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Meet the team

Phill Elliott BVM&S MSc MRCVS
Founder & Vet

Phill has had a varied career since graduating from the Royal (Dick) College of Veterinary Studies in 1993, working with pets, large animals and wildlife in the UK and across Asia. After nine years in mixed practice, he completed a MSc in wild animal health, and went on to a series of jobs, culminating in a stint as resident vet at the Animals Asia Foundation bear rescue centre in Sichuan, China. On returning to the UK, Phill set to work establishing his dream companion animal practice with a foot still firmly planted in conservation, and Small World Vet Centre was born.

 

He loves having the opportunity to build relationships with our clients and their pets, helping them through the bad times and sharing in the good. He also appreciates the opportunity he has to give back to our community, and in particular to encourage others to share in his passion for conservation and sustainability.

 

When he isn’t competing for sofa space with his rescue dogs, Phill enjoys exploring the countryside, reading, live music and tending to his rewilded garden, replacing a lifeless lawn with a buzzing wildflower meadow.

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Hayley
Veterinary Nurse

After studying animal behaviour and welfare at Merrist Wood College, Hayley worked at a kennels and cattery – which she loved so much she decided to become a veterinary nurse. Since then she has worked in a range of roles at different practices, as well as volunteering in wildlife rehabilitation and in zoos and animal charities. She loves being able to work with animals every day, especially at Small World, where she is fully in line with our passion for wildlife and the environment.

 

Outside work she doesn’t currently have any pets, but is something of a “furry godmother” to her friends and family! In her free time she enjoys running, walking and cycling in the countryside, as well as working on her garden.

Hayley, RVN

Steph
Veterinary Nurse

Steph completed qualifications at Merrist Wood College and Bicton College of Agriculture, during which time she volunteered at an animal rehab centre in South Africa and worked at a children’s camp in the USA. Afterwards she joined Stockton Veterinary Centre, where she qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, spent time at Blue Cross Animal Hospital, and then joined the Small World team in 2017, where she loves building relationships with our clients and watching their pets grow and thrive.

 

At home she has two cats, Milo the Maine coon, who is very much a mummy’s boy, and Fizz, who is much more independent, unless it’s cold when she enjoys a cuddle under the duvet! She enjoys spending time playing with her two young children, baking and exploring woods and the seaside – always on the lookout for the Gruffalo!

Steph, RVN
Millie, receptionist

Millie
Receptionist

Millie has always wanted to be a veterinary nurse, ever since she chose animal toys instead of dolls as a child! She is studying animal management at Merrist Wood College and is hoping to progress through the industry once she is qualified. She loves working with the Small World team, with the support of her experienced colleagues and our lovely clients and patients!

 

At home she has a crazy sprocker called Marley and an ancient goldfish called Yoda. She enjoys going to the gym, painting nails – both her own and anyone who sits still long enough – socialising, cooking and exploring new places.

Contact us

Small World Vet Centre

32 Station Road

Liphook

Hampshire

GU30 7DR

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