Anne Willis

Anne founded Argyll Vets in 1996 after buying the Braunton practice from Bernard Phillips, and in 1997 she opened the Ilfracombe practice. Anne has over 30 years' experience and is interested in all aspects of veterinary practice. To relax, she jumps off hills and mountains with a paraglider attached; so if you look up when you are in Woolacombe on a nice day, you may well see her in the air!

Jo Dyer

Jo  joined Argyll in 2002 and went into partnership with Anne shortly afterwards. She is interested in all aspects of veterinary practice, especially surgery, but also has to spend many hours in the office as she has primary charge of running the practice. She is regularly seen cycling around the area, or running (very slowly) and has been known to take part in the occasional triathlon, for which she has far more enthusiasm than aptitude.

Janet Clift

Janet joined us in 2003, and has 26 years experience in companion animal practice. Her special interests are in cat medicine (she has 4 herself) and cardiology. She relaxes by surfing, mountain biking and riding her motorbike; she also has a VW Campervan that she adores, even though it rarely manages a journey without breaking down! 

Pamela Newman

Pamela is based mainly at our Roundswell Surgery.

I completed a BA (Bachelors) in Animal Physiology and then a doctorate (DVM) in veterinary medicine at the University of California in my native USA. I subsequently moved to the Seattle area of Washington state in the beautiful Pacific Northwest (home of the rather explosive Mt St Helens volcano) where I worked as a small animal vet in both general practice and emergency/critical care.

 After relocating to Devon in 2003, I have continued to work in small animal practices and have been with Argyll Vets for over 6 years now. Professionally, I enjoy all aspects of internal medicine and patient care, and have also trained in veterinary acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. I enjoy everything outdoorsy that North Devon has to offer and spend many hours rambling along the coast and on Exmoor with my elderly Staffie (Binna) and Greyhound (Stick).  I am hoping to travel more this year and refine my bodyboarding skills. 

Kathrine Blackie

Kathrine graduated in 1997 and joined Argyll in 2005. Her special interest is in surgery and she does most of our orthopaedic work. She is undertaking further postgraduate training in surgery in order to further increase the range of operations we can offer. Kathrine speaks fluent Danish and 'relaxes' by spending time with her 3 small children including twin boys!

Rebecca Newell

Bec works mainly at our Ilfracombe branch and has a special interest in canine medicine. She does most of our Dogs Trust visits so if you have adopted a dog from there in the last 4 years, he will know her! Bec is a keen rock-climber in her spare time.

Rachel Kyle

Rachel graduated from Cambridge vet school in 1999.

I joined the practice in 2006 and was immediately taken by the beauty of the area and the friendliness of the people.  I enjoy all aspects of veterinary medicine and surgery and have a particular interest in oncology and ophthalmology, working mostly at the Braunton and Ilfracombe practices.  In my spare time my favourite pastimes are surfing, and running along the coastline with my dog Daisy.

Ellla Verney

Ella joined us in 2008. She is particularly interested in skin cases so she loves to see itchy dogs and cats! She relaxes by exercising her dog and helping her husband on the farm, and she has a young daughter.

Elizabeth Newton

Liz joined us in September 2011 as a new graduate of Bristol University. She is interested in all aspects of veterinary practice, especially surgery, and enjoys playing water polo in her spare time.