Kelly Dobson ACMI fCMgr joins Dovecote Veterinary Hospital as Hospital Manager

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Kelly Dobson ACMI fCMgr has joined Dovecote Veterinary Hospital as its new Hospital Manager, bringing a wealth of experience and leadership expertise to the multidisciplinary referral centre.

Kelly joins Dovecote with over 14 years of experience in human healthcare and an additional six years in veterinary healthcare, having begun her career in the NHS. Her most recent role within the public sector was as a Discharge Support Officer.

While deeply passionate about her work in human healthcare, Kelly made the decision to seek new challenges and explore opportunities beyond the NHS. Her transition into veterinary care began when she joined the Internal Medicine department as a List Runner at a referral hospital in Derby in 2019. Recognising the strong parallels between human and veterinary medicine, Kelly quickly adapted to the new environment.

As Dovecote Hospital Manager, Kelly’s focus will be on strengthening collaboration across departments, streamlining operational processes, and fostering a culture of support, communication and accountability. She believes that when veterinary teams feel valued and empowered, they deliver their best work - and that directly translates into the quality of care provided to clients and their pets.

Speaking about her new role, Kelly said:

Joining Dovecote was both a personal and professional challenge I was ready to embrace. From the outset, I was struck by the team’s strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, and the genuine family feel that runs through the practice. It’s a rare environment - and exactly where I wanted to be. My ambition is to build on the excellent foundations already in place and take the service to the next level. By creating an environment where people thrive, we ensure that every client receives the highest standard of care, consistently. I’m proud to be part of a team that’s not only clinically excellent but also deeply compassionate.

In 2024, Kelly completed her Chartered Management qualification through the Chartered Management Institute, earning both ACMI and fCMgr status. Her professional journey has been defined by proactive decision-making, a passion for team culture, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Established in 1995, Dovecote Veterinary Hospital is an RCVS accredited multidisciplinary Specialist small animal referral hospital. Over the years, Dovecote has added to its services and now offers specialist led Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging- MRI, CT, X-Ray, Soft Tissue Surgery, Ear Nose and Throat, and Dermatology.