Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified from Edinburgh University in 1984. I gained experience in all aspects of Veterinary medicine in the north east of England and New Zealand before settling in York in 1990. I now concentrate my time in the small animal department, working mainly from the Haxby branch and Salisbury Road Hospital. I am married with three boys and have two dogs called Fizz and Poppy and a selection of chickens. When not working I enjoy all things outdoors.

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from the University of Cambridge in July 2017. I spent the summer working at a charity clinic in Panama City before Starting at the Minster Veterinary Practice soon after, where  I am enjoying all aspects of small animal with a particular interest in internal medicine. Originally from sunny Scarborough, i am thrilled to be back in Yorkshire and working in the beautiful city of York. In my spare time i enjoy spinning, pub quizzes and curling up with a good book.

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 1995. After working in mixed and equine practice, I have worked in solely small animal practice for the last 15 years. My husband and I moved to the North East 12 years ago with our two girls and are currently ‘doing-up’ our old cottage where we live with our three mad dogs, three-legged cat and our horse. I have a special interest in emergency and critical care medicine in which I have worked for a few years and I am very excited to be part of the new York Emergency Vets out of hours service for the Minster team.

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified from the University of Edinburgh in 1997 and have worked at the Minster Veterinary Practice since 1998. I mostly work at the Copmanthorpe branch.

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2011 and completed a post-graduate certificate in small animal medicine in 2017. I enjoy looking after the patients at the Salisbury Road Hospital and working up medical cases. I live in York with my husband and dog, and in my spare time I enjoy baking and swimming.

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2015 and have worked at Minster ever since. I am interested in all aspects of small animal practice but have a particular interest in medicine. I recently moved to York from Saddleworth, so spend a lot of my free time exploring the city as well as baking and walking my parents' Cocker Spaniel, who also loves a trip to York.

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified from The University of Edinburgh in 2012 and initially worked in a mixed veterinary practice near Aberdeen. I have worked at the Minster Veterinary Practice since March 2014 and enjoy being the lead vet for the York RSPCA rehoming centre. I have two terriers called Maisy and Jess, and in my spare time I enjoy walking my dogs and looking after my three pet chickens!

Veterinary Surgeon

I studied Veterinary Medicine at the Royal Veterinary College, London, graduating in 2010. Since then I have worked in mixed and small animal practice in Barnsley and Wakefield, before starting at The Minster Veterinary Practice in August 2016. I am starting a postgraduate certificate in Small Animal Medicine in January 2018. I live in York with my husband, David and rescue Crossbreed dog, Pippa. I enjoy reading, playing the piano, dancing and walking.

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from The University of Bristol in July 2016 and started working for The Minster Veterinary Practice soon after. After spending a lot of time at Minster as part of my Veterinary training I was thrilled to become part of the team as a full time vet. I grew up in York so I am enjoying being back up North and being able to spend time with my family and friends. I enjoy all areas of small animal practice and have particular interests in small animal medicine, surgery and ophthalmology. In my spare time I enjoy skiing, travelling and I am looking forward to getting a dog of my own so I can make the most of the Yorkshire countryside!

Veterinary Surgeon

I have been with the Minster Veterinary Practice since 2002. My interests have developed over the years and I am now part of the out of hours team with York Emergency Vets. I have a keen interest in emergency medicine and surgery and I am studying for a post-graduate certificate in emergency and critical care. I live in York with my sports mad family and my scruffy, little dog, Chucky.

Veterinary Surgeon

I graduated from the University of Bristol in 2003 and enjoy working in small animal practice. I joined the Minster Veterinary practice in November 2015 and work at the Willow Grove branch. When I'm not at work I enjoy hiking and baking, but mostly I am kept busy looking after my two young children and Peggy the cat!

