Andy Moores

BVSc, CertSAS, DSAS(Orth), DipECVS, FRCVS

RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
EBVS European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Andy has specialised in canine and feline orthopaedics for over 20 years. He has spent most of this time in private referral practice but has also held positions at the University of Bristol Veterinary School and the Royal Veterinary College. He is widely respected as an orthopaedic surgeon and researcher and has been invited to lecture to other veterinary surgeons in the United States, Asia and Europe. Andy has authored over 50 clinical research papers, reviews  and textbook chapters on a wide-range of conditions (see below). In 2017 Andy was made a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for meritorious contributions to clinical practice. Fellowship is the highest level of membership of the RCVS and is awarded for outstanding contributions to the veterinary profession.  Andy is Chairman of the British Veterinary Orthopaedic Association.

Andy is highly experienced in all aspects of canine and feline orthopaedics, but he has specific interests in:

• Canine and feline hip replacement
• Canine elbow replacement (Andy is the only surgeon in the south of England certified to perform 3rd generation TATE elbow replacements)
• Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs (TPLO surgery)
• Diagnosis and management of elbow dysplasia
• Fracture management
• Humeral intracondylar fissure (HIF/IOHC) in spaniels and other breeds

Chris Jordan

BSc(Hons), BVetMed, DipECVS, MRCVS

RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
EBVS European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Chris graduated from the Royal Veterinary College and he returned there for rotating and surgical internships, the latter also encompassing translational orthopaedic research. Chris undertook his surgical training as one of Andy’s first ECVS residents at Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists. He subsequently became a Diplomate of the ECVS and a recognised surgical specialist. Chris has also been certified in basic and advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by the Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society.

In 2015, following his residency, Chris moved to Fitzpatrick Referrals where he gained exposure to a high number of routine, complex and tertiary referral surgical cases. Chris then moved to North America, initially to British Columbia, Canada, where he spent four years as Head of Surgery at a referral clinic, and then to Portland, Oregon, where he was a surgeon at a busy orthopaedic-only clinic.

Chris has loved working in different clinics & countries, gaining exposure to many different surgical techniques, but he always intended to return to the UK one day.  He is excited to be working with Andy again at The Moores Orthopaedic Clinic.

Chris is happy to see all orthopaedic referrals. He has a particular interest in:

• Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs (TPLO surgery)
• Elbow dysplasia
• Stifle arthroscopy
• Fracture management

Richard began his career working in finance in a variety of countries (China, UAE, Bahrain, New Zealand and Canada) before returning to the UK in 1996 and specialising in project finance. In 2006 he was a founding shareholder and chair of Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists Ltd which grew to be one of the largest multi-disciplinary referral hospitals in the country, becoming its CEO in 2014. He oversaw the sale of the business to the Pets at Home Group in 2016, staying on to become the Pets at Home referrals director until the end of 2020.

When not at work Richard tries (and increasingly fails) to maintain his trail-running times, looks after Sita, his black Lab, and is a trustee and volunteer for Serv Wessex, the motorcycle emergency blood delivery charity.

Emma is our head nurse and has worked with Andy and Richard in the past.  She qualified in 2011 and has worked in referrals since 2014 with a bias to the surgical side.  We are very lucky to have her setting the tone and standards in the clinic.  Emma co-owns Millie the spaniel and loves live music, cooking and eating good food and long walks in the countryside and on the beach.

Abbi passed her nursing exams back in 2021. After completing her training in a first opinion hospital, she decided to take the jump to referral nursing in 2022 and hasn’t looked back since. She particularly enjoys nursing feline patients and at home loves spending time with her two cats, Pudding and Pickle. When she’s not working, she enjoys playing netball, baking, and socialising with friends.

Amy has 10 years of experience from a very busy first opinion practice together with a background in horses.  Her little Jack Russell Eddie is a regular visitor to the practice.  When she is not at work she enjoys time with her young family, is a keen distance runner, and is also a run director at junior parkrun events.

After graduating in 2024, Beth spent a year at a multidisciplinary referral hospital in Bristol on a Nursing Graduate Programme. She joined the team at Moores Orthopaedics to pursue her passion for orthopaedic nursing and to continue to develop her referral nursing skills.

Outside of work she enjoys trampolining, spending time with friends, and planning lots of trips away.

Karen has worked with Andy and Richard for well over a decade now and brings not only a cheerful smile, but also a wealth of experience to looking after our patients overnight.  We can always rest assured that all will be well when Karen is on duty.  When not at the clinic Karen tends her rare beed sheep on her farm.

Molly qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2020 at a first opinion hospital. Upon her return from backpacking in Asia in 2023, she joined a multidisciplinary referral practice within the surgical team. Molly is currently pursuing a surgical nursing certificate, aiming to have it complete by the end of 2025. Outside of work, Molly enjoys keeping fit and socialising with friends.

Ruby graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2013. She then spent two years in first opinion veterinary care before starting her career in referral nursing. She has been a head nurse twice and has a certificate in anaesthesia, this being one of her favourite areas of nursing.

She has a lovely old greyhound called Loki who spends his time in the staff room whilst she’s working, inspecting everyone’s lunch! She also rides her horse in her spare time, enjoying exploring the countryside come rain or shine.

Saskia jumped straight into referral nursing on passing her nursing exams back in 2021.  She came to us from another high profile referral hospital and has brought her enthusiasm and experience to the team.  When not at work she relishes keeping fit by running and walking her dog.

Scarlett has considerable specialist referral experience having spent the last 8 years at a highly regarded local referral hospital as a clinical lead nurse.  She is also an accomplished horsewoman having competed at championship level on Joey.  When she’s not working, she enjoys exploring the countryside with Inka her dog.

Daisy is the most artistic member of our team with a degree in Fine Art!  She has been involved in a variety of ventures before entering the veterinary field, initially at another high profile referral hospital before joining the team at Moores Ortho.  When not at the clinic she runs a small business selling handmade jewellery, clothing and homeware, and is also kept busy looking after Asta and Wilf, her two dogs, and Morrissey the cat.

Angela is a proud Army veteran with 13 years of military service, now 7 years into her second career in the veterinary sector—starting in emergency and critical care, where her quick thinking and her ability to stay calm under pressure still come in handy. As a mother of two, life outside of work is just as intense—but filled with love, laughter, and probably a little chaos. Balancing military discipline, veterinary compassion, and motherhood has shaped her into someone who thrives under pressure, leads with her heart, and finds humour in just about everything.

Emily began working with animals in 2019 straight from completing her education.  She started work in a busy pet store which led on to her becoming receptionist at a first opinion practice. She enjoys meeting new people every day and always having that one thing in common – a shared love for pets!

When at home she spends time with her two adopted British Shorthair cats, Junie and Brick. She also has two Cocker Spaniels, Elsie and Poppy, who enjoy long walks (with a coffee and cake pitstop). She also enjoys live music and travelling.

Kerthi is one of our clinic administrators. She began her career in dentistry, but her love for pets inspired her to move into veterinary care. She is committed to supporting both clients and their pets by creating a welcoming and professional experience. Outside of work, she enjoys photography and looks forward to exploring new places with her partner and her dog, Roxy.