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Ullenhall Clinic: 01564 743033

Romsley Office: 01562 710020

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Ullenhall Clinic: 01564 743033

Romsley Office: 01562 710020

Emergencies

Meet the Team

We are a friendly and experienced RCVS accredited equine veterinary practice dedicated to the care of horses, ponies and donkeys

Meet the Team

Kate Burman BVMS MRCVS

Head Veterinary Surgeon

Kate is the Head Vet at the practice, leading the rest of the clinical team. Kate graduated with a distinction from the University of Edinburgh in June 2007. Following graduation she worked at The Minster Equine Clinic in York as an intern and ambulatory vet for 18 months. Kate started at Corner House Equine Clinic in January 2009, where she is responsible for the care of the inpatients, anaesthesia and laboratory work as well as routine ambulatory work. Kate also enjoys prepurchase examinations and takes the lead on our stud work.  On the occasion that Kate does have time, you’ll often see her at pony club or riding rally’s or walking her lovely beagles.

Robert Walsh MVB MRCVS Grad Cert ESM (UCD)

Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Advanced Practitioner in Equine Practice

Robert is a Senior Vet at Corner House Equine Clinic. He qualified from Dublin Vet School and since then has worked in Australia, Ireland and more recently in the Cotswolds prior to setting up the clinic in 1999.  Robert has a special interest in investigation of performance problems and has been awarded a Certificate with honours in Equine Sports Medicine from Dublin University.   In addition to this Robert can often be booked up with pre purchase examinations and in theatre performing surgery. 

Michelle Lawrence BVM&S MRCVS GPCert Equine Practice

Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Michelle qualified from Edinburgh University in 2003 and worked in mixed practice for three years before completing an equine internship at Chiltern Equine Clinic in Buckinghamshire. She spent six years working in a purely equine clinic in the Cotswolds during which time she attained her GP certificate in Equine Practice. She enjoys all aspects of equine work but has developed a particular interest in the challenges of equine anaesthesia and pain management. Michelle is also qualified to offer acupuncture treatment.
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys riding and is always busy juggling family life.

Frankie Tomlinson BVSc CertAVP MRCVS

Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Frankie is interested in all aspects of equine medicine, but his passion is dentistry.  Frankie holds an advanced qualification in dentistry and often collaborates with experts from our sister clinics in advanced dentistry procedures here in Ullenhall.  Frankie holds regular dental clinics for advanced dentistry here at the practice and is responsible for mentoring the next generation of veterinary students.
When he’s not busy with teeth or emergencies Frankie spends time with his family and leisurely country walks with his dog Oscar.

Abigail Mitchell BVMSci (Hons) MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

Abbie joined us in 2024 after completing an internship at an equine hospital near Cheltenham. You will often see Abbie out and about on our zone days and is on call for you in an emergency.  When Abbie isn’t at work you’ll find her on the lacrosse pitch or kayaking down the river.

Jessica Thurston MRCVS

Out of Hours Equine Veterinary Surgeon

Jessica qualified in 2018 from Budapest. There Jessica completed an internship in a large clinic the South West before moving into racing practice. We’re lucky enough to have Jessica cover Corner House out of hours every second week to give the other vets a better work/life balance. You might occasionally see her at day calls every so often when Jessica steps in to help us cover holidays.

When out and about she is usually accompanied by her Labrador cross the lovely “Meaigí” so don’t forget to say hello to Meaigi when you see her at calls!

Jessica Nickels BSc(Hons) RVN

Head Nurse

Jess, aka Jan, is our Head Nurse. Many of you will have met her when she’s been out and about. Jess joined us having previously spent 5 1/2 years in a large equine referral hospital. She completed a BSc(Hons) degree in Equine Sport Science at Hartpury University before studying to become a veterinary nurse. Jess enjoys all aspects of the job but has a particular interest in diagnostic imaging, weight management and patient care.

Out of work Jess enjoys walking her cocker spaniels Lottie and Olive and when time allows riding her horse, Jet.  Jess also enjoys trips to the coast and baking, banana loaf is her speciality!

