Rachel qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the University of Edinburgh in 2015. As a keen equestrian growing up, it came as no surprise that she pursued a career in equine practice.

Initially practicing in Buckinghamshire, she then moved to Cambridgeshire and provided both racecourse and FEI competition veterinary cover alongside the routine work. Her career has since taken her in a new direction and so, alongside filming, she works for an international veterinary pharmaceutical company.

Rachel’s first filming job was the 2016 John Lewis Christmas advert (Buster the Boxer). Following this, Rachel has continued to work on major productions such as Star Wars, Napoleon and Rings of Power, amongst many others.

Rachel enjoys anything involving the outdoors and loves all things food/cooking. She welcomed a baby boy in December 2025 who may well decide to follow his parents into the film and TV world in the future!

Steve graduated with honours from the Royal Veterinary College London in 2002 and worked in general clinical practice for several years.

Following the completion of a four-year European College of Zoological Medicine Specialist training program, he became a European Veterinary Specialist in Avian Medicine and Surgery in 2011 and an RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine shortly after. Since 2008, Steve has worked as a veterinary surgeon on set for many film, TV and theatre productions, including many high profile works such Harry Potter, Full Monty, and Witcher as well as commercials and West End Productions.

As a veterinary specialist in birds, zoo and wildlife, Steve is well-placed to advise on the use of many wild and wonderful, nonconventional animals on set. He also currently works as the head vet at the UK’s largest wildlife hospital.

In his spare time, Steve is a UK national volleyball referee and an international sitting volleyball referee, as well as being manager, coach and player for the current UK national champions!

Samantha qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the University of Liverpool in 2003. She spent her first five years in mixed practice before moving into large animal work, focusing on equine and farm animals for a further eight years.

For the past decade she has worked exclusively in equine practice and holds a Certificate in Equine Medicine. She has provided veterinary cover for racecourses (Newcastle and Musselburgh), numerous point-to-points, London International Horse Show, Royal Windsor Horse and various polo, British Eventing and endurance events.

Alongside clinical work, Samantha has been involved in film and television productions since 2008, providing veterinary support on numerous major projects including Pirates of the Caribbean, Napolean, Gladiator II, Bridgerton and House of Dragon, amongst many others.

She is currently undertaking a Masters in International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law at the University of Edinburgh (remotely!). Outside of work, Samantha enjoys horse riding, walking, cycling and skiing.