Vets4Pets Lisburn

Barry Palmer, MRCVS

Joint Venture Partner and Veterinary Surgeon

Barry qualified from University College, Dublin in 2003 and has worked in mixed practice, both north and south of the border until finally opening up his own clinic, along with wife Christina, here in 2012. He has a passion for all aspects of small animal practice with a particular interest in orthopaedic surgery. At home, he enjoys looking after his three recue goats and is allowed to share his home with 5 cats and a dog. He is also a keen reader and enjoys cycling.

Joleen Little

Veterinary Surgeon

Joleen graduated from Liverpool University in 2002 and began her career in a mixed practice in Cookstown. She met her husband Mark, a fellow vet, and after a year of working together with cows and horses they travelled to Australia. It was here that she discovered her love of small animal practice. After a year she returned home and began to work in a busy clinic in Belfast. She joined Vets4Pets 18 months ago and has enjoyed getting to know all the wonderful clients and their pets. Joleen enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but has a keen interest in Cardiology and Soft tissue Surgery. Her other interests include travelling, Rugby, walking her Labradors and spending time with her young family.

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Nicole Cullen

Veterinary Nurse

In 2007 she graduated from University College, Dublin with a BSc in Zoology, following this she went on and achieved a MSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from Queens University Belfast. She has extensive experience working with animals and has volunteered in rescue centres across the country. She has recently passed all her exams to become a fully qualified veterinary nurse. She enjoys socialising and going to the gym and has a cat called Robert.

Ruth Ferguson

Student Veterinary Nurse

Ruth goes to college in Dundalk and is currently in her final year of the Veterinary Nursing Course. She has worked in Vets4Pets Lisburn part time as a student nurse since 2017, after carrying out work experience in the practice. She enjoys working with exotic animals, especially rabbits. Outside of work, she enjoys college life and travelling.

Nicola Scott

Vet Receptionist

Nicola joined Vets4Pets in the Lisburn store in 2012 after working as a receptionist for a charitable organisation. Nicola loves all animals especially dogs – the bigger the better! She has 3 black Labrador retrievers called Sonny, Indie and Bowe, two of whom she rescued from the practice. Outside of work Nicola enjoys watching her two sons play sport – David at Rugby and Jonny at Football.