Torch Equine Vets

Meet The Equine Vets Team

EQUINE DIRECTORS

VETERINARY NURSES

VETERINARY SURGEONS

SUPPORT TEAM

ADMINISTRATION TEAM

Torch equine directors

Dr Paul Jarvis

BVSc MRCVS

Director

Paul Jarvis BVSc MRCVS

Paul graduated from the University of Bristol in 2004 and joined Mullacott Equine Hospital, becoming a director of Torch Equine Vets in 2011. Paul’s primary clinical interests lie in equine reproduction, advanced dentistry and sports horse management and lameness.

He leads the BEVA accredited AI team, is a member of the Association Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons and an Official Veterinarian licensed for the export of equines. In recent years he has undertaken training in equine acupuncture and equine endodontics/restorative dentistry. Finishing his Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice remains on his list of jobs to complete!

Paul is married to Harriet who works for our sister small animal practice Charter Vets and they have two young children.

His passion remains eventing up to intermediate level and he keeps fit in the winter by playing football.

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Dr Jennifer Rodliff

BVSc Cert AVP (Equine Practice) MRCVS

Director

Dr Jennifer Rodliff BVSc Cert AVP (Equine Practice) MRCVS

Jennifer comes from an equine veterinary home, growing up in a busy equine practice in Cambridgeshire accompanying her father on visits or in surgery whenever she could! She went on to study at Liverpool qualifying in 2010 with distinction after completing an externship in equine medicine at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital UC Davis California. On graduating she joined what was then Charter Veterinary Group doing farm and equine work for 2 years however she was drawn to the equine side knowing this was where her heart belonged, switching to 100% equine work when Torch was formed in 2012.

In 2018 Jennifer completed her Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Equine Practice) gaining skills in orthopaedics and internal medicine. In September 2020 she became a Shareholder and Associate Director progressing to becoming a Director of Torch in 2023. Jennifer is an RCVS qualified riding establishment inspector as well as being a registered JMB approved measurer. She enjoys all aspects of equine work including pre-purchase examinations and lameness investigations. Jennifer has a young family and in spare time enjoys being at the beach, in the water and running.

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Dr Nathalie Van Heesewijk

BVSc(hons) MRCVS CertAVP (Equine Medicine) Cert AVP(Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Associate Director

BVSc(hons) MRCVS CertAVP (Equine Medicine) Cert AVP(Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Nathalie was awarded the Rossdales Equine Studies Prize when she graduated from Bristol University in 2012. She then worked alongside prominent equine vets in California and Brazil before completing a 12 month internship in one of the UK’s leading Equine hospitals.

Nathalie joined our team early 2016, after 2 years working as an equine vet on the Cornwall/ Devon border. She has since completed two certificates in advanced veterinary practice, specialising in equine internal medicine and in veterinary diagnostic imaging. Nathalie has also undergone further training in equine acupuncture and equine anaesthesia and prides herself in ensuring safe and pain-free operations for all our patients undergoing surgery.

Nathalie has a keen interest in investigating lameness and performance issues and has a soft spot for donkey medicine. She works closely with the Donkey Sanctuary and has spent a few months working with working donkeys and mules in Morocco.

Nathalie became an Associate Director of the practice in November 2022.

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Veterinary Surgeons

Dr Rebecca Cox

MedVet MRCVS

About Me

Dr Rebecca Cox DRMedVet MRCVS

We welcomed Becky to the practice in 2019. She comes to us after completing an Equine Internship in Kent. She graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest in 2018. During her studies she carried out many externships in equine hospitals and facilities in the UK, Australia, Ireland and Argentina.

Before Vet school Becky completed a BSc (Hons) in Equine Science and then worked for several years in a large equine reproduction centre in Gloucestershire spending her winters at a reproduction centre in Argentina. Becky enjoys all aspects of equine work with a particular interest in internal medicine and all things reproduction!

Becky loves travelling and exploring the great outdoors be it walking, hiking, riding swimming or spectating at point To points. Recently moving to the area, she is really looking forward to exploring Devon.

Dr Justine Daniel

BVSc CertAVP(Equine Practice) PgCert(VPS) MRCVS

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Dr Justine Daniel BVSc CertAVP(Equine Practice) PgCert(VPS) MRCVS

Justine graduated with distinction from the University of Liverpool in 2017 and joined the team in January 2021.

Having both grown up locally and previously working as an equine vet in the area, she has a strong knowledge of Devon and Cornwall. Justine has completed a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Equine Practice) with a particular focus on orthopaedics and internal medicine.

Outside of work, she can usually be found riding her horse or exploring the local moors.

Dr Catherine Ross

Dr Catherine Ross BVMS (Hons), MRCVS

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Dr Catherine Ross BVMS (Hons), MRCVS

Cath has joined Torch Equine after a couple of years working out in NZ! Cath grew up in sunny Scotland and has always been surrounded by family horses. Throughout school and university, Cath enjoyed competing in Showjumping and is now excited to bring her horse down to the area and explore the local area on horseback.

Cath graduated from Glasgow University before completing an internship at Pool House Equine Hospital. After completing her internship she made the move to NZ where she has spent the last couple of years developing her skills as a vet. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary practice, especially wounds, colic, routine and preventative care, including dentistry. She looks forward to meeting all the clients and their beloved horses.

In her spare time, Cath enjoys everything outdoors; hiking, running and riding (all with much enthusiasm but very little expertise). She has recently finished walking the length of the South Island of NZ and is excited to explore the local area. Feel free to give her some tips on areas to explore if you see her out and about!

Dr Emily Bissett

BVM&S MRCVS

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Emily Bissett BVM&S MRCVS

Emily studied Molecular Biology at The University of Bath before completing a graduate entry in Veterinary Medicine at The RDSVS in Edinburgh.

After graduating, Emily spent 3 1/2 years in a fully mixed practice in Cornwall where she enjoyed all aspects of equine work but had an interest in lameness and poor performance.

In her spare time, Emily enjoys CrossFit and loves to get out running the coast path and exploring with her dog Morris.

Dr Jack O’Meara

MVB MRCVS

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Jack O’Meara MVB MRCVS

Jack graduated from University College Dublin in the Republic of Ireland in 2023. Having been raised on a farm in rural Ireland, he developed a passion for horses from an early age.

After graduation, Jack completed a 2 month externship at Keros Insemination & Embryo Transfer Centre, Belgium before moving Australia to undertake a 12 month Rotating Internship at Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital, Victoria. On completion of his Internship, he stayed on at Reproduction Dept at GVEH as a stud vet for the breeding season 24/25. Whilst interested in all areas of equine practice, he is particularly passionate about Reproduction and Equine Anaesthesia/pain management.

In his spare time, Jack enjoys hunting, the great outdoors, and plays the violin. Having recently moved to the area, he is really looking forward to joining the Torch Equine Team and exploring the North Devon landscape