Meet the team
Meet Claire Devitt BVetMed CertEP MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
I am a compassionate vet with many years experience, whose mission is to give the best possible care to my patients and their owners. I have previously worked in equine and small animal practice.
I set up Woodland Vets to get back to traditional veterinary values and to have a highly personal practice with exemplary care at the heart of our work. I am also passionate about continual learning so that patients can receive the best care possible. I have done further training in USA and Canada. We are committed to attending conferences and investing in the latest equipment.
I also believe that a happy team who have the same passion make a supportive and rewarding environment to work in and to provide the best experience for owners and animals.
I have previously set up a small animal and equine surgery and has practiced in the area for many years.
As part of the ethos of this surgery, I would like to help animals who cannot help themselves. I will be neutering stray and homeless animals for various charities. I also volunteer at home and abroad. I have been neutering strays at The Neuter Project locally. Myself and my daughter, who is also training to be a vet, volunteered in India at a large wildlife hospital in December 2025, also gaining valuable experience into wildlife veterinary care.
See more of what we got up to at: https://www.resqct.org/
Meet Caroline Borer BVetMed CertSAS MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Caroline is a highly experienced vet with decades of experience. She is a highly capable surgeon, having a certificate in small animal surgery, as well as being qualified in acupuncture.
She has worked in many busy practices in London as well as in local practices for many years.
Caroline enjoys dog walking, horse riding, skiing and travelling.
Meet Karen Casswell BSc BVSc CertVOphthal MRCVS
Vet and Ophthalmology specialist
Karen is registered as an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Ophthalmology. She works as an independent vet specializing in ophthalmic second opinion and referral surgery.
Karen will be working for us one afternoon a week for referral work and GP consultations.
Karen has a keen interest in Feline medicine and surgery and has advanced qualifications in acupuncture.
Meet Liz Marks RVN Cert ISFM FN
Head Nurse
With more than 25 years of veterinary nursing experience, Liz Marks brings a warm, compassionate and highly skilled approach to patient and client care. As our Head Veterinary Nurse, Liz is passionate about creating a calm, supportive environment where pets and their owners feel genuinely cared for and listened to.
Her special interests include general anaesthesia, inpatient care and feline nursing, and she holds a Certificate in Feline Nursing. Liz has successfully helped practices achieve recognised accreditations and is integral to achieving our Cat Friendly and Dog Friendly status.
Liz’s philosophy is: every pet deserves gentle, individualised care, and every client deserves time, understanding and support. We are delighted to have her leading our nursing team as we build a practice centred around compassionate, personal veterinary care.
Meet Caroline Markowski
Client Care Manager
Caroline will give you a warm and highly competent welcome at our surgery.
She is highly experienced in client care having worked in customer service throughout her career. She has worked in veterinary client care and practice management for 15 years and is here to look after you and answer your queries. She is an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator.
Her interests include running, mountain biking and walking.
Meet Emily Seymour
Animal Care Assistant
Emily has a diploma in animal care and a certificate in veterinary care assistants (ACA).
Emily has worked in many veterinary practices. She will be working on reception as well as an animal care assistant. Her favorite part of the job is nursing inpatients back to health.
She enjoys photography and walking, and is passionate about all animals and has a grey hound called Santy.
Meet Sue Main
Practice Manager
Sue loves working with people and believes that a happy team is a successful team. Building strong relationships with customers and colleagues is one of the most rewarding parts of her career. She has many years of experience in business admin and logistics, helping teams thrive and building efficient and supportive work places.
Sue is delighted to be part of the team and plays a key role in providing a welcoming and positive experience for clients, their pets and the wider team.
