Heartbroken mother of vet says he killed himself using drugs for euthanising dogs after being left 'destroyed' by wealthy clients having their pets put down - rather than pay for them to be treated

The mother of a vet who killed himself with a drug used to put down pets has told how his mental health was impacted by the heartbreak of being unable to save some animals he was treating. Tina says a contributing factor in her son's death were aspects of his job Dr Ellis complained that some clients were leaving it too late to bring their pets in for treatment Tory councillor Mrs Ellis said her son - like most vets - was able to hide the depth of his troubles because he had taught himself to remain calm in distressing circumstances. Dr Ellis worked for Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in Winchester, Hampshire, where he was loved and admired by family, friends, colleagues and clients for his dedication Colleague at his former workplace paid tribute to Dr Ellis following his death in a post online Mrs Ellis said her son who worked for Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in Winchester was loved and admired by family, friends, colleagues and clients for sacrificing his spare time to help others. Mrs Ellis said that people she knew would encounter her son's devotion when they took pets to his surgery. Mrs Ellis said that she could always tell when her dedicated son Dr Ellis had a bad day when he came home and hadn't been able to save an animal he felt he should have been able to He said he was concerned that he was able to access the drug 'by falsely representing' he was going to put down a large dog 'without being challenged as to its purpose'.