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Meet the Team

Years have gone by since we started back in 2017 – and our team has steadily grown over the years. From a one-man band to a strong team of vets, our drive hasn’t changed from day one and our goal still the same: to provide a friendly, top-notch veterinary service and do our best to make sure your horse comes home a bit quicker than the others in the race. We continuously invest in education, continuing professional development, equipment and facilities.

PAOLO GUASCO

Founding Vet

Born and raised on a beef farm in northern Italy, Paolo graduated from vet school in Turin in 2008 after five and a half years of adventures. His journey led them to internships in Lexington and Fethard, where Paolo found exceptional mentors. By chance, he ended up in the Cotswolds, where he was embraced by the Albutt family, helping England feel like home. After several years of working for others, Paolo started Guasco and Associates in the summer of 2017. Over time, his team has grown, and he now leads a talented group of professionals. When not working… well, that never happens − he’s always working!

Patrick McCarthy

PATRICK McCARTHY

Associate Vet

Patrick grew up in the south of Ireland, surrounded by animals, which ignited his passion for veterinary medicine. Patrick graduated from University College Dublin in 2022. He then joined Fethard Equine Hospital at Coolmore, working for 13 months across various services, including Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Sports Medicine, learning from some of the world’s top equine clinicians.

Molly Kirk

MOLLY KIRK

Associate Vet

Molly grew up in Oxfordshire around horses, leading her to vet school in London. She spent summers riding at racing yards, hoping to work in that field. In 2022, she graduated and began an internship in Northamptonshire, splitting her time between the equine hospital and as a road vet. She realized her passion was for lameness and orthopaedics. After her internship, she continued as a road vet for 6 months before joining Guasco and Associates in April 2024.

Alice Castiglioni

ALICE CASTIGLIONI

Associate Vet

Alice grew up in Italy with a passion for show jumping. Her deep love for animals led her to pursue veterinary medicine, earning her DVM from the University of Milan in 2022. Following graduation, Alice completed a rotating internship in Ireland, where she discovered a passion for the racing industry. To enhance her expertise in surgery and orthopaedics, fuelled by her admiration for racehorses, Alice relocated to Kentucky to join the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. There, she undertook a surgical internship, working closely with seasoned specialists in both hospital and field settings. Over the course of the year, she honed her surgical skills and gained comprehensive experience across a wide variety of equine cases.

AARON SUTHERLAND

Practice Manager

Aaron is a proud Dubliner who moved to Cheltenham in 2019 to work in Cheltenham Racecourse after doing a spell in Leopardstown Racecourse. Lockdown hit which sparked the idea for him to learn how to ride. This led to him to work for O’Neill Racing adding to his experience of the racing industry on both sides of the Irish Sea. In his spare time, you’ll find him in the back corner of a squash court.

JASMIN KEWLEY-KELLETT

Admin/Veterinary Assistant

Jasmin grew up in Gloucestershire with a lifelong passion for horses despite coming from a non-horsey family. Her enthusiasm led her to enrol at Hartpury College, where she built a strong foundation in equine studies and gained hands-on experience working with hunters and eventers.After seven years in the equestrian world, Jasmin transitioned into an administrative role supporting her father’s business, while continuing to own and care for her own horse. Staying active in the saddle helped her maintain a close connection to the horse world she loved.Living in a region steeped in equestrian and racing heritage, Jasmin’s desire to work more closely with horses never faded. That passion ultimately led her to join the team at Guasco & Associates, where she is thrilled to be back in an environment that aligns with her interests and experience. Outside of work, Jasmin enjoys riding, walking her many gundogs, and playing netball.

EMMA GROSSAGE

Manager/PA

Occasionally, planets and stars align, and mystical moments occur. This must have happened when Emma accepted the job to become the Secretary/PA/Manager. Emma has been with the team since day one; she is in charge of virtually everything that happens in the office and is a familiar voice to most clients. Where Emma goes, her very energetic sprocker, Jet, is never far behind!

ABIGAIL SMITH

Veterinary Technician

Abi has spent her entire childhood and adult life surrounded by horses and has worked in the racing industry for the past two years. During this time, she has developed a strong passion for and interest in thoroughbreds. She studied Biomedical Science at Cardiff University, where she gained valuable clinical skills that complement her practical experience. In her spare time, Abi has produced a young horse out of racing and is currently retraining an older horse, with the aim of keeping and competing in the future. Outside of work, she enjoys long walks with her dog and riding her own horse, continuing to build on the passion that underpins everything she does.

HARRIET HALL

Veterinary Technician

Harriet grew up in Worcestershire and studied at the University of Worcester and the Royal Agricultural University. Alongside her studies, she worked in the racing industry, where she continued for a further five and a half years. During this time, she developed a strong interest in the veterinary aspects of racehorse care, which inspired her to pursue this passion further. Outside of work, Harriet enjoys walking her cocker spaniel across the Malvern Hills and competing with her horses.

PHONE

24/7 Emergency: +44(0)1527 591047

Office: +44(0)1527 591047

Paolo Guasco: +44(0)7526 689425

REGISTERED OFFICE

Guasco and Associates
Unit 1 & 2 North
Upper Slaughter Business Centre
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 2JJ

Office opening hours

Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm

Office: +44(0)1527 591047

24hr emergency service: +44(0)1527 591047

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