Visiting Clinicians

We work in partnership with Rata Veterinary Surgery, an independent mobile veterinary referral service providing advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, ophthalmology and ultrasonography services directly within first opinion veterinary practices.

Rata's experienced veterinary surgeons travel to practices with their own equipment, allowing many advanced surgical procedures and diagnostic services to be performed without patients needing to travel to a referral hospital. This collaborative approach helps maintain continuity of care while providing access to advanced referral services within the familiar surroundings of your own veterinary practice.

To find out more about Rata Veterinary Surgery and the services available, please visit their website:

www.vet.ratavetsurgery.co.uk

Matthew J C Hibberd, Visiting Clinician BVSc Cert AVP (GSAS) MRCVS

Matt graduated from Liverpool University in 2005 and, following five years working in London in both RSPCA and private hospitals, he moved to the West Country and settled in Bristol.

Matt developed his surgical experience at the multidisciplinary hospital Bath Vet Referrals before taking and Clinical Director role in Bristol before focusing on orthopaedics when he started as a Registrar with Rata Vet Surgery back in 2017 and gaining certification and RCVS Advanced Practitioner status in 2018.

Mark Patterson, Veterinary Surgeon MA VetMB PhD DVC CertVR MRCVS

Mark qualified from Cambridge University in 1986 and then worked as an equine and small animal house physician at Bristol University Veterinary School. He obtained his certificate in Small Animal Cardiology in 1988, and was amongst the first cardiologists to be awarded the Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology in 1991. He was awarded his PhD in 1993 and the certificate in Veterinary Radiology in 1995. He has published widely, has been Chief examiner for the CVS Certificates and Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology, and has spoken at conferences in UK, Europe and the USA. Mark takes Cardiology referrals at vetcardiologist. We can arrange for Mark to perform assessment of cardiology patients at Brookfield; for more information about Mark click here.

2 Branches, Same Standard Of Care

We are proud to announce that we have recently been awarded the RCVS Client Care Award, recognising our commitment to delivering exceptional care and service to our clients. This prestigious award highlights the high standards we maintain and reflects our dedication to providing the best possible experience for every client.

FAQs

How do I book an appointment?

To make an appointment please call your local branch - Hereford 01432 357222 or Ledbury 01531 633922 or, alternatively, you can use our online booking system here.

What do I do in an emergency?

We are operate our own 24 emergency service to ensure the best possible quality of care. If you are a registered client with an emergency when our practice is closed, please phone your normal branch number & follow the instructions. Hereford 01432 357222 or Ledbury 01531 633922.

Do you offer a pet health plan to help spread the cost of pet care?

Yes, Brookfield Veterinary Practice Pet Health Club provides you with a simple, money-saving way to give your cat or dog the regular preventive treatments he or she needs, all for a monthly Direct Debit payment. Find out more here.