Our vets
Nick Pelling
 | Lead Veterinary Surgeon
My name is Nick and I am the lead Vet at Medivet Edenbridge. I grew up in Hastings, graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London and now reside in East Grinstead with my Partner, my dog Angus and my cat Brian. I have an interest in all thing's surgery, whether it be soft tissue or orthopaedics. Outside of work I am often found at the Gym or playing for a local football team on the weekends. |
Martin Bennett
 | Veterinary Surgeon
Martin qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 1979 and after three years in a mixed practice went on to become co-founder of the veterinary practice at Lingfield Lodge in May 1982. Since then Martin has worked in the practice including some attendance at Crayford Greyhound Stadium. When not working in the practice he enjoys helping on the farm as the ‘odd job man. Married to Jenny they have one Burmese cat and three dogs (one Shih Tzu and two Chihuahua cross Terriers). Martin enjoys skiing and swims a mile every morning before work. |
Donal O'Riain
 | Veterinary Surgeon
My name is Donal I have been with Medivet Edenbridge for 2 years. I Qualified in Dublin in 1988, I then went to work on the Isle of wight for 30years in a small animal practice. I have a very keen interest in homeopathy. Out of work, I have been playing the fiddle for many years and I was a member of the Irish Youth Orchestra for 10 years, I now mostly play folk and gypsy. I live locally with my dog Dobbie who was a rescue from Cyprus. |
Our nurses and support team
Nicky Taylor
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Practice Coordinator & Patient Care Assistant
Nicky has a real passion for her job resulting in a very high standard of care. Nicky first came to Lingfield Lodge in 1996 after gaining years of experience working with racing Greyhounds. Nicky’s knowledge and love of cats has evolved into becoming a well-respected breeder of Maine coons - although she is currently taking a break from breeding. She has nine Maine Coons and one Burmese. |
Natasha Jelly
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Veterinary Nurse
Natasha qualified as a RVN in 2016 having been working with animals at a rescue centre for 5 years before becoming a trainee vet nurse. Now training to become a qualified animal physiotherapist after seeing how physio benefited her double terrier Freddie when he was disabled at 6 years old. Natasha has interest in animal rescue. In her spare time she loves to keep fit with pole fitness and Hitt workouts. Natasha lived her lifetime dream of working alongside a vet in South Africa with The Big 5 for 3 weeks in June/July 2018. |
Tor Lomas
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Patient Care Assistant
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Keely Talbot
 | Patient Care Assistant
Keely started at Lingfield Lodge in February 2001 straight from school. She had always loved animals and knew she wanted to work with them from quite a young age. Keely gained valuable experience volunteering at the RSPCA, in Godstone and Cinder Hill Equine Clinic, in Horsted Keynes. Keely has two daughters, Lilly and Bethany, who take up most of her time, but when she has the chance she loves riding her horse Copper. |
Sarah Baldry
 | Practice Manager
Sarah, our longest standing member, has been with us at Lingfield Lodge since 1989. She has a real love for animals making this the perfect environment. Sarah’s hard work and fantastic organisational skills help hold the practice together. Sarah lives locally with her husband, son and many animals. |
Sophie Sweeting
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Client Care Assistant
Sophie joined us in September 2011. Her warm and friendly welcome helps put pets and owners at ease, at what can be a distressing time. Sophie's experience with animals over the years and caring attitude towards them is very helpful for her role. Sophie lives with her husband Richard and their 3 dogs. When she isn't at the practice Sophie enjoys running with the dogs and riding her horse, Mercushio. |
