Fort Kinnaird Vets4Pets

I am delighted to be serving the pets of Edinburgh and offering our clients a seven day a week service here at Fort Kinnaird. I am also proud of the fact that we remain an independent practice because this allows us to create an environment that best serves our clients and their beloved pets.

I graduated from the Dick Vet School in 2007 and after a life affirming stint in Aberdeenshire wrestling cattle and sheep and subsequently poaching our Practice Manager, Gemma, I returned to the city to set a clinic up on my own. This was always a dream of mine since first stepping inside my first vet surgery all those years ago as a teenager.

I love Edinburgh city and the Scottish landscape and feel very privileged to be able to call this my home. I live with my husband, son and a small zoo; Alfie the Staffie cross, Cassie a rescued Maine Coon and Kippy the giant Daschund who has endured 2 spectacular spinal surgeries in his life but is going strong. I also have a 20 year old Royal Python – Rosie is her name and this senior lady is also going strong.

Outside of work, I love family time, walks, taking my son to all his commitments and social engagements. I also love to play around with health and well being and I am always discovering something new to try and bring into our lives.

I opened Fort Kinnaird in 2011 and it has been a rich journey bringing you veterinary services for all these years. We have a terrific, international team here who are all amazing individuals and who truly care about the standard of veterinary care they are able to provide. I am very proud of the hard work that the team delivers seven days a week and we promise to continue to strive in improving our pet care and client services to you. This is what excites me and makes me a happy business owner.

Bonus for Polish speaking clients, if you need a Polish speaking vet I am around most days of the week, just please ask at reception and I will do what I can to accommodate you.

I graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) Veterinary Medicine school in 2015. During my studies I worked as a veterinary assistant in many clinics in Thessaloniki. After my graduation, I joined the Greek army for 9 months and was transferred to the Military Veterinary Hospital of Northern Greece working as a vet.

Right after this period I moved to Edinburgh to study in the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Science and Roslin Institute. I studied MSc Animal Biosciences where I worked in the oncology department. My work was focused on the treatment of the lethal squamous cell carcinoma in cats and I graduated with Distinction.

I joined Vets4Pets Fort Kinnaird back in 2017. Since then I have been trying to provide the best possible care for the pets. After all these years I have built a strong bond of trust with our existing clients and always happy to welcome and support our new clients as well

I always try to develop further and provide more services to our clients. That's the reason I have completed my Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Surgery from Harper Adam's University and a General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Surgery from International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies which is global. I am planning on further development in the near future.

Apart from being a vet, I am also an owner of 4 animals: Suki and Momo (cats) + Karla (Belgian Malinois) and Frufru (daschund).

My name is Justin Dancer, I am a practicing veterinary surgeon at Vets4Pets Fort Kinnaird. I am originally from a small town in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. I completed my Bachelors in Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria in 2013. After spending the initial 7 years of my career in small animal practice in and around Johannesburg, my wife and I (and of course our two Burmese cats Zedd and Bingly) made the decision to move to Scotland in 2022 where I have continued my career in small animal practice at Fort Kinnaird. I pride myself in being a good all rounder with a particular interest in small animal medicine. In my down time I enjoy exploring all the natural beauty Scotland has to offer and cooking up a storm in my kitchen.

Hi, my name is Lesley Greenwell, I graduated as a Veterinary Surgeon from Edinburgh University back in 2008. I worked in small animal practice in England for 12 years before moving back home to Scotland. I have worked for Vets4Pets Fort Kinnaird since June 2021.

My favourite part of the job is meeting all the lovely animals that pass through my consult room every day and I love a good medical case.

Out of work I have a 6 year old boy who keeps me busy but I also like to run.

I am one of the veterinary surgeons here at Vets4Pets Fort Kinnaird. I am a Dick Vet graduate (Class of 2022) from the University of Edinburgh. Prior to vet school, I completed a Bachelors of Science with Honours in Animal Science at the University of Nottingham in 2017 where I scored a distinction on my dissertation on Pet Obesity.

