A vet is only a phone call away, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
MiNightVets Winchester are used from 9pm weekdays and from 4pm Saturday through to 8.30am Monday.
Equicall are used alternating weeks from 5pm till 8am and alternating weekends from Friday 5pm through to 8.30am Monday.
| Burlyns Surgery | 08.30 - 18.00 Monday - Friday |
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| Foxhold Surgery | 08.30 - 10.00 Tuesday Mornings & 16.30 - 18.00 Thursday Afternoons |
| Emergencies | 24-7 |
Since growing up on a training yard witnessing the huge benefit of the close-knit relationship between my parents and their vet, I’ve been passionate about leading a veterinary team in delivering the very same considerate, personalised service with kindness at its foundation.
Whilst team members have come and gone I’ve concentrated on recruiting the most brilliant and friendly vets, nurses and receptionists to work together to provide such a service.
We believe that the best outcomes for you and your animals are achieved by developing a mutually trusting relationship from their first vaccination to their sad final day. We treat your animal as if it is one of our own and you as a vital member of our team.
We’re generous with our time and knowledge when things go wrong knowing that it is the best way to get them back in action as quickly as possible. Everything we do is focussed on keeping your animal on the road so that you both get to benefit from the full enjoyment of that special relationship that only those that have animals can truly understand.
After a lengthy route that found him running a dairy farm and a safari camp in Zambia, Chris finally became a vet aged 30!
He joined Coach House in 2000 and has developed particular interest in lameness investigation, feet and the care of older horses and ponies.
Away from the practice Chris is a trustee of World Horse Welfare, has worked with charities in Africa and India and has been a member of the Council of The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). He was RCVS President in 2016/17.
Chris is married to Nicky and when not working life is more than fully occupied by their two sons, Harry and Hector and their dogs, cats, sheep and chickens!
Mobile: 07879 474948
Email: chris@coachhousevets.com
He graduated from the University of Surrey in 2020, and joined Coach House Vets in April 2022 after completing an internship at a busy equine hospital in the South East of England.
Despite not growing up around horses, Mateus learnt to ride as a kid and developed a strong interest in equine medicine during vet school. He is particularly interested in emergency and critical care, poor performance, dentistry and surgery.
Outside of work Mateus enjoys travelling, following horse racing, chilling with his dog Dumpling and cat Squid and making his own perfumes. He is also a very keen football fan!
Mobile: 07919203966
Email: mateus@coachhousevets.com
He may also look familiar as he featured in Paul O’Grady’s For The Love of Dogs. He spent four years at Battersea before moving to Hampshire, making Whitchurch his home.
Phill has been with us looking after the small animals since 2018. Phill likes his orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries and working face to face with clients and their pets.
In his spare time Phill enjoys fishing, model trains and camping with his wife, son, daughter and dogs!
Email: phill@coachhousevets.com
Nina really enjoys the variety of caring for both horses and small animals so you’ll often see her warm smile around the yard or in the clinic. With a particular passion for diagnostic imaging—especially ultrasound scanning—she enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine.
Outside of work, Nina loves playing hockey and played for her university’s hockey team. She also loves spending time with her two Labradors, exploring new walks, pub lunches with her family and collecting stamps which she has built up quite the collection of over the years.
Email: nina@coachhousevets.com
Chloe graduated from the University of Warwick with an honours degree in Biochemistry before moving on to the Royal Veterinary College, where she completed the Graduate Accelerated programme in Veterinary Medicine in 2019. She spent her first year in practice in a busy small animal and equine hospital in Essex.
Chloe has also spent time working as a locum veterinary surgeon in general practice, alongside consultant work for animals working in media settings, such as television and advertisements, ensuring animal welfare is prioritised on set.
She now works in our small animal team, where she enjoys both medical and surgical cases. With a Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Education, she also leads the training of our veterinary students from the Royal Veterinary College, who visit us as part of their clinical rotations.
Outside of work, Chloe enjoys spending time with her dog Barney and cat Void, as well as ice hockey, gardening, and writing.
Email: chloe@coachhousevets.com
Gabby qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2015 as a qualified RVN and went on to do her degree year the year after graduating in 2016. After qualifying Gabby has worked in both small animal and equine practices including a very busy referral hospital. Gabby has an interest in anaesthesia and has done an anaesthesia certificate so is very knowledgeable monitoring patients as they undergo surgery or investigations at the practice. She enjoys working with both horses and small animals at the practice and really enjoys helping them recover after treatment.
Outside of work Gabby enjoys baking often bringing in treats for the team. She also likes clay pigeon shooting, Pilates and days out with her husband and sons.
Email: gabby@coachhousevets.com
Katy has previously worked in a small animal practice and hedgehog rescue where she started her veterinary nursing diploma and has moved to Coach House to finish her studies.
Katie has a passion for care of exotics and wildlife and has rescued many hedgehogs and birds caring for them until they go to rescue or release. Katie loves drawing and painting and can often be found at life drawing classes. When not at work she enjoys days out with her daughter and cuddles with her hamster Autumn and her dog Apollo.
Abbie has been an RVN for 6 years now but has been in practice for 11 years. She has previously owned horses of her own so enjoys looking after both the bigger and the smaller pets. You may find her cuddling your pets or pottering out on the yard!
In her spare time Abbie enjoys long walks, especially with a coffee stop, with her terrier Maisy. Her other hobbies include making pottery and baking. Abbie also loves to travel with one of her favourite places being Africa where she volunteers with the locals and veterinary teams treating a huge array of wildlife.
Emma is the welcoming presence you’ll encounter when you arrive at our practice. She has a knack for striking up conversations with both pet owners and their furry companions. During her time at the dog rescue centre, Emma adopted Dolly, her spirited chihuahua, who’s become a beloved regular at the practice, always keeping our vets on their toes! Dolly fits right in with Emma’s other two chihuahuas, Sheldon and Percival—it’s clear that Emma is a true dog enthusiast!
Outside of work, Emma enjoys long walks, whipping up delicious vegan meals, and tap dancing. She’s even competed in numerous dance competitions across the country, showcasing her passion for dance!
Email: reception@coachhousevets.com
Becky has always owned horses and currently runs her own yard, at the moment she’s got 3 horses and a little donkey. She is our go to for equine queries! Becky has three cute dogs called Bella, Twiggy and Phoebe who keep her active. As well as spending time with her horses, Becky loves mountain climbing with her partner and son, playing chess and dabbles in French horn, she is hoping to be able to join an orchestra soon.
Ali loves being hands on with our lovely clients pets and enjoys a cuddle with them while coming round from anaesthetic.
Ali is a keen runner and enjoys discovering new walks and treks to take. When not at work, Ali is a keen wine connoisseur and frequents regular wine tasting sessions. She has also been to many vineyards across Europe.
