President:
Jane Hill

​I graduated in 1999 from Liverpool. I worked in predominantly mixed equine practice for over five years , then started to drop back on the large animal work and now
work in a 100% small animal practice part time.
I'm also a full time mum to two and married to fellow WCVA committee member Tom Hill. In any free time I do a lot of sailing and have been a RYA instructor for well over 20 years , I also sing in a local choir and sometimes even have time to pick up my flute and saxophone!​
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Treasurer:
Helen Buckland 

​Helen graduated with distinction from Bristol University in 2008, working in mixed practice since (mainly small animal work). She moved from Cheltenham to Devon in 2013 to be with her now husband. After almost 5 years in a local independent mixed practice, Helen did a brief spell of locum work resulting in a permanent position at Raddenstiles in Exmouth. She thoroughly enjoys the outdoors, particularly going eventing with her horses, bringing on her younger horse and taking Mulberry, the English Pointer, for a walk. She hopes to help the committee continue to provide good affordable local CPD.

South West BVA Rep:
​Fergus Mitchell

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​Committee Member: 
​Tom Hill 

​​After Qualifying from Liverpool University in 1999, Tom’s first job was in Devon then followed by a period near Bristol and around the West Country, before returning to Devon in late 2005. He has always worked in mixed practice, apart from brief periods in equine and small animal only practice in 2005. He is a partner in a mixed practice based in Newton Abbot and has been on the committee for WCVA since 2009, serving as President for three years.​
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Committee Member:
Gaynor Cumming

Gaynor qualified from the Royal Veterinary College and has worked in London, Yemen, Ilminster and Honiton. Currently she works part-time at Coombefield as well as in Bovey Tracey and is Supervising Vet at a bull stud near Dartington, so she has a busy & varied working week!
She loves all aspects of practice. When not working she loves to spend time with her family, reading, crafting, Salsa and walking their two dogs- Barnes and Wallis.

Committee Member:
George Raducu

Senior Vice President:
Brenda Soldan 

Brenda has worked in mixed, equine and small animal practice, overseas and for a university. She now works at Coombefield Veterinary Hospital with an interest in diagnostic imaging. She juggles  her job with family commitments, voluntary work, horse riding and dog walking.
Brenda was WCVA President for three years and now holds the SVP position on the Council.


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Secretary:
Kt English

I graduated from Bristol University in 2019 with distinction and started working in mixed practice straight away. Being born and bred in Devon, I enjoy exploring the countryside on foot and on horseback and spending time with my numerous pets! I am looking forward to working with the rest of the committee and helping to continue their great work. ​



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Committee Member:
Zoe Rickard

 graduated from Liverpool university in 2008. I enjoyed working in mixed practice for 6 years before continuing in small animal practice in my home town of Ivybridge. I am currently undertaking a certificate in small animal medicine. I have a particular interest in cardiology and shelter medicine. I have also recently enjoyed working with the Plymouth Street Vet team who support animals belonging to the homeless. My husband and I are kept busy with our 2 children and our assortment of chickens, sheep, ponies and the latest addition to the family our collie Flo.​ 

Committee Member: 
​Emily Wilks

Emily graduated from the RVC in 2017 and moved back to the South West to work in small animal practice. She enjoys all aspects of general practice and is currently studying for a Masters and Certificate in Advanced Veterinary practice with the University of Nottingham. Emily is the South West Young Vet Network representative which aims to organise social and CPD events for recently graduated vets.  
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Committee Member:
Richard Walters

hard graduated from Bristol in 2010 and has worked in mixed practice ever since. He enjoys the wide range of work that mixed practice has to offer. Richard was South West Representative for BVA between 2018 and 2024, a role which involves linking WCVA with BVA council.​



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Administrator:
​ Vicky Milford

​I began working for WCVA in March 2011. I handle all of the administration work for the Association from arranging speakers, processing meeting bookings and keeping the website up to date. I worked in the Veterinary profession for 13 years in reception, nursing and administration roles both in  mixed and companion animal practices. 
I greatly enjoy my role within WCVA and the challenges it often brings!

Email Vicky Milford

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Staying in sync

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