VETERINARY SURGEONS

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Ashley Rubens BVetMed CertSP MRCVS – Director

Ashley joined us following his graduation from The Royal Veterinary College, London in 2006. From late 2009 to the end of 2013 Ashley worked as a locum across the country from large hospitals to farm specialists to broaden his experience. Ashley rejoined us in January 2014 and is now one of our Directors. He has a special interest in emergency medicine and surgery. Outside of work, he enjoys walking his Labrador, Midge on the moor. Ashley is also a qualified Mountaineering Instructor, and an active member of the Dartmoor Rescue Group.

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Suzanna Payne BVetMed MRCVS

Suzanna joined us in June 2007. She graduated in 2002 from The Royal Veterinary College, London. She has a keen interest in all aspects of veterinary medicine and has built up a loyal client base over her time with us. Suzanna loves walking on the moor to relax.

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Jordan Rolfe BVSc MRCVS

Jordan joined us September 2023 following graduation from The University of Liverpool. He is looking forward to expanding his knowledge in both small and large animal work. In his spare time, Jordan can be found enjoying the local surf!

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Rudolf Fehervary DrMedVet MRCVS

Rudolf (Rudi) Fehervary graduated in Hungary in 2009. He then moved to Ireland where he worked as a mixed practice vet until he joined us in July 2012. Rudi has a keen interest in the farm side of the practice and very much enjoys working with the small animal clients of the practice too. A good deal of his spare time is taken up with his young daughter!

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Robin Botermans BVetMed MVS MRCVS

Robin joined us in October 2023. He qualified as a vet in Belgium and has been working for the past 3 years in Northern Ireland. In his spare time, Robin enjoys hiking and landscape photography.
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Cameron Dee BVMedSci (Hons) BVM BVS (Hons) MRCVS

Cameron joined us in August 2021 after graduating from the University of Nottingham. He grew up on a small Warwickshire farm, which inspired his love of both domestic and farm animals and the outdoor life in general. When not working, Cameron enjoys exploring the local area on foot, bike and by canoe

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Benedict Pugsley BVSc MSc MRCVS

Benedict graduated from the University of Bristol in 2024 and joined us in September 2024. Some of you may recognise him as he came to us when he was a student to complete some of his practical work! He is interested in neurology and surgery as well as farm and equine work, in particular ensuring the health and wellbeing of the Dartmoor pony. Outside of work, Benedict is a very keen surfer and can be found exploring Dartmoor looking for new climbing routes. He also plays electric guitar in a new local band.

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Stijn Brussen BVM BVS MRCVS

Stijn joined us in 2022 following graduation from the University of Nottingham in 2021. Originally from the Netherlands, he now lives on a small farm on Dartmoor. He enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Medicine, especially equine work. In his spare time, he is a keen footballer and enjoys travelling. 

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Ulli Arnold BVetMed MRCVS

Ulli graduated in 1980 from The Royal Veterinary College London and moved down to Devon the same year. As well as dealing with your usual companion animals, Ulli has an interest in birds and exotics. Ulli has now retired as a Director/Partner and carries out two afternoon surgeries a week. Outside of work Ulli is a Bovey Tracey Town Councillor and plays an active part in the community.  He can often be seen accompanied by Rupert, his Border Collie.

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Gaynor Cumming BVetMed MRCVS

Gaynor graduated alongside Ulli Arnold in 1980. She enjoys carrying out two surgeries a week, along with working at a small animal Practice in Axminster and UK Sire Services in Dartington. In her spare time Gaynor enjoys walking her two dogs Wallis and Barnes. She has recently become a proud Grandma!

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Louise Turley BVetMed MRCVS

Louise joined us in 2022, seeing small animal clients in Bovey Tracey. She graduated from The Royal Veterinary College in 2006 with Ashley. She has a particular interest in ultra-sound scanning and cardiology. Louise lives in Mid-Devon on a beef and sheep farm with her partner and two children.