Our story
“We’re building clinics where I’d want my own pets to receive care, and my children to learn what it means to be a vet.”
Dr. Oli Viner
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Hello. We’re Oli, James and Ale, the founders of Hello Vet.
We believe that if we create the best place for our team to work, we’ll also create the best place for pets to receive care. We’ve spent our careers in veterinary, health and social care, and we’ve seen time and time again that the best care is delivered by happy, well-supported teams who are able to build personal, collaborative relationships with their clients.
We’ve designed Hello Vet around this principle of collaboration, allowing clients to message our team any time, and even support their pets during procedures. We’re at the beginning of an exciting journey - if you’d like to be a part of it please reach out and say hi.
Our journey so far
2022
Oli, James and Ale meet and Hello Vet is born (originally called Eve, after Oli’s daughter, who wants to be a vet when she grows up).
2023
After a year of planning, Christian and Belinda (long-time friends and colleagues of Oli) join to lead our teams of vets and nurses.
2024
The team grows to include a talented group of local veterinary professionals and we open our hub in London Fields, becoming the UK’s first clinic designed to allow clients to stay by their pets’ side during procedures.
2025
Three more neighbourhood clinics open in East London, plus our second hub in Bushey, Hertfordshire, bringing better care to more pets and people.
Standards you can rely on
Gentle handling
We’re proud to hold Silver Cat Friendly status from the International Society of Feline Medicine and Dog Friendly status from The Dogs Trust, recognition of our gentle, compassionate approach to handling every pet that visits us.
Trusted standards
All of our clinics are accredited, or working towards accreditation, under the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons' Practice Standards Scheme, meeting rigorous, independently assessed standards for clinical care, equipment, and hygiene.
Clinical Autonomy
We’re not part of a big corporate group. Clinical decisions based on what's right for your pet, not sales targets or head-office policies. The advice and care you receive will always be tailored to your pet's individual needs.
Expert advice
Our Whatsapp service is led by our in-house team of registered veterinary nurses. If you message us seeking fast advice, rest assured you’ll be talking to an experienced clinical professional.
Meet the team
Dr. Oli Viner
Co-founder & Veterinary Surgeon
BVetMed MRCVS
Oli is Co-founder and CVTO of Hello Vet, bringing over 10 years of small animal general practice experience since graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2007. In 2015 he founded VetBooker, an online booking and client portal that grew into Digital Practice, a leading communications platform for vets. With a vet for a father and a daughter following in his footsteps, Oli is driven by a genuine passion for improving the profession for the next generation.
Dr. Christian LeVan
Head of Clinical Excellence
BVMS MRCVS
Christian was born in London and graduated from Edinburgh Vet School in 1999. After years in mixed general practice in Somerset, he returned to London in 2006 to focus on dogs and cats. He has a particular interest in geriatric medicine, dentistry and oral surgery, and believes that clear communication with pet owners and a whole-team approach are key to delivering excellent care.
Dr. Alexandra Borges
Clinical Director
DVM PgC(SAM) MRCVS
Dr. Alex Hudson
Clinical Director
BVSc (Hons) MRCVS
Dr. Olivia Jacobs
Lead Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc Cert AVP PgCert VBM MRCVS
Dr. Sorcha Rea
Lead Veterinary Surgeon
BVMS MSc MRCVS
Dr. Chris Huddleston
Lead Veterinary Surgeon
BVetMed CertVDI MRCVS
Belinda Andrews-Jones
Head of Nursing Operations
VTS (ECC), PgDipVetEd, DipAVN (Surg), RVN, CMgr FCMI, FHEA
Belinda has spent over 30 years dedicated to the veterinary profession. In 2004 she earned her Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Surgical), and in 2006 became the first person in England to hold the American Veterinary Technician Specialist qualification. She now chairs the RCVS Veterinary Nursing Council and sits on the main RCVS Council, helping shape standards for the profession she loves.
Client reviews
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Little Vets
Most vets knew they wanted to be a vet when they were in primary school. We’re here to turn curious minds into the next generation of pet-pros.
Little Vets is a fun, hands-on way for vets-in-the-making to learn what it’s really like to work as a vet, from someone who does it every day. During our school assemblies and in-clinic days, kids ages 6-11 help us to bandage paws, check heartbeats and look inside the tummies of our pretend pet helpers. Plus, we study x-rays, teeth and the tools vets use to treat our pets’ problems.
We plan to run Little Vets every year, so keep your eyes peeled.
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