Kathryn Patel is an experienced veterinary professional currently serving as Clinical Director at Dovecote Veterinary Hospital since October 2023, and as Hub Clinical Lead at CVS Group Plc since March 2022. Previously, Kathryn held positions such as Clinical Director at YourVets Surgical Referral Service, Clinic Director at White Cross Vets, and Hospital Vet at St. George's Veterinary Group. Kathryn began the veterinary career as a Veterinary Surgeon at 608 Vet Practice LLP and Wherry Veterinary Group. Educational qualifications include a CertVBM in Veterinary Business Management from the University of Liverpool, a CertAVP in Small/Companion Animal Surgery from the Royal Veterinary College, and Bachelor's degrees in Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Pathology from the same institution.