Our Veterinary Surgeons

Rikus Harmse BVSc MRCVS
Senior Partner

Rikus graduated in 2001 from the University of Pretoria, South Africa.  He has practiced at Kings Road Vets since 2008 and has many years’ experience treating a wide range of companion pets..  Rikus enjoys all aspects of general practice and is particularly interested in geriatric medicine and retired greyhound care.  In his free time Rikus likes spending time at home with his family.

Lorraine Shellard BVM&S MRCVS

Lorraine graduated in 2004 from the university of Edinburgh and has been part of the team at Kings Road Vets since 2017.  Lorraine has previously worked in the veterinary industry sector and as a lecturer at the Central College of Animal Studies.  She has a wide range of experience in first opinion practice with particular interest in diagnostic imaging, cardiology, nutrition, and internal medicine. 

Our Veterinary Nurses

Henny Naini BSc
Head Veterinary Nurse

Henny began working at Kings Road Vets in 2009 and qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2021 from the Central College of Animal Studies.  She has previously completed a degree in graphic design, and a degree in animal behaviour & welfare at Greenwich University and offers in house behaviour consultations.  She has rescued animals her whole life and currently has a rescued wire fox terrier & black and white cat.  In her spare time, Henny illustrates medical and surgical textbooks for publications.

Kiah de Laat
Student Veterinary Nurse