Our clinicians

Meet the team

Dr Emma Hart

Dr Emma Hart

Clinical Director

BVSc MRCVS

Emma founded The Neighbourhood Vet to bring calm, personal care back to the High Street. She has a particular interest in soft tissue surgery and senior pet medicine, and is known for taking time to explain options in plain English.

Dr James Patel

Dr James Patel

Veterinary Surgeon

BVSc MRCVS

James joins us from mixed practice and loves first-opinion medicine — especially dermatology and dental work. Clients appreciate his gentle manner with nervous dogs and his knack for spotting the small details that matter.

Sarah Mitchell

Sarah Mitchell

Head Nurse

RVN

Sarah leads our nursing team and runs nurse clinics for weight management, puppy checks and post-op care. She has a soft spot for anxious cats and makes sure every patient feels settled before they leave the consult room.

Lucy Chen

Lucy Chen

Reception Manager

Lucy is the friendly first voice on the phone and at the desk. She coordinates appointments, helps with registrations and insurance paperwork, and always finds a way to squeeze in urgent cases when pets need us most.