can. And enjoy freelance grooming on the weekends wherever I may be needed. I have a 3 year old Chihuahua, who's head of security.

Lucie Brawn

Patient Care Assistant

BSc (Hons)

Lucie graduated from Hartpury University with a degree in BSc (Hons) Equine Performance and Rehabilitation in November 2023. Prior to studying she worked as a groom on a eventing and hunting yard. Outside of work she can be found milking cows or tractor driving with her partner.

Jo duPlessis

Practice Manager

RVN CVLM

Jo has been in veterinary practice for many years. She qualified as a RVN in 2003 in Bradford on Avon. After qualifying, Jo went travelling and found herself working as an RVN in mixed practice in Taupo, New Zealand which she enjoyed so much she stayed for a year. Following that in Alice Springs, Australia where she was able to work with a variety of different species. After some time back in Wiltshire, Jo and her family moved to South Africa where she was the RVN at the Pietermaritzburg SPCA. This was a vastly different experience of veterinary services which was both hugely rewarding and challenging. Jo has come from a Head Nurse/Manager position and is delighted to join Endell Equine Hospital as Practice Manager. Outside of work Jo plays the violin and is “mum” to an epileptic Staffordshire bull terrier and an African Grey parrot.

Nikki Bakewell

Office Adminstration

Nikki has worked as a part time member of our office team since August 2018; answering calls, account and general enquiries and administrating insurance claims. She loves every minute of working with the team at Endell Equine.

Nikki, who has ridden since she was 6 years old, has worked in customer service for much of her working life since having her 2 daughters and prior to that was a sales representative and Agronomist for an international crop protection company.

Away from the office, with her children now living away from home, Nikki enjoys spending time with her husband walking their dogs, gardening, running, entertaining and travelling. Nikki also owns two rather cute miniature shetlands who help keep the grass down at home and who regularly support local charities.

Alana Armstrong-Smith

Office Administration

Alana has been with us since November 2022 and is part of our office team. Having worked in retail since leaving school, Alana has decided it is time for a change in career paths.

Graduating with a degree in Equine Science from University Centre, Sparsholt in 2021, Alana has always had a keen interest in horses from a young age. In her spare time, Alana enjoys riding her horse Cliff and taking her dogs for long walks.

Emma Essex

Pharmacy & Laboratory Technician

Emma is originally from St Helena Island and worked in Pathology there for 6 years before relocating to the UK in 2007. She worked as a Cervical Cytoscreener in Southampton General Hospital for 3 years then moved to Wiltshire and joined our team in 2011. Emma splits her time between the lab and running our pharmacy. Her outside interest include walking her beautiful Labrador 'Hunter'.

Sky Cassidy

Weekday Groom

Sky is the Weekday Groom at Endells where I have worked for just over a year now. Before starting work at Endells I attended Sparsholt College where I studied Level 3 Equine Management for 2 years. Whilst at college and after leaving college I worked on multiple Show jumping and eventing yards as well as riding schools, which evolved my already strong love to work with horses.

Outside of work I have a horse of my own named Finbar, he is a 15hh Irish Cob. Our main interest is Cross country and in the summer we take part in lots of XC schooling sessions, events and fun rides! As well as owning Finbar, I am a self-taught artist. I draw commissions for people ranging from cats to dogs, cars, horses, scenery, people and so much more!