John Taylor - Veterinary Surgeon

Mansion Hill is owned and run by John Taylor MA VetMB MRCVS, an experienced veterinary surgeon with the desire to offer something special in terms of veterinary care.

“The main factor that sets the practice at Middleton Cheney apart is the level of personalised service. The highest standards of client service and animal care are the practice's top priorities,” says John.

After qualifying from Cambridge University in 2000, John joined the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, where he was on the front-line of the battle against Foot and Mouth Disease. After his time in the Army, John specialised in equine veterinary medicine for two years, then went on to work in a variety of large and small animal practices amassing considerable experience and a flair for orthopaedics.

Outside work, John is a regular action-man! A keen runner, rugby player, surfer and snowboarder, he enjoys nothing more than to feel the wind in his face and get outside in the elements! These interests plus his dogs, Charlie, Nino & Tally, ensure he stays trim and healthy � which is handy as he loves his food and can eat the equivalent of half a mini every day.

Angela Taylor - Practice Manager

Angela is in control of the day-to-day running of the practice, ensuring we provide an outstanding all-round service to clients and their animals.

Having accrued 5 years experience in marketing and market intelligence in the animal health and agricultural sectors, Angela is in a great position to ensure we stay on track with our services and keep meeting and exceeding our clients' expectations.

Always happiest with a dog by her side, Angela has a strong affinity with animals and is keen to develop her interests and understanding of animal behaviour.

Outside of work, Angela is also an outdoorsy sort and can be found dog walking, horse-riding, surfing and, very occasionally, running. The rest of the time she is kept busy keeping her husband - Mansion Hill's very own vet - fed, watered and content - a full time job in itself!

Ruth Hornsby - Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Ruth passed her Veterinary Nursing exams in January 2010 and is part of our nursing team

After becoming involved as a volunteer at an animal and reptile rescue centre, Ruth made the life-changing decision to pursue a career in animal care. Before starting her two year nursing course in 2007, Ruth received an Animal Welfare HNC at Warwickshire College.

Ruth also keeps everyone at Mansion Hill in line, something that comes naturally as she is a long-standing member of the Air Training Corps and currently holds a commission in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve as a Flying Officer.

Ruth and her husband have three dogs - a dotty Dalmatian, a shaggy Heinz 57 and a cheeky Harry - lucky, loved poopa-doos, enjoying long yomps round the Warwickshire countryside!

Linda Bowen - Veterinary Nurse

Linda is also a qualified Veterinary Nurse who completed her training at Berkshire Royal Agricultural College in 1998

She joined Mansion Hill in October 2008 and is now running free pet healthcare clinics in weight control, dentistry and young animal health checks.

She has an interest in animal behaviour and is currently taking a diploma in this area.

Linda has a busy home life with two small children, three cats and a dog, not to mention a long suffering husband!

Jemma Beasley - Receptionist Administrator

Jemma joined Mansion Hill in January 2008 as a morning receptionist, but she was so good she's now virtually full time!

Jemma has always had a strong interest in animals- she has a Jack Russell Terrier and a horse which takes up most of her time outside of work

Jemma has a National Diploma in Business Studies, and since joining us has taken two courses in reception and customer service.