After 8 years of university in the UK, I decided to return to the tropics (Malaysia; the country I grew up in) to get some sunshine, but ultimately to spend time with my best friend, Scruffy, a 12 year old Shetland Sheepdog cross Shih-Tzu. During that time, I also took part in a Trap-Neuter-Release programme in attempt to help control the overwhelming stray population.

Growing up in a country where stray animals are abundant, my favourite part of being a vet is witnessing the human-animal bond between my patients and clients. I am very passionate about animal welfare and do my best to treat and care for my patients as if they were my own pets.

Outside of work, you can find me at the gym or at a pilates or spin class. I also enjoy watching films, gaming, reading, and learning how to code.

I am very fortunate to be part of an incredible team who all strive to provide the best possible care for all our patients. I look forward to meeting you and your pet here soon!

P/S, I also speak fluent Mandarin, Hokkien, and Malay if you’d prefer a consult in any of those languages!

My name is Nikita Bricknell and I’m one of the veterinary surgeons here at Vets4Pets Fort Kinnaird. I graduated as a Veterinary Surgeon from the University of Melbourne, Australia in 2019. After 4 years of working in mixed practice and emergency in Australia I recently decided to move to Edinburgh to get some more experience working with small animals and have the chance to explore the beauty of Scotland.

I enjoy so many aspects of being a vet but I have a keen interest in surgery and critical care. I get a lot of fulfilment being able to take a really sick patient and turn them around, sending them home purring or wagging!

Outside of work I spend most of my time building things (I love carpentry) or doing marital arts, having been training in Muay Thai now for almost 10 years.

I’m really excited to start getting to know all the pets and owners at Vet4Pets Fort Kinnaird and can’t wait to meet you all!

Hello! I am Karrie, Vets4Pets Fort Kinnaird’s Senior Veterinary Nurse!

I am originally from Elgin on the Moray Coast where I qualified in 2010. After qualifying, I worked in a mixed practice (farm and companion animals) for another year before jetting off to New Zealand with my husband. We lived in Auckland for 6 months, working in a cat only practice and travelling the country. When we returned from New Zealand, we moved to Edinburgh after having a successful interview for V4P Fort Kinnaird!

In 2023 I achieved a certificate in Veterinary Nursing Anaesthesiology. I found this course challenging, but felt I learnt a lot that will benefit patients I care for. Monitoring anaesthetics and caring for pets that have come for surgery is one of my favourite parts of the job. I hope to study for the advanced certificate in the future.

Outside of caring for pets, I am also a Clinical Supervisor for our nursing students. I have helped to train student nurses for a number of years and really enjoy seeing their confidence grow during their time with us.

At home I have two little girls who keep me on my toes! In my free time I like running, gardening and playing video games. I like trying out new hobbies too! I am currently trying out knitting and think I will be trying crotchet next!                                                                                                                                                         

Hi, I’m Morgan, one of the vet nurse at Vets4Pets Fort Kinnaird. I graduated from my veterinary nursing degree from Napier University in July 2022 and have been working here since that August. I grew up owning dogs but at the moment I have a mischief of rats to care for, so I truly love pets big and small. I do have a soft spot for terriers, labradors, orange and black cats, and rodents. I love learning new things and working on growing my veterinary skills.

I’ve always known growing up that I wanted to work with animals and being a veterinary nurse is a perfect fit for me. I feel a part of a close knit team here and am looking forward to us treating your beloved pet.

Hi! My name is Georgia Southwould and I am a Registered Veterinary Nurse. I graduated from Edinburgh Napier University in July 2023, although I have been working at Vets4Pets Fort Kinnaird for about 2.5 years. I have worked here as a Veterinary Care Assistant, Student Veterinary Nurse and now as a Registered Veterinary Nurse. 

My favourite part of the job is theatre when monitoring patient anaesthetics, as well as patient care including placing IV catheters and taking blood samples. Although I do not have any pets myself, I would love a Labrador in the future when I am able to. I look forward to seeing all your lovely pets in clinic!

