About

Doing the right thing for you and your pets.

Huntsbridge vets was founded by local vets Nigel Belgrove and Rachael Day, who have worked side by side in the Huntingdon community for many years. Together, they have built a reputation for trusted advice, clinical excellence, and truly personal care – the kind that comes from knowing both pets and their owners.

Nigel and Rachael are joined by co-owners Julie Eastham (Practice Manager) and Anne Selfe (Veterinary Nurse), colleagues they have worked with and trusted for years. As a close-knit team, they share the same values; compassion, trust and dedication to providing the very best veterinary care, without compromise.

Our Values

Compassion

We know pets are family and vet visits can be emotional. We offer warm, personalised care to build lasting relationships, transforming our service into a trusted partnership.

Trust

Trust grows through open communication. We explain conditions clearly and discuss options, risks, and costs honestly. Transparency ensures you feel informed and involved, never overwhelmed.

Dedication

We listen, reassure, and guide you to find the best treatment options for your pet. By supporting our team’s growth and mastering new technologies, we ensure your pet receives the most effective, up-to-date care.

Meet The Team

Our skilled and compassionate team includes experienced general practitioners, caring and dedicated veterinary nurses and a friendly and approachable client care team. Together, we are committed to ensuring your beloved companions are in the best possible hands from their first vaccinations to their senior years.

Nigel Belgrove

Veterinary Surgeon
MA VetMB MRCVS

Nigel graduated from Cambridge Vet School in 2000 and has spent more than 25 years caring for pets in the Huntingdon area. After joining a local veterinary practice, he became a partner just two years later and went on to play a key role in developing and growing the practice.

An experienced veterinary surgeon, Nigel has a particular interest in advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, allowing many complex procedures to be performed locally without the need for specialist referral.

Nigel is passionate about building lasting relationships with clients and their pets. He is especially proud to have cared for generations of pets from the same families and greatly values the trust and loyalty clients have placed in him over the years.

Outside work, Nigel enjoys spending time with friends and family, travelling, cooking, fly fishing and scuba diving. He also loves firing up the BBQ for the practice team whenever the weather allows!

Rachael Day

Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc MRCVS

Rachael graduated from the University of Bristol Veterinary School in 2003 and began her career in mixed practice, caring for small animals, farm animals and horses. She soon discovered that her true passion lay in treating small animals, where she has dedicated her career ever since. She has been working in the Huntingdon area for over 17 years and has become a familiar face to many local pet owners.

Rachael holds postgraduate certificates in both Small Animal Medicine and Small Animal Surgery and enjoys the variety and challenge that general practice brings. Alongside her clinical expertise, Rachael has extensive leadership experience, having managed large veterinary teams and hospitals. Rachael is passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care with clear, honest communication and a personal approach. She believes in building lasting relationships with clients and their pets, ensuring every visit is a positive experience.

Outside work, Rachael enjoys family life with her husband, two children, two cats, a Labrador and her pony, Prancer.

Julie Eastham

Practice Manager
RVN FCMI

Julie Eastham is a highly experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse and Practice Manager with over 20 years of leadership experience within the veterinary profession, and she currently sits on the board of Directors for the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons.

Julie is passionate about delivering high standards of patient care while ensuring clients feel listened to, supported, and reassured during what can often be emotional times. She strongly believes that compassion, communication, and teamwork are at the heart of excellent veterinary care.

Alongside her veterinary career, Julie has 5 dogs and co-runs a dog training club. She remains actively involved in her local community through educational events, responsible pet ownership initiatives, and dog training support.

Anne Selfe

Veterinary Nurse
RVN CertNut

Anne qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1999, having known from an early age that caring for animals was her calling. She is passionate about supporting both pets and their owners, with additional qualifications in grooming and a certificate in canine & feline nutrition, enabling her to provide well-rounded advice and care.

Throughout her career, Anne has taken on a wide range of management responsibilities within veterinary practice. She is recognised for her exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high standards of care.

Anne was married to her late husband, Chris, and together they shared a love of animals and a home filled with much-loved pets. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, and expressing her creativity through crafting.

Phoebe Rule

Veterinary Nurse
BSc (Hons) RVN AFHEA

Phoebe graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2020 with a BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Nursing Science and has since gained experience across first opinion and multidisciplinary referral practice, including orthopaedics, intensive care, cardiology, anaesthesia and theatre nursing. She has a particular passion for anaesthesia and pain management, and providing compassionate, individualised care to her patients.

Phoebe also has a love of teaching and supporting the development of others, which led her to complete her Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) in 2025.

A highlight of Phoebe’s career was volunteering with an animal charity in the Caribbean, caring for sick and injured pets and supporting their owners. Outside of work, Phoebe enjoys competing in fitness competitions and spending time with her husband Josh and much-loved Vizsla, Vincent, whom she rescued in 2021.

Sarah Jarvis

Veterinary Receptionist

Sarah is a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Receptionist with a genuine love for animals and a passion for helping people. She plays an important role in supporting both clients and veterinary teams, ensuring every visit is as welcoming, smooth, and stress-free as possible.

Sarah understands that visiting the vet can sometimes be worrying for both pets and their owners, and she always strives to offer kindness, reassurance, and understanding. With excellent communication and organisational skills, she enjoys building positive relationships with clients and their pets.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going on dog walks and beach days. Sarah is also a keen swimmer and baker.