About Us

Mark joined the Board as Operations Director in 2018 and became Practice Director/Manager in 2022. Mark graduated as a veterinary surgeon from the Royal Veterinary College in 2007 and started his career as a small animal practitioner in Warwickshire. In 2008 he joined the Goddard Veterinary Group’s management team. Mark obtained a Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management from the CMI in 2011, and an MBA from Imperial College in 2016. Mark has a particular interest in organisational strategy and customer service. Out of work, Mark is kept busy by his young family, his elderly cat and boisterous Basset Fauve de Bretagne, occasionally having the opportunity to indulge his interest in spirits and cocktails and beekeeping.

Email: mgill@goddardvetgroup.co.uk
Tel: 020 8506 0703

Tom graduated from University College Dublin and worked in Ireland for four years before coming to the UK. Tom joined the Wanstead Hospital team in 1991 and was promoted to Clinical Director for the Group in 1997, joining the newly formed Board of Directors in 2018. Tom’s is an important practice-wide clinical role.

Email:  tflynn@goddardvetgroup.co.uk
Tel: 020 8506 0703

Philippa joined the Goddard Group in 1999 and has seen it develop and grow over the years. Originally from a veterinary equine practice, Philippa now manages ten branches in the East London area. Philippa achieved her management certificate Cert B&PS in 1999 and her Certificate Veterinary Practice Management CVPM in 2013. Philippa lives with her husband, son and her rescue cats Duncan and Sydney. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering projects, was an Olympic Games Maker in London 2012 and helps out at Saturday Park Runs. Philippa has a passion for photography and participates in many charity runs (as long as there is a medal at the end!).

Adrian’s background was originally in retail management and he has been involved in veterinary practice management since 1999. Adrian is Regional Manager for the eleven branches in the North West region. He lives with his wife and a menagerie of rescued waifs and strays including Spaniels Monty and Connie, five cats, and two tortoises, one of which is blind. Adrian is a keen cyclist and has masterminded several very successful charity rides for the Group, raising in excess of £30,000 over the years for good causes.

Jo followed her dream of working in the veterinary industry after 10 years in retail management.  She began as a receptionist in a veterinary practice and quickly progressed to become practice manager.  In 2018 Jo joined the Goddard Veterinary Group and her professional passion and motivation is customer service and people development.  In her spare time Jo enjoys walking her two chihuahuas, Theo and Roxy and spending time with family and friends.

Caroline has over 20 years experience working in managerial roles within the veterinary and hospitality industries, and she joined the Goddard Veterinary Group in 2019. Caroline has a passion for developing business and supporting individuals and teams to maximise their own potential. Outside of work creativity is her main focus with stained glass, print making, painting and drawing on the list of many hobbies. Caroline lives in West London and she enjoys the energy of the city but also the opportunity just to relax with her two adorable cats who are credited for her move into the veterinary industry.

Julie qualified from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 1992 and joined the Goddard Group in 2015, having spent over 20 years as a small animal vet in both the private and charity sectors where she was the Hospital Director for the RSPCA London hospitals.  After seven years being Head of Region and Head Vet at the Stone Lion Hospital, Julie became a Regional Head Vet for the Goddard Group in 2022.  Julie is particularly interested in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery.

John qualified as a vet from the University of Liverpool in 2005 and joined the Goddard Group in 2023. During his time in practice he developed an interest in small animal dentistry and in 2012 gained a post-graduate qualification in this discipline. Most recently he has been leading a group of practices spread across the Midlands, Essex and London.

Melissa’s love of animals meant that moving to Goddard Veterinary Group in January 2021 was an opportunity too good to miss. After over ten years working in the betting industry carrying out lots of roles she found a passion for Human Resources and studied for her Level 5 CIPD Diploma in Human Resources Management, qualifying in 2019. Melissa lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and son. She is an active part of the British Rottweiler Association with her Rottie ‘Ted’ and takes part in regular training and agility classes. She’s also the proud guardian of three tortoises which have been handed down within the family, with ages ranging from 75-50 years old so they definitely have the experience within the relationship!

Email: mhutley@goddardvetgroup.co.uk

Rose has worked in the veterinary sector as a regional manager for six and a half years, and prior to that, she was a Student Veterinary Nurse. This experience has given Rose an insight into what is required to work in veterinary practice and allows her to assist our Regional Management team in finding the best people to work in our branches and hospitals. Outside of work Rose has her two loves, Dora and Diego, her almost two-year-old cats, who Rose freely admits are her obsession!

Email: rstanton@goddardvetgroup.co.uk

Ashley joined the Group in 2018 after spending over 20 years in marketing and business development roles for several private hospital groups in and around London and Essex. After obtaining his Chartered Institute of Marketing Post-Graduate Diploma and MA in Marketing at night school in 2008, he took up running in the evenings and completed several half marathons and a full marathon in aid of children’s charities which remain very close to his heart. Ashley enjoys cycling and playing badminton and football when time allows, though hillwalking, pool and pub quizzes always come close second! He lives in Essex with his wife and two young children.

Email: abatt@goddardvetgroup.co.uk 

Matt is a lifelong dog lover and joined the Goddard Group as the Kennels Manager at our boarding facility in 2005.  Matt is now responsible for all non-clinical procurement for the Group. As well as being a keen dog owner, Matt enjoys the cinema, running marathons, and is the proud father of twin boys.

Email: mcornell@goddardvetgroup.co.uk

Sharon qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in South Africa and moved to the UK in 1995 to pursue her career as a qualified Veterinary Nurse. She held several Head Nurse positions at various clinics in London before taking over as Head Nurse/Hospital Manager at the Elizabeth Street Veterinary Clinic. During this time she completed her Diploma in Project Management through the Chartered Management Institute. Since 2007 Sharon has been overseeing the development and implementation of the IT infrastructure and a bespoke practice management system which is installed in our branches. Sharon’s hobbies include travelling, mountain biking and swimming.

Email: srolfe@goddardvetgroup.co.uk

Sharmila was born in Italy and moved to the UK to pursue her studies. She graduated from the Queen Mary University of London with a BSc in Computer Science and went on to work at the ISCA (International School of Creative Arts) in Slough as an IT technician prior to joining the Goddard Veterinary Group in 2017.  Sharmila has a gorgeous Labrador dog called Yasha and a cat called Dacian and in her spare time, she loves walking and playing with Yasha, travelling and experiencing new cultures as well as learning new languages.

Adnan has a degree in Business Information Technology and has worked as technical support in various industries. He joined the team at Goddard Veterinary Group in 2021.