Practice Manager, Office and Support Team
Becky Harrison
Practice Manager
Becky joined us in 2010. She is very interested in progressing our practice and making sure we’re up to speed with the latest technology. As a huge animal lover herself, she strives to ensure that we can give the best care to our clients and their pets.
Leanne Duckworth
Veterinary Surgeon & Clinical Director
BVSc BSc(Hons)
Leanne graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2011, and joined our team in 2022. She has a passion for feline and rabbit medicine and geriatric care, and lives locally with her husband, two children and two cats. She enjoys going to the cinema and theatre, as well as exercising to balance out her cake addiction and love of eating out.
Yana Taylor
Veterinary Surgeon & Clinical Director
BVMS MRCVS
Yana joined our team shortly after graduating in 2019, and is interested in all aspects of small animal clinical practice, especially soft tissue surgery. Outside of work, she enjoys riding her horses and playing badminton.
David Walmsley
Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon & Clinical Director
VetMB BA MRCVS
David joined our team in 1993 and has worked with a wide variety of cattle, sheep and horses across the course of his career. His clinical interests include herd health and equine lameness.
Nika Lombardi
Admin and Marketing Assistant
Nika has been with us since 2019, and graduated in 2017 with a degree in equine rehabilitation and therapy. She also has a level three extended diploma in horse management. In her free time she enjoys walking her German Shepherd Odin and spending time with family and friends.
Emma Southward
Accounts Manager
Emma Southward is the Head of Accounts
Emma Turner
Small Animal Accounts Assistant
Emma Turner is the Small animal account assistant
Gemma Armitage
Pet Health Plan Admin
Gemma lives with her husband, son and cat, and has been with our practice since 2015. She loves getting to know her clients and patients, and enjoys going on holiday, laughing with friends and going on days out with her family. She is also partial to the occasional glass of red, and loves smelly cheeses and (cheesy) 80s music.
Stacy Lamb
Pet Health Plan Admin
Stacy Lamb is ourLifetime Care Plan Administrator
Sarah Metcalfe
Insurance Handler
Sarah has been part of our team since 2021, and when she’s not working can often be found competing horses and riding vintage motorbikes around the local area with her partner. A hardcore cruise fanatic, she also enjoys spending holidays at sea.
Our Small Animal Team
Our small animal team operate from our Colne, Barnoldswick and Burnley branches and offer excellent nurse clinics, behaviour and nutrition advice alongside routine services your pet needs to live a happy, healthy life.
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Alison Wilson
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
BVMS MRCVS
Alison graduated from the Royal School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh in 2011, and joined our practice three years later. She is currently working towards a master’s degree in clinical animal behaviour, and spends much of her spare time with her family, walking her dog and looking after her two cats.
Lauren Jolley
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon & Clinical Support Assistant
BVSc MRCVS
Lauren graduated from Liverpool University in 2019, and joined us two years later. Her clinical passions include internal medicine, inpatient care and dentistry, which she is working towards a certificate in. In her free time, she enjoys horse riding, swimming, and producing her own equine and canine pet portraits using graphite pencils, charcoal and pastels.
Lucy Scarborough
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS BVM BVS
Lucy graduated in 2021, and joined our team the same year. She is interested in all aspects of general practice work, especially surgery, and is a keen rock climber in her spare time. She also enjoys going for hikes with her intrepid golden retriever, Archie.
Victoria Foster
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
BA VetMB MRCVS
Victoria graduated in 2018, and has been with us since 2021. Her clinical interests include dermatology, internal medicine and clinical pathology, and outside of work she enjoys yoga, painting and going for walks with her family.
Ben Crofts
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc MRCVS
Ben graduated in 2022 and joined our team the same year. He enjoys all aspects of small animal practice, particularly the surgical side of things, and pursues a wide range of hobbies, including watching rugby, scuba diving, running and riding his horse.
Jill Bleazard
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc MRCVS
Jill Bleazard is one of our small animal vets
Rachel Scerri
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
BVMS MRCVS
I enjoy hiking and going to the gym
Kate Brandist
Senior Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
MA VetMB CertAVP PgCert VPS MRCVS
See AlsoOur Vets - London Vet ClinicKate graduated in 2018, and joined the team in 2023. She has a passion for emergency and critical care medicine, having gained a certificate in this clinical area. Outside of work she enjoys helping on her boyfriend's dairy farm; walking her dog, Percy; and competing in Crossfit competitions.
