THE TEAM | Equine Veterinary 1

Our Team

Meet our team

Get to know the team

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James Roxburgh

MRCVS BVM&S

Cert AVP(ED) pgSVS

Since a young age I have always had a real interest in dentistry and this developed throughout my university career, winning the Joe Frazer equine soft tissue award at the Royal (Dick) Veterinary College. To date I have spent 12 years achieving training and expertise to become a dedicated equine veterinary dentist. Prior to an interest in Veterinary Medicine - I always aspired to be a (human) Dentist.

In 2019 I achieved advanced practitioner status in Equine Dentistry, completing my certificate through the University of Liverpool and passing the dental exam with distinction. I am currently the only RCVS Recognised Advanced equine dental practitioner in the whole of the North East.

Since graduating I have advanced my dental training, attending multiple equine dental courses from world leading dental specialists. I also completed the advanced dental extraction course in November 2016, including becoming trained in the Minimally Invasive Transbuccal Screw Extraction technique for complex cheek tooth extractions.

I see referral cases almost every day, including multiple' pop up' clinics throughout the North East of England and Scotland.

Veterinary Surgeon

Diego Sempere

MRCVS Cert AVP (ED)

Diego graduate from Cordoba University Spain and went straight into equine practice.

Whilst working in equine practice Diego sparked an interest in equine dentistry. In October 2024 Diego achieved his Advanced Practitioner Qualification in Equine Dentistry.

Diego joined the EVD team in 2022. He enjoys the daily challenge of a varying case load, however he has developed a passion for restorative dentistry, specifically infundibular caries cases.

Equine Dental Technician

Poppy Carr

BAEDT

Poppy joined the EVD team in early 2022, and started her BEADT training straight away and was fully qualified by early 2024 - this is an incredible achievement, showing her hard work and dedication.

Day to day Poppy carries out routine dentals alongside James and Diego. Her case load can be very varied from routine checkups, periodontal disease, advanced corrections and quidding horses. Poppy works closely with any in-house referrals and follows up all of her own caseload.

Administration Manager

Jennifer Fawbert

Jennifer joined EVD in 2021. With extensive experience Jennifer is the mastermind behind the team, keeping everything running smoothly. She keeps everyone in check and has a the huge task of organising and keeping James, Diego and Poppy's diaries.

Jennifer is the main point of contact for the practice and is always at the end of the phone or email whether it is for appointments, bills, payments or general enquiries.

Equine Assistant

Lucy Lavender

Lucy has recently joined the team and is quickly getting to grips with helping and assisting the team with day to day cases. Lucy will often be on the road supporting James, Diego and Poppy. Lucy also supports Jennifer in the office.