Referral Team

Helena Wilkes BVetMed CertSAS MRCVS

Clinical Director - Orthopaedics and soft tissue

Helena grew up in Cornwall and decided she wanted to be a vet from an early age. She graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2005 and started working at Rosemullion soon after. Helena enjoys all aspects of veterinary work but decided to focus on surgery as she particularly loves putting things back together again. In 2012 she passed the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery and later gained RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner status. She enjoys both orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery and is very grateful to be working in a hospital with a great team to provide high standards of clinical care. She became a clinical director in 2012 and has continued this role with increasing responsibility over the last few years. Outside of work she enjoys messing about on the water with her family as well as racing with the Falmouth Working Boat fleet.

Jennifer Hicks BVM&S PgC(SAO) MRCVS

Jen joined the Rosemullion Team in May 2018. She studied veterinary medicine at Edinburgh University, qualifying in 2003, before working as a Small Animal Veterinarian in the South East. Jen is one of our resident ophthalmologists, having recently achieved a post graduate certificate in Small Animal Ophthalmology and been awarded RCVS Advanced Practitioner status! Since joining Rosemullion, Jen has been building on her experience as an ophthalmologist, helping animals from all over the county as part of our referral service. Away from work, Jen is busy looking after her 2 young children, her husband and her Cocker Spaniel. Since moving to Cornwall, she has loved spending time at the beach and exploring the coastal paths and gardens.

Dr Ian David Jones PhD, BVetMed, MVetMed, CertVDI, DipECVDI, MRCVS

Imaging specialist

Ian graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2004. He was awarded the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2009 and the European Diploma in Veterinary DIagnostic Imaging in 2018. He has previously worked as a radiologist at Pride Veterinary Hospital in Derby and London Veterinary Specialists in North London.

Ian and his partner Alison have recently moved from the big smoke to the North Coast of Cornwall to start a new life by the sea!

Pru Harvey BSc(Hons) BVSc(Hons) CertAVP(ZM) CertAVP(GSAS) MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon - Exotics, Orthopaedics and soft tissue

Pru grew up in Australia exposed to a wide range of exotic species. After qualifying as at veterinary surgeon at Sydney University, Pru moved over to the UK to continue her career. Two years in mixed practice in Kent were followed by an internship in Exotics at a referral centre in Swindon then she went back into general practice where she completed first a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice in Zoological Medicine followed by Small Animal Surgery. In her spare time, Pru is a competitive triathlete, having completed an Ironman in 2018. Surrounded by animals and the countryside, she loves the sea and the outdoors, making Cornwall the perfect place for her to settle.

Paul Hall MRCVS CertAVP (ZM)

Veterinary Surgeon

Paul qualified as a vet in July 2008 and specialises in exotics. He enjoys all aspects of exotic medicine and is especially interested in avian medicine and surgery, as well as veterinary care of tortoises. In his career so far he has treated species ranging from fish and tarantulas through to crocodiles and zoo species!

Out of work he can be found gardening and spending time out in the country with his dogs. Paul is currently working with us two days a week. He is available to see our own client’s exotics and also take referrals from other practices.

Kat Hall BVSc PGCertSAS MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon - Orthopaedics and soft tissue

Kat qualified in 2003 from Bristol University and worked in the Bristol area for 18 years as a companion animal vet. She started at Rosemullion in October 2020 and works as one of the referral surgeons 3.5 days a week. She started learning orthopaedic surgery in 2013 and then went on to complete her BSAVA small animal surgery certificate in November 2020. When she's not wielding a drill, she can be found in her veggie garden with her hens or tramping along the coast path with her enthusiastic whippet and reluctant children!

Lucy James BVetMed(Hons) CertAVP(GSAS) MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon - soft tissue

Lucy qualified as a vet in 2007 from the Royal Veterinary College and has worked in small animal practices in the UK and South Africa, moving to Cornwall in 2014. She completed her surgery certificate and became an RCVS Advanced practitioner in Small Animal Surgery in 2015. She particularly enjoys soft tissue surgery and joined the Rosemullion team at the end of 2021.

Outside of work she is a keen marine conservationist, scuba diver and outdoor enthusiast so loves living in Cornwall with its water and land based exploring.

Jenny Moye RVN

Senior Nurse and Referral Team Lead

Jenny trained at the Royal Veterinary College, qualifying in 1995. Prior to moving to Cornwall she worked as a surgical nurse at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals before joining the Rosemullion team in 2000. Jenny is one of our senior nurses and is the team lead for our referral service. She ensures the referral service runs smoothly and is a dedicated point of contact for clients and referring practices.

Outside of work she enjoys running and exploring the Cornish countryside and beaches.