Hi! I am a final year veterinary nursing student at Edinburgh Napier University. I have worked at Vets4Pets Fort Kinnaird for over 2.5 years as a veterinary care assistant and I have completed all my placements here too. I am excited to finally become an RVN this autumn.
My favourite part of my job is nursing our surgical patients after their operation and helping poorly pets get better. I also love assisting the clinical team by placing catheters and running blood samples.
At home I have 2 cats of my own, Evie and Reuben and I also help take of my family’s staffie Zeus

Having spent 8 years working in a veterinary practice in Aberdeenshire, I made the move to Edinburgh in 2011 to start work here at Vets4Pets Fort Kinnaird. In my role as Practice Manager I have enjoyed getting to know our clients and their pets over the years. In my spare time I try to fit in regular trips to Aberdeenshire to visit family and also enjoy exploring Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. I live with my young son who is also an animal lover and he currently has two guinea pigs called Brownie and Fuzzy.

Hello! I’m Heather, Vets4Pets Fort Kinnaird’s Client Accounts Manager.

I graduated from Edinburgh Napier University in 2014, where I studied Business Management and Festival and Events. After graduating, I joined the Vets4Pets team as a Receptionist. I welcomed clients and patients to the practice for a number of years, before progressing to Client Care Manager. I continued to be a part of the amazing team here at Fort Kinnaird until 2021 when I decided to dedicate my time to organising and delivering arts and crafts sessions and events across my local community. In 2023, I returned to Vets4Pets as Client Accounts Manager. I’m delighted to be in this role and happy to be able to help you with any finance and insurance queries. I really enjoy problem solving and the challenge of figuring out financials and accounts.

At home, I have two little girls who, just like me, enjoy spending time outdoors. We are often out exploring local woodland and the East Coast as a family. I also have two dogs, Lola a Bearded Collie cross and Honey a Border collie. I really enjoy crafting and making things and also have a keen interest in photography too.

Hello! My name is Lewis and I am a Pet Health Advisor. I finished school in 2019 where I moved to make my steps into working with animals. A dream I’ve had since I grew up around dogs thanks to my dad being a police dogs handler, we have had many dogs while growing up but by far my favourite dog we had the privilege to take care of was a German Shepard so rightly named ‘Nero the Hero’ for his bravery and commitment to keeping us safe.

Now I’ve started my job at Vets4Pets in October 2022 I am thrilled and ready to see all your amazing pets and give them the proper care and attention they deserve when they come into our amazing practice and get seen by our amazing vets and nurses.

I look forward to seeing you all in our practice.

Hi I'm Jamie one of the Pet Health Advisors at Vets4Pets Fort Kinnaird.
After serving 12 years in the army in both the Parachute Regiment and then retraining as a military working dog handler, I have now transitioned to the civilian world where I bring to the team my practical experience and knowledge in handling not only large breed protection dogs but smaller breed search dogs.
Working with the team of highly experienced veterinary nurses and surgeons it is highly unlikely I will need it but I am qualified canine 1st aider, I am also a NASDU qualified protection dog handler with a keen interest in canine nutrition as I bake or dehydrate my own dog treats, and I am currently studying toward my degree as a canine behaviourist.
I am passionate about dogs and fitness, when I'm not working or studying, I can usually be found Swimming, in the gym or bonding, walking, and training with my dogs. I have a Rottweiler and a Czechoslovakian Wolfdog. I also have two cats but despite my continued attempts they are not very interested in being trained, they currently know ‘sit’ & ‘paw’ although if you shake pack of dreamies their recall is on par with the dogs.

Hi! I’m Jen, one of the Pet Health Advisors at Fort Kinnaird.

I graduated from Aberystwyth University in 2017, where I studied Agriculture and Animal Science. After graduating, I spent a few years gaining experience working with a range of animals from your typical farm animals (pigs are my favourite), horses, to dogs and cats.

The typical Scottish weather and wanting to make the change to working in a more client focused environment is how I found my way to Vets4Pets Fort Kinnaird. I have been part of the team since September 2024 and have enjoyed getting to know our clients and their pets.

At home, I am a dog mum to a chaotic cocker spaniel called Bailey. On my days off I can either be found out walking or cycling, or curled up with a good book or a craft project.