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Intern Team

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Our Intern Team

Established for over 12 years Willows’ team of highly skilled interns are all fully qualified Veterinary Surgeons. Throughout their one-year rotating internship programme Willows Interns have primary case responsibility through our Out of Hours Service, working alongside dedicated Emergency Vets.

Working together with our team of multidisciplinary Specialists and Residents Willows’ Interns care for critical patients in our Intensive Care Unit.

Emily Phillips

BVSc MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon – Intern

Emily graduated from University of Pretoria in South Africa with a bachelor of Veterinary Sciences in 2019. Following graduation, she worked in South Africa in mixed rural practice for one year before moving to the UK. Emily then worked in a first opinion general practice before moving to night work.  

Emily is particularly interested in Emergency and Critical Care, but is looking forward to learning from the multidisciplinary teams at Willows.

Emily enjoys all things outdoors and will hike anywhere for a good view. Otherwise she likes to spend time at home with her two cats, Theo and Lily.

Rachel Godson

BVM BVS MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon – Intern

Rachel graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2022 before commencing work in a first opinion practice in Coventry and joining the Intern team at Willows in 2024. During her time in first practice Rachel developed a keen interest in surgery and hopes to be able to develop her skills in this area.

Outside of work, Rachel enjoys going on walks with her Border Collie, Cody, swimming and spending time with family and friends.

Pilar Camara Zurita

MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon – Intern

After graduating from the Universidad de Murcia, Spain in 2022 Pilar moved to the UK and started working in Leicester at a busy first opinion practice. There she was able to gain valuable experience and skills, as well as being part of a new graduate program.

Pilar developed a strong interest in diagnostic imaging during her university years and while it remains her main area of interest, she is very enthusiastic about learning more about all veterinary disciplines during her internship.

When not at work, Pilar enjoys travelling, outdoor activities, and playing the guitar.

Henrik Durieux

(BVCs) MVCs DVM MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon – Intern

Henry graduated from from Utrecht University in 2022 before completing a rotating internship at a specialist referral centre in the Netherlands. He then joined the Intern team here at Willows in 2024.

Henry has a particular interest in Veterinary Cardiology and in his spare time enjoys weight lifting, video games and wildlife & nature photography.

Devon Michael

BVSc MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon – Intern

Devon graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 2019 and worked in a rural mixed animal clinic before moving to the UK in 2021. Devon has previous experience working in equine care, but opted to focus on small animals and joined Willows Intern team in 2024.

Devon is particularly interested in small animal surgery, particularly laparoscopic surgery, and is passionate about antimicrobial stewardship, ensuring the effectiveness of antibiotics in the future.

Outside of work Devon enjoys rock climbing, camping, has completed two 70.3 Ironman races and hopes to complete a full Ironman in the future. He also has a 1 year old Staffy/Lab cross rescue named Finley, who has taken over his life!