Our Team Langford Vets encourages a community spirit and excellent learning opportunities.

Sonia graduated from University of Leon, Spain, in 2013 moving to the UK shortly after and spending several years working in small animal general practice, including two years as locum vet. Sonia also completed two rotating internships, one at North Downs Specialists Referrals (Surrey) and the second one at the University of Cambridge. Following the completion of her postgraduate certificate in Small Animal Internal Medicine in 2019 (ESAVS, University of Luxembourg), she joined us at the Diagnostic Labs in Langford. During this adventure, she completed a master's degree and a three-year residency training programme. She subsequently passed her board examinations and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in 2022.
Outside of work, Sonia enjoys making art, dancing, capturing the beauty of life and travels with her camera, and spending time with her friends, family and most especially her cats.

Fran graduated from the University of Lisbon in 2013, having moved to the UK immediately afterwards to pursue specialist training in surgery. After a period in first-opinion practice in East Yorkshire, Fran went on to complete an internship and subsequently a small animal surgery residency at Dick White Referrals, which Fran finished in 2020. Fran obtained the title of European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery in 2021, having had the opportunity to work in both Academia and Private Referral Practice since. Fran particularly enjoys minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery and joint replacements, and he is passionate about evidence-based medicine. Outside work, Fran enjoys all things Rugby Union (which he will tell you about after any length of conversation). Fran is also passionate about nature conservation, and has an avid interest in medieval history.