Clare Thursby
Area Lead Langford Vet Practice
BVSc MRCVS
Clare qualified from Bristol in 1998, shen then worked in mixed practice for 3.5 years before moving to the RVC's Beaumont Sainsbury's Animal Hospital. Here worked as a general practitioner and taught London's final year veterinary students for 10 years.
She then relocated to the South West and coordinated our busy CPD programme. Clare now works as a Veterinary Surgeon in our Small Animal Practice.
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Helen Wilson
Hospital Director and Specialist in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care
Helen Wilson
Hospital Director and Specialist in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care
BVSc(Hons) MVetMed PGCertVetEd DipACVECC DipECVECC FHEA MRCVS
American, European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care
Helen graduated from Bristol University’s Veterinary School in 2007 and has always been keenly interested in Emergency and Critical Care. After working as a small animal vet in general practice, she undertook an internship and residency in Emergency and Critical Care at the Royal Veterinary College in London and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2012. She is also a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and a Recognised Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Helen is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has an interest in veterinary education, specifically the teaching of Emergency and Critical Care.
As Hospital Director at Langford Vets, Helen was previously Lead for Emergency and Critical Care, the service that first inspired her to follow a career in Critical Care. Our Intensive Care Unit has state-of-the-art facilities and all critically ill patients in the hospital are managed in our ICU. During her on clinic time Helen enjoys working alongside our team of experienced ICU nurses and collaborating with the other speciality services in the hospital, to provide the highest level of care for our critically ill patients. In 2025 Helen became Hospital Director.
Helen is particularly interested in coagulation disorders, toxicology, sepsis, dermatologic emergencies, mechanical ventilation, respiratory physiology and physiological derangements in critical illness.
Helen is actively involved in the running of both the European and American Colleges of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and is passionate about teaching emergency medicine to both veterinary students and qualified vets at different stages of their careers.
Publication List
Clinical Conundrum: A sick puppy with skin lesions.
Hammond, E and Wilson HE
Companion (2021), May 4-7
doi:10.22233/20412495.0521.4
Ventilating the furry ICU patient.
Wilson HE
Physiology News (2021) 121, 10-13
https://doi.org/10.36866/pn.121.10
Suspected phenobarbital-induced pancytopenia in a cat
Lyraki M and Wilson HE
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports (2020) 6(1), 1-4
https://doi.org/10.1177/2055116920916945
Bilateral bronchial stent deployment for palliative treatment of a compressive intrathoracic mass.
Borgeat K, Simpson K, Reese D, Wilson H, Potter J, Ogen D
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports (2018) 4(1), 1-6
https://doi.org/10.1177/2055116917753816
How to utilize blood gas analysis in practice.
Wilson HE
Companion (2014) (10), 16-23 doi: https://doi.org/10.22233/20412495.1014.16
In vitro study of the effects of dog food on the adsorptive capacity of activated charcoal.
Wilson HE and Humm KR.
Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (2013) 23(3), 263-267
doi:10.1111/vec.12037
Ehrlichia canis infection in a dog with no history of travel outside the United Kingdom.
HE Wilson et al.
Journal of Small Animal Practice (2013) 54, 425-427
doi:10.1111/jsap.12088
Surgical treatment of an intracranial epidermoid cyst in a dog.
De Decker S, Davies E, Benigni L, Wilson H, Pelligand L, Rayner EL, Shihab N, Volk HA. Veterinary Surgery (2012) 41(6), 766-771
doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01010.x
Signs of left heart volume overload in severely anaemic cats.
HE Wilson et al.
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (2010) 12, 904-909
doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2010.06.010
Hospital Director and Specialist in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care
Helen Wilson
Hospital Director and Specialist in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care
BVSc(Hons) MVetMed PGCertVetEd DipACVECC DipECVECC FHEA MRCVS
American, European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care
Helen graduated from Bristol University’s Veterinary School in 2007 and has always been keenly interested in Emergency and Critical Care. After working as a small animal vet in general practice, she undertook an internship and residency in Emergency and Critical Care at the Royal Veterinary College in London and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2012. She is also a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and a Recognised Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Helen is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has an interest in veterinary education, specifically the teaching of Emergency and Critical Care.
