About us
The Downs Veterinary Practice is an RCVS accredited small animal practice boasting state of the art equipment and facilities. We offer convenient and friendly veterinary care for local pet owners and also provide a veterinary referral service for practices across the South West.
Our facilities
From left to right: On-site MRI Scanner. Fully equipped operating Theatre. Twenty-four hour care for patients.
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Caring for pets in Bristol:
Natasha Jordan BVSc BSc MRCVS
Natasha graduated from Bristol University in 2005 and started working at the Downs in November of that year. She has a keen interest in all aspects of small animal practice, but especially internal medicine. She is currently working towards a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Small Animal Medicine), to further widen her skill base in this area. Her interests outside work include surfing, running and mountain biking.
Cara Knight BVSc MRCVS
Cara is also another Bristol University graduate. Since qualifying in 2005 she has combined a successful working career with raising a young family. She is interested in all aspects of 1st opinion practice and enjoys the broad spectrum of clinical cases that accompany this.
Angharad Simlett-Moss BVSc MRCVS
Angharad graduated from the University of Bristol in 2009. She takes a keen interest in Emergency Medicine, but is enjoying the wide variety of the caseload here at the Downs Veterinary Practice. When she has the time, she also enjoys horse-riding, walking Morgan, her lively German Shepherd Dog and playing the cello.
The referral practice team:
Damien Bush MA VetMB CertSAS MRCVS
Damien was awarded the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2000, and has since taken a varied surgical caseload from vets across the Southwest. His clinical interests include management of non-routine spinal disease, syringomyelia and reconstructive surgery. He founded the Downs Veterinary Practice in 2003 and has overseen the expansion of both the local, first-opinion service and development of our multidisciplinary referral service for vets throughout the region.
Statutory Information
The Downs Veterinary Practice Limited is registered in England, number 05412181, at Oake House, Wellington, TA21 9LR.
Contact Us
For more information, please take a look at our pet owners’ section or details of our referral practice for vets.
See also our full contact details, including out of hours service.









