Rachel graduated from the RVC in 2003 and worked in first opinion practice for five years before undertaking a surgical residency at the University of Liverpool.  Rachel obtained specialist status in 2012 and worked at both Davies Veterinary Specialists and Northwest Veterinary Specialists before joining the surgical team at DWR Veterinary Specialists in 2017 where she is now Head of Soft Tissue Surgery.  Rachel enjoys all aspects of surgery but has a particular interest in surgical oncology, feline ureterolithiasis and tympanokeratoma.  When not working Rachel can usually be found in the water training for her next marathon open water swim.