Our Veterinary Team
Here at Hythe Vet Centre we have a lovely team who are passionate about the care of your furry families. We love them and are sure you will too!
Veterinary Surgeons
Colin Armstrong
Director, Veterinary Surgeon
Read Colin's Biography
Colin has had a rather diverse and culturally rich life; having been born and raised in Zambia, Africa, schooled in Northern Ireland, trained as a vet in Edinburgh and marrying a girl from London, he finally made Kent his home. After finishing his training, Colin’s first job was in south-west Wales – where he worked in mixed practice, treating all manner of species. His search for the right place to set up practice took some time, but he knows that Hythe Vet Centre is the right place. Any spare time he has is spent with his two girls, a cat and his wife Helen.
Megan Taylor
Veterinary Surgeon
Read Megan's Biography
Megan grew up in Kent and was never in any doubt that she wanted to become a veterinary surgeon, having spent her childhood helping to look after various family pets: from dogs to horses to birds of prey. Megan studied at the University of Liverpool where she met her husband, Jack (also a vet but of the farm animal variety!). They love to spend weekends exploring the countryside with their lovely German shorthaired pointer, Lily and taking her on camping holidays in the summer months. Recently, Megan has taken up sewing and dressmaking as a hobby and has completed several successful projects.
Gail Smith
Veterinary Surgeon
Read Gail's Biography
Gail was born in Fife in Scotland and grew up surrounded by animals. She always wanted to be a Veterinary Surgeon and trained at Edinburgh Vet School alongside Colin. She moved to Kent after getting married in 2003. Since graduating, Gail has worked solely with small animals and loves the variety the days bring. When not working, Gail has a daughter, son and a full-time husband who all keep her busy; she enjoys taking them out for the day to places such as Leeds Castle or the Rare Breeds Centre.
Vanessa Martin
Veterinary Surgeon
Veterinary Nurses
Declan Jones
Registered Vet Nurse
Read Declan's Biography
Kassandra Roberts
Registered Vet Nurse
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Jasmine Johnson-Fischer
Registered Vet Nurse
Read Jamin's Biography
Rachel Russell
Registered Vet Nurse
Read Rachel's Biography
Kate Samson
Registered Vet Nurse
Catherine Pagan
Student Vet Nurse
Read Catherine's Biography
Support staff
Megan Butcher
Veterinary Care Assistant