Emily Ford
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc MRCVS
Emily Ford is one of our small animal vets
Patrick Moore
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
BVMS, MRCVS
Patrick Moore is one of our Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons
Laura Smith
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
BVetMed MRCVS
Rory Greenfield-Newton
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc BSc MRCVS
Rory enjoys outdoor activities like walking, hiking and trial running. Spending time in nature and photographing wildlife
Veterinary Nurses
Kira Sutcliffe
Head Veterinary Nurse
RVN DipCVN BVNA
Kira has been with us since 1999, and is a pet health advisor with a particular interest in dentistry work. She was awarded the Veterinary Nurse Educator of the Year award in 2019, and enjoys educating the public about animal welfare and supporting nursing students with their training.
Marie Blackurn
Deputy Head Nurse
RVN
Marie joined our practice in 2011, and has a national diploma in animal care and level three diploma in veterinary nursing. When she’s not working, she loves travelling abroad, socialising with friends and spending time outdoors.
Natalie Hirst
Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Natalie graduated in 2009, and joined our team in 2013. She has a foundation degree in veterinary nursing, a certificate in veterinary nursing and emergency critical care and a diploma in canine behaviour.
Leanne Boyd
Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Leanne joined us in 2014, and qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2018, having achieved her level three nursing diploma. Her favourite parts of her job are working on the medical ward and as part of our out of hours team, nursing patients in recovery and working with dogs – especially Jack Russell terriers.
Lucy Lancaster
Senior Veterinary Nurse
RVN
After achieving her level three nursing diploma, Lucy joined our team in 2017. Her clinical interests include emergencies, monitoring anaesthetics and doing all the jobs associated with operating. She also works as part of our out of hours night team.
Chanel Riley
Veterinary Nurse
RVN DipVN Ncert (Anaes)
Chanel graduated in 2009, and joined our practice in 2021. She holds a nursing certificate in emergency and critical care, and loves educating pet owners on preventative and senior pet care. She knows that hospitals can be overwhelming for some pets, so likes to make sure that pets recovering from surgery or anaesthesia are calm and comfortable.
Emma O’Loughlin
Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Emma has a level three diploma in veterinary nursing, and has been with our practice since 2010. Her clinical interests include theatre, nursing inpatients, nurse clinics and out of hours work.
Joe Bromfield
Veterinary Nurse
FDSC RVN
Joe graduated in 2017, and has been part of our team since 2022. Outside of work, he is a keen gamer and enjoys dog walking.
Georgia Brayshaw
Veterinary Nurse
RVN DipVN
Georgia graduated in 2018, and joined our team four years later. When she’s not busy in practice, she likes walking her dogs, baking and doing gundog training.
Adweena Lee
Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Adweena Lee is our small animal register veterinary nurse
Emily Holmes
Veterinary Nurse
Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing., BSc Animal science and conservation and FdSc Animal science and management.
Emily enjoys walking her co*cker spaniel, gardening and pottery
Gwenda Foulds
Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Gwenda Foulds is one of our small animal registered veterinary nurse
Rachel Bradley
Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Rachel Bradley is one of ourSmall Animal registered veterinary nurse
Becky Fothergill
Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Becky Fothergill is our small animal Register Veterinary Nurse
Juliette Jervis
Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Juliette Jervis is one of our Veterinary Nurses
Emma Hoole
Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Emma is one of our senior nurses. She enjoys spending time with family and LOVES cheese in all forms
Jennah Sayle
Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Jennah is a RV that is working towards a qualification in Small animal physio
Clare Weekes
Veterinary Nurse
RVN
Clare is one of our night shift nurses
Trainee Veterinary Nurses and Nurse assistants
Olivia Hickman
Student Veterinary Nurse
Olivia has an animal behaviour and welfare degree, and joined us in 2019. She graduated in 2020 and began her veterinary nursing training two years later, which has piqued her interest in the surgical aspects of veterinary care. Outside of work, she enjoys going out for walks with her dogs, teaching horse riding lessons and spending time with friends.
Abbie Waddington
Student Veterinary Nurse
Abbie Waddington is one of our Student Nurses
Linda King
Animal Care Assistant
Linda has level two and three NVQs in small animal care and animal nursing assistance, and joined our team in 2012. She has a keen interest in helping our patients with post-operative care.
Janine Salmon
Animal Care Assistant
Janine graduated in 2001 and has a pre-veterinary nursing qualification. She joined our team in 2021, and enjoys a variety of hobbies, such as swimming, walking, going to the gym and watching football.
Francesca Cowgill
Animal Care Assistant
Francesca Cowgill is our Animal Care Assistant
Small Animal Reception and Admin Team
Leanne Mattinson
Head Receptionist
Leanne Mattinson is our head receptionist
Amanda Sanders
Deputy Head Receptionist
Amanda joined us in 2021 and has a BTEC in travel and tourism. She is married with two children, and loves family time, swimming, walking and going on holiday, especially to Greece.
