Our Equine Team

Partner

Martin Hume BVSc MRCVS

Martin qualified in 1986 and entered mixed practice in North Devon .

After a spell in Australia and New Zealand he return to North Devon where he enjoys all aspects of large animal practice. His particular interest lies in Equine Medicine. He oversaw the recent refurbishment of the equine hospital at Mullacott.

He is married (to Alison) with two boys and enjoys all sports particularly rugby.

Senior Associate
David Buckley BVetMed CertESM MRCVS

David qualified from Royal Vet College in 1976, and has spent most of his professional career in North Devon. He helped to develop Mullacott Veterinary Hospital in 1986.

In 2010 David retired from the partnership but we have not lost his experience as he contiues his clinical duties. His primary interest is with the horses, especially reproduction.

He holds the Certificate in Equine Stud Medicine and was responsible for the establishment of the first National Code of practice for Artificial Insemination. He is part of the team responsible for the Equine Surgical side of the practice.

In addition to clinical duties he helps with various equine events within the region.

Associates

Caroline Blake BVSc BSc CertES(Soft Tissue) MRCVS

Caroline did a residency at the Equine Hospital, Liverpool University whilst there she pursued her interest in equine medicine and surgery and obtained the Certificate in Equine Soft Tissue Surgery. More recently she worked in Cheshire before joining the practice in 2003.
Jennifer Green BVSc MRCVS

Jenny joined the practice in 2010 and come from a veterinary background. She divides her time between the farm animal and equine side of the practice
Peter Green BVSc Cert EO MRCVS Peter started his early veterinary career with this practice before moving to Huntingdon to establish, what became, one of the best known equine practices in the country. Peter specialised in surgery until his career was interrupted by an injury received from a horse. His recovery has allowed a return to North Devon and equine practice with the team at Mullacott Equine Hospital.

Paul Jarvis BVSc MRCVS

Born and bred in South Devon, Paul has ridden horses competitively from a young age. Whilst studying at Bristol University he was employed schooling racehorses at a pre-training yard, preparing yearlings for the Tattersall sales and working in an event yard.

Paul is currently studying for the Certificate in Equine Practice with the University of Liverpool.

Paul enjoys officiating at events and has been a member of the veterinary team at the Golden Horseshoe ride across Exmoor for the past few years.

He is married to Harriet, a small animal clinician at Charter. Together they seem be collectors of equines, commonly seen to be taking a ‘holiday’ at Goresbridge Horse sales in Ireland.