Diane Wilson

Veterinary Surgeon

I have always had a passion for working with horses, having ridden all my life. I started my veterinary career with eventers, followed by racehorses in Lambourn, and then polo ponies. For many years I was Veterinary Officer at Cirencester Park Polo Club.

I also love working with small animals. Having been a partner at the practice for more than 25 years it gives me great pleasure to get to know so many clients and to have treated their pets throughout their lives. Indeed, it has been, and continues to be, a privilege to support generations of the same family.

My partner and I have three loving dogs - Jeff, a Labrador, Percy, a Dalmatian and Arthur, a Whippet. In addition we have a number of horses and I regularly compete in show-jumping competitions.

Anna Philpott

Veterinary Surgeon

I enjoy all aspects of small animal work. I have an interest in feline medicine but being a dog owner myself, I like meeting our canine patients too! We have recently adopted a Border Collie X Lurcher puppy who is certainly keeping us busy!

In my spare time I enjoy horse riding, in particular one day eventing, although I have taken some time out from this to convert/build my house with my husband, who is an equine dental technician.

Max Cory

Veterinary Surgeon

My interest is in all aspects of small animal practice, but with a particular bias for surgery.

Outside of work I've a keen interest in sport- particularly skiing, kayaking and rugby; although now I'm more regularly a spectator from the side lines!

Kirsty Perry

Veterinary Surgeon

I have always enjoyed the variety of general practice with all of the challenges that come with it. I do have a particular interest in internal medicine, although I also enjoy time spent in the operating theatre. In addition, I am hoping to further develop an interest in emergency and critical care medicine to help treat patients requiring urgent care.

Outside of work, I am kept busy with two young children and an enthusiastic Labrador called Phoenix. I enjoy finding new walks in the countryside with Phoenix as well as swimming and baking, then relax with some cross-stitch embroidery when I have time to sit down!

Cyril Hayes

Veterinary Surgeon

I am delighted to have joined the team at The Sidings in February 2023.

My main veterinary interests are internal medicine, especially endocrinology, as well as soft tissue surgery and diagnostic imaging.

Outside of work I enjoy gardening, cycling and watching all sports. I have a Certificate in Higher Education in Astronomy and a growing interest in viticulture.

Jay Byrne

Veterinary Surgeon

My main clinical interests lie in diagnostic imaging and internal medicine but I enjoy all aspects of small animal practice.

Outside of work I enjoy exploring the local area and socialising with friends. I've also recently discovered a keen interest in live music and DJ-ing!

Amber Batson

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 1999 and have worked in clinical practice ever since.
I first worked for Sidings vets in 2008, then hopped back up to Surrey for many years co-running a busy small animal and equine practice, before returning to the South West when my son was born in 2016.
Today, I work part time at the Sidings, whilst also running my own business, Understand Animals, through which I offer behaviour and welfare education to animal professionals and animal caregivers across the globe.
At home, my human family is embellished by our two dogs and ponies.