Clinical Team Lead | Veterinary Surgeon
About
Dr Sophie Kay is a veterinary surgeon with more than 15 years of experience of clinical practice. After qualifying in 2009 from the Royal Veterinary College, she gained extensive experience working in mixed animal practice, volunteered internationally, and went on to lead large veterinary teams in both private and charity sectors.
Sophie was the Senior Veterinary Surgeon at a PDSA Hospital, overseeing the clinical team and management of the hospital. She holds a Certificate in General Small Animal Practice and won a scholarship to the Veterinary Leadership Program at Cornell University. Beyond her clinical work, Sophie is passionate about education and pet care. At Omni, she focuses on evidence-based nutrition and approaches to animal wellbeing.
Education
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVetMed) - Royal Veterinary College
- Veterinary Leadership Programme - Cornell University
- Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons), Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences - Royal Veterinary College
- Cert AVP in small animal practice
Training
- Links course regarding the complexities of safeguarding and indications for concern
- PDSA Leadership training
- Solving Dog Behaviour Problems course
- Small Animal Orthopaedics Courses
- Emergency and Critical Care certificate modules
- PFA Nutrition Course
- Small Animal Dentistry Course
- Oncology Course
Qualifications
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Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS)
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Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP)