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Meet the Team

Our dedicated and compassionate team are committed to providing your pets with the exceptional care they deserve.

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Dr Chris Goetschel BVetMed MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon and Founder

Chris graduated from The Royal Veterinary College, London, in 2014, and spent a year working in Birmingham before moving to Colchester in 2016. While Chris enjoys all aspects of general practice, his biggest passions are cats and cardiology; he has two cats of his own at home (Tilly and Dimitri), and is currently working towards the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice in Cardiology. In his spare time, Chris likes seeing live music, tackling cryptic crosswords, and learning Italian. 

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Dr Joanna Rodak-Smith MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon and Founder

Joanna, originally from Poland, qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon at Wroclaw University and discovered her passion for small animal medicine during her studies. She has worked in England since 2005, with over 15 years in Colchester. Her interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, ultrasonography, and veterinary acupuncture. Joanna is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care. Outside work, she enjoys family time, hiking, dancing, and life with her Cocker Spaniel, Rolo.

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