Sarah Harrison
Burnley Branch Co-Ordinator
Sarah Harrison is ourBurnley Branch Co-ordinator
Victoria Burgess
Barnoldswick Branch Co-Ordinator
Victoria Burgess is our Barnoldswick Branch Co-Ordinator
Suzy Proctor
Senior Receptionist
Suzy joined the team in 2005, and holds a medical secretary and receptionist diploma. She enjoys an active home life, which sees her visiting family and friends, travelling, running, cycling, playing badminton and tennis, and mountain and fell walking in the Dales and Lake District with her Labradors, Ruby and Pearl.
Glenys Frost
Stock Controller
Glenys Frost is our Stock controller
Megan Watson
Stock Control Assistant
Megan Watson is our Stock Control Assistant
Jennifer Whittle
Small Animal Receptionist
Jennifer joined the team in 2020, and loves having the opportunity to get to know our lovely clients and their sidekicks. In her own time, she adores cooking, nature, history and anything that’s weird, wonderful and wacky. Her favourite thing to do is cuddle up in front of a fire with her partner, a good horror film and their two pooches, Winston and Frank Banjo.
Victoria Martin
Small Animal Receptionist
Victoria is one of our small animal receptionists
Samantha Robertson
Small Animal Receptionist
Samantha Robertson is one of ourSmall Animal Receptionist
Michelle Barnsley
Small Animal Receptionist
Michelle Barnsley is our Small Animal Receptionist
Katrina Braithwaite
Part-Time Small Animal Receptionist
Katrina is one of our part-time small animal receptionists.
Andrea Ratcliffe
Small Animal Receptionist
Andrea is one of our small animal receptionists
Sarah Holden
Small Animal Receptionist
Sarah's interests include cooking and baking. She has three greyhounds in training at Nottingham and has an ex racehorse she does dressage and jumping with. She also has another Greyhound at home with her working co*cker.
Isobel Barnes
Small Animal Receptionist
A-Levels - English Language, Psychology, Health & Social Care
Isobel enjoys playing netball and rounders, loves going on holiday and spending time with friends.
Janet Amir
Small Animal Receptionist
Janet is one of our part time receptionists at our small animal branches
Elaine Edmead
Small Animal Receptionist
Elaine enjoys reading and exercise
Our Farm And Equine Team
With close to a century of experience between them, our farm team are adept in all areas of production, animal husbandry, health and welfare.
Our farm and equine teams are based in Higham at our newly refurbished Ashlar House Barn. Farmers can make the most of routine farm visits and herd and flock health plans tailored to their specific requirements, while horse owners can get assistance with everything from pre-purchase examinations to worming programmes and official measurements.
Farm and Equine Veterinary Surgeons
David Walmsley
Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon & Clinical Director
VetMB BA MRCVS
David joined our team in 1993 and has worked with a wide variety of cattle, sheep and horses across the course of his career. His clinical interests include herd health and equine lameness.
Helen Mottram
Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon
BVetMed MRCVS
Helen qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 1997, and has a keen interest in cattle fertility work, health planning, disease control and farming networks.
Nick Johnson
Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon
BVMS MRCVS
Nick graduated in 2006 and has a passion for ophthalmology, equine production and internal medicine. He is also keen to develop his interests in equine sports medicine and reproduction.
Laura Newsome
Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon
BVM BVS MRCVS
Laura graduated in 2016 and has been with us since 2021. She has three horses that she enjoys riding in her free time, when she’s not looking after her dogs.
Catherine Corbett
Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS
Catherine Corbett is one of our large animal vets
Christine Threlfall
Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS
Christine is one of our large animal vets
Hannah Marrow
Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon
BVMS MRCVS
Hannah is one of our large animal vets
Large Animal Reception and Admin Team
Lindsey Dennett
Large Animal Receptionist
Lindsey joined our practice in 1995, and has a medical receptionist diploma. Outside of work, she loves taking long walks in the country with her family.
Sarah Day
Farm and Equine Branch Coordinator
Sarah spent seven years working in our large animal team, before taking a break and returning in 2020. She has a diploma in equine studies and business management and a degree in equine science, and spends much of her free time cheering on her sons at various sporting activities or enjoying the odd glass of wine with friends and family.
Scarlet Hartley
Large Animal Receptionist
Scarlet joined the team in 2021 and has a degree in equine management. Outside of work, she can usually be found competing her own horses, gardening or meeting up with friends.
Alice Whittaker
Student Equine Veterinary Nurse
Alice has an equine management degree and joined us in 2019, and brought her extensive experience of the farm and equine industries with her, having grown up on a farm and managed local equine establishments. She has a horse called Penny who she competes in events with, and a dog called Layla, who is the (unofficial) large animal team mascot.
Sue Cowell
Large Animal Receptionist
Sue has been with us since 2021, and is a keen horse rider. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and family.
