Dan Shaw MA VetMB CertAVP MRCVS
Clinical Director
Dan graduated from Cambridge University in 2008 and has worked in companion animal practice in Kent since then. He joined Barton Veterinary Hospital in 2014 and completed his Certificate of Advanced Practice in 2018. He is especially interested in diagnostic imaging and acts as our radiation protection supervisor as well as an OVI. Dan took over as Clinical Director of Barton Veterinary Hospital in 2018. Outside of the practice Dan is kept busy by his two young children and their three cats.
Emma Driver BVM&S MRCVS
Emma graduated with distinction from Edinburgh University in 2017. She has joined the Barton Veterinary Hospital early July. She has a particular interest in medicine and diagnostic imaging. Emma owns two cats and enjoys art, photography and watersports. She is excited to be near Whistable.
Christopher J.L Little BVMS PhD DVC FRCVS
Chris qualified from the University of Glasgow way back in 1981. He spent part of his early career in academia where he developed interests in internal medicine, ear disease and especially in cardiology. He has published widely and is now a Fellow of the RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons). Chris gained the RCVS Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology in 2001. Chris has owned many pets: cats, dogs and small furies such as guinea-pigs. He currently has two dogs; a Lurcher called Tallulah and a scruffy cross-bred Terrier called Jemima.
Jean-Benoit Lefebvre DVM DipECVS MRCVS
Visiting Specialist
Jean-Benoit is our visiting specialist surgeon for complex cases. He graduated in 2002 and undertook a residence in small animal surgery in Cambridge between 2005 and 2008. He gained his European Diploma in surgery early 2009 and has been offering a mobile service since. Jean-Benoit offers a comprehensive surgical service, including specialist orthopaedic procedures such as TPLO, total hip replacement and elbow replacement. He is thorough with his explanations and helps pet owners to make the most informed choice regarding the best procedure for their pets. His schedule is busy but he always tries his best to fit cases in to avoid you being referred to somewhere miles away.
