Pollokshaws Vets4Pets

I'm Michelle, your Practice Partner and Senior Vet in the practice. I graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 2005, and moved to Lancashire where I spent 9 years in small animal practice. Four years after qualifying, I became the sole practitioner in a branch surgery of a busy referral hospital and had the opportunity to spend time working alongside many specialists in their field. In 2015, I became the partner at Newton Mearns Vets4Pets and now we have recently moved to Glasgow Pollokshaws Vets4Pets. I am very proud of what we have achieved and am thankful for the incredibly hard working team we have who keep the practice running with their knowledge and expertise to keep your pets healthy. Client, patient care and client continuity is very important to me and I particularly enjoy developing trusting relationships with both clients and patients. I enjoy working up medical cases, have an interest in rabbit health and although I love seeing all furry friends, have a secret love for cats! I absolutely love being a vet, and although some days can be challenging, I love being part of such a great team who are highly committed to providing the very best care for your pets. I live in the West end of Glasgow with my husband, our 18 month old son, Thomas and our 2 mischievous cats, Alfie and Louie, who are slowly accepting that we have a new addition to our family! When I'm not looking after patients, I am most often found running around after my little boy! I also enjoy spending time with family and friends, keeping fit, travelling and cooking.

Chris originates from Essex, trained in Bristol and lives in Glasgow. He achieved the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate in Veterinary Cardiology in 2008, and Emergency & Critical Care in 2013, and was awarded a Masters of Research Degree in 2010 from the University of Glasgow. Chris is a cardiologist and ultra sonographer who visits the Practice to provide expert investigation and management of cats and dogs suffering from heart disease. He is also available to provide expert assistance for patients with a range of other acute life threatening illnesses. Your pet may be referred to Chris to provide further investigations and offer his expert opinion within the practice.

I’m Lauren, one of your vets, and I was delighted to join Vets4Pets in November 2019, shortly after graduating from the University of Edinburgh. 

 

I am really enjoying getting to know you all and caring for your lovely animals. I definitely have a soft spot for labradors, and more recently golden retrievers, since my sister got her puppy(pictured!). 

 

I grew up on a farm on the Isle of Arran so I have always been surrounded by animals. We currently have sheep, chickens, horses and a black labrador at home. 

 

Outside of work I enjoy running, riding my horse and competing in triathlons.

I joined the Team in April 2020 after being here as a locum. 

I graduated from Glasgow university in 2015. Since then I have worked in small animal practice in Aberdeen and Edinburgh before starting to locum for a year in Glasgow. 

I’m really passionate about giving your pets a high standard of care. My main interest is internal medicine and I am very excited to starting studying towards a certificate in medicine starting in January 2021. 

In my free time I’m usually out with my black Labrador, Henry. I have a very big soft spot for Labrador’s. 

I also enjoying running and am currently training to run my first marathon. 

I look forward to meeting you and all your pets!

I'm Lucy and I joined the Vets4Pets Pollokshaws team as Head Nurse in April 2020.

I started my Veterinary Nurse training in 2002 and qualified in 2005.  Over the last 18 years I have worked in a variety of first opinion, charity, emergency critical care and referral practices, in both permanent and locum roles.

 My particular areas of interest are anaesthesia, surgical nursing and inpatient care.  I also enjoy learning new skills and keeping up-to-date with developments in the profession.

Most of all I love spending time with my patients and looking after them to the best of my ability.  I feel very lucky to have a career that I love, it really is a privilege to care for animals and it brings me a lot of happiness.

 Prior to my life as an RVN, I studied Zoology at the University of London, close to where I grew up in Surrey.  I moved to Glasgow in 2005 and currently live in Helensburgh with my husband.  Outside of work I can be found hill-walking, doing yoga, getting lost in a good book and planning travel adventures.

I knew I always wanted to work with animals and studied Animal Biology at Glasgow University before attending Edinburgh College to gain my Level £ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing in 2014.  Since qualifying I have attended a number of different courses to improve my nursing skills and hope to complete a certificate in Surgical Nursing.

I joined the Vets4Pets team in Pollokshaws at the start of 2020 after taking a year off  maternity leave to spend time with my daughter and I also got to spend more time with my furbaby Rosie. Being a Sprocker Spaniel she is full of beans and hugs and is a great companion.  As much as I love most animal, Spaniels definitely hold a special place in my heart.

I love my job and look forward to working with you all in the future.

I have recently joined Vets 4 Pets in August 2018, prior to starting I have worked within a veterinary practice for the last 8 years, starting off as a receptionist then as a qualified veterinary care assistant. I qualified as a veterinary care assistant in 2015 in Edinburgh and I am now continuing my studies to become a registered veterinary nurse. I recently bought my own house and live locally. I stay with my partner Blair and my one year old son, Casey. We have a house full of animals including dogs, cats, marine fish, horses and a royal python. Never too many animals. Outside of work, I am usually spending as much time with family and friends. I also enjoy competing my horse on a regular basis.

I joined Vets4Pets Newton Mearns in June 2015 as a Receptionist following a number of years in the hospitality sector. In July 2018 I was promoted to the Practice Manager which has given me lots of new challenges. I have always enjoyed being with animals so this was the perfect job for me to move into. I have a Labrador called Bonnie but I have also had horses,goldfish and even stick insects! In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, cycling and travelling.

I joined Vets4Pets Pollokshaws in February 2020, and have greatly enjoyed it, I love meeting all our cute and interesting patients and getting to know their owners. I love all animals. I have a dog called Bubbles who is a Jack Russell cross Pomeranian, and I previously had horses. I still occasionally ride my sisters horse which is great because it’s my favourite hobbie but still gives me time to study. I am studying law at university and I hope to be able to use my degree to aid in the protection and welfare of animals. 

Hello, I'm Shaun and I joined this practice in February 2020 after wanting a career change and go back to my core passion of animals. Michelle and the team treated my family dog, Lulu, until she passed away at the good age of 16 in 2018. I was so amazed by the treatment and care, that it inspired me to change careers and apply to work here.

My family and I have a new addition to the family, Juno, who has a very cheeky personality and loves fetching the biggest stick she can find. In my spare time I love to read, watch films, play video games and also have recently taken up roller skating.  

To be able to say I love my job and have such fulfilment is a privilege. I love getting to know all your wonderful pets and being there to support them. Not to mention the cuddles!

I joined the practice in November 2020 after working for many years in retail and hospitality. I've always had a keen interest in working with animals, and in my spare time over the last couple of years I gained qualifications in Animal Care and Behaviour - so I jumped at the chance to join the practice.

I don't have any pets at the moment but have plans to get a cat later on this year. I always had cats growing up, but working at the practice has given me a newfound love of dogs too so I would love to adopt one this year.

Not having pets at home right now means I really love to see all your pets when they come to see us (and getting a cuddle here or there too!)