DR HELEN VAN TUYLL BVSC MRCVS
DIRECTOR & Senior EQUINE VET
FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian
Helen graduated from Massey University, New Zealand in 2007 and went straight to work for Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Kentucky. Initially based in the hospital, she dealt predominately with neonatal foals and broodmares, and also a wide variety of equine medicine cases. She went on to be employed by some of the major thoroughbred studs in the Bluegrass region, with routine breeding work and stallion care, as well as artificial breeding and embryo transfers of sport horses. Her final year in America was spent as a veterinarian with the Sports Medicine team, travelling around the States supporting the clients on the hunter/jumper circuit. On returning to New Zealand, Helen worked as an equine veterinarian for Southern Rangitikei Veterinary Services, and returned to England in 2011 to work as a stud and sport horse vet at Bourton Vale Equine Clinic in Gloucestershire. She founded her own practice, VT Vets in 2015.
DR KATRINA BROWN BVETMED Cert AVP (EL) MRCVS
Senior EQUINE VET
Katrina graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2016 and went on to work in equine practice in Warwickshire. Her specific areas of interest are lameness and poor performance, laser surgery, diagnostic imaging and endoscopy/gastroscopy. She is trained in equine acupuncture and is currently studying for a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. In her spare time, Kat can be found riding her horse or training for running events with her dog Icarus.
Dr Sophie Soskin BVETMED CERT AVP(EP) MRCVS
Senior EQUINE VET
FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian
Sophie graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2006. She has also completed her certificate in Advanced Equine Practice and has been recognised as an Advanced Equine Practitioner. Sophie is an FEI Veterinary Delegate and Permitted Treating Vet.Sophie has a keen interest in poor performance, orthopaedics, Prepurchase examination and stud work.
In her spare time Sophie is busy riding her horses and walking her labradors Tali and Rado.
DR william heaton bvmsci mrcvs
EQUINE VET
Will graduated from the University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine in 2022 and joined us on our two-year Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP) that summer. Will has a great interest in stud work and poor performance.Will has previously evented to 2* level and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his many spaniels included his favourite Bambi.
DR PHOEBE MAROT BVSC MRCVS
EQUINE VET
Phoebe graduated from the University of Bristol in 2023 and joined us on our 2 year internship program. She has a keen interest in stud work and minor surgery and is also an ABVA accredited acupuncturist including electroacupuncture. In her spare time she is an excellent baker and keeps the practice well stocked with cakes.
Dr. Natalie Dong BVetMed MRCVS
Equine Vet (Intern)
Natalie graduated from The Royal Veterinary College in 2025 and joined VT Vets’ two-year Graduate Development Program (VetGDP). She is originally from Calgary, Canada and has worked with horses at the highest level in both Western and English disciplines. She has a keen interest in sports performance medicine and internal medicine. In her spare time, you can find Natalie in the gym or playing volleyball.
MAT WATERS
VETERINARY & AI TECHNICIAN
Mat joined VT Vets in 2021 after working over 10 years in the grooming industry looking after hunters and event horses. Mat was keen to expand his equine knowledge from a veterinary perspective with a particular interest in stud work. In his spare time he enjoys walking his dogs, catching up with friends and riding his horse Elvis.
Rachel Pitcher
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Rachel joined the practice early 2025 after many years grooming and freelancing. At work you will find Rachel giving a hand to the vets on the road. Outside of work Rachel enjoys riding and team chasing her horse Penny, country walks, and has been known to hold a record on a bucking bronko!
SAM AUSTIN
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Sam joined the practice in May 2022 after many years of experience working within the veterinary industry. Outside of work you will find Sam either riding, going on long dog walks or tending to her plants in the garden.
HANNAH HARTE
PRACTICE MANAGER
Hannah joined the practice March 2023 after previously working at another veterinary practice for the past 8 years. In her spare time she enjoys spending time on the farm at home, riding her horse Edi and spending time with the dogs.