WELCOME, THIS IS US
Clarendon Street Vets is a small, independent, family-owned practice based in the centre of Cambridge.
We are very much a part of the local community, having recently celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of the practice at the site.
Our experienced vets, friendly staff and comprehensive range of facilities and services attract clients looking to build a lasting relationship with our practice.
We are the only independent practice remaining in Cambridge. This means we can run the surgery in the same way we always have, with integrity, flexibility, compassion, and good humour, and the best interests of our clients and their pets at the heart of everything that we do.
Meet the Team
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BVSc MRCVS
VET & DIRECTOR
Patrick qualified as a veterinary surgeon from The University of Berlin in 1992. He spent time working in Norfolk and Northumberland before moving and settling in Cambridge. In 1998 he took over the clinic, running it alone until 2018 when he was joined by his niece, Harriet. Patrick has a passion for wildlife and conservation and has recently completed his Masters with the University of East Anglia.
He lives at home with his family, their dogs, Dudley and Toast and Wolfie the cat, another one of Samba’s kittens.
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BSc (Hons) BVSc MRCVS
VET & DIRECTOR
Harriet graduated from Bristol in 2012. She spent a few years at a small referral clinic in London before moving to Cambridge in 2018 to become a partner in the practice.
Harriet loves being part of the team at CSVS, enjoying the variety the job brings. She has a particular interest in internal medicine.
In her free time Harriet enjoys exploring the outdoor space that Cambridge has to offer with her family, and loves being outside in the garden.
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BVSc MRCVS
VET
Maria graduated from the University of Cordoba in 2004 and has since worked in a number of UK practices, from Inverness to the Isle of Wight.
She joined the Clarendon Street team in 2022 and has really enjoyed getting to know our clients and their pets.
In her spare time María loves spending time outdoors in nature with her friends and family. Animals have always been her passion so to be a vet and able to help when they become unwell is the most rewarding part of her job.
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RECEPTION & ADMIN
Anna is a former BBC researcher with a passion for the natural world and birds of prey in particular. She used to work as a falconer and animal trainer at Banham Zoo and moved back to Cambridge to complete her BSc and MSc in Animal Behaviour.
Anna hopes to train as a vet in 2025. When she is not working or caring for her significant collection of animals she enjoys wildlife photography, bird watching and rehabilitates sick and injured wildlife and abandoned pets for the local RSPCA.
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RECEPTION & ACCOUNTS
Nancy has worked at the practice on and off for nearly 25 years so is a familiar face with many of our clients. She studied Animal Behaviour and has worked in lots of different roles within the veterinary industry including shelters, sales and teaching. Nancy shares her home with a collection of animals including 1 dog, 2 cats, and 5 chickens, and in her spare time enjoys gardening and folk music!
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RECEPTION
Alaina joined the team in August 2022. She has recently completed a Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management, and would love one day to work in animal rescue and rehabilitation. She loves all animals, particularly rabbits, sharing her home with a house rabbit called Black Bunny.
When she is not at work, Alaina enjoys walks and bike rides with her family, gigs and the odd romance novel!
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RECEPTION
Sue is an integral part of the practice who first handed Patrick a scalpel in 2005! She usually works Saturday mornings but can often be found popping into the clinic for a chat or bringing food parcels to refuel the team. Sue is much adored by practice cat, Samba, whose daughter Lypsy migrated across the road to live with her. As well as working at the surgery, Sue runs a small publishing company and an excellent B&B!
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REGISTERED VET NURSE
Sarah graduated in 2022. She started her training at a busy RSPCA clinic and then spent a few years at a small animal practice in Bishop Stortford. Prior to nursing, Sarah completed a degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare. She loves all aspects of veterinary nursing, but has a particular interest in anaesthesia.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys time spent walking her black Labrador, Delta, and has musical aspirations. The piano is ready in the living room, she just needs to learn how to play!
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REGISTERED VET NURSE
Amber graduated with a degree in Veterinary Nursing from Anglia Ruskin University in 2016. Her particular interest is in diagnostic imaging, but
her favourite aspect of the job is the variety… Every day is different!When not at work Amber loves spending time with dogs, Chip and Freddie. Amber also enjoys the gym and keeping fit and is due to
complete a particularly gruelling challenge for charity this autumn.
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PRACTICE CAT
Samba arrived at the practice as a stray 12 years ago and never left. Not long after arriving, Samba gave birth to 6 kittens, including Lypsy, who stayed with her mum at the practice until recently deciding to move in with Sue across the road! Samba can mostly be found snoozing on the back of the sofa or sitting on the windowsill, keeping an eye on goings on in the street and chirping at birds on the rooftops opposite.