Hayley Woodward RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Hayley has worked at Corner House for several years and graduated from Hartpury University with her Veterinary Nursing qualification in 2023. Hayley is interested in all aspects of clinical practice and particularly enjoys ambulatory nursing, where she assists the vets out on the road and can meet clients and their horses.

When Hayley finds the time, she also bakes amazing cakes and rides her horse Barney, who is stabled nearby.

Rosie Sheppard

Student Veterinary Nurse

Rosie works full time at Corner House Equine Clinic and supports the clinical team.  Rosie has passed her SQP exam (Suitably Qualified Person) so is able to prescribe some medications, reports our worm egg count results and has been the driving force behind our campaign to responsible worming. Rosie also enjoys running badge sessions for our local pony club branch. 

In Rosie’s spare time you can find her walking her dogs or caring for her horse Malibu. Rosie is also a serial globe trotter and enjoys traveling, so if need any holiday recommendations Rosie is the Judith Chalmers of Corner House!

Clare Millward

Practice Director

Clare has extensive experience working in a fast-paced HR and finance environment. Prior to that Clare worked in a busy small animal practice. Clare is passionate about supporting our clinical team to deliver gold standard care to all our patients. Clare is super organised and good with people, when she isn’t sorting out queries at the practice, you will find her riding her welsh section D or walking her working cocker spaniel Stan.

Jane Furber

Office Manager

Jane has been the Office Manager at Corner House Equine Clinic since 2005. She enjoys her strange mixture of duties, which include answering the telephone & making appointments, doing the accounts and checking in blood & faecal samples!

She enjoys going on holiday, eating out and country walks (only in warm weather!)

Claire Lampitt

Administrator

Claire is fundamental to supporting the day to day running of our Romsley office and has many years of experience in the equine veterinary world.  In addition to this Claire is one of our SQP’s (suitably qualified person) and spends a lot of time processing and reporting worm egg counts.  Claire also spends a lot of time helping with queries on our horse health programme.

In Claire’s spare time you can find her on the yard with her two horses Bob the Cob and Jasper and trains her rescue dog Max to be able to compete in ‘Scrufts’!

Robyn Richardson

Receptionist

Robyn has recently joined our wonderful reception team in Summer 2025. Prior to joining us Robyn was a freelance groom for a range of different disciplines. Robyn also has extensive experience in delivering excellent customer service which we know will be a huge asset to our team.
During her spare time Robyn enjoys caring for her retired showjumper, Tilly, her two pet sheep and her terrier Tony.

Jo Moore

Receptionist & Insurance Administrator

Jo has been part of the team since 2019. She has a background in Equine Physiotherapy and Thoroughbred breeding so is very well placed to join our team. Jo works between the Romsley and Ullenhall offices and handles all of the insurance claims.
Outside of work, she’s either looking after her two children, trying to find time to ride her horses or seeing cases for her own business.

Lizzy Wood

Receptionist

Lizzy joins us with a strong equine background and has a history of working for some elite equine businesses in the area. Lizzy’s chosen discipline with her horses is show jumping and dressage so many of you may see her out and about competing on the weekends. When Lizzy isn’t riding you will find her at the football cheering on the Arsenal Women’s team.

Rosie Hirst

Receptionist

We recently welcomed Rosie to the office support team as a receptionist, although Rosie is a fast learner there is a lot to absorb so please be patient while we get her up to speed! Rosie joins us with a wealth of experience from the corporate financial world and also has a BSc (Hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy degree. In addition to this, Rosie has her own horses – Corky a cheeky miniature Shetland and Olympus a young Connemara who she is currently bringing on.
When Rosie isn’t at the clinic admitting patients and answering the phone, you’ll likely find her busy with her physiotherapy business or spending time at the yard. With all Rosie’s knowledge and transferable skills, she will be a strong support to the rest of our office team and is looking forward to helping you all and your horses, ponies and donkeys!