Meet the Team
Director
Maria Natalia Mollon
MRCVS
Natalia is the director of the practice, who graduated from Buenos Aires university in 1997. Whilst in Argentina she worked in some of the most prestigious polo and racing yards before moving to Spain to work at Sport Vets Clinic. In 2011 Natalia moved to the UK to start M N Mollon & Partners Ltd. She has extensive knowledge of internal medicine, lameness and performance issues. Natalia is also qualified as an OV vet which enables her to complete the necessary papers to export horses to other countries.
Senior Partner & Registered FEI Veteranarian
Roman Villar Martinez de Velasco MRCVS
Roman is a senior partner of the veterinary practice, who graduated from the University of Madrid in 1997. He worked in Madrid, Argentina and USA prior to moving to the UK where he joined Natalia at M N Mollon & Partners Ltd. Due to his extensive knowledge and professionalism, Roman was selected as the veterinary surgeon for the Spanish Equestrian Team at the 2012 London Olympic games. He is highly experienced in lameness and performance issues in competition horses in all disciplines, as well as, pre purchase examinations.
Veterinary Surgeon
Antonio Espinosa Fernandez MRCVS
Antonio graduated from the University of Madrid in March 2018 and has experience with polo horses whilst working in Florida and racehorses whilst working in France. Since joining the practice in February 2020, he has worked closely with our clients, taking an individual approach to suit each horse’s needs and discipline. Antonio is currently studying towards a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice in equine lameness, diagnosis and therapeutics. He is experienced in pre-purchase examinations, diagnostic imagery and equine sports medicine.
Veterinary Surgeon
Marina Fernandez Moiron MRCVS
Marina graduated from University of Leon in June 2022. She has completed an internship in medicine and equine surgery at the Alfonso X El Sabio University in Madrid in 2023 and has worked in Asturias (Northern Spain) as a mixed veterinarian for both horses and cattle. She subsequently moved to the UK and joined M N Mollon and Partners in March 2024. Marina has a keen interest in internal and sports horse medicine.
Veterinary Support Staff
Pauline Mounsey
Pauline gained a wealth of experience from working with international show jumpers and alongside the Belgium show jumping team at international events; such as the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996. She joined the practice in February 2020 and has achieved a veterinary support staff diploma and is currently studying veterinary nursing. Pauline works closely with Roman to ensure excellent husbandry is available at all appointments.
Practice Manager
Carmela Mitchell BSc (Hons), CertNCS (VCC), RVCCA - Registered Veterinary Client Care Advisor
Carmela has been the practice manager since April 2018 and has demonstrated a versatile skill set in running the practice. She has experience in assisting with insurance claims and financial accounts. Carmela was accredited an Equine Science degree in 2011, BHS levels 1 and 2 and a veterinary support assistant level 3 diploma. Carmela has successfully completed a certification in Veterinary Client Care, which is accredited internationally with RACE - Registered Veterinary Client Care Advisor. Carmela is also an accredited veterinary receptionist.
Office Supervisor
Ella Riley CertNCS(VCC), RVCCA - Registered Veterinary Client Care Advisor
Ella joined the practice in August 2021, following completion of her level 3 diploma in Business Administration. She has ridden from a young age and has a keen interest within the equine industry. Ella helps clients with all enquiries; but particularly enjoys the complex administration that accompanies all things exports. Ella has successfully completed a certification in Veterinary Client Care, which is accredited internationally with RACE - Registered Veterinary Client Care Advisor. Ella is also an accredited veterinary receptionist.
Veterinary Receptionist
Pagan Bunce
Pagan joined the practice on a part-time basis in May 2023, before undertaking a full-time role as a veterinary receptionist in November 2023. Pagan's passion is horses, and she is more than happy to assist clients with any queries they may have. Pagan has a level 3 extended diploma in Equine Studies and she has successfully achieved her Veterinary Client Care Core Standards (Equine) certificate.