Lisburn Vets4Pets

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 is busy with son Fox and looking after his two rescue goats. He is also allowed to share his home with 5 cats and a dog. He is also a keen reader and enjoys cycling and painting.

Becky graduated from University of Liverpool in 2019. She enjoys all aspects of small animal practice with a particular interest in surgery and loves seeing border collies. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, drawing, socialising and training/walking her border collies Jaffa and Paddy.

Christina is a qualified Vet Nurse who trained at the University College Dublin. She has over 20 years experience in nursing and has worked in both small animal and mixed practice before opening up the Lisburn surgery with husband Barry in 2012. She loves all aspects of her job but has a particular interest in behaviour, welfare and rehoming. She has fostered and rehomed many animals in the past and says there is no greater feeling. Outside of work, she is kept busy with her son Fox and her own pets, which includes 5 cats, 2 goats and of course, Brian the dog!

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 been with the practice since opening in 2012 and became a qualified nurse in 2016. She enjoys socialising and going to the gym and has a cat called Smokey.

Vicki joined Vets4Pets in 2018 as a student nurse. She has previously worked in numerous veterinary clinics which allowed her to complete her Animal Nursing Assistant course at Greenmount in 2016. She is currently in her final stages of qualifying as a registered Veterinary Nurse. She enjoys socialising and has two dogs called Ollie and Pippa.

Ruth studied veterinary nursing in Dundalk and qualified in 2019. 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 socialising and travelling.

Chloe worked as an animal nursing assistant for 4 years before starting her veterinary nursing course. She is currently in her second year of veterinary nursing at greenmount. She loves being involved in orthopaedic surgery and being able to help nurse an animal back to full health. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family and walking her Labradoodle Poppy.

Liz has been a receptionist with Vets4Pets Lisburn since opening in 2012. She joined the surgery as she has a real love for animals and wants to make a difference in their and their owner’s lives. At home she has a wonderful little boy Corey and two step children Adam and Holly. She also has a rescue dog called Dexter. Outside work, she loves walking and socialising and spending time with her family.

Luke joined the practice in 2019 and fit in with the team straight away. He enjoys his role at reception, meeting everyone with a smile and getting cuddles from all the puppies. At home, Luke has two rescue dogs, Ruger and Matilda.