Our Team
Our loyal and experienced team is part of what makes our practice special. Get to know us a little bit before you visit the clinic…
Dr Patrick McCotter – DVM MVB MRCVS
DIRECTOR AND VETERINARY SURGEON - I've been a vet since 1974 and still feel I have not done a day's work! When I am not at the clinic I am at my farm looking after my cattle.
Dr Jonathan McCotter- DVM MRCVS
DIRECTOR AND VETERINARY SURGEON - I graduated from St Georges university, Grenada in 2007, where I met my wife Claire. I now spend much of my time helping to manage the practice but still get to enjoy meeting our lovely clients and pets as often as I can.
Dr Claire McCotter – DVM MRCVS
VETERINARY SURGEON - I love working at Animal Vets and have a particular interest in small animal medicine, especially ultrasonography. Outside of work I’m always busy looking after my 3 children - and my husband, Jonathan!
Dr Beatriz Galrinho – MRCVS
VETERINARY SURGEON - I'm living the dream of being a mixed practice vet as well as being in one of the most beautiful places in England. When there's sun and surf it can be a real paradise!
Dr Charlotte Spencer – BVM&S MRCVS
VETERINARY SURGEON - I graduated from the University of Edinburgh in June 2019 and started working at Animal Vets in September. I'm originally from Jersey and in my spare time you can spot me hiking around the Cornish Coast or paddleboarding!
SARINA NEWMAN, RVN
HEAD VETERINARY NURSE - As the Head Nurse at Animal Vets I have a wide range of responsibilities and enjoy the variety of my work. In my spare time I love spending time with my family and, of course, holidays in the sun!
Lisa Popperwell – RVN
VETERINARY NURSE Every day is different at Animal Vets, which makes my work really enjoyable! I love being part of a committed and caring team and developing my nursing skills at Animal Vets.
Gemma Kalkan
Hannah Allen
Sophie Semmens
VETERINARY NURSE
Jenna Williams
STUDENT VETERINARY NURSE
Rachel Rule
CARBIS BAY RECEPTIONIST - I have lived in Cornwall for 44 years. I joined the practice in 2011 as the receptionist at our Carbis bay branch. I love socialising and spending time with my friends and family.
Susan Thomas
RECEPTIONIST - I joined the team in Hayle in September 2014 as a receptionist. I have one rabbit called harry and in my spare time I enjoy gig rowing, socialising with friends and family.
