I first came to work in this practice in 1969 after working for two years in Scotland . I became a partner in the practice in 1972 when it was  predominantly a large animal practice. Since this time I have seen a gradual build up in the small animal and equine parts of the practice whilst there has been a decline in the number of working farms in the area. 

My interests include attending local point to points and Sedgefield Racecourse.  

I am originally from South Yorkshire, I trained at Edinburgh Veterinary School and qualified in 1999. I moved to Stokesley as my first job and stayed ever since. I live locally on a farm with my husband and baby son, where we keep Pedigree Shorthorn cattle, a few sheep and some ducks and geese. We have two dogs, two house cats and some farm cats.

My veterinary interests include soft tissue surgery and most areas of medicine in cattle, dogs and cats.

Outside of work I enjoy eating out, gardening and showing cattle.

I joined the practice from a work experience placement from our local secondary school and have been here ever since.  Having started my career on reception I feel I have a good understanding of all areas within the practice.

My daily duties change so quickly that life is always hectic and never boring, although these days I do more paper work than ever. I am lucky the partners still allow me to run the puppy classes at the practice and do behaviour consultations on home visits. I am also a qualified canine beautician which comes in useful.  I have two ponies at home three Flatcoat retrievers; which I show, geese, a number of chickens, two rabbits and a parrot.

I grew up in Middlesbrough and then studied veterinary medicine in Liverpool.  I graduated in 2006 and started work in Stokesley straight away.  I enjoy the variety of animals we see in mixed practice and am most happy working outdoors, when its not raining anyway!

I have two large dogs who need lots of exercise so I am often up on the moors behind Stokesley walking with them.  My veterinary interests are varied and I currently enjoy running the practice “pet slimmers” clinics.

Our lovely reception staff are always available for a chat.  They provide up to date information on a range of over the counter pet products and will organise your repeat prescriptions for you.

Wormers, flea treatment , diets and some medications are available without a prescription for registered clients so feel free to ask for advice. The reception staff are great to lend an ear when you are worried or distressed about your pet. Please don’t hesitate to ask them if you need a chair,  assistance to carry a heavy pet to the car, or a drink of water!