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Cutting edge diagnostics

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Full operating facilities

Cutting edge diagnostics

Comfortable facilities

Full operating facilities

Acupuncture is a gentle, time-tested therapy that uses fine needles to stimulate specific points in the body, promoting blood flow, reducing inflammation, and triggering natural pain relief. Commonly used to treat pain, anxiety, and allergies in pets, it’s a safe and holistic option—though not suitable for cancerous tumours. Each 30-minute session costs £52.80 and may be covered by insurance. Treatment typically begins with weekly sessions, gradually tapering to monthly maintenance, tailored to your pet’s individual needs.

Our Registered Veterinary Nurses run health clinics where you can discuss preventative care you can undertake to keep your pets healthy. Currently they offer advice on weight loss, diet, managing long term medical conditions and behaviour and socialisation. Nurses will also help administer medications, clip claws, post operative check ups and admit and discharge surgical cases and inpatients.

We have recently invested in a mobile digital dental x-ray unit, that allows us to easily image animals mouth. This helps minimise anaesthetic time and having to transport animals about the practice while under anaesthetic. This helps diagnose dental problems that cannot be seen to the naked eye but can cause severe dental pain. Cats are especially prone to such issues which is why we include full mouth radiographs with all our cat dental procedures.

At Swaffham Vets, we are proud to be an International Cat Care (iCatCare) accredited Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic, a recognition that reflects our commitment to providing the very best care for our feline patients.

Helen Manson is a qualified veterinary ophthalmologist, having gained her Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons certificate in 2012, following several years of study. Helen offers a second opinion referral service for vets in the local area, both medical and surgical.  She has a particular interest in canine and feline corneal disease. If you are unsure of suitability for referral or would like to arrange a referral, then contact the practice and Helen will be happy to advise you of next steps.
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Ellen Whale

Ellen Whale

Patient Care Assistant/ Receptionist
PCA

Ellen joined us in 2026 after previously working in another vet practice and an animal sanctuary.

She loves horses and has two of her own called Molly and Abbie.  she also has four dogs who she enjoys walking in the Norfolk countryside. 

Adri Rossouw

Adri Rossouw

Locum Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc CertAVP (FelMed) MRCVS

Adri qualified as a Vet Surgeon in South Africa in May 1992 before moving to the UK in 1998.  She was partner in a small animal vet practice in Norfolk before retiring in May 2023.  She missed working with animals so now works as a locum part time.  She brings a wealth of experience to the team.  She achieved a CertAVP Small Animal Medicine (feline medicine) certificate in 2023.  She also enjoys orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery. 

Outside work Adri enjoys gardening, cycling and walking as well as being involved in the Gateway Church in Kings Lynn.  Adri has a tuxedo cat called Karolus and the village peacock Bob has claimed her garden.

Helen Manson

Veterinary Surgeon
BVM&S CertVOphthal MRCVS

Helen moved to Norfolk after graduating from Edinburgh Vet School in 2003. After working in practices around King’s Lynn, she joined the practice in 2023.


Helen enjoys small animal medicine and has a special interest in Ophthalmology. Helen gained her post graduate RCVS certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 2012 and offers internal and external referrals for eye cases at the practice.


Outside of work, Helen is kept busy with her three children, Daisy the Labrador and Maggie the cat. She is married to Liam.

Ben Mcdonnell

Clinical Director & Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc, BSc, Cert AVP (GSAS)MRCVS

Following his graduation from Liverpool University in 2008 Ben returned to his roots in Cumbria, where he spent a short period working in mixed practice, before making the decision to work solely as a small animal veterinarian. He moved to Norfolk in 2022, when he joined our team at Swaffham, becoming a clinical director in 2025. Ben enjoys all aspects of first opinion small practice work, but especially enjoys the surgical side of the job and achieved the Royal College Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (General Small Animal Surgery) in 2021.


Outside work Ben is often found exploring the Norfolk countryside and coastline with his son Joey. His other interests include mountain biking, walking, running and more recently paddle boarding.

Emily Neep

Veterinary Surgeon
BVetMed BSc(hons) MRCVS

Emily joined Swaffham Veterinary Centre in 2023, having worked as a vet in Wales. Originally from Norfolk, she was very excited to move back home! She has a keen interest in exotic animal care and also is trained in acupuncture.


In her spare time, Emily enjoys exploring her creative side with various craft projects, from crochet to jewellery making and can often be heard singing along to her favourite musical (much to the nurse’s dismay!). She has always had pets at home, ranging from various cats and dogs to a pet toad!

Liam Manson

Clinical Director & Veterinary Surgeon
BVM&S GPCert (SAS) MRCVS

Liam founded Swaffham veterinary Centre in 2014, having worked in mid-Norfolk since graduating from Edinburgh University in 2003.  He completed a surgical certificate in 2007 and continues to have a keen interest in surgery but does enjoy the variety that a busy first opinion small animal practice gives each day.

Out of work Liam enjoys spending time with his wife and children, who all enjoy travelling in the UK and abroad.  he also enjoys exploring the beautiful Norfolk countryside with his Labrador Daisy.  When given the opportunity Liam is a keen gardener.