Our Team
Pauline Sell - Vet (Partner)
Pauline Sell qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 1991. Whilst working in general practice for several years she obtained a Certificate in Small Animal Surgery allowing her to pursue her special interest in surgery. Pauline ensures a compassionate service for patients and their owners. Since 2005, when Pauline set up a mobile veterinary service, the practice has grown and is based at Darwin Cottage, Hatfield Heath. The cottage setting provides a "home from home" environment, helping patients, clients and staff feel relaxed and at ease. Despite the homely surroundings, surgery, diagnostic imaging (x-ray and ultrasound) and laboratory services are performed on site. Pauline also sees surgical referral cases from other vets.
Ben Orton - Vet (Partner)
After growing up in Yorkshire, I qualified from the RVC in 2009. Since then, I've worked in the Hertfordshire/Essex area ever since. My family and I live in the area, along with 3 dogs, 2 rabbits and a frog. My main clinical areas of interest include surgery and ultrasonography, but I really enjoy meeting and getting to know all of our wonderful patients and their owners. Having joined the practice in October 2024, it's been great to meet everyone so far and be able to care for so many amazing pets so far, and give them the time they deserve to get the best outcomes possible.
Catharine Hurst - Vet
I have over 20 years of experience in small animal practice from a charity hospital to a multidisciplinary first opinion and referral centre. I have developed a main interest in internal medicine, but I enjoy all the variety that the job brings and have a soft spot for the older patient.
Amanda Goane RVN - Head Nurse
Having initially joined the practice in 2013, Amanda re-joined in 2021. She is passionate about all aspects of veterinary nursing but particularly arthritis care, and heads up our arthritis clinics.
Katie Robinson RVN - Qualified Vet Nurse
Katie started her vet nurse training with us in 2021 and has continued with us since qualifying. Outside of work she enjoys looking after her horse, Clover, and her cat, Pickle.
Laura Siebrand RVN - Qualified Vet Nurse
Laura qualified from The College of Animal Welfare in 2016 and joined the team in October 2025, after moving to the area. Laura has a keen interest in anaesthesia and nutrition, and in meeting all the lovely pets that come through the door. At home, she has a cat called Darwin.
Kate Radbourne - Practice Manager and Receptionist
Kate helps with administration and all aspects of running the practice. She loves walking her beautiful labrador and enjoys watching cricket and rugby.
Hazel Maundrell - Receptionist
Hazel Maundrell, receptionist, is a cat and dog lover (not quite so keen on rodents – but likes snakes!). Hazel is a “Grandma” to her daughter’s lockdown, now adolescent, puppy. She keeps herself amused by learning to play golf, watching cricket, rugby and football and hitting the odd tennis ball. She can also usually tell us where is good to go on holiday due to her past travel agency experience, and which wine is currently on offer.
Christine Clark - Receptionist
Christine Clark joined the surgery as a receptionist in March 2018. Christine previously had a long career in senior administrative posts in both public and private sectors in London and Essex. She is now enjoying a more local role where she can combine her passion for animal welfare whilst providing administrative support to the practice.
We can also provide specialist services at Darwin Cottage, where travelling specialists in orthopaedic surgery, cardiology (hearts), abdominal ultrasound, ophthalmology (eyes), dermatology (skin) and manual therapy can see your pets conveniently and affordably. Where necessary we have great knowledge and experience to refer your pet to specialists elsewhere should this be required.