As Hospital Director at Langford Vets, Helen was previously Lead for Emergency and Critical Care, the service that first inspired her to follow a career in Critical Care. Our Intensive Care Unit has state-of-the-art facilities and all critically ill patients in the hospital are managed in our ICU. During her on clinic time Helen enjoys working alongside our team of experienced ICU nurses and collaborating with the other speciality services in the hospital, to provide the highest level of care for our critically ill patients. In 2025 Helen became Hospital Director.
Helen is particularly interested in coagulation disorders, toxicology, sepsis, dermatologic emergencies, mechanical ventilation, respiratory physiology and physiological derangements in critical illness.
Helen is actively involved in the running of both the European and American Colleges of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and is passionate about teaching emergency medicine to both veterinary students and qualified vets at different stages of their careers.
Publication List
Clinical Conundrum: A sick puppy with skin lesions.
Hammond, E and Wilson HE
Companion (2021), May 4-7
doi:10.22233/20412495.0521.4
Ventilating the furry ICU patient.
Wilson HE
Physiology News (2021) 121, 10-13
https://doi.org/10.36866/pn.121.10
Suspected phenobarbital-induced pancytopenia in a cat
Lyraki M and Wilson HE
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports (2020) 6(1), 1-4
https://doi.org/10.1177/2055116920916945
Bilateral bronchial stent deployment for palliative treatment of a compressive intrathoracic mass.
Borgeat K, Simpson K, Reese D, Wilson H, Potter J, Ogen D
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports (2018) 4(1), 1-6
https://doi.org/10.1177/2055116917753816
How to utilize blood gas analysis in practice.
Wilson HE
Companion (2014) (10), 16-23 doi: https://doi.org/10.22233/20412495.1014.16
In vitro study of the effects of dog food on the adsorptive capacity of activated charcoal.
Wilson HE and Humm KR.
Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (2013) 23(3), 263-267
doi:10.1111/vec.12037
Ehrlichia canis infection in a dog with no history of travel outside the United Kingdom.
HE Wilson et al.
Journal of Small Animal Practice (2013) 54, 425-427
doi:10.1111/jsap.12088
Surgical treatment of an intracranial epidermoid cyst in a dog.
De Decker S, Davies E, Benigni L, Wilson H, Pelligand L, Rayner EL, Shihab N, Volk HA. Veterinary Surgery (2012) 41(6), 766-771
doi:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01010.x
Signs of left heart volume overload in severely anaemic cats.
HE Wilson et al.
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (2010) 12, 904-909
doi:10.1016/j.jfms.2010.06.010
Dr Kevin Parsons
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Dr Kevin Parsons
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
BVSc (Hons) PhD DipECVS FHEA FRCVS
Clinical Area Lead - Surgery, Senior Clinician in Orthopaedic Surgery
EBVS® European specialist in small Animal Surgery
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery
Kevin graduated from the University of Bristol in 2000. He then worked in small animal and mixed practice in Devon and Cornwall for three years. He then undertook a small animal internship, PhD (in the field of locomotor biomechanics) and a three-year residency in small animal surgery at the Royal Veterinary College, London. Kevin attained his RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2009 and his European Diploma in Small Animal Surgery in 2011. Kevin moved back to Bristol in 2010, initially as a Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery and more recently working for Langford Veterinary Services as an orthopaedic clinician within the University of Bristol’s small animal teaching hospital.
His clinical interests include all aspects of veterinary orthopaedics however he particularly enjoys the management of complex fractures, stifle surgery and total joint replacements. More recently he has developed an interest in using regenerative therapies in the treatment of chronic lameness. He has authored and co-authored scientific papers on a variety of subjects relating to small animal surgery and regularly speaks at national and international CPD events.
In September 2019 Kevin became a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for his outstanding contribution to the veterinary profession.
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Dr Kevin Parsons
Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
BVSc (Hons) PhD DipECVS FHEA FRCVS
Clinical Area Lead - Surgery, Senior Clinician in Orthopaedic Surgery
EBVS® European specialist in small Animal Surgery
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery
Kevin graduated from the University of Bristol in 2000. He then worked in small animal and mixed practice in Devon and Cornwall for three years. He then undertook a small animal internship, PhD (in the field of locomotor biomechanics) and a three-year residency in small animal surgery at the Royal Veterinary College, London. Kevin attained his RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2009 and his European Diploma in Small Animal Surgery in 2011. Kevin moved back to Bristol in 2010, initially as a Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery and more recently working for Langford Veterinary Services as an orthopaedic clinician within the University of Bristol’s small animal teaching hospital.
