Meet our team

Veterinary Surgeons

Cathy Siddle

Practice Principle

Qualifications: BVM&S MRCVS

Cathy graduated from Edinburgh University in June 1990. After graduating she worked all over the country in general practice, before settling in Greater London. Cathy joined Arden house in September 1997 as senior vet, and then eventually in 2000 bought the practice from Mr and Mrs Matthews. She then opened, first the Greenford branch surgery in 2003, and later on the Harefield branch surgery in May 2007.

At home Cathy is kept busy with her Cocker Spaniels, Poppy and Rosie and her strong-willed Bengal cat Theo!

Katie Robins

Qualifications: BVSc MRCVS

Katie graduated from Bristol Vet School in July 2000, and joined Arden House in 2004. Katie works every Thursday at the Ruislip hospital. Outside of work Katie loves all things homely - cooking, gardening and spending time with her husband and their two children.

They have two cats Smartie and Whisper who are always up to mischief!

Nigel Youngs

Qualifications: BVM&S MRCVS

Nigel graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2014, and joined Arden House that same year. He was appointed Senior Vet in 2020. Nigel enjoys the variety of general practice, from routine procedures to more complex surgeries.

Nigel lives with his wife, young son and mischievous black Labrador Duncan. In his down time, you'll find him playing board games or working on his latest woodworking project.

Kathryn Redman

Qualifications: BVetMed MRCVS

Since graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2017, Kathryn has been working in small animal clinics across London before joining Arden House in 2021.

She enjoys all aspects of small animal work; she wouldn't call herself a cat person or a dog person, she loves both! Outside of work, Kathryn lives with her husband, two cats, Otto and Lia, and her rescue Labrador Nellie. This is despite her husband saying he didn't want any pets!

Jose Romero Lopez

Qualifications: MRCVS

Jose graduated from the University of Santiago de compostela (USC) in Spain in 2016. He worked at Vet4pets in Rhy, North Wales for 6.5 years before joining Arden House in February 2025. He enjoys all aspects of small animal work but has a particular interest in surgery.

At home Jose has an elderly rescue dog Poppy who likes to come to work with him and a rescue cat called Cayetana. Out of work he enjoys outdoor activities when the weather allows it and playing a variety of instruments - the clarinet/saxophone/ harmonica and ukelele!

Bansri Dodhia

Qualifications: BVM&S MRCVS

Bansri graduated from Edinburgh University in 2022 . She has a keen interest in exotics, internal medicine and cytology and can often be found looking down the microscope!

Outside of work Bansri can be found at a climbing wall, behind a camera or with her nose in a book!

Sayan Logeswaran

Qualifications: BVSc MRCVS

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Deborah Rowan

Qualifications: BVetMed MRCVS

Deborah graduated from RVC in 2011, she intially started working at Arden House in the same year. After being posted abroad with her husband's work for 5 years she returned to Arden House in 2021 working as a locum.

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Catherine Brogan

Qualifications: BVSc MRCVS

Cat studied at Bristol University and graduated in 2021 before joining the Arden House team. She lives at home with her two cats, Romie (pictured) and Hugo (too shy to photograph!).

Outside of work Cat enjoys cooking, going to gigs and keeping fit with yoga and aerial hoop classes.

Registered Veterinary Nurses

Kacie Plank

Qualification: RVN - Head nurse

Dayna Sanders

Qualification: RVN - Senior nurse

Dayna joined Arden House as a student in 2006, and gained her qualification in veterinary nursing in 2009. In 2011 she became a clinical coach and so takes an active role in the training of new students in the practice. Dayna has an interest in alternative therapies, and is a qualified Reiki Master Practioner.

At home, Dayna has her lovely horse Robin and cheeky Jack Russell Terrier, Toby to keep her busy!

Becky Baker

Qualification: RVN- Senior nurse

Becky previously gained an animal management Diploma at Berkshire College and enjoyed it so much that she decided to pursue a career in veterinary nursing.

At home Becky has three cats, Charlie, Winston and Scooby, all of whom are strays she has adopted from her time at Arden House. In her spare time Becky enjoys spending time with friends and family, supporting her favourite football team Spurs, shopping and baking.

Emily Dixon

Qualification: RVN

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Student Veterinary Nurses

Kerrie Dyer

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Tora Clayton

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Lola Smith

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Animal Care Assistants

Gemma Taylor

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Receptionists

Karen Rix

Karen has been a client at Arden House since 1994 and began working on the reception in 2019. She says the best part of the job is meeting all the lovely animals and their owners, and it also gives her the opportunity to come into contact with more unusual pets like snakes and ferrets.

At home Karen has two lovely black rescue cats called Jake and Olive. Out of work she enjoys going to the theatre and being in a rock choir.

Brooke Carey

Brooke joined Arden House in 2008 working as an animal care assistant for six years. She rejoined Arden House as a part-time receptionist in 2021.

At home she has five dogs to keep her busy, three Spaniels and two Rottweilers.

Roxy Smith

Roxy has worked at Arden House since 2020 and previously worked at a cat only clinic in London. When not greeting clients and their pets on the reception, Roxy is busy with administrative duties.

In her spare time Roxy enjoys travelling and her big passion are her dogs Teddy and Peggy!

Grace Cuthbert

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Tracey Bourne

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Ada Lisowski

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Administrative Assistants

Natalie Stockings

Practice Manager

Natalie qualified as a veterinary nurse in January 2007. She started at Arden House in December 2009 as a nurse, but in May 2010 took on a new role in the office department with part time nursing, and later has stepped in as Practice Manager to cover maternity leave. Natalie now is the permanent full time Practice Manager.

Natalie is the owner of Bubble the cat - he is a very loving and chatty boy!

Wendy Haldane

Admin Assistant

Wendy joined Arden House in 2002 after previously working in a practice as a veterinary nurse for 13 years. Wendy is part of our admin team and amongst other things has the job of organising the vet's rota. She still finds time to pop into the hospital ward to chat to the in-patients and give them a cuddle! At home, Wendy has a lucky black cat called Smokey.

Julie Simpson

Admin Assistant

Julie joined Arden House in September 2009 and carries out a variety of office duties including running the Arden House health care plan and sending out vaccination reminders. She also works on reception.

Albert

Forever in our hearts

Meet our team

Veterinary Surgeons

Practice Principle

Qualifications: BVM&S MRCVS

Qualifications: BVSc MRCVS

Qualifications: BVM&S MRCVS

Qualifications: BVetMed MRCVS

Qualifications: MRCVS

Qualifications: BVM&S MRCVS

Qualifications: BVSc MRCVS

Qualifications: BVetMed MRCVS

Qualifications: BVSc MRCVS

Registered Veterinary Nurses

Qualification: RVN - Head nurse

Qualification: RVN - Senior nurse

Qualification: RVN- Senior nurse

Qualification: RVN

Student Veterinary Nurses

Animal Care Assistants

Receptionists

Administrative Assistants

Practice Manager

Admin Assistant

Admin Assistant

Albert

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