If you’ve visited us recently, you might have noticed a few new faces around the clinic. With some exciting additions to our team, we thought it was the perfect time to formally introduce the people behind the scrubs!
At Mayne Vets we believe that trust begins with knowing who’s caring for your beloved pets. Whether you’re popping in for a routine check-up or a more complex treatment, we want you to feel confident and comfortable with our team.
So, who’s new?
Over the past couple of years, we’ve welcomed some incredibly talented vets to our practice, each bringing their own unique skills, experience, and passion for animal care. Veterinary professionals with years of hands-on experience to compassion, care and kindness our growing team has it all and is here to offer the very best for you and your pets.
Whether you’re a long-time client or a new face yourself, we can’t wait for you to get to know our team a little better.
Thank you for trusting us with your furry family members—we’re excited for what the future holds and proud to have such a compassionate, skilled group caring for them.
Meet all our vets here at Mayne!
Charlotte (Practice Owner and Lead Veterinary Surgeon)
Charlotte is one half of the husband-and-wife duo behind our independent practice, which she proudly runs alongside her partner, Keith. Together, they’ve built a clinic that feels as much like a community as it does a veterinary surgery – a place where pets (and their people) are treated like family.
A much-loved member of the team and a familiar face to many of our clients, Charlotte combines clinical expertise with genuine compassion. She has a keen interest in both surgery and medicine, with a passion for ultrasound imaging and is our go-to for more complex diagnoses.
But Charlotte’s talents don’t stop there! Outside the consulting room, she has a passion for plants and aerial silks. She somehow balances her busy clinical life with an active home life and being a mum, bringing that same energy and dedication into everything she does.
Whether she’s caring for a patient, mentoring the team, or finding the perfect sunny spot for her latest plant, Charlotte brings warmth and precision to the practice every single day.
We’re incredibly lucky to have her leading the way – and if you haven’t met her yet, we know you’ll love her just as much as we do.
Keith (Practice Owner and Practice Manager)
Alongside his wife Charlotte, Keith is proud to lead Mayne Vets with a vision for a thriving, sustainable future as an independent veterinary practice.
Owning a veterinary practice isn’t just about running a business for Keith — it’s about building a place where pets receive the best care, clients feel supported, and the team can flourish. These days, Keith consults on Monday afternoons, but much of his time is spent behind the scenes, making sure everything runs smoothly and leading the practice into the future.
Keith is particularly committed to reducing the practice’s carbon footprint and embedding eco-friendly initiatives into everyday work, while also making staff wellbeing a priority. His leadership centres on creating a positive, resilient workplace where both people and patients can thrive.
Away from practice life, he’s known for his pizza-making talents, his love of family time and a good book.
Zaak (Veterinary Surgeon)
Zaakir is our resident vet all the way from South Africa. He graduated in 2020 and initially worked at a mixed, rural practice focusing on serving a disadvantaged community with minimal resources. It was here that he fostered a holistic approach to veterinary medicine, where both people and animals needed to be taken care of.
Zaakir decided to move to the UK to both further his interests in all facets of the profession, and to explore a different part of the world. From Surrey to Essex, he has been steadily developing his acumen as a thorough and compassionate vet. His dedication to both animals and their owner’s shines through in everything he does, making him a truly valued part of our veterinary team – and of the profession as a whole.
In his spare time, he enjoys all different quirks – from aquascaping, crocheting, sketching to relaxing with his endless collection of plants.
We’re so lucky to have him on board!
Ros (Veterinary Surgeon)
Ros has been a valued part of our practice since 2020. The veterinary world is second nature to her — growing up, her mum ran a veterinary clinic in Essex, sparking Ros’s passion for the profession and her natural ability to support both pets and their owners.
You’ll find Ros with us on Mondays and Tuesdays, whether she’s consulting or in theatre, helping to keep everything running seamlessly. She loves the variety that veterinary work brings — no two days are ever the same — and especially enjoys meeting clients and their pets.
At home, life is just as lively with her three children and her much-loved rescue dog, Macy. Originally from Portugal, Macy came to Ros from her UK rescue home four years ago. She’s now around 13, a Chihuahua cross, and full of love and excitement.
When Ros does get a quiet moment, you’ll often find her keeping fit with dog walks, the occasional jog or gym session, or enjoying arts & crafts, baking, or a good book.
We’re very lucky to have Ros as part of our team, and we know our clients always enjoy seeing her friendly face when she’s here.
Gemma (Veterinary Surgeon)
Gemma is one of the newer members of our team joined us at the end of 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience from working locally across Suffolk and Essex for a number of years. She’s calm and collected under pressure, with a huge depth of knowledge that makes her an invaluable part of the team. Alongside her work here, you may also see her on the odd shift at Vets Now, where her steady approach is a real asset in emergency situations both to our patients and our practice.
Outside of work, Gemma enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs. She’s also a keen runner and regularly takes part in long distance challenges. Living locally, she even walks to work in the mornings, with the occasional run home in the afternoon! We’re all very impressed by her energy and determination!
We’re so pleased to have Gemma on the team and know our clients will enjoy getting to know her too.
Olivia (Veterinary Surgeon)
We’re excited to introduce Olivia, who joined us this summer to cover Martha’s maternity leave.
Olivia brings with her valuable experience from working in a busy charity practice with the PDSA, and she’s already proving to be a fantastic addition to our team. Her caring approach and commitment to animal welfare shine through in everything she does.
Outside of work, Olivia enjoys spending time with her two cocker spaniels and five cats who certainly keep her on her toes! 
We’re delighted to have her with us and look forward to our clients and their pets getting to know her over the coming months.
Martha (Veterinary Surgeon)
Martha joined us in he clinic at the start of 2024. She has previously worked in a veterinary clinic further afield in Essex, as well as doing voluntary charity work in Asia supporting neutering clinics and vaccination programmes.
At Mayne Vets, Martha has always brought warmth, skill, and a particular passion for veterinary dentistry, where her keen interest has made a real difference for many of our patients. We miss her energy and expertise around the practice whilst she is on maternity leave, but we couldn’t be happier for her as she embarks on this exciting new chapter.
At the start of this month, we are pleased to share that she welcomed a healthy baby boy into the world and is enjoying those precious early moments of motherhood.
We wish Martha and her family all the best during this special time – and we look forward to welcoming her back soon!