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified in 2003 from University of Liverpool and completed an internship at University of Glasgow. I have worked in several small animal practices across England and recently moved back to Yorkshire. At work my interests include

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified from Edinburgh University in 1993 and have worked solely in small animal practice. Having previously worked at the Minster Veterinary Practice, I was thrilled to rejoin the practice in January 2017. Working part time fits perfectly with my busy life as a Mum, owner of two dogs and a characterful Devon Rex, and leaves me just enough time to bake and decorate biscuits for everyone!

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified from University College Dublin in 2001 and have worked in a variety of practices throughout the UK. I completed a small animal internship at Glasgow Vet School in 2003 and worked at a large orthopaedics referral hospital for a year in 2013. I completed my Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2008 and was designated an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery in 2015. I have spent most of my career working at the Minster Veterinary Practice and my main clinical interests are soft tissue surgery, fracture repair and laparoscopic surgery.

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified from The Royal Veterinary College in 2010 and have been at the Minster Veterinary Practice since January 2013. I have completed a post-graduate Certificate in Small Animal Surgery and have interests in surgery and dentistry. I live on a dairy farm with my husband, two Labradors, a cat and 160 pedigree Holsteins! In my spare time I enjoy walking with my dogs and helping out on the farm.

Veterinary Surgeon

Practice Manager

I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1997, obtained a City and Guilds certificate in small animal nutrition in 2007, C -SQP in 2009 and passed the ILM Level 5 Diploma in Management in 2014. I live with my husband, two daughters and Lexi our Red Fox Labrador. In my spare time I enjoy running with Easingwold running club, walking, socialising and family bike rides.

Veterinary Nurse

I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1997 and for the last 8 years have worked out of hours in the emergency and critical care field, in which I have completed a certificate. I have passed my HE Diploma in Clinical Veterinary Nursing and I am hoping to complete my Diploma in Advanced Nursing in February. I have 3 dogs who keep me busy, 2 of them Lurchers who usually accompany me to work. In my spare time I enjoy all sorts of outdoors activities and regularly compete in runs and triathlons

Veterinary Nurse

I started working for Minster Vets as an Animal Nursing Assistant in January 2006. I progressed to Trainee Veterinary Nurse and then qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in October 2011. I have also completed my Companion Animal Dispensing qualification (C-SQP). I currently work at the Crockey Hill branch, where I enjoy nurse clinics and assisting with routine surgery. I live in York with my husband, John. Sadly, I have no pets at the present time. In my free time, I like to go walking and one of my favourite places for a break is Keswick in the Northern Lakes.

Veterinary Nurse

I joined the Minster Veterinary Practice in 1998 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2004. Since then I have gained my C-SQP and hydrotherapy qualification. Fitness is a huge part of my life and I have qualified as a Level 2 Fitness Instructor. I train most days and take part in fight fit, combat and tone. I have a tortoise called Jassie who is in her 70’s and a lovely chestnut horse called Popeye.

Veterinary Nurse

I qualified from The College of Animal Welfare in 2016 and have been working at The Minster Veterinary Practice since April 2017. I enjoy all aspects of nursing, but have a particular interest in emergency and critical care. I grew up on a farm so have always enjoyed caring and looking after animals in particular my two dogs, Meg and Amber. I enjoy socialising with friends and playing netball for a local team in my spare time.

Veterinary Nurse

I have been nursing since 2003 and qualified as an RVN in 2007 and I started working for The Minster Veterinary Practice in 2007. I have a keen interest in the Exotic species especially rabbits. At home i have two small children and a rescue dog from the RSPCA called Pop to run around after. In my spare time i enjoy spending time with my family and walking Pop.

Veterinary Nurse

I qualified with a foundation degree in veterinary nursing from Askham Bryan College in 2016 and a few months later joined The Minster Veterinary Practice. I have a variety of pets including a pug, two schnauzers, two cats, three horses, a sheep and a micro pig. In my spare time I enjoy horse riding and walking my dogs.

Veterinary Nurse

I am a qualified Veterinary Nurse and have been working at The Minster Veterinary Practice since 2013. I have recently undertaken a postgraduate certificate in veterinary nursing of exotic species (C&GCertVNES) and enjoy seeing a variety of species! In my spare time I enjoy dog walks with my husky called Spirit.

