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
Simon 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 Kerry Billington
Kerry joined us in April 2010 having worked for a mixed Veterinary practice in Northern Ireland. Qualifying from Glasgow, she has experience in mixed practice and is not afraid to get her hands dirty! Kerry has already proved to be a real asset to us.
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
Breda has been at the practice since September 2008. She is currently undergoing her Veterinary Nurse training at Abbeydale Vetlink, Monmouth. In practice she enjoys monitoring anaesthetics and the after care of patients. Bre lives near Ross-on-Wye with her fiance and 6 crazy dogs and spends her spare time walking the dogs, socialising with friends and helping out at a local equestrian yard.
Liz joined the practice in March 2009. She lives in Bridstow with her husband and 3 Shih tzu's. Currently studying at Monmouth for her Animal Assistant award one day a week, Liz also works in the surgery helping in all spheres of day to day practice life. Liz finds the work very rewarding and loves the caring side of the practice, looking after the animals and helping them through their operation or illness and nursing them back to health. She loves to see returning patients fit and well especially when some have been so poorly. Her free time is spent walking the dogs, acting as a hair consultant and agony aunt!
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!