Bex Hayward BA VetMB MRCVS

Bex graduated from the University of Cambridge in July 2023, where her initial interests in farming (courtesy of her grandad) continued to develop. She enjoys parasitology, working closely with farmers towards common goals and the variety that farm work brings.

In her spare time, Bex can usually be found cooking, baking or crocheting for others- or in the swimming pool!

Sarah Kinton MA VetMB MRCVS

Sarah graduated from Cambridge Vet School in July 2021, where she enjoyed working on a wide range of farms. She particularly loves the joys of bringing new life into the world during lambing, despite the hard work!

She’s got a real passion for epidemiology and disease prevention, and is looking forward to working alongside farmers to create effective disease prevention strategies.

Sarah lives locally with her husband and enjoys running, reading and getting involved at church in her free time.

Abel Rogerson BVM BVS MRCVS

Abel joined the Towcester Farm Vets Team in January 2025. He graduated from the University of Nottingham in December 2024, where his interest in farming developed. Farm work has always been his end goal, and he is excited by the variety of work that our clients offer.

Abel is looking forward to developing his knowledge and skills in all field of farm medicine and surgery, but particularly veterinary public health and fertility work. Outside of work you will find Abel playing rugby, cooking or hiking in the national parks.

Katie Platts BSc BVetMed MRCVS

Growing up with a farming family in the West Country gave Katie a strong passion for farm work and after graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2016, Katie moved into mixed practice in Oxfordshire. In 2019 she moved to full time farm work with Towcester Farm Vets, with strong interests in bull fertility, youngstock and nutrition.

Katie has recently moved to South Northamptonshire with her boyfriend and cocker spaniel, Rolo. In her spare time, she enjoys watching the rugby and supporting the Exeter Chiefs!

Rebecca Hopper BA VetMB MRCVS

Beckie joined the team at Towcester Farm Vets in May 2024. Beckie qualified from Cambridge Vet School in 2022 and has spent 2 years working at a farm practice in Lancashire. She enjoys herd health discussions and pathology having spent an extra year at university studying infectious diseases.

Outside of work Beckie enjoys spending time walking and appreciates the time she gets to spend out in the country as a farm vet. Beckie has moved to Northamptonshire with her partner Adam, and they are looking forward to exploring the area together.

Nikki Prosser BVM&S MRCVS

Nikki worked in mixed practice in Worcestershire for 4 years after graduating from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh in 2009. Having enjoyed the challenge of treating all creatures great and small, she was keen to pursue her long held enthusiasm for farm practice further and joined Towcester Farm Vets in May 2013. Nikki has a keen interest in health planning and infectious diseases particularly the control of BVD and Johne’s in cattle herds.

Nikki lives with her husband Matt and together they spend most of their free time playing or watching rugby!

Katie Goodfellow BVSc MRCVS

Katie qualified from Bristol Vet School in 2004. After 7 years in farm practice in Wiltshire, she joined Towcester Farm Vets in 2011. Katie enjoys the varied nature of life as a farm vet, with special interests in surgery, AI and embryo transfer. She is happiest when kept busy with the wide range of challenges that farm practice has to offer.

Outside of work Katie lives with her husband Mark and two daughters, who know more than they probably should about farm vetting!