Emma Cooper BVetMed CertAVP(EM) MRCVS
Head of Ambulatory

Emma graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2006 and started her career with our internship here at Bell. Following this she worked at a predominantly thoroughbred stud practice in Salisbury for eight years where her interest in medicine, in particular reproductive medicine, grew. During this time Emma completed her certificate in Internal Medicine, in addition to two trips to Australia for the Southern Hemisphere's stud season. 

Emma returned to Bell Equine in 2016 as Head of Reproduction . Emma loves working with our busy reproductive caseload and is continuing to develop this area of practice. In 2019, Emma became Head of the Ambulatory team.

Emma grew up in North Kent and was an active member of West Kent Meopham Pony Club before moving into triathlons after university. She now has two young children and is often seen with her family out on bikes in Mereworth Woods!

Amy Baskerville BVSc MRCVS

Amy qualified from Liverpool in 2005 and worked in mixed practice with an equine bias before settling in Kent in 2014, where she could take on solely equine practice roles. Her main passion is being out on the road and your first port of call when you and your horse need support, be it routine or emergency. She enjoys all aspects of equine work, with a particular interest in orthopaedics and poor performance investigations.

Amy grew up in Oxfordshire and was lucky to have a thoroughly equestrian upbringing, enjoying eventing when she was younger and brave! She now enjoys hacking out on her bay gelding Bobby (who still loves it at 25!) and being the next generation of pony club parent (and groom), cheering on her two boys and their horses.

Sam Corrie MRCVS

Sam graduated from Liverpool vet school in 2015. Prior to this he also completed a degree in Equine and Human Sport Science. During his time at Vet school Sam assisted the veterinary Team at London 2012, and was awarded the Equine award in his final year.

He completed his Internship here at Bell Equine before spending time in general practice here and at a practice in North Yorkshire. He also holds a post graduate certificate in Equine Practice.

His favourite parts of the role include rescues and emergency, orthopaedic injuries and colics.

Sam has recently completed a study into the benefit of ultrasound examination in the first opinion colic.

Outside of work Sam enjoys riding his horse and looking after his small herd of cows and alpacas.

Michael De Cozar BSc (Hons) BVetMed DipECVS MRCVS

Specialist in Equine Surgery

Michael graduated from The Royal Veterinary College in 2011, before joining Bell Equine in May 2012 to undertake a hospital internship. He subsequently  spent several years on our ambulatory tream before joinging the hospital team to completed a three year residency in equine surgery. He obtained his European Diploma in Equine Surgery in 2024 and is now part of the hospital specialist clinical team.

Michael's main clinical interests are in all areas surgical, but particularly in soft tissue, orthopaedics and emergency surgery. Michael has published scientific research into post-operative complications in colic patients whish is another area of keen interest to him. He enjoys all areas of clinical practice, in addition to promoting animal welfare and maintaining the human-animal bond. 

Michael's outside interests include riding and schooling performance horses, swimming, urban dancing, keeping fit and scuba diving.

Sarah Emptage BVetMed MRCVS

Sarah graduated from the Royal Veterinary College and from here went to work for a large animal practice in Kent for the following 10 years. She subsequently moved to an Equine Clinc in East Kent, where she went on to became clinical director. Sarah joined the ambulatory team at Bell Equine in September 2022 and enjoys all aspects of equine work, with a special interest in geriatric patients.

Outside of work she enjoys family time with her husband and three boys, walking her dog Digby, gardening, singing and helping to run a local Scout group.

Harriet Fairhurst Bsc BVetMed PgCertVPS CertAVP(EM) MRCVS

Harriet graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2016. After qualifying, she returned to Kent and has worked in ambulatory practice in Kent/East Sussex since. Harriet has a keen interest in internal medicine, equine reproduction and donkey medicine. Most recently, Harriet has completed her exam to become an Advanced Practitioner in Equine Internal Medicine and is currently studying for her certificate in stud medicine.

Harriet grew up in Kent and was an active member of the East Kent Pony Club. Out of work Harriet enjoys eventing her horse Hazel, as well as caring for her menagerie of other equids! In the little time not spent with horses, Harriet can often be found in a pub garden with her loyal dog, Ginny!

Pippa Hawkes BVetMed MRCVS
Joint Lead Vet, East Kent

Pippa graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London in 2009 and started her career in mixed practice in West Kent. She then transitioned to an equine clinic, where she became head of ambulatory and anaesthesia. During her previous role she was a clinical instructor and mentor for final year students and was actively involed in mentoring graduate vets.

Currently Pippa is our Lead Vet for East Kent, focusing on expanding our first opinion services in this area. During the bredding season she is an active member of our stud team. In addition to breeding, Pippa has a strong interest in ophthalmology, dermatology, and poor performance investigations. She is also studying for her certificate in Equine Practice.

Pippa keeps busy with her young family and border collie Snoopy, but in the little spare time left enjoys SUP and fresh water swimming on the Kent coast.

Antonio Hinojosa LdoVet, MSc, CertAVM(ED), Advanced Practitioner in Equine Dentistry, MRCVS

Antonio graduated from Córdoba University (Spain) in 1994. After graduating, he headed to the USA where he undertook an externship program at Louisiana State University. He obtained further clinical training at Edinburgh University, from where he completed a specialised Master degree in Equine Reproduction. He then returned to the USA to undertake a clinical residency at Oklahoma State University. After completion of his residency he returned to work in Equine Practice in Ireland, the UK and Spain, before settling in the UK in 2009.

Antonio’s main focus nowadays is Equine Dentistry, setting up and developing an Advanced Dentistry Service in his last post in an equine hospital in Wiltshire. He has obtained his Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Equine Dentistry) and Advanced Practitioner Status in Equine Dentistry from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

Antonio joined Bell Equine in 2018 and is interested on all aspects of equine dentistry, from routine to advance level, and on the pathologies of the paranasal sinuses. 

Outside of work he enjoys family time with his wife and three children, and any spare time is dedicated to coaching basketball and outside activities like cycling, canoeing, sailing, and photography.

Emily Lunn MA VetMB MRCVS

Graduating from Cambridge in 2011, Emily spent two years in equine practice in Lincolnshire, before moving to Surrey to continue working with sports horses, pleasure horses, racehorses and of course ponies and donkeys. Having grown up in Kent Emily was pleased to have returned to her home county and joined us at Bell Equine in 2014.

She enjoys every aspect of being an equine GP and has a particular interest in ophthalmology. She also carries out a large number of pre-purchase examinations for potential owners.

Quentin Wedmore MRCVS

Quentin graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2022 after working with horses in a multitude of disciplines. Quentine joined us after graduating as one of our hospital interns and after completing his internship has now returned as a member of our busy ambulatory team.

His main veterinary interests lie in epidemiology, horse welfare, and lameness. 

Outside of work he enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and the occasional glass of wine!