Orthopaedic team
Malcolm McKee
BVMS MVS DSAO MACVSc MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Malcolm graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1983 and completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania the following year. In 1988 he received an MVS degree from the University of Melbourne after finishing a residency in small animal surgery, and the same year gained membership of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
Malcolm gained the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) in 1991 and has been a Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedics since 1992. He received the British Small Animal Veterinary Association Simon award in 1995 for outstanding contributions in the field of veterinary surgery, and is past chairman of the British Veterinary Orthopaedic Association. Malcolm has a particular interest in joint replacements, complex fracture management and spinal surgery in the dog. He has over 50 publications in scientific journals and textbooks on numerous aspects of small animal orthopaedics and spinal surgery and has spoken at over 100 conferences and CPD meetings both in the UK and overseas.
In 1992 Malcolm and Peter Renwick founded Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service. In common they had a desire to provide a first class specialist service to dog and cat owners' and referring veterinary surgeons, and to work alongside like-minded individuals in a hospital with state-of-the-art facilities. Their dream has been realised by creating one of Europe's premier small animal veterinary hospitals. Malcolm considers himself to be fortunate to be working as part on a team of vets, nurses, receptionists and management personnel who are "committed to excellence"; excellence towards each and every patient, owner and referring veterinary surgeon.
Malcolm lives on a small farm with his family, two Border terriers, pug (“Hugo”), eight British Short Hair cats, three Pygmy goats, a couple of pigs and numerous hens and ducks. Owning so many dogs and cats gives him an appreciation of the immense importance that these animals play in the lives of so many people.
Toby Gemmill
BVSc MVM DSAS(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Toby graduated from the University of Bristol in 1996. Following a number of years in mixed and small animal practice, he undertook a Residency in Small Animal Surgery at the University of Glasgow which he completed in 2004. He remained at Glasgow as an Orthopaedic Registrar, and in 2005 he gained the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) and the ECVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery. He was also awarded an MVM for research into canine elbow dysplasia. He has worked as an orthopaedic and spinal surgeon at Willows Referral Service since 2005.
Toby has been an RCVS examiner in Small Animal Surgery since 2008 and has examined at both Certificate and Diploma levels. He is also a member of the RCVS Small Animal Surgery Board. Toby has maintained active research interests in addition to handling a busy clinical caseload, and he has been awarded research prizes from BSAVA, ECVS and BVOA. Toby has authored or co-authored numerous scientific papers and conference abstracts, given presentations around the world on a wide variety of topics relating to small animal orthopaedics and spinal surgery, and has regularly contributed to local CPD meetings. He enjoys all aspects of small animal orthopaedics but has particular interests in joint replacement, management of complex fractures and spinal surgery.
Jonathan Pink
BSc BVetMed CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
RCVS and European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
A graduate of King's College London (1992) and the Royal Veterinary College (1997), Jonathan initially worked in mixed practice in Nottinghamshire before moving to a large small animal practice in Berkshire where he gained the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery.
In 2002 Jonathan started his specialist training, embarking on a three year residency in small animal surgery at University College Dublin with periods spent at veterinary schools in Ohio, North Carolina, and Paris. During this time he was involved in all aspects of orthopaedic, soft tissue and neurosurgery. Jonathan remained at University College Dublin as a lecturer in small animal surgery and in 2006 became a diplomat of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons by examination and a European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery. In October 2006 he joined Willows Referral Service, focusing on orthopaedics and spinal surgery.
Jonathan's main interests are complex fracture management, arthroscopy and spinal disease. He has given presentations at national and international meetings on a variety of orthopaedic topics and has been an active contributor to the surgical training of students and colleagues through university teaching and continuing education courses.
"At Willows, the caring ethos and commitment to providing the highest level of care to our patients and their owners allows us to offer the best possible treatment for each animal. The combination of excellent facilities and a team of experienced and highly motivated colleagues makes Willows the ideal environment in which to work and provide the level of care each patient requires."
Stephen Clarke
BVM&S DSAS(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Stephen graduated from University of Edinburgh in 1996. After a few years in both mixed and small animal practice Stephen gained the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2002. In that year he started his specialist training, embarking on a three year residency in Small Animal Surgery at the University of Glasgow which he completed in 2005. In 2006 Stephen gained both the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) and the ECVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery. He obtained RCVS Specialist status in 2008. Subsequent to completion of his residency Stephen has spent the last five years as orthopaedic surgeon in a nationally renowned private orthopaedic referral clinic in Fife, Scotland.
Stephen has been author and co-author of a variety of publications within the field of orthopaedics, covering topics including fracture management, feline rheumatology and tibial osteotomy. He has presented his work at meetings both nationally and internationally, as well as providing CPD for both vets and nurses. Although he is enthusiastic about all areas of orthopaedics, Stephen's main areas of interest are fracture management and joint fusion, as well as revision surgery in the management of complications.
Stephen is delighted to have joined the team at Willows Referral Service in December 2010 and is looking forward to helping maintain the Willows "commitment to excellence".
Gareth Arthurs
MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DSAS(Orth) PGCertMedEd FHEA MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Gareth Arthurs graduated from Cambridge University in 1996. He spent 4 years in mixed practice and then 3 years in general small animal practice. Since 2003, he has worked exclusively as a referral small animal orthopaedic surgeon. In 2004, Gareth returned to Cambridge University to study for the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) which he achieved in 2007, the same year in which he gained RCVS Recognised Specialist status. Gareth worked at the Royal Veterinary College from 2008 to 2012 as Lecturer in Small Animal Orthopaedics, where he also held a number of other responsibilities including Head of Orthopaedics, Head of Surgery, and Co-Director of the Small Animal Junior Clinical Training Scholarship programme.
Gareth’s clinical interests include all aspects of orthopaedics but specifically fracture management and bone healing, surgical management of patellar luxation and cruciate disease, arthroscopic surgery and total joint replacement.
Gareth is also active within the veterinary and orthopaedic communities and has served in a variety of roles within a number of organisations including for the British Veterinary Orthopaedic Association, South East Midlands Veterinary Association, BSAVA Petsavers and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Gareth has authored and co-authored scientific papers on a variety of orthopaedic subjects, he has a number of currently active research projects and is a reviewer for a number of international publications. He has lectured widely and regularly contributes to the delivery of continuing education to veterinary professionals.
Gareth and his family live with their rescued pets; two cats and ‘Buster’ the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. In his spare time he enjoys outdoor pursuits especially cycling, walking and motor racing.
Stephen Kalff
BVSc MACVSc MRCVS
Resident in Orthopaedics and Spinal Surgery
Stephen graduated from Melbourne University in Australia in 2003 and spent the next six years working in general practice and emergency hospitals in Australia and England. In 2009 he achieved membership of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists through examination in small animal surgery, and in the same year commenced a surgical internship at a busy referral hospital in Melbourne. During the internship he was actively involved in orthopaedic research, first authoring a paper due to be published in 2011 and also presenting at a major Australian conference.
While Stephen remains focused on all areas of orthopaedic and spinal disease, his main interests are surgical diseases of the stifle, reconstructive surgery and joint replacements.
Stephen joined Willows in January 2011 and is currently working towards the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics).
