About Priory Vets

History of the Practice

The Practice was begun by David Hall in 1947 in Reigate largely as an agricultural service. Since then it has steadily grown into what is now a 13 vet practice looking after a wide variety of species in four different premises. As farm work has declined in Surrey, our equine work has grown with the importance of the horse in the area, so that there are five dedicated horse vets fully employed in the equine side of the practice, each bringing their own expertise and interests

Our Practice Philosophy

We take great pride in our professional vocation of working to maintain and improve the health of our clients’ horses to as high a level as possible. We aim to achieve this in a prompt, efficient, caring and professional manner, and one which can be trusted. We also strive to be approachable and informal, since looking after horses should be fun! It would be foolish to consider ourselves infallible. Should any part of our service not meet your expectations, do not hesitate to contact one of the partners.

Priory Equine Vets - Directors

Mike Burrell BVMS, MVM, MRCVS

Qualified from Glasgow Veterinary School in 1981 and carried out clinical research into equine respiratory diseases at the Animal Health Trust, Newmarket, before joining the practice in 1988 as a partner. His particular expertise is in respiratory and allergic disease, and problems of the performance horse. Mike has a masters in respiratory disease from the Animal Health Trust and runs REACT our unique allergy and respiratory clinic.He is married with two children and enjoys fishing, golf and visiting Kenya from where he originates.

John Baart MA, VetMB, MRCVS

After 22 years treating your horses John is still smiling. Between himself and Mike they have amassed 44 years equine experience in Surrey. John completed his studies at Cambridge in 1984 and went into practice in Kent, moving to Reigate in 1988, where he became a partner in 1990. He has wide-ranging interests but particularly foot conditions and dentistry. He admits to being a !gadgetophile! And is keen on diving and fine wine. He is married with two boys.

Amber Batson  BVetMed MRCVS

Qualified from Royal Veterinary College in 1999 and after a period in practice came to work at Priory Vets as an equine vet. She then spent some years as a vet and lecturer at a centre specialising in animal behaviour, education and medical rehabilitation. In 2008 she returned to work for Priory as an equine vet.

Priory Vets - Equine Dedicated Vets

Sally Wilkes  BVetMed, MRCVS

Sally was born in Windsor and was lucky enough to grow up around racehorses both in England and America. A graduate from The Royal Veterinary College of London, Sally began her career with an Internship at The Valley Equine Hospital in Lambourn, West Berkshire. At that time her primary responsibilities were in-patient care, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging and out-of-hours emergency work.

Nuria Terron-Canedo  LV, MSc, MRCVS

Nuria graduated in Spain completing two internships in two equine referral hospitals. She moved into private practice working as the head of the veterinary department for the largest Andalusian Horse Stud in Spain. Nuria undertook a UK Master’s project in ‘The Digital Cushion’ in horses with and without laminitis and then completed a scholarship in equine sports medicine and internal medicine at the University of Bristol. Nuria became primarily responsible for the equine sports medicine caseload at the University from July 2010 and joined Priory Equine in October 2011.

Her areas of interest are all the clinical aspects of equine medicine and equine sports medicine, and particularly upper and lower airway disorders, cardiac arrhythmias and gastrointestinal disorders in horses.

Priory Vets - “Backroom” staff

Our veterinary surgeons and nurses are the part of the team that you the see most of but there are 21 other members of staff who keep the practice running across our four branches, from the telephone receptionists to financial control. Without them nothing would happen! Particularly involved in the equine department are:

Elaine Ansell RVN

Elaine, our fully qualified veterinary nurse, will be assisting and organising the vets. She is also available for telephone advice.  

Maureen Morrison
Maureen has worked on reception for many years and also has horses of her own.

Anne Harford-Flynn
Anne hails from Ireland and has many years of experience working in the equine veterinary profession.

Contact Priory Vets Equine Department on (01737) 242190 for a swift consultation with our dedicated Equine Vets