Staff

Peter Hatherell BVSc MRCVS

Peter qualified in Bristol in 1982 and joined us as his first Practice. After two years he moved to Newbury to further his experience in equine work. In 1987 he returned to the Hale Veterinary Group where he now heads our equine team. Peter has been integral in building the well-established client base with over 25 years of experience as an equine vet, enjoying all aspects of his varied caseload. When he isn’t working or fishing, his three children and lively labrador keep Peter busy!

Anna Quiggin BVSc BSc MRCVS

Anna qualified from Bristol Veterinary School in 2003, after she had gained a Zoology degree from University College London in 1998. She joined the practice as a mixed vet in 2003, however, it was not long before she developed her interests as a general equine practitioner and left the consulting rooms behind! Anna is happy to deal with any of your horses potential health problems, from routine work to the sick horse and has a particular interest in equine medical cases and wound management.

Charlie Briggs BVetMed BSc MRCVS

Charlie qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2001 with distinction in equine studies. She returns to us after 5 years away having worked as an equine vet both locally and at equine hospitals in Kent and Liphook, Hampshire. She has developed a particular interest in advanced equine dentistry and also lameness investigation. Charlie is accompanied by her two boxer dogs, who take pride of place on the passenger seat! Charlie has returned to work after a period of convalescence following a nasty injury. We wish her continued improvement and hopes she makes a full recovery and a return to full-time work.

Susie Richards BVSc MRCVS

Susie is joining the equine team to cover Charlie and Anna whilst they are on maternity leave. After graduating from Bristol Vet School with honours she headed to Australia to work in 100% equine practice, where she was based on the Gold Coast and then in Victoria. Working predominantly with racehorses has led to an interest in poor performance, particularly lameness, however Susie enjoys treating all equids great and small, and is currently working towards a certificate in advanced practice.

Gayle Capps BVSc MRCVS

Gayle qualified from Bristol in 1999. She then worked for 3 years in a mixed practice in Bedfordshire, before getting married and moving to Wiltshire.  She has worked locally for 6 years, initially doing equine and small animal work, but ultimately purely equine work. Gayle enjoys all aspects of equine work, in particular medical cases and wound management. She will be joining Hale Equine on the weekend rota while Charlie and Anna are on maternity leave, giving her a break from running around after her two young children during the week!