Tessa Sander
Newmarket,Suffolk
Summary
Experienced veterinary surgeon with nearly 20 years experience in small animal practice, delivering a high standard of care across all aspects of routine and emergency medicine and surgery. Caseload managed with a thoughtful, contextual approach to clinical decision making, alongside a strong commitment to patient welfare and professional excellence. A supportive and caring leader, highly communicative and approachable with both clients and colleagues. Consistantly motivated by exceptionally high standards in clinical practice and teamwork
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Associate partner, Veterinary Surgeon
Ash Tree Veterinary Centre
Newmarket, Suffolk
06.2012 - Current
Promoted to Associate Partner at Ash Tree Veterinary Centre in 2021 after initial role as Assistant Veterinary Surgeon.
Manage a varied caseload in both routine and emergency veterinary medicine and surgery, fully competent in all aspects of small animal practice.
Instrumental in achieving Feline Friendly status in 2024, enhancing feline patient welfare.
Direct client care strategies while resolving client concerns proactively.
Oversea clinical governance maintaining the practice's excellent standards.
Actively pursue clinical and non-clinical professional development opportunities across medicine and surgery.
Assistant Veterinary Surgeon
Stowe Veterinary Group
Stowmarket, Suffolk
06.2008 - 08.2011
Oversaw diverse caseload in a busy small animal setting.
Provided critical overnight care for emergency animal patients.
Led operations as sole charge in multiple satellite locations.
Veterinary assistant surgeon
Spinney Lodge Veterinary Hospital
Northampton, Northamptonshire
07.2006 - 06.2008
Acquired extensive diagnostic and surgical skills in fast-paced small animal hospital.
Provided out-of-hours emergency care, ensuring continuity of service.
Enhanced clinical expertise through varied case exposure in supportive environment.
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Science -
Bristol University
Bristol 09/2001 - 06/2006
A-Levels - Biology A, Chemistry A, Physics A
Spalding High School
Spalding, LincolnshireGCSEs - 7 Grade A* 2 Grade A
Spalding High School
Spalding, LincolnshireTimeline
Associate partner, Veterinary Surgeon
Ash Tree Veterinary Centre
06.2012 - Current
Assistant Veterinary Surgeon
Stowe Veterinary Group
06.2008 - 08.2011
Veterinary assistant surgeon
Spinney Lodge Veterinary Hospital
07.2006 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Veterinary Science -
Bristol University
09/2001 - 06/2006
A-Levels - Biology A, Chemistry A, Physics A
Spalding High School
GCSEs - 7 Grade A* 2 Grade A
Spalding High School