The Vets
Richard Williams - BVetMed, MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon and Partner
With deep familial ties in the Rye area, Richard originally came to the Practice even before his qualification which was in 1983.
Richard worked in several practices including a period in specialist equine work all over the world before returning to his roots and joining the Practice in 1989.
Richard quickly became a partner, and has continued to devote all his efforts to the development of the Practice, he was integral to the merger of Milbourn Equine with Cinque Ports Veterinary Associates in 2005 to form the current practice and the development of our clinic in Sevington. Richard continues to enjoy most of all contact with his clients and patients alike; and although surgery will always be his “forte” he also equally enjoys equine work.
Richard lives locally with his wife and four children. In his spare time he enjoys swimming and sailing along with lifelong interests in architecture and photography.
Howard Newitt - BVetMed, CertEP, MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon and Partner
Howard qualified in 1995 and attained the RCVS Certificate in Equine Practice in 2000. Howard is an FEI listed vet for both eventing and reining. As a keen rider regularly taking part in eventing and bloodhounding, Howard has a particular interest in problems of the performance horse. Howard is on the JMB Measuring panel and is a local authority riding school inspector. Howard spends part of his time advising several well-known insurance brokers and underwriters.
David McDonald - BVM&S, MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon and Partner
David graduated form the Royal (Dick) Veterinary College, Edinburgh before joining Cinque Ports Veterinary Associates in Rye. Following an 18 month term there he completed an internship at Rossdales & Partners, Newmarket where he was responsible for admission and management of critically ill hospital patients, general anaesthesia and lameness diagnosis. David returned to Kent as an assistant to Peter Cantor before purchasing Milbourn Equine in 2004. David is Senior Veterinary Surgeon at Folkestone Racecourse and is a JMB Official measurer. Outside work David keeps himself busy managing his menagerie of horses, dogs and cats with his wife Anna and children Maddie & Archie.
Alasdair Graham - BVMS, MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Originally from the Isle of Lewis, Alasdair graduated from the University of Glasgow and joined Milbourn in Spring 2010 after 3½ years working in North Yorkshire. He has a particular interest in ophthalmology, lameness and laminitis including related endocrine and metabolic disturbances.
Alasdair is currently studying towards a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice and enjoys walking his dog Seondaidh and guitar playing.
Reuben Whitaker - BVSc, MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Reuben qualified in 1997 from Liverpool University, he is currently studying for his Certificate in Advanced Equine Practice. He is particularly interested in lameness, reproduction, surgery, conditions of the geriatric horse and remedial dentistry. After completing his Certificate he is hoping to further his surgical expertise with continued qualifications. Outside interests include rugby, hill walking and music.
Kate Davison - BVSc, MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Kate qualified in 2009 from Liverpool University and joined CPVA in 2010. Previously she completed an 18 month internship at COTTS Equine Hospital in Wales, where she developed a particular interest in lameness examinations, internal medicine and reproduction. She plays cello in the Cranbrook Symphony Orchestra, enjoys ballroom and Latin dancing and with any spare time she enjoys re-educating her ex racehorse Tilly and looking after her New Forest broodmare Gracie.
Nicky Kerbyson - BVMS, MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Following graduation from Glasgow University, Nicky completed an internship at the Royal Veterinary College Equine Hospital where she was involved in the management of the busy and varied caseload of the Hospital. This was followed by 18 months in general practice in the New Forest before coming to Milbourn in the Autumn of 2009. She is currently studying for her Certificate in Advanced Equine Practice.
Nicky enjoys walking her Labradors Lola and puppy Hamish, as well as riding, socialising and cooking.
Sarah Emptage - BVetMed, MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Sarah graduated from London University in 1995, after which she spent 10 years working in a busy large animal practice in Kent. Sarah joined Milbourn Equine in October 2005. She would love to own her own horse again, but is somewhat busy dividing her time between the practice and her 3 lovely boys, Henry, William and James. In any spare time she can find, Sarah enjoys walking, gardening and singing in the choir.
Charlotte Stubbs - BSc. Hons, BVetMed, MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Charlotte qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2011, and joined the team at Milbourn the following October. Having grown up in Ashford and spent many a week with us as a student, she is very familiar with the area and has met most of our clients along the way. She has spent many an hour caring for her old pony whilst at University, so she has a special interest in the care of the geriatric horse, especially liver disease. Outside of work she is a keen "Lindy Hopper," and has a love for performing in, and watching musicals.
