Meet the team
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals. With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate services to our clients.

Patrick Dooley
BSc BVSc MRCVS
Senior Partner and Veterinary Surgeon
Patrick graduated from the university of Ondersterpoordt, South Africa in 1990 with a Batchelor of Veterinary Science degree. He also has a second degree in animal agriculture which he obtained at the University of Natal, South Africa. His areas of interest are small animals and soft tissue surgery. Patrick has been treating Anderson's pets since 2001.

Dan Mansfield
BVMSci (Hons) PgC (SAS) MRCVS
Managing Veterinary Surgeon
Dan joined our practice in 2014 as a Veterinary Care Assistant. He started his studies in veterinary medicine at the University of Surrey in 2015 while continuing to work with us, gaining hands-on experience along the way. He qualified in July 2020 and is now a full time member of our veterinary team, acting as both veterinary surgeon and part of our management team. Dan has a special interest in surgery and is currently pursuing an advanced qualification to be able to provide more in-depth soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures.

Andre Costa Pereira
DVM MSc PGcertVPS GPcert(Endo) certAVP-GSAS MRCVS
Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery
Visiting Veterinary Surgeon
Andre graduated in Portugal in 2011. After 2 years in general practice there he moved to the UK to pursue his passion of surgery. He has spent time at many well renowned referral centres in the UK and has obtained a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice in Small Animal Surgery and gained the Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery status. Alongside Tommy, Andre is also able to provide advanced surgical procedures in the clinic. Andre continues to keep up to date with further training, leading edge research and the most advanced techniques.

Simone
Practice Manager
Simone joined Anderson's Vet Clinic as Practice Manager after many years working in the cosmetic industry as Training Manager. When the Practice Manager position at Anderson's Vet Clinic became available, Simone knew it would be the perfect opportunity for her to shift career focus, while working in a setting that would allow her plenty of puppy, kitten and people interaction. In her spare time Simone loves bird watching, walking, reading and geneology.

Sophie BSc RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Sophie started with us in July 2019 as a volunteer. She has a degree in Zoology and qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2024. She has two Maine Coon cats, a Labrador, a Tamaskan and two Chinchillas. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, reading and singing both solo and with choirs.

Alison
Veterinary Care Assistant
Ali joined Bromley Common Vets in 2021 and loves being with the team! She has previously worked in various other veterinary surgeries over the years. She has two cats, Percy and Scooby. Her hobbies are playing netball and skiing regularly with her family.

Alison
Receptionist and Veterinary Care Assistant
Alison originally joined Bromley Common Vets in 2000. She joined the veterinary retail industry before returning to us in October 2016. She has two dogs: Ninja, a Border Terrier and a new pup Bella, a Patterdale Terrier. In Alison's spare time she enjoys Latin and ballroom dancing and rock and roll.

Lesley
Receptionist
Lesley joined Bromley Common Vets in 2022 having previously worked for a local independent vet for 10 years. She has had numerous pets over the years and currently has three cats, two rabbits and a number of tropical fish and goldfish. In her spare time she enjoys sewing, gardening and spending time with her family.

Helen
Receptionist
Helen joined the Anderson's group in 2011. She was based at the Orpington branch until she moved to Bromley Common in January 2023. Helen is always happy to answer any questions around insurance claims, at which she is quite a pro! She has two very pampered cats, Millie and Midnight.

Ellis
Receptionist
Ellis is the newsest member of the reception team here at Andersons, Ellis has an interest in photography and is charge of uploading all of our furry friends to our instagram page. When she is not at the clinic you can find her at the stables, or walking her very pampered pomeranian.
