Our staff

Vivan Alemi BVM&S MRCVS, Partner

I was born in Tehran, Iran and lived there for the first 6 years with my English mother and Persian father. I qualified from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh and came away with more than just a degree! I met Sheona, a veterinary nurse there, in 1995 and we married in 2004. My first job was based in Sheffield and Rotherham, where I worked in a large practice that catered for small animals. In December 2000, Sheona and I joined Hugh and Simon to establish Feldon Veterinary Centre. Sheona and I share our home with Brian and Polo, two elderly cats that have been keeping an eye on us since we first met.

Hugh Hawkins BVM&S MRCVS, Partner

I was born in the Bahamas and have been fortunate to spend much of my time living abroad, due to my father’s job. I graduated from Edinburgh in 1996 and spent many happy years in mixed practice in Cumbria. I really enjoyed treating cattle but left in 2000 to set up Feldon with Simon and Viv. I miss the cows and farmers a lot but have found a new interest in cardiorespiratory medicine of dogs and cats.

I live in Leamington Spa with my wife and our three very scruffy dogs; Jake, Floyd and Molly. I continue to try and travel as much as possible and have to admit, I miss the warmer climates.

Simon Want BVM&S MRCVS, Partner

Born in the north east of Scotland, I then spent my teenage years on the Isle of Man before moving to Edinburgh to complete my Veterinary Degree at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in 1996. I spent 4 happy years in mixed practice in Staffordshire before forming Feldon Veterinary Centre in 2000. I am especially interested in all aspects of surgery and am currently studying for a certificate in small animal surgery. I live in Kenilworth with my wife Louise and our houseful of children and pets. When not busy at work I am usually the taxi driver for the family between various sporting and musical events. I don’t have much free time but wouldn’t change a thing!