Dr Jan Kaufhold
Veterinary Surgeon

Jan graduated as a vet from Ludwig Maximillians University Munich in 1996. The University of Bern awarded him his doctorate for his research into insulin resistance in 1999. The next few years he worked in mixed practices in Wales and New Zealand. He moved to Swansea with his wife Andrea in 2005. Back then he worked for the PDSA, first as Veterinary Surgeon in Swansea, then as Senior Veterinary Surgeon he took over leadership of the PetAid Hospital in Cardiff.

In 2011 he opened up Animal Doctors, a small animal veterinary practice in the heart of the community of Clydach.

He has a GP Certificate in Small Animal Practice and enjoys all aspects of first opinion Veterinary Practice with an interest in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, as well as cardiology.

Outside of work, he likes exploring the Welsh countryside with his children Julian and Joscelyn, either by foot or bike, so give them a wave when you see them out and about.

Dr Andrea Rauprich-Kaufhold
Veterinary Surgeon

Fulfilling her childhood dream, Andrea graduated in 1996 from LMU Munich. In 1999 she was awarded her doctorate by the university of Bern for her research into neonate development. The next few years were taken up by working in practices in Wales and New Zealand.

She has a GP Certificate in Small Animal Surgery.

Now settled in the Swansea Valley with her husband Jan and her 2 children Julian and Joscelyn, she supports the local community in her role as Rotarian.

You will also see her fundraising for the ‘Little Angels’, an orphanage in Ruhija, Uganda that she has been supporting since 2015.

Jessica Whitehouse
Veterinary Surgeon

Jessica joined Animal Doctors in September 2014 having graduated with honours from the Royal Veterinary College, London in July 2014. Prior to this she graduated from University of Bristol with a degree in Veterinary Pathogenesis, which fuelled her desire to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine. Jessica’s interests include dermatology, immunology and pathology. She soon hopes to obtain a qualification in Veterinary Acupuncture. When she is not at the practice she enjoys spending time with family, baking, clay pigeon shooting and travelling the world with friends.

Carys Norris
Veterinary Surgeon

Carys graduated from Liverpool in 2019. She grew up locally in Trebanos and is a fluent Welsh speaker. Within a week of starting at Animal Doctors, Carys had adopted Simba a stray kitten with a broken leg. In her spare time she is a girlguiding leader and enjoys rock climbing. 

Mario Vastano
Veterinary Surgeon

Mario joined us in May 2018 . He qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 2011.He spent 2 years working with farm animals in Italy then came to the UK to improve his knowledge with small animals . He previously worked in practice at Llanelli and Cardiff before joining us.His field of interest is internal medicine especially feline.He is currently studying for his Small Animal Medicine Certificate.

Mario has a soft spot for cats and has 2 of his own . His freetime is taken up with riding his motorbike and watching movies.

Brita Webb
Veterinary Surgeon

Brita joined Animal Doctors as a clinical director just before Christmas 2019. Prior to this she has worked at the practice as a locum so you might have met her before. Brita qualified from Liverpool Vet School in 1996
She has wide small animal medical and surgical experience following 17 years as a vet at the PDSA in Swansea.  In her spare time Brita enjoys swimming in the sea with her dogs. She loves nature and volunteers her veterinary skills at the Gower Bird Hospital looking after wildlife.