Dr Claire Newton BVSc MRCVS
Clinical Director
Claire joined the practice in 2004 and quickly realised she was going to enjoy working at Phoenix. In fact she enjoyed it so much that in 2007 she bought a major share in the practice! Her interests are general medicine and dermatology. She is also a keen surgeon. Claire has a wonderful Labradoodle dog, hens, a cat called Peggy and a very naughty Sprocker Spaniel called Sprocket. She loves the surgery and all the pets and people she meets.
Dr Zara Bridgeland BVetMed MRCVS
Zara joined Phoenix in September 2017 after working in a busy mixed practice in the Midlands. She is a local girl and knows the practice well through having spent many years helping out doing experience placements and working reception. Zara has a lovely old cat, who has got used to her being back at home now, and enjoying the attention he gets. Zara is a keen dancer and is part of a local dance group.
Dr Aneta Duszak-Kowal GpCert (feline,ophthalmology)DVM MRCVS
Aneta qualified in 2002 and joined us in 2007 from a busy practice in Croydon. She has a great interest in feline medicine and has gained a certificate in GP feline medicine and will be sitting her diploma in feline medicine in 2018, which gives her a world recognised further qualification and a great wealth of knowledge. Aneta also holds a certificate in ophthalmology and is keen to examine any interesting eye cases. Aneta lives locally with her husband and son. She has two cats, and enjoys walking and cycling. She is very friendly and has a lovely way with the pets and their owners too.
Dr Emily Plouzennec BVSc MRCVS
Emily joined Phoenix Vets in June 2014. She qualified in 2006 from Liverpool University and has since been busy working in small animal practice. She has a keen interest in ultrasound, and helps Aneta with this valuable diagnostic tool. Emily has an elderly cat, and a lovely little daughter.
Dr Alice Seredynska MRCVS
Alice joined us in October 2016, after two years working on the Isle of Wight and several months working at an emergency and critical care centre. She has a great love of cats and a passion for ultrasound. Alice will begin her extra studies in internal medicine, her area of interest, in 2018.
