Meet the Team

Clinical Director - Orthopaedic Surgeon

  Duncan graduated from The University of Glasgow in 1991 and achieved his RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Orthopaedics, whilst in practice, in 1996. He became a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons recognised Advanced  Veterinary Practitioner in Small Animal Orthopaedics in 2014. He is a clinical director at Rutland House Referrals in St.Helens where he has worked in orthopaedics for over 20 years. He is a consultant for Securos Orthopaedics and has taught courses to postgraduate vets on their behalf for a number of years. He has presented at BSAVA, VetFest, the London Vet show and World Veterinary Orthopaedic Congress on their behalf. He is the current chair of the VetPartners surgery board. When not working, he spends his time trying to entertain his 3 children or reducing his golf handicap. His interests lie in all areas of orthopaedics and traumatology; specifically, cranial cruciate disease, application of locking plates and plate rod systems, and treatments for canine hip disease.    

Orthopaedic & Soft Tissue Surgeon

Bart qualified in 2006 from University of Warmia Mazury in Poland. Straight after University he completed a 9 month rotational internship in a Veterinary Hospital in Gdansk Poland. For the next 12 years Bart worked in a first opinion practice in South Manchester, where he developed a strong interest in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery and went on to study for certificate in small animal surgery which he achieved in 2016. The following year he gained my advanced practitioner status. In 2018 Bart started working in a busy hospital in Nottingham, where he further developed my surgical skills. Bart is interested in all aspects of surgery, but has a special interest in Neurosurgery, brachycephalic airway syndrome and reconstructive surgeries. Bart lives at home with his black cat, partner and our young daughter. Bart's interests outside of work include training for triathlons, walking and wild swimming.

Orthopaedic & Soft Tissue Surgeon

James graduated from University of Liverpool in 2013 and spent four years working in mixed practice in North Wales and Shropshire, before turning his focus to small animals only. He spent six years working as Lead Vet and later Area Principal Vet for a busy veterinary group across the North West and North Wales, whilst also developing his passion for surgery. James gained his surgical certificate and RCVS Advanced Practitioner status in 2022 and, following a short stint as a Veterinary Director in Hong Kong, joined Rutland House in 2023. His areas of interest include orthopaedics, osteoarthritis management and surgical oncology for cancer patients. Away from work you will likely find James on the rugby pitch where he captains his local club first XV.

Orthopaedic & Soft Tissue Surgeon

Internal Medicine

Allison German graduated in Veterinary Science in 1997 from the University of Bristol. Since then, she has worked in private small animal practice, completed an MSc in Wild Animal Health at London University and a PhD in feline retroviruses at Bristol University.

Allison worked as a postdoctoral scientist in tropical zoonotic infectious disease at Liverpool University, prior to becoming the Cats Protection Lecturer in Feline Health and Welfare for six years, seeing referral cases for the internal medicine service at Leahurst.

 Allison has spoken nationally and internationally about cats and cat diseases. She has published veterinary scientific and clinical papers and has contributed to the Royal Canin Cat Encyclopaedia and the BSAVA Shelter Manual.

 Allison is on the scientific committee organising the ISCAID symposium stream at ACVIM Congress.

Allison currently has a 14 year old cat, Ollie, a mad house bunny called Henry, and a variety of fish.

Internal Medicine

Christopher qualified from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2003. He gained his certificate in small animal medicine in 2010, and since that time he has worked in a busy referral centre in the North West, seeing referrals in general medicine and oncology.

His principal interests include gastrointestinal, pancreatic and liver diseases of dogs and cats as well as investigation and treatment of immune mediated diseases and chemotherapy for the treatment of lymphoma. He is also an external examiner for the University of Liverpool.

Dermatology Specialist

Eva graduated from the University Autonomous of Barcelona (UAB) in 2010. After graduating, Eva moved to the United Kingdom to work in small animal general practice in the South of England for three years. She then moved to Scotland to undertake a one-year rotating internship at the University of Edinburgh. From 2015 to 2018 she completed the residency in Veterinary Dermatology at the University of Liverpool. She obtained the European Diploma in Veterinary Dermatology in 2019. Before joining Rutland House Referrals, Eva worked for the University of Liverpool as a Lecturer in Veterinary Dermatology and as a Dermatology Clinician at the Small Animal Referral Hospital and as a Senior Dermatologist at the Animal Health Trust.  Outside work, Eva enjoys walking in the countryside, training her recently re-homed dog (hard work!), travelling and diving. Eva enjoys all aspects of Clinical Dermatology, in particular managing allergic skin disease, ear disease, and auto-immune/immune-mediated skin conditions. She loves being able to make a difference in the quality of life of her patients.

Dermatologist

Ingrid qualified from Utrecht University in the Netherlands in 1998. Soon after she moved to the UK and developed an interest in skin disorders. Ingrid gained a Certificate in Veterinary Dermatology in 2004, and moved up to Cheshire in 2007 to work alongside other certificate holders. Her main interest is in the management of atopic dermatitis and otitis, and to improve the quality of life of these patients. Ingrid has been doing intradermal tests since 2002 and attended a video-otoscopy course in Vienna in 2017.

Exotics Specialist

Molly is a RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. She gained her RCVS certificate in Zoological Medicine in 2001, and her Diploma in Zoological Medicine (Mammalian) in 2007.

Molly has contributed to several textbooks including the BSAVA Manual of Reptiles (2nd and 3rd Editions), BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine, BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Surgery, Imaging and Dentistry, BSAVA Manual of Wildlife Casualties, BSAVA Formulary (7th Edition) and edited the BSAVA Manual of Nursing Exotic Pets and Wildlife. Molly has also revised and updated the second edition of the Textbook of Rabbit Medicine. In addition to writing, Molly has lectured widely on a range of topics covering a variety of exotic species.

Rutland House Exotics Department has the capacity and experience to examine, house and treat a variety of species including reptiles, fish, birds and most species of mammals (although species covered by the Dangerous Wild Animals Act will also be seen by appointment)."

Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine

Sergio qualified in Italy, Veterinary School of University of Milan in 1999 and he has worked in several practices in Italy before moving to the UK in 2010. Since then, he has worked in numerous first opinion and referral practices working with Exotic Animals only. He is co-author of a chapter in BSAVA Manual of Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery and he lectured numerous National and International Conferences. He also has 3 tarantulas and a Pacman frog at home.

Veterinary Intern

Bartlomiej is a Veterinary Intern at Rutland House Referrals.

Veterinary Intern

Egle is a Veterinary Intern at Rutland House Referrals.

Veterinary Intern

Adriene is a Veterinary Intern at Rutland House Referrals.

Veterinary Intern

Nick is a Veterinary Intern at Rutland House Referrals.

Practice Manager

Sectretary

Referral Co-Ordinator

Emma joined Rutland House as head nurse initially in our Dermatology department over 14 years ago, and then moved on to become the Referral Co-Ordinator . Emma's hobbies include cycling, swimming, horse riding.  

Exotics Nurse

Craig is a RVN working in our exotics department.

Dermatology Nurse

Bernie is a RVN working in our Dermatology department.

RVN

Theatre Nurse

Shift/Team Leader

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Referral Lab

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Referral Lab

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