His clinical interests include all aspects of veterinary orthopaedics however he particularly enjoys the management of complex fractures, stifle surgery and total joint replacements. More recently he has developed an interest in using regenerative therapies in the treatment of chronic lameness. He has authored and co-authored scientific papers on a variety of subjects relating to small animal surgery and regularly speaks at national and international CPD events.
In September 2019 Kevin became a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for his outstanding contribution to the veterinary profession.
Paul Macfarlane
Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia
Paul Macfarlane
Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia
BVSc CertVA DipECVAA FRCVS
Clinical Area Lead for Ancillary Services, Senior Clinician in Anaesthesia
European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia
After qualifying from Bristol in 2000 Paul worked in mixed, large and small animal practice until 2007 when he started a residency in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Critical Care at the University of Liverpool.
He gained the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia in 2007 and the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in 2010. He enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Anaesthesia, even those that happen very early in the morning.
His current research interests include the impact of CPAP on horses respiratory and cardiovascular systems, minimizing heat loss in small animal surgery and Clinical Audit in Veterinary Anaesthesia.
Away from work he enjoys reading, getting lost in peat bogs, and, the occasional game with the Clifton Chess Club. He has a very small cat of indeterminate age.
In 2020 Paul was awarded a fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for meritorious contributions to clinical practice.
Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia
Paul Macfarlane
Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia
BVSc CertVA DipECVAA FRCVS
Clinical Area Lead for Ancillary Services, Senior Clinician in Anaesthesia
European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia
After qualifying from Bristol in 2000 Paul worked in mixed, large and small animal practice until 2007 when he started a residency in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Critical Care at the University of Liverpool.
He gained the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia in 2007 and the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in 2010. He enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Anaesthesia, even those that happen very early in the morning.
His current research interests include the impact of CPAP on horses respiratory and cardiovascular systems, minimizing heat loss in small animal surgery and Clinical Audit in Veterinary Anaesthesia.
Away from work he enjoys reading, getting lost in peat bogs, and, the occasional game with the Clifton Chess Club. He has a very small cat of indeterminate age.
In 2020 Paul was awarded a fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for meritorious contributions to clinical practice.
James Allsop
Clinical Lead - Langford Vet Practice
James Allsop
Clinical Lead - Langford Vet Practice
BVSc MRCVS GPCert(FelP)
James graduated from Liverpool and started his career in Newport South Wales where he worked for several years, eventually becoming a director of the practice in 2007. In 2011 he decided to take a position with the Langford Vet Practice, where he hopes to be able to pass on to the students some of the skills that he has developed.
Since 2011 James has been appointed Clinical Lead, a role in which he is responsible for the clinical performance and standards of the practice team. During that period he has worked with the practice manager and head nurse to improve the practice's focus on client and patient care and to maintain consistently high standards whilst continuing to provide education to the students training within the practice.
James has always had an interest in cats and completed the ESVPS Feline Practice Certificate in 2005 where he learnt a lot about the different illnesses that cats get and how best to look after them.
Clinical Lead - Langford Vet Practice
James Allsop
Clinical Lead - Langford Vet Practice
BVSc MRCVS GPCert(FelP)
James graduated from Liverpool and started his career in Newport South Wales where he worked for several years, eventually becoming a director of the practice in 2007. In 2011 he decided to take a position with the Langford Vet Practice, where he hopes to be able to pass on to the students some of the skills that he has developed.
Since 2011 James has been appointed Clinical Lead, a role in which he is responsible for the clinical performance and standards of the practice team. During that period he has worked with the practice manager and head nurse to improve the practice's focus on client and patient care and to maintain consistently high standards whilst continuing to provide education to the students training within the practice.
James has always had an interest in cats and completed the ESVPS Feline Practice Certificate in 2005 where he learnt a lot about the different illnesses that cats get and how best to look after them.