BVSc CertSAM DipACVIM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS
American and European Specialist in Small Animal Medicine

Kirsty graduated from the University of Bristol and worked in small animal practice for 5 years before completing an internship at The Animal Health Trust and residency at The Royal Veterinary College. Since then she has worked at Willows Veterinary Referral Centre in the Internal Medicine department. Having completed the Mental Health England first aider training course in 2019 she has developed a keen interest in Mental Health and promotion of improved physical and mental wellbeing in the veterinary profession.

BSc BVSc CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS
European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

Fergus works at Willows Veterinary Referral Centre where his interests include gastrointestinal disease, immunology and antimicrobial stewardship. Previously, Fergus completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Liege in Belgium. Fergus is keen to encourage SAMSoc members to be involved in the forum discussions (insert link here) and also to contribute to some of the SAMSoc-led research initiatives (see the Projects Page).

BSc(Hons), BVetMed(Hons), DACVIM(SAIM), MRCVS
RCVS, American and EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

Mayank is currently a Small Animal Internal Medicine Clinician at Dick White Referrals, having previously been Head of Internal Medicine and Medical Director of another referral centre.

Mayank's main area of research and interest is immune-mediated hematologic diseases and transfusion medicine, having previously completed a fellowship in these subjects at the University of Pennsylvania. He is currently engaged in a number of research projects, looking at therapeutic strategies in IMHA, ITP, IBD and IMPA. Mayank is also heavily engaged in post-graduate education, including the training of nurses, interns and residents, lecturing to vets and contributing to case discussions here on the SAMSoc forums.

BVSc MVetMed Ph.D DACVIM-SAIM DECVIM-CA MRCVS, RCVS, American and EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

Chris currently works as the head of Internal Medicine at Southfields Veterinary Specialists. He graduated from the University of Bristol, worked in small animal first opinion practice for three years followed by a rotating internship back at the University of Bristol and then residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the Royal Veterinary College.

He then undertook a Ph.D studying feline acromegaly at the Royal Veterinary College. Chris’ interests are in endocrinology and haematology. He also owns a cat, a dog and two tortoises.

BVSc DipECVIM-CA MRCVS

RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Medicine
European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine

Andy works at Willows Veterinary Referral Centre. With a major interest in interventional endoscopy and radiology, Andy spent time in the USA gaining experience of a variety of techniques as well as time with leading human endoscopists in the UK.

BVSc CertAVP(SAM) MRCVS

Sophie graduated from Bristol University and currently works at Eastcott Vets as a primary care clinician. In 2014 she gained her certificate in Small Animal Medicine and has a particular interest in ultrasonography.