Colne Vets4Pets

Qualifying in 1997 from Liverpool University, I spent my first years in mixed practice in Cumbria and Derbyshire, before concentrating solely on small animal work, and have been practising in the Colne area since 2008. I have a great interest in internal medicine, and extended my knowledge in the completion of a General Practitioners Certificate in Small Animal Medicine in 2009. I have a particular interest in diagnostic imaging and dermatology. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with the hubbie and 2 daughters on the sheep farm with our 5 Border Collies, and intermittently annoying them all by playing the ukulele.

Hi, I'm Laoise (lee-sha for anyone struggling 😂). I graduated from the RCV in London in July 2020 and joined the Vets4Pets Colne team in August 2020. I have an interest in soft tissue surgery, opthalmology and neurology and hope to work towards further qualifications in these areas in the future.

I grew up in Cumbria with dogs but now have a rescue kitten called Matilda (who refuses to pose with me). I spend a lot of my spare time knitting with varying levels of success.
I'm very grateful I've found such a good practice with such an amazing and supportive team!

Hi, I'm Anna. I am a Veterinary Surgeon and I qualified in 2021 in Poland.

I enjoy working with small animals with the special interest in imaging techniques.

I own a cat and in my spare time I enjoy hiking and going to the gym.

I have been in practice for 10 years, qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2012 and have been with Vets4Pets Colne since 2015. I studied Animal Science and Veterinary nursing and I'm currently doing my veterinary nursing surgical certificate. 

I have a keen interest in dermatology, having studied this and I also have a keen interest in ear care and surgery.

I have 5 cats at home and outside of work, I enjoy crafting, crotchet and cross stitch, which are mainly video game characters.

I have over 10 years of veterinary nurse experience, qualifying from Myerscough College in 2004. I am most enthusiastic about the surgical side of nursing but also enjoy giving excellent nursing care to patients who have to stay with us for a short while. I also have a very keen interest in behavior and love running puppy parties.

I live with my fiance and when not at work, I look after our young daughter and am currently renovating our house. I have a rescue cat called Matilda, which I hand-reared from a few weeks old, two Dutch rabbits called Mario and Pip, a tropical fish tank and an aviary with cockatiels and quail. I currently don't have a dog but am looking for a rescue one to fill the gap...

Hi I’m Nicole and I’m a 2nd year veterinary nursing student currently studying at Hartpury University in Gloucester! I completed work experience here whilst at Myerscough College and I am thrilled to be back at Vets4pets Colne to complete my student nursing.

I have 2 dogs of my own along with a horse in which I have a keen interest in showjumping with, and hopefully will be aiming to compete on the national and international circuit with her in my spare time!

Hi, I'm Mandy,

I have a grade 3 Diploma in Veterinary nursing and 17 years experience. Previously, I worked in a large mixed practice as a Head Nurse performing clinical & surgical nursing as well as training student nurses before taking a career break to bring up my three children.

Recently, I have returned to practice, joining Vets4Pets Colne and feel privileged to be working with such a dedicated supportive team!

I look forward to meeting your pets and providing the five star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ service they deserve.

I'm Abby, I qualified in September 2019 from Harper Adams University with a BSc in Veterinary Nursing and Practice Management. Before joining Vets4Pets Colne, I worked at another practice in Glasgow but decided that I wanted to move closer to my family. My interests are looking after my team and making sure everyone is happy in their role. Also, caring for inpatients and seeing them through to recovery. Outside of work I enjoy baking - no, you won't see me on Bake Off! I love crafts like knitting and sewing but also enjoy hiking and photography.

Hi, I'm Emma-Louise. I joined the team at Colne in September 2022 with a wealth of experience in practice management, including referral practices.

When I'm not in work, I enjoy spending time with my family and mountain and fell walking with my working Cocker Spaniel, Miya.

I am very passionate about animal and pet care. I am please to be part of the amazing team at Vets4Pets Colne.

Hi my name is Carol Whitehouse I am a receptionist at colne vets4pets. I love animals small or large, I have 2 dachshunds 1 British short haired cat a milipede 3 red fire bellied toads an albino gecko and i rescued a guinea pig which was fetched into