Paisley Vets4Pets

What is your favourite animal and why? No favourites allowed. However, I find watching gannets and artic terns fishing quite therapeutic. What pets do you have and what are their names? We have two dogs, Flash and Rolo, as well as three ponies called Kasha and Topper and Gift. What's the best pet name that you've ever come across? Vacuum Cleaner (my friend's cat) What is your favourite famous animal? Lassie - made me cry every time! What's the best aspect of working for Vets4Pets? Not doing on call and having time off every weekend [ oh and the people too ;-) ].

Hi, I’m Katie. I graduated in July 2015 from Glasgow. I have been working at the Vets4Pets Paisley practice since October 2016. I have 4 cats and a Scotsman.

I am particularly interested in anything feline, pathology and also surgery.

I graduated from Glasgow vet school in 2007. After 4 years in mixed practice in Wales I realised that I wanted to concentrate on small animal practice and surgery in particular. With this in mind I undertook a certificate in small animal surgery which I completed in 2014. After a brief stint in Canada, during a particularly cold winter, I worked in several practices in various parts of the UK including time in a surgical referral centre in Newcastle before coming back up to the Glasgow area. I enjoy all aspects of general practice but particularly surgery. I also have a particular soft spot for Labradors as I have a black Lab called Islay.

Outside of work I can be found doing my best to still make it round a rugby pitch on a Saturday. I also have an old Land-Rover that sometimes I spend more time fixing than driving!

Hi, I’m Lara. I have been qualified as a veterinary nurse for over 20 years. I worked at the PDSA for 20 years before joining the Vets4Pets team a year ago.

My interests are dog training and behaviour, I run puppy classes local. At home I have 2 dogs, 3 cats, 10 guinea pigs and 8 chickens (blossom pictured below) (and two children!) I really enjoy meeting all the Vets4Pets clients and hearing about their lovely pets.

I started my journey with Vets4Pets in April 2018, and I have recently qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in May 2018. I began my training in 2015 with Edinburgh College before they transferred to SRUC Oatridge. During my time at college I got to experience working within the Small Animal Hospital and from my time there I have found myself to have a passion for surgical nursing.

When I am not at work I love to spend time with my 2 dogs. I have a crazy Beagle called Mabel who is 5 years old and her best friend George the Bull Terrier who is going through his terrible 2’s.

I cannot wait to meet all the Vets4Pets clients with their furry friends and getting to know you all.

Hi, my name is Shona! I have previously studied HNC animal care at SRUC Barony & joined the Paisley Vets4Pets team in February 2018.

I have a great love for all animals especially dogs. I have a handsome, smiley Staffie called Noah that I rescued 3 years ago and it was very much love at first sight. I also have a Rabbit called Theo who is another very handsome chap. In the future I would like to train as a vet nurse.

Hi, I’m Caitlin. I started my Vets4Pets journey with the Glasgow Forge practice in March 2015 and after a fantastic two and a half years with them I made the move to the Paisley practice (November 2017).

I am a Paisley Buddie born and bred so settling in at the Paisley practice has been easy. I was known at Glasgow Forge as the “crazy schnauzer lady” and this is not something that will change now that I am at Paisley. I had a miniature schnauzer called Molly for 14 years so they remain a firm favourite (if you have one? I want to know!)

I bought a house last October with my boyfriend and in May this year we added to our family. Her name is Dakota…she is a Rottweiler (in my picture) and she is now 8 months old and weighing 30+ kilos already! Her two favourite things are tummy rubs and licking faces (if you are in the practice on a Tuesday or Thursday feel free to test this out for yourself…you have been warned!).

When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I spend a lot of my time out in the countryside either walking Dakota or Horse riding. I look forward to seeing you all in practice.

My name is Stacey and I have been Receptionist with Vets4Pets Paisley since September 2012. 

Before joining the team at Paisley I was previously a PA in a project management company for 10 years, so working in a veterinary practice was completely different and very new to me.  I have learned so much in my time here and continue to learn, thanks to my amazing colleagues.

Although I have no pets myself, I do however have a 4 year old son (Logan) who keeps me busy when I'm not working!! 

My favourite part of my job is chatting with our clients and getting a wee cuddle from their furry friends! 

I look forward to seeing all of our clients and their furry friends old and new.

Hi, I’m Gemma. I joined Vets4Pets as a receptionist in October 2017. I am also currently studying to be a veterinary nurse and I started this in September 2015 at Edinburgh Napier University. I hope to remain with the Vets4Pets family once I am fully qualified.

I have a keen interest in dogs. I own an 8 year old black Labrador called Ozzy. Ozzy is father to a little black lab puppy called Alfie who is very annoying and is owned by my parents.