VETS

Mr Chris Lloyd,

Chris qualified from Liverpool in 1978 and is an experienced dairy and beef practitioner. He took over the practice in 1996 and has built up a large client base over the years. He has a keen interest in the large animal side but can also be found in the surgery theatre performing intricate orthopaedic procedures. In what spare time he gets, he is a keen rower, canoeist and enjoys walking. 

Mr Simon Lyddon,

Qualified in 2003 from Bristol and is an experienced mixed animal vet. Simon joined us in 2007 from a mixed practice in Exmoor, Somerset and became a partner in the practice May 2009.  He lives near Ross with his wife Mel, daughter Mollie, 2 Patterdale terriers, rescued cat (hazard of the job) and a handful of chickens. An excellent all round vet who enjoys challenging cases and these see the serious side of Simon. Off duty, he is the practice practical joker with a wicked sense of humour! Charity Winston’s Wish benefit from his outside interests of hill/mountain walking and to his credit, he and his brother completed the Three Peaks Challenge in 2008 raising in excess of £4,770.00. They did it in a time of 23 hours 35 minutes, what an achievement! Simon also completed the 2009 London Marathon in 3 hours 56 minutes raising further funds for Winston's Wish!

Miss Alexis Holley,

Qualified in 2007, also from Bristol, she is an enthusiastic member of our team. Lexy lives in Ross with her Patterdale terrier Lottie who was bred locally by a client. She enjoys surgical and medical cases and is always up for a challenge. She brought new ideas to the practice and has gained vast experience since she graduated. Leisure time is spent walking Lottie and catching up with friends – she is the ultimate party animal!

VETERINARY NURSES

Miss Alison Leake, RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse (2005) and SQP. Joined the practice in 1997.  Ali lives in Ross with her Border Terrier, Nellie and cat Alfie who is a Rag doll cross. She has a keen interest in teaching veterinary nursing and has lectured at a local college in this subject. She has also run an animal first aid course which proved very popular. Within the practice, special interests are dentistry, radiology, wound management and animal nutrition but she enjoys all aspects of nursing – you never know what is going to come through the door. Ali is currently studying for a BVNA Certificate in Dentistry. She likes to relax by walking Nellie, designing stained glass windows and socialising!

Mrs Sally Morton, RVN  

Registered Veterinary Nurse (1982) and has many years experience. Joining the practice in 2002, Sally works part-time at the surgery but also covers holiday and sick leave. She lives near Ross with her fruit grower husband, two sons, 1 Black Labrador, 1 Cocker Spaniel, 2 English Springer Spaniels and a Burmese cat. Radiology is a particular interest but she enjoys all aspects of veterinary nursing both large and small animal. Outside of practice life, Sally likes to relax walking the dogs, tinkering on the computer and helping a friend with his event horses, travelling the country (even to Ireland) on these jaunts!

Miss Breda Meek, Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Joined the practice in October 2008. Bre was a work experience student who volunteered one day a week. When the opportunity arose, she joined us as a trainee vet nurse. She is enjoying practice life and is a quick learner. Bre  qualified as an Animal Nursing Assistant in July 2009 and is undertaking her Vet Nurse training at the present time. She lives in Ross and has 2 Collie cross Spaniels, 1 Labrador, 3 cats and 2 rabbits. Leisure interests include equine management, boxercise, retail therapy and playing with the dogs!

RECEPTION STAFF

Mrs Julie Donaldson, Receptionist 8.30am – 3.30pm

Julie has been with us since 2004. She lives in Ross with her husband, 2 sons, 1 Border Terrier cross called Mutters (who has the title of Biggest Wimp Ever) and cat Basil. Julie is the first person most people see upon entering the surgery. Outside of work, she enjoys walking Mutters and is most likely to be found on the cold touchline of local football matches cheering on her youngest son! Be warned, you will only see her eyes as the rest is covered up, she is an experienced supporter!

Mrs Pam Andrews, Receptionist 3pm – 6-30pm

Pam joined the practice in 2000. She lives in Ross with her Cocker Spaniel Jack and Gertie the tortoise. Her interests include bird watching, dog walking, photography, gardening and computing.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Mrs Jean Spink

Jean joined the practice in 2000. Her job fits in nicely with school hours and she is quite happy to step into the role of receptionist when the need arises. She lives in Ross with her husband, 2 young sons, Jack Russell cross terrier and chickens. Jean enjoys running and quiet moments which are all too rare at the present time!