Beyers grew up in South Africa and has always had a love for all animals. He never wanted to be anything but a vet and was lucky enough to qualify in 1995 at the University of Pretoria. After graduating he came to the UK for a year to gain experience and see a bit of the world…… This plan changed when he met Clare in South Wales. They got married in 1997 and moved to her hometown Chandlers Ford. The rest is history as they say – he became a partner in the year 2000. In 2016 Clare and Beyers became full owners and shareholders of the practice. His role in the Practice is both clinical and managerial which is only possible due to the excellent support staff we have at the Practice. He likes surgery as well as chatting to owners about their pets. It gives him great satisfaction to make animals better and to interact with them. Apart from the usual veterinary work he tries to motivate and train staff to the best of their abilities and gets a real sense of satisfaction when people reach their goals in work and life. Clare and Beyers have two children in their teens and also share the house with three Dachsies and a three-legged Rhodesian Ridgeback. When not at work he likes spending time with his bees that he is obsessed with, and also keeps Koi and chickens. He loves rugby and does a bit of grass-roots coaching and refereeing at a local club. He has also recently bought an electric guitar – much to the delight of his family.

Clare has been one of the longest serving members of the practice. From a young age, she has always wanted to be a vet and started at the practice as a ‘Saturday girl’ whilst still at school. After taking her A levels at Barton Peveril College, she gained a place at Bristol University and graduated in 1994.

Her first job was in a busy small animal practice in Newport in South Wales where she worked for 3 years. It was here that she met Beyers, after they married they moved back to Chandlers Ford and joined Davies and Aylott.

After having her two children, Clare followed her interest in Psychology and Behaviour and studied part time for 3 years at Southampton University and gained a post graduate diploma in Companion Animal behaviour counselling and sees behaviour cases as part of her work load.

Clare works at the Boyatt Wood Surgery and particularly enjoys getting to know all the clients and patients.

Outside work, she is busy as a taxi service to her 2 teenage children and looking after the menagerie of animals at home!

Leslie was born and grew up in Ireland and was lucky to be accepted to Dublin Veterinary School. He qualified in 1983 and went into farm animal practice in his home town.

He came to England in 1986 and began work in Southampton before moving to Davies and Aylott in Chandlers Ford in 1991. He became a partner in the practice in 2000 and later a director when the practice was incorporated, a position he has now relinquished.

He currently works there as a veterinary surgeon. He is interested in general practice and enjoys the challenges presented by the variety of cases seen each day.

He is married to Annekie and has two children Andrew and Sophie and they live in Hiltingbury. He enjoys many sports but as his knees have deteriorated he has become a keen cyclist and does some long distance trips for charity.

He has an elderly cat, Impi, which came as part of the package when he got married (Marry one, get one for free!)

Annekie qualified in South Africa in 1998 and joined the team in 2006. She lives in Chandlers Ford with husband, Leslie, two children, Impi the cat and two guinea pigs.

She’s involved with the local community and loves walking, cycling and bird watching.

Hannah joined the practice in June 2016 after graduating from Nottingham Vet School. She has a keen interest in soft-tissue and orthopaedic surgery and is currently studying for a Small Animal Surgical Certificate.

Hannah has a rescue “whipador” called Mario who loves going hiking with her and her fiance.

Mario is often at the practice and wags his tail to all the canine patients, as well as a few clients if he’s allowed in reception! In her spare time, Hannah can be found on a rowing boat on the Itchen River and is training for the South Coast Rowing Championship.

Gwen joined the practice in October 2017 after graduating from Cambridge University. Gwen particularly enjoys Veterinary Dentistry, Anaesthesia and Analgesia. In her spare time, Gwen enjoys visiting France where her mother lives and tutoring Chemistry to A-Level students. Gwen has an awesome spaniel called Balto who she loves taking on muddy walks.

Jo is one of our longest serving employees having joined the nursing team in 1986. After a spell as Head Nurse she progressed to Practice Manager in 2003.

She has a varied role involving all aspects of running a busy practice but still enjoys interacting with both clients and patients when time allows.

Jo lives locally with her partner Paul & their Dachshund X Flick (often seen on our Facebook page!)

Jo has a passion for cricket and enjoys following both Hampshire & England especially when that includes a trip to the Caribbean.

Lisa has been with the practice since 1988. She took on the role of Head Nurse in 2014. She has flourished in the role, particularly enjoying the organisational challenge.