Veterinary Nurse

I joined the Minster Veterinary Practice in May 2006 I completed my Animal Nursing Assistant qualification and then trained as Veterinary Nurse, gaining Qualification in October 2011. I also hold my Companion Animal Dispensing Qualification (C- SQP). I currently work at the Copmanthorpe branch. I live with my husband in York along with our second hand cat. In my free time I enjoy the great outdoors, and caring for my 8 rare breed hens (who, incidentally, are named after our neighbours!!)

Veterinary Nurse

I worked as an Auxiliary Nurse with the military dog unit in Cyprus before my return to the UK, where I started work with the Minster Veterinary Practice as a Trainee Nurse, before qualifying as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2015. I live in York with my husband and 2 adult children, as well as our pets GSD Tara, big fat moggy Seth and ragdoll cat Darcy. In my spare time I take part in fight fit body combat and tone classes. I love all aspects of nursing but surgical nursing is where my passion lies.

Clinical Nurse Manager

I started at the Minster Veterinary Practice in 2004 as trainee veterinary nurse and qualified in 2009 as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. I have 2 sons and 2 one eyed cats! Between them all they are hard work! but juggling them and my job is the perfect combination. I have recently been promoted to Clinical Nurse Manager and look forward to its challenges. Animals play a big part in my life and I am slightly cat crazy.....To say the least!

Veterinary Nurse

I have been at the Minster Veterinary Practice since 2002 and I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2009. I have interests in wound management, nutrition and behavior. At home I have a husband, 2 children, 1 dog and 5 ex- battery hens. In my spare time I enjoy horse riding and running.

Veterinary Nurse

I qualified from Askham Bryan College as a Veterinary Nurse in November 2016 and have been with The Minster Veterinary Practice since I started my training in September 2014. I have two dogs, Jazz and Ginny and a cat called Kitty. In my spare time I enjoy walking my dogs and helping out on my Dads farm.

Veterinary Nurse

I joined the Minster Veterinary Practice in 2003 and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2006. I am an examiner for the RCVS small animal nursing OSCE’s. In my spare time I enjoy running and walking my lovely, lively terrier called Max.

Veterinary Nurse

Veterinary Nurse

I joined the Minster Veterinary Practice in 1996 after qualifying as a veterinary nurse in 2001. I achieved a city and guilds in nursing of exotic species and became a practice nurse in 2003. This involves organising and managing nurses clinics and assisting the vet with consultations. I am also an insurance advisor, a dental healthcare and weight management advisor. I have a Jack Russell terrier called Logie, a cat called Boots and I have recently bought a young horse called Dino and I am enjoying training him. I also have a small flock of chickens, and my children love helping collecting the eggs and feeding them.

Student Veterinary Nurse

I joined The Minster Veterinary Practice in 2013 and have recently gained my animal nursing assistant qualification. I am now training to be a qualified veterinary nurse and I am looking forward to this challenge. I have two (very mischievous!) ragdoll cats called Meira and Sullivan.

Animal Nursing Assistant

I studied Animal Management Level 2 and Level 3 at Askham Bryan college for 4 years when I left school. I have worked at The Minster Veterinary Practice as an Animal Nursing Assistant since 2015. I live at home with my family and chocolate Labrador Mocha! I also own some chickens!

Student Veterinary Nurse

Animal Nursing Assistant

I have been at The Minster Veterinary Practice since November 2016. Having previously worked within Equine practice and Thoroughbred Studs in the UK, Australia, America, New Zealand and Germany, I have decided to expand my animal passion to Small Animal practice and to settle in Yorkshire. In my spare time I enjoy exploring with my Black Lab Ted, baking for the team, anything horse related and travelling.

Receptionist

I have worked at the Minster Veterinary Practice for just over 10 years in the small animal department. I am one of the team of receptionists at the Salisbury Road Hospital and love greeting the animals. I am lucky enough to have 3 dogs of my own at home.

