Meet the Team

Martin Hobbs is the Practice Principal and owner of The Meopham Hospital and The Swanscombe and Sevenoaks Veterinary Surgeries. Martin gained a first class degree in Animal Physiology and Nutrition from the University of Leeds.

He graduated from The Royal Veterinary College in 1992, with distinctions in anatomy and surgery. In 1996 he opened the Meopham Veterinary Surgery and subsequently The Swanscombe Veterinary Surgery in 2000, The Sevenoaks Veterinary Surgery in May 2010 and The Tonbridge Veterinary Surgery in August 2021.

Following postgraduate study and examination Martin has been awarded the RCVS Certificates in Small Animal Surgery in 2002 and Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2004.

He has also gained a Certificate in Small Animal Ophthalmology. His main areas of interest are small animal surgery and diagnostic imaging. Martin is a Local Veterinary Inspector.

Zoё graduated from the University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine in 2021.  Zoё has grown up in Kent where she returned after graduation to start her veterinary career here with us.

Whilst working with us she has developed a keen interest in diagnostic imaging and surgery.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her cat Tiggy, who she rescued from RSPCA.  Zoё also likes to grow her collection of tropical fish.

Louise has a Level 3 Certificate in Hydrotherapy and joined the team in April 2022.  She has been working as a hydrotherapist for 16 years and joined us from another busy centre. Louise is also qualified as a Level 4 Merishia Massage Practitioner and Canine Sports Massage Therapist.

In her spare time, Louise enjoys spending time with her family & friends.

Ashleigh has a Level 3 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy and is currently completing her Level 4 Award in Canine Hydrotherapy. Ashleigh joined the team in Dec 2025. She has been working as a hydrotherapist for 2 years and joined us from another centre. Ashleigh is also qualified in K-Laser.
In her spare time, Ashleigh enjoys spending time with her family & friends.

Katie joined the Meopham Veterinary Hospital as a student in September 2012.

In July 2015 she qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse from the College of Animal welfare and was in charge of running our busy theatres before taking on the position of Head Nurse.

In her spare time Katie enjoys horse riding and playing tennis.

Gemma joined the practice in October 2007 after several years working in a small animal practice in Wales. Gemma was appointed the position of Deputy Head Nurse in 2009.  She enjoys all aspects of nursing but can often be found in our busy theatres.

Gemma is responsible, alongside Vet Lauren, for maintaining our practice standards in order for us to retain our RCVS hospital status.

Bryony joined the practice in 2017 as an auxiliary nurse, progressing to trainee nurse after a month. She qualified in 2019 and took on the role of inpatient nurse at our Meopham Hospital for two years, with a short period of cover as a night nurse. In early 2022 Bryony acted as maternity cover as head nurse of our Sevenoaks branch. Her favourite element of nursing is helping hospitalised patients return to full health with the care she provides them with during their hospital stay.

Bryony has a keen interest in nutrition and hopes to achieve a certificate in this during her nursing career. She is kept busy when she is not working maintaining her garden.

Ci joined us in early 2024, originally as a member of our Meopham customer care team.

She has always wanted to work within the veterinary industry with the aim to be a veterinary nurse.

Ci transitioned into an auxilliary nursing position late 2024 in order to develop her clinical knowledge and in January 2026 transitioned into a Veterinary trainee nursing role.

At home Ci has a rescue Great Dane dog called Daisie.

In her spare time she enjoys baking, spending time with her family and snuggling up on the sofa with Daisie to watch movies.

Rebekah joined our Pride & Groom Team in September 2021. She has a passion for animals and previously worked for 8 years at a Kennel and Cattery.

Rebekah started training towards her Level 3 Dog grooming Diploma in April 2021 passing her practical before joining the Team here at Meopham, she qualified in 2022.  Rebakah enjoys grooming all breeds of dogs and particularly enjoys grooming Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as going for walks with her two Duck Tolling Retrievers Maple and Willow.

Rebekah was promoted to Head Groomer in October 25

Megan is a passionate dog groomer who has been in the industry since 2021. She holds both Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in dog grooming and loves helping dogs not only look their best but also maintain healthy coats.
At home, she shares her life with her little dog, Twinkle, who is always by her side and has been a wonderful helper in practicing and refining her grooming skills over the years.
When she’s not grooming, Megan can usually be found exploring new places whether it be climbing mountains, travelling to new countries, or getting lost in a good book. She believes in finding balance between creativity, care, and adventure, and brings that same energy and passion to every dog she works with.

Laura has joined the office team at The Meopham Veterinary Hospital in May 2022 after starting her career at our Sevenoaks branch in a receptionist role.

Laura is HR and Pet Health Club Manager, in October 2025 Laura was promoted to Practice Manager.

Laura has previously completed an Animal Management Diploma and has always had a passion for animal welfare.

Her main hobbies include caring for her 4 cats and crested gecko at home and she enjoys going to the gym, swimming and taking long dog walks when visiting her mum who has a beautiful rescue greyhound.

Susan has been with the practice since it started in September 1996. She personally manages large account customers. Her other responsibilities include credit control and VAT. Outside work she enjoys the country life with her beloved Labrador Benson.

Jo joined the practice in May 2013 as a receptionist and was then promoted to our accounts team where she is enjoying her role (although she still manages to keep up to date with our patients downstairs!).  In her spare time she enjoys going to the theatre, painting and decorating and travelling. Jo has two cat’s called Zac and Bea and loves nothing more than cuddles with them when returning home from work.

Lilly joined our Meopham reception team in Spring 2023 and in November 2024 was appointed as Head Customer Care Advisor at our Meopham Hospital. In January 2026 Lilly transitioned into an Office Administrator role based at The Meopham Veterinary Hospital.

She has always had a passion for working with animals and has previously worked in the equine industry.

In her spare time Lilly enjoys riding her horse and taking her dogs for long walks.

Emma joined our Sevenoaks team in October 2022 after being in the hospitality industry for many years. In January 2026 Emma transitioned into an office administrator role at our Meopham hospital, where she manages the Pet health club and social media.
She is a passionate animal lover, owning 5 chihuahuas, 3 chinchillas and a bunny rabbit. Having rescued some of her chihuahuas she is an avid believer in adopt don’t shop!
Emma enjoys crafting in her spare time, creating outfits for her chihuahuas, and showcasing them on their Instagram.