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.

Rebecca Thomas BVSc MRCVS

Rebecca qualified from Liverpool University in 2003, where she had already developed a keen equine interest at the renowned Leahurst Equine Hospital. After three years as a mixed practitioner in North Wales, she decided to concentrate on the larger species and joined us at Hale in 2006. Since then she has furthered her equine interests, particularly in medicine and reproduction. Her two lurchers accompany Rebecca - Roxy riding shotgun and Mali bringing up the rear!