She also helps with both our Puppy Parties and Weight Watchers clinics, the latter as a Hills approved VNA.

She is a VN assessor, a role she enjoys and is keen to develop. She is married to Warren and they have two boys, Luke and Ollie. In her free time, what little she has, she spends it reading, gardening, caring for her labrador Dougie and her two hens Ava and Nicola.

Lorraine has been a nurse at Chandlers Ford Veterinary Surgery for 34 years. She did her nurse training at a Winchester practice and she qualified in 1982. Lorraine has been our Assessor/Lead Clinical Coach for nurse training since 2001 when the practice started the nurse training through the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and Sparsholt College. She finds this aspect of her duties very rewarding, being able to give back to the profession that has given her the career she always wished to do. Lorraine enjoys helping to care for her Westies, keeping her garden as full of nectar rich plants as possible, and photographing the Hampshire countryside.

Vicky has been with us since October 1998 although she did make a break for freedom in March 2000 by travelling in Australia. We tracked her down and recaptured her in February 2001.

She married her long-term partner Gary in 2010 and they have a daughter Kirsty and a little boy called Freddie. She is a life long supporter of Southampton FC.

She has a dog called Lizzie.

Michelle has worked at CFVS for over 10 years and has a particular interest in surgical nursing. She enjoys her job as says no two days are ever the same. Michelle does not have any pets but does have a busy household with her husband Jon and their two young daughters. Her interests include going to gigs and watching rugby union as often as she can.

Pippa has worked at Chandlers Ford Vets since February 2011. She is married to Simon and together with their two children live locally in Eastleigh.

Pippa has a keen interest in, and runs weight and dental clinics at the practice. She has two guinea pigs Daisy and Teddy.

Tara qualified in 2012 and joined our practice in 2016. She has a keen interest in small animal anaesthesia and is one of our pet passport nurses so she has lots of knowledge about travelling abroad with your pet. Tara has a cat called Mike that she rescued at 3 weeks old and outside of work she loves to travel and explore new places.

Charlotte joined the Practice in November 2012 and fulfilled her ambition by qualifying in August 2017. She has a keen interest in post-operative care and animal behaviour. She runs regular puppy socialisation classes and enjoys designing waiting room displays. Charlotte lives with her partner Chris and two cats Kinder & Milka. She has a passion for good food, French food especially, and travelling in France. In her spare time, she loves finding bargain furniture, re-furbishing it and giving it a new lease of life!

Jo joined the team in 2013 after finishing her Level 3 Diploma to become a qualified Veterinary Nurse. She enjoys travelling the world and in 2014 jetted off to Sydney, Australia for 3 years with her husband Rob, spaniel Lola and cats Chloe & Lily. After 3 years down under they have all made the return trip and Jo has settled straight back into her role here at Chandlers Ford. In her spare time she enjoys horse riding, running, exploring the countryside with Lola and spending time with friends and family.

Jo started working at the practice in October 2012, after spending 10 years working at St Francis Animal Welfare Shelter in Fair Oak.

Jo gained lots of experience in handling domestic animals of all shapes and sizes. Since joining the team at Chandlers Ford and Boyatt Wood Vets, she has achieved her Veterinary Care Assistant qualification.

Jo spends most of the week at the Boyatt Wood practice and enjoys getting to know the clients and their pets!

Outside of work, she enjoys socialising with friends and going on adventures to find lovely places to walk with her dog Spencer.

Charlotte joined the practice in July 2015. Before joining Chandlers Ford Vets she worked as a receptionist at another veterinary practice and this confirmed her desire to persue a career as a veterinary nurse. She enjoys working with small animals and has developed a strong interest in peri – operative nursing care and animal behaviour.

She is currently training and aims to qualify in 2019. Charlotte has a fiancé called Tom, they have a cat called Harvey who enjoys play fighting. In her free time she enjoys keeping fit at the gym, travelling to different beaches around the coast and loves socialising with friends, most of whom she works with.

Ryan joined the practice in July 2015 after finishing his Diploma in Animal Management. He is now at college training to be a qualified veterinary nurse. His special interests at work include wildlife rehabilitation and care of exotic animals, which he hopes to expand his knowledge on once qualified. Ryan owns a Jack Russell Terrier called Pippa, he also owns a bearded dragon, royal python, crested gecko and various species of fish (including puffer fish!) In his spare time Ryan enjoys running, socialising with friends, and watching Harry Potter or anything Marvel related!