Our Team
Our practice is built upon our loyal and passionate team - all dedicated to providing the very best care for you and your pets.
Dr Kyle Eadie
Veterinary Surgeon and Practice Owner
BVMedSci BVM BVS MRCVS
Kyle was born and raised in Suffolk. He studied at Nottingham University, where he and Laurie met and lived together for 5 years (it’s surprising they still get along!). Kyle worked as a veterinary surgeon and then as the joint clinical director of a local corporate practice before setting up The Woodbridge Vets.
Kyle has special interests in ultrasound imaging and cardiology, and he will continue to take referrals for these cases at The Woodbridge Vets.
In his spare time Kyle is a keen golfer and DIY enthusiast. He lives with his Partner Sophie and their cat Tiggy.
Dr Laurie Barrow
Veterinary Surgeon and Practice Owner
BSc BVMedSci BVM BVS CertNCS(AVC) MRCVS
Laurie grew up in Oxfordshire. He initially studied zoology at Durham University before moving to Nottingham where he and Kyle met. Laurie worked in Leicestershire before moving to Suffolk to join Kyle as the clinical director of a local corporate practice. They then set up The Woodbridge Vets together in April 2022.
Laurie’s special interests are in consulting and surgery. He has pioneered the use of local anaesthetics to allow safer operations and has also introduced keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery to the area. The Woodbridge Vets now takes referrals for keyhole spays, among other procedures. Laurie holds a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Consulting, meaning he has undertaken training to develop this skill further.
At home Laurie is kept busy by his three dogs (two spaniels and a Labrador), and his fiancée’s two horses. He is a keen mechanic and is currently restoring his father’s old car, as well as trying to fix his forever-broken Land Rover.
Mark Etheridge
Practice Manager
BSc (Hons) Ph.D. PGCE
Mark was born and raised in Suffolk, his keen interest in nature led him to study Ecology and Conservation at Aberystwyth University. His research has taken him to Mongolia to study birds of prey and to Namibia to study Cheetahs in the wild. He also worked in Arizona, getting up-close experience working with rescued exotic species such as reptiles, racoons and even tigers and wolves!
Outside work Mark loves getting out and about on long walks with his rescue collie Harry, taking photos of the local scenery or just relaxing in front of a good movie.
Elodie Fonseka
Registered Veterinary Nurse
FdSc RVN CertVN ECC
Elodie graduated from the Royal Veterinary college in 2018 with a degree in Veterinary Nursing. Elodie has worked in both general practice and referral practice, and has undergone further training for her certificate in Emergency and Critical Care.
In her spare time Elodie is kept busy looking after her two horses, rabbit and recent rescue dog Max.
Joan Pettitt
Receptionist
Joan has been on reception since day one at The Woodbridge Vets. She is known as ‘Nannydogs’ having had 47 dogs in her life and currently owns five. Joan has done much work in the past raising money for animal charities, specifically the Blue Cross and Canine Welfare.
Joan is currently head of treats and sweets at the practice, both for our patients and our staff. We are trying to eat the sweets faster than she brings them in but so far we’re failing!
Ula Hall
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Ula graduated from Writtle agricultural college university of Essex in 2003. She has worked at both small animal and mixed practices over the years. Ula has spent the past three years as a Clinical Coach for three student veterinary nurses. Her interests at work are orthopaedic surgeries and she is learning to assist in laparoscopic procedures.
Ula lives with her husband and two sons. She has two labradors (Peggy and Mabel) and two cats (Dexter and Ivy). Outside of work she enjoys travelling and most outdoor activities.
“I am very proud to be part of the team at The Woodbridge Vets.”
Molly Patchett
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Molly Qualified from Writtle College in 2022 having been mentored for 3 years by Ula. She is an experienced dog handler, having previously worked in a kennels and at a dog day care.
Molly's main clinical interests are anaesthesia, emergency and critical care.
In Molly's spare time she loves baking and spending time with family and friends. She is kept busy with her two guinea pigs (Nutmeg and Leia) and two dogs (Jazzy and Bobby).
Christie Beecroft
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Christie qualified from the Central College of Animal Studies in 2022 after also being mentored by Ula. She has a clinical interest in anaesthesia and particularly enjoys nursing feline patients.
Outside of work Christie enjoys being outdoors and attempting to train her rescue Chihuahua. She also has two rescue cats to keep her busy.
