MEET THE TEAM
 

                                                                                                         
                                                                                                     Max pictured with Bertie & Millie
Dr Max Spicer hails from Devon in England. He qualified from Liverpool University in 1990 with his BvSc degree and is also a member of The Royal College of Veterinary surgeons. Max joined The Veterinary Hospital in 1997 and became managing partner in 1999.Since graduating; his focus has always been in companion animal medicine and surgery; with particular interest in orthopaedics and disorders of the eye and skin.
 
He has been living in Dubai for 12 years and met his wife, Michelle, here. They have two children, Guy and Charlotte, and enjoy family life with their two rescued dogs and cats. He holds high regard for exemplary patient and client care, and has noticed that with an ever changing and expanding population in Dubai, pets constantly need attention to a wide variety of problems. He has therefore taken an aggressive stride towards providing a comprehensive service by hiring four veterinarians that are highly specialised in their respective fields. He is very proud of the fact that his hospital is the only one in Dubai that can offer all such necessary services under one roof. He also insists on having people on his team that are friendly, approachable and flexible to client’s needs.
 
He enjoys kite surfing, wind surfing, snow skiing and water skiing. He also plays squash and likes to keep fit. He has an interest in natural history and enjoys playing the saxophone.
                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                    
Selina pictured with Harry & Harvey
 
 
            
Selina Potter graduated from Bristol Vet School, UK in 2002 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree and remains a member of the RCVS. After graduation she quickly realised her passion was in small animal practice, and opted to specialise in this area.  She enjoys professional development and, before relocating to Dubai, she attended a 2 year modular courses in small animal medicine.  Selina enjoys all aspects of working in general practice, but has a special interest in canine and feline endocrinology and abdominal surgery. “I have a genuine love of animals and get a huge sense of reward from being a dedicated and caring veterinary surgeon.”

Selina lives in Dubai with her husband Matt; two much loved Labradors Harry and Harley and her rescued Burmese cat, Pushkin. She enjoys keeping fit, exercising her dogs and socialising with friends.
 


                                                                                                                  Robert Pictured with Polly
 

Robert Lusk studied at Glasgow university veterinary school and gained a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery in 1979. He has consequently had many years of veterinary experience and has been able to develop his particular passion in orthopedic surgery. He has special interest and skill in spinal and knee surgery, and enjoys taking on cases that may benefit from this. The Veterinary Hospital is very proud to say that we can therefore offer these services to our clients.

He has worked in the UK for all of his professional life and has recently embarked on his adventure in Dubai. He arrived in with Sheila and his 15 year old cat Polly in October last year. He has a keen interest in sport, especially rugby, boxing and football. He enjoys a good book and harbors’ a passion for motorcycles. “Sadly I haven’t, as yet, been brave enough to take to the roads on two wheels in Dubai!”
 


 
 
                                                                                            Ruben playing with one of his patients
 
Ruben Arias del Rio studied at the University of Extremadura in Spain.
He graduated in 1997 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery.
He has worked for the past 12 years in the UK, and has always opted for small animal practice. His most recent position was a five year period in England with the PDSA (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals) which is an extremely busy animal charity hospital. 

While he was there, he studied for his Certificate in Small Animal Surgery, and gained a great deal of experience through the number and variety cases that were placed under his care. He was offered a residency in small animal surgery at a referral practice in the UK, but chose to come and join The Veterinary Hospital in sunny Dubai instead.

“I have developed a special interest in fracture repair and brachycephalic upper airway syndrome. I have noticed a need for the latter in Dubai due to the large number of flat nosed dog breeds that struggle to cope with the heat in summer.”

Ruben has developed a strong taste for kite surfing since being here, and enjoys socialising and appreciating a good film. He likes to ski when he comes across snow, and enjoys relaxing with a book.