Gavin Dalton-Morgan has worked extensively with small animals and equines since graduating from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia.
After working for a number of years in mixed practice in Australia, Gavin began practising in the UK in 1984, eventually establishing an extremely busy small animal practice in Bristol before moving to Devon to become a partner of a mixed practice. Working at Hatchmoor Veterinary Practice gives Gavin the opportunity to focus his interests fully on companion animals and equines.
A keen horse rider, Gavin hunts with the Torrington Farmers Hunt. He is the Polo Welfare Officer for Taunton Vale Polo Club. He also officiates at several Point-to-Point races in the area. After encouraging his children to develop their horse riding skills, Tom, John and Bella are becoming well known for their hunting, pony racing, polo, team chasing and cross country participation.
Fran Adams covers Gavin's small animal and equine work when he has to be away from practice. Fran graduated in 2015, since graduating she has worked in small animal and equine practices in Devon and has also completed an equine internship in the Cotswolds. When not working she enjoys socialising with friends and doing house renovations.
Adam Revitt covers Gavin's small animal and equine work when he is away from practice. He has worked in large veterinary hospitals to smaller vet clinics and has a wealth of experience in all aspects of general veterinary practice.Adam regularly volunteers for StreetVet Plymouth, and is a committee member and a team leader. Outside of work Adam enjoys walking on Dartmoor, gardening and spending time with his family.
Kathy Ward is a an experienced veterinary surgeon who has worked exclusively in opththalmology (eyes) for many years. She is a highly skilled ophthalmologist and deals with our eye referral cases.
Nursing and Administration
Heather Branch has been with us since October 2009. Heather is a registered veterinary nurse and has administrative duties as well. Heather is a very caring nurse who can deal with any situation. She works with small animals and horses.
Emily Hutchings has completed her Animal Management Level 3 Diploma at Duchy college. Whilst studying at college she helped out at Hatchmoor Veterinary Practice on a voluntary basis before coming to work here. Living on a farm and having many pets of her own she is used to dealing with animals of all shapes and sizes.
Molly Jeffery is a registered verterinary nurse and originally volunteered here on a regular basis. Molly has a keen interest in backing horses and enjoys regularly competing with her own horse Jack.
Louise Harris is currently working towards becoming a registered veterinary nurse. Louise is studying at Bicton college alongside working at the practice. She has a keen interest in exotic animals.
Katherine Folland works here full time as an animal nursing assistant. Katherine has a background of working in racing and hunting and cares for her yard of horses at home.
Eryn Mclusky works here as a full time animal nursing assistant. Eryn is often accompanied to work with her cockerpoo Kali.
Lilly-Jo Basset works here part time as an animal nursing assistant. Lilly-Jo is currently studying at Duchy college in Cornwall. At weekends Lilly-Jo enjoys motorbike trialling.
