Veterinary surgeons

Clinical Director

Joao graduated in 2004 in Portugal and has worked mainly with companion animals after completing two years of mixed practice. Working in the UK since 2010, he has worked mainly in emergency and OOH medicine for different hospitals and clinics in South Wales and England. Joao completed his PhD in cardiac physiology at Cardiff University in 2016 and is now the clinical director of Morgan’s and Petherton’s Cardiff veterinary practices. In his free time he enjoys walks in the countryside and travelling with his family.

Charlotte has worked for and been based mainly at our Cowbridge Road branch for over 15 years. She owns two dogs called Twiglet and Basil (Twigs can usually be found napping in the back of the surgery), and enjoys taking them for long walks during her time off.

Jose moved to the UK from Portugal in March 2016, and joined our team in August 2016. Having always been a pet owner, Jose first qualified as a veterinary nurse, going on to enrol on the veterinary medicine degree and gaining his qualification as a veterinary surgeon. Jose has a particular interest in soft tissue surgery, and likes to further his professional knowledge whenever possible attending CPD courses and webinars. He has enjoyed living in the UK, frequently using his days off to explore the country and see the sights and landmarks.

Ellie joined our team in 2015, where after qualifying in 2012 she initially worked in Newport then moved to Cardiff. Ellie grew up with gerbils, hamsters and fish progressing to guinea pigs during university. Since qualifying however, she has collected a number of waifs and strays including, a Yorkshire Terrier, Penny; four cats, Ragnar, Moz, Chester and Skitter; four rabbits, Truffle, Betty, Barb and Jax and a bearded dragon, Mr Lizard. Ellie particularly enjoys cat and rabbit medicine and regularly takes part in CPD to further her knowledge in these fields. Outside of work Ellie enjoys crocheting, fish keeping and baking.