Meet the Team
Martin Flamank BVetMed MRCVS - Vet Partner
Martin graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 1986, and has been in the area since 1987. Having enjoyed many years in mixed animal practice, Martin decided to focus his attention on companion animals in 2003.
Throughout his career Martin has always pursued his interest in orthopaedic surgery; carrying out fracture repairs of the pelvis & limbs and stifle surgery. He is currently studying towards gaining a post-graduate qualification in Small Animal Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Surgery.
Martin and Indy
Martin is also a keen falconer. He used to regularly fly his Lugger falcon, Rama and when time allows in the future Martin will be eager to fly falcons once again. His fondness and knowledge of these birds extends to his veterinary interests. Together with wife Kerry, they now have a female kestrel called Gixer. Gixer was brought to the surgery in the autumn of 2008. She had sustained injuries rendering her unfit for release to the wild, so she was kept and trained to fly by Martin and Kerry.
In contrast, Martin is also a bit of a petrol head! Again, when time allows, he participates in the Midland Hillclimb Championships in his motorbike engine powered Hi-Tec. He also enjoys motorcycling, both on and off-road.
He and Kerry enjoy walking Acer, their fox red Labrador, and have two cats called Frostie & Kahn.
Kirsty Simon – Head Nurse
Kirsty qualified as a Veterinary Nurse at the beginning of 2006 and started working here in March of that year.
Kirsty spends a lot of her free time with her pony Lu-Lu, who she has owned for the past 16 years.
She also has a keen interest in rugby and trains with the newly formed Bromyard Ladies team.
Rachel Williams – Qualified Veterinary Nurse
Rachel joined the practice in July 2008 after completing an Honours degree in Animal Science and qualifying as a veterinary nurse in 2010.
Rachel lives in Herefordshire with her partner, James and their tortoise Louie Lemon Lips! In her spare time she enjoys running, sewing and baking cakes.
Cat Burdett – Qualified Veterinary Nurse
Cat started her career in veterinary nursing in July 2006. She grew up in Cheshire where she worked for 8 months before moving to Worcestershire with her partner, Stuart.
Cat joined the practice in December 2008 and began her veterinary nursing NVQ in September 2009.Outside of work Cat enjoys gardening and growing her own fruit and veg. She is also kept busy at home by her 3 cats Bingo, Oscar & Patch. They are all rescue cats and Oscar was hand reared from a week old.
Sharon Carter - Receptionist
Sharon joined the team in September 2009 having previously worked in two other practices (one with Martin). Sharon has a young daughter and two rescue cats; Pepe and Bumble. In her spare time Sharon enjoys the countryside, food, films, reading and hot holidays!
OPENING TIMES
Reception open
8.30am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday
9am – 12.30pm Saturday
CLOSED Sunday
Consultations by appointment
8.30am – 11am
& 3pm – 6.15pm Monday to Friday
9am – 12.15pm Saturday
24 hour emergency service
Kerry Flamank – Partner & Practice Manager
Before setting up Bromyard Veterinary Surgery Kerry was employed by the NHS in Hospital Pharmacy.
Kerry is also a motorsport fan and met Martin for the first time at Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb! She began motorcross at the age of 4 still enjoys motorcycling both on and off road.
In addition to Acer, Gixer, Frostie & Kahn, Kerry also has a horse called Domino. Domino and Kerry have been together since Domino was just 5 months old. They enjoy hacking, fun rides, dressage and cross-country at a low-key, fun level.
When not walking, flying or riding, Kerry also enjoys gardening and growing her own veg.
Sandie Weeks-Gibbard BVSc MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Sandie qualified at Bristol University in 1986. She came to Bromyard in 1991 and worked in a mixed practice initially. In 2005 Sandie gained her General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Practice and, after the birth of her daughter she began working with us on a part-time basis in 2006. Sandie has a small terrier called Truffles and in her spare time enjoys skiing, racket sports, kayaking and walking.
Robert Buxton MA VetMB MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Originally from Cheshire, Rob graduated from the University of Cambridge Veterinary School in 2008, then spent a year working at the Royal Veterinary College and 2 months at a Blue Cross charity clinic in central London.
He joined the practice in March 2010.
He has a Springer Spaniel puppy called Maisie. In his spare time he enjoys walking and photography.
Pat Parkhill – Receptionist
Pat is Kerry’s mum! When the practice first opened in 2006, Pat came in “to help out”. Four years later she’s still here as she enjoys practice life so much.
Pat likes to travel, enjoys the Theatre, especially Musicals and also likes tending to her garden (although she admits to being a fair-weather gardener!). She enjoys meeting people and looks forward to welcoming you to the practice.