Receptionist

Receptionist

I joined The Minster Veterinary Practice as part of the Willow Grove reception team in November 2016. Prior to that I worked as a receptionist for a medical practice in Tadcaster. My Husband and I have a beautiful cockerpoo called Molly who keeps us active. When I'm not at work I enjoy spending time with my two daughters, six grandchildren and our friends. I love to cook and it's rare you will find me without a book to read

Receptionist

I started working for The Minster Veterinary Practice back in 2008 as an Animal Nursing Assistant. Since then I have joined the reception team at Salisbury Road hospital. Out of work I'm kept busy with my two children, two dogs and two horses.

Receptionist

I joined The Minster Veterinary Practice at the end of 2016 and currently work part-time at the Tower Court Branch on Clifton Moor. I grew up in the Lake District so have always had a love of wildlife (birds in particular) and the countryside. My household comprises of my 2 messy female African Grey parrots who tell me to "tidy up" and my partner. I'm also planning to get a dog later this year so am looking forward to exploring more of the Yorkshire countryside with him.

Receptionist

I have been the receptionist at Copmanthorpe branch of the Minster Veterinary Practice for 12 years. I live on a farm and have 2 dogs, 2 cats and a few rare breed chickens.

Receptionist

I recently relocated to York after spending 7 years overseas in America. I grew up on a farm and have had a wide variety of pets large and small, everything from a tortoise to a cow! In my spare time I like to swim and can often be found walking my dog along the River Ouse and around the Knavesmire.

Receptionist

I have worked in the veterinary industry for 6 years in both first opinion and referral practices. My interests are photography and dog showing with Lilly the family boxer. I also love baking and spending time with my 3 grandchildren

Receptionist

I have been at The Minster Veterinary Practice for 8 Years, starting as an Animal nursing assistant before moving into to a receptionist role.

Receptionist

I'm Lisa, I'm married with two teenage boys, and 8 very cheeky border terriers, I love spending time with my family, walking the pooches and every girls love, shopping!

Receptionist

I have worked at The Minster Veterinary Practice since September 2017 as a receptionist. I have 2 horses, a miniature Shetland, 2 cats, 2 guinea pigs and a dog called Flo. I have previously done a level 3 Business management course and my favourite thing to do in my spare time is to go abroad where its hot!

Dispensary Manager

I have worked at the Minster veterinary practice for 17 years. I live with my partner and we have two dogs. Fredddie who is a chocolate Labrador and Des who is a small cross breed. We also have three cats. Casper, Hector and Rupert. I have two sons and a granddaughter. My eldest son and granddaughter live in Australia. Most of my spare time is spent with my pets, because I love them to bits and don't like to leave them. The rest of the time I like to shop!

Administrator

I am a qualified teacher, but having taught for 19 years as a primary school teacher, decided to have a change of career and have worked at The Minster Veterinary Practice since February 2014. Outside of work, family life keeps me very busy and my husband and I have 3 children and a dog so life is never dull!

Administrator

As a qualified Veterinary Nurse since 1983, I joined the team at the Minster Veterinary Practice in 2007 working in the Crockey Hill branch. Since January 2017 I have been enjoying my new role as part of the administration team at Salisbury Road. My husband, teenage son and I share our home with a mischievous chihuahua cross, a rescued terrier cross and three playful cats. My daughter is working hard at university. When I have time I love to dance and enjoy yoga, exercise classes and musical theatre.

Receptionist

I joined The Minster Veterinary Practice in August 2017, as well as working part time on reception I am a pet portrait artist and spend lots of time with animals, photographing and drawing them. I have 2 Boxer dogs who I do showing with, and a horse.

Receptionist

I started at The Minster Veterinary Practice in January 2018 as a Receptionist.  I come from a family that is passionate about pets and I have a cat who is positively pampered at home.

Receptionist

I have been a Receptionist at The Minster Veterinary Practice since September 2017. I currently have no pets, but would love a little dog. I enjoy reading, shopping with my friends,  and spending time with my sister and my nieces and nephews.