About Us
Ashley Vets in Walton is a family run veterinary practice. We were established in 1983 by Mr Donald McArthur. Since then, Donald has grown the business taking pride in providing pets with the best care and attention. Donald expanded in 2000 opening Walton Road Veterinary Centre which is based in West Molesey.
We specialise in small animals, providing medical and surgical services to our patients. Our surgeries cover the Surrey and Middlesex areas including Walton, Sunbury, Molesey, Esher and Weybridge.
Our Wonderful Veterinary Team
Ashley Vets could only be possible with the dedication and expertise of our team. Covering both Ashley Vets and Walton Road practices, our team bring a plethora of skills and industry authority, trusted and loved by our clients that has spanned for many years.
Get in touch today to make an appointment and one of us will be happy to help you and your pet on a path to healthy and happy.
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Ann
Ann has been part of the Ashley Vets team since 1983 and qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1987. She’s also a Pet Insurance Advisor, Veterinary Health Advisor, and a keen bird enthusiast.
At home, Ann cares for tropical fish and her black cat, Button Lavender, who once featured in Your Cat magazine! She loves singing with the Local Rock Choir, walking, reading, gardening, and enjoying theatre and concerts.
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Laura
Meet Laura, our Senior Operations Nurse, expert treat-giver, and display designer! A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with nearly 20 years’ experience, Laura is proudly cat-obsessed and has worked with amazing charities like the RSPCA, Blue Cross, and Dogs Trust.
At home, Laura cares for two cats, some guinea pigs, and a few snakes, she’s got quite the animal crew!
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Tara
Tara joined Ashley Vets in 2013, and has a first diploma in Animal Care, and an extended diploma in Animal Management. Tara also has a diploma in Veterinary Nursing and is a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
Tara has several animals of her own including two dogs and a cat.
Veterinary Receptionist
Meryl
Meryl has been part of Ashley Vets since 1984 and now works mainly at our Walton Road practice. She’s also a Pet Insurance Advisor and Veterinary Health Advisor, offering great support to both pets and their owners.
At home, Meryl has a German Shepherd and a colourful mix of tropical and cold-water fish. In her spare time, she enjoys walking her dog and getting creative with her sewing projects.
Student Nurse
Hannah
Hannah joined Ashley Vets in 2022, and is training to be an Accredited Dog Instructor under the Kennel Club, and has a degree in wildlife conservation from the University of Kent.
Hannah has two dogs. A spaniel, Molly, and a pug, Mandi. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys studying animal photography and teaching her dogs new tricks.
Student Nurse
Libby
Meet Libby, one of our amazing student nurses! She’s already gained experience in both emergency care and general practice, and she’s especially interested in consults and expanding her knowledge of the veterinary world.
At home, Libby has a busy household with six dogs and a lizard – and she wouldn’t have it any other way!
Veterinary Receptionist
Ceri
Ceri joined Ashley Vets in 2023. She studied at Richmond College and St Marys University to study teaching. After moving to Australia, she obtained a Certificate 4 in accounting.
After a varied career in retail, admin, banking, and running a business, Ceri now passionately works with animals.
Veterinary Surgeon
Michelle
Michelle joined Ashley Vets in 2023 as Lead Veterinary Surgeon. Originally from Hong Kong, she holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Queensland (Dean's commendation), a Master of Veterinary Studies (Small Animals) from Murdoch University, and a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice from Liverpool University.
She has a cat named Genie and enjoys theatre, running, and travelling in her spare time.
Testimonials
We value our customer’s thoughts and we always like to hear back from you regarding the services you have received here at Ashley Vets.
If you would like to provide feedback please consider leaving us a review on our Google maps page. We love hearing from you.
Hannah
Yvonne has taken care of our pets for many years. She treats them all with a huge amount of kindness and respect - large or small, and understands they're a huge part of our family. We trust the advice she gives is always in their best interest.
Sophie
Ashley Vets provide a very caring service, and always offer excellent advice. The were extremely helpful and efficient in dealing with an emergency last year for my cat, who broke his leg, and provided great follow-up care.
It is nice to see the same vets who I rate highly, and all the receptionist staff are very good too. In addition, I always appreciate that I can sit with my cat in the 'cats waiting room' before our appointment, minimising stress that can be caused by sitting near barking dogs. Thank you Ashley Vets.
Chris
A really caring service for my old cat. And we were seen promptly. Also - and some of you may rightly care about this - Ashley is not part of a chain. You get the feeling they care about pets not profit.
Briji
Ashley Vets are always brilliant! I was anxious about my dog and they fitted me in despite their full diary. Yvonne is always thorough, kind and helpful. A lovely friendly atmosphere too. I would highly recommend them.
Sonja
We’ve been using Ashley Vets for nearly 2 decades for various pets. The staff have always been courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. I have a dog, who is terrified of the vets, and the staff do their utmost to accommodate him, and to make the appointment less stressful for him.
Annette
Thoroughly recommend Walton Road vets. They treated my cat for years - always very compassionately and knowledgeably. I have complete confidence in their focus on always doing what is best for my pet.
Marie
Ashley Vets has really upped their game and are back to the high standards seen 5 years or so ago. The care and attention given to my cats (and me) makes a real difference and I once again find visiting them a pleasant experience. Which is good as one of my cats deserves a loyalty card!
Jay
All of my cats have been registered with this practice. Kind, compassionate and always able to offer sound advice about things. Thoroughly recommend them. Recently helped my newest kitten after an altercation with a car. Helped us get the appropriate treatment from the appropriate place and helped with all the aftercare once the surgery had been completed.
Gerald
A friendly helpful vet surgery that has shown willingness to help and give good advice at all times - They have put our pet on the road to recovery each time we have encountered a pet problem. Don’t hesitate to ‘pop in’, particularly if you are in the area or live locally.
Debra
Same day consultation arranged for a sickly dog. The vet was really thorough examining the dog and prescribed antibiotics and another medication which together have quickly worked. Next steps were clearly outlined, should the initial treatment not work. Highly recommended.
