James achieved distinction in his Certificate in Small Animal Surgery, as well as receiving scholarships and awards at every level in his studies (Wellcome Trust Scholar, 2000; Cecil Aldin Memorial Prize, 2004; GPCert(Feline Practice) with distinction, 2006; PGCert(Small Animal Surgery) with distinction, 2015).
Dr. James Bennett BSc(Hons) BVetMed(Hons) GPCert(FelP) PGCert(SAS) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery
London’s only dual certificate holder in Feline Practice and Small Animal Surgery
Official UK Government Veterinarian, Companion Animal Exports
Founder of Wolfe Vets
I absolutely love being a vet. Seeing happy pets living life to the full and being able to keep them that way is a privilege. It’s not something I take lightly. I really do know how it feels to worry about your pet being sick. I have a naughty Dachshund, a rescue Pointer and a stray cat. They are part of the family, and we would be lost without them.
As someone who both never rests on his laurels and has a lust for learning, I became one of only a handful of Advanced Practitioners in Small Animal Surgery across London, and the only one to be a dual certificate holder in Feline Practice.
I am calm, relaxed and will treat pets, and you, their owners, with compassion and respect. I always spend time explaining problems, and how to navigate the route to curing them patiently and clearly.
Wolfe Vets is not your usual veterinary practice. We are proud to be independent, and we are utterly focused on getting pets better. I have designed Wolfe Vets to save lives using the advanced surgeries and medicines that my team’s qualifications allow, while also remaining the friendly first opinion vets that provide all the routine vaccines, travel advice, neutering, dental care and high-quality pet foods you can think of. We are here to give your pets everything they may need, close to home. And if you are wondering where the name came from, the practice is named after my second son, Wolfe.
I grew up surrounded by animals and nature. At home, I had hamsters and gerbils, cats and dogs, never enough for me, always plenty according to my parents! I was fascinated by the insects in the garden and the fish in the river. I’d spend days outside, my favourite books coming along for the journey. Once I was into Gerald Durrell and James Herriot, I was destined to become a vet.
I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College with honours, passing finals with distinction. I also achieved distinction in both of my Certificates in Small Animal Surgery and Feline Practice, as well as receiving scholarships and awards at every level in my studies (Wellcome Trust Scholar, 2000; Cecil Aldin Memorial Prize, 2004; GPCert(Feline Practice) with distinction, 2008; PGCert(Small Animal Surgery) with distinction, 2015).
I’ve worked as a vet in Hong Kong, volunteered with charities in Bali, and spent the last two decades working in London. I began my London career alongside orthopaedic vet, David Kydd, learning a great deal from him. He treated owners and pets with such kindness, and really knew his onions when it came to bones and joints. I trained in ultrasound & critical care, led an emergency clinic for several years, and then focused on developing more advanced surgical skills.
I’ve dedicated much of my life to honing my skills as both a student and a vet. I know what works and what doesn’t, whether in veterinary care or in running a clinic. I approach my work with passion, and I enjoy helping not only animals but also people – and building friendships along the way.
Away from the practice, I have four children, two dogs and a cat, and a profound passion for nature and the countryside. I’m fascinated by the evolution of the human mind and cosmology, and spend time outside work cooking hearty meals, exercising and fishing whenever I can.