Having qualified from Cambridge Veterinary School in 1984 and gained valuable experience as a junior vet in equine practice, Annie joined the Royal Army Veterinary Corps as a veterinary officer in 1987.

She ran the Army veterinary Hospital in Melton Mowbray for three of her four years’ service before joining an equine and small animal practice in Wiltshire After having her second child she then worked in a small equine  practice in South Gloucestershire, which was based on a thoroughbred stud. Upon the retirement of the principal,  Annie set up her own practice concentrating on competition horses and pursuing her interest in rehabilitation.

Today, as well as acting veterinary advisor for KBIS, she is also an FEI Vet Delegate for eventing,  and  was part of the veterinary team for London 2012 and Rio 2016 Paralympics .She still maintains a small number of her own clients and helps colleagues with surgeries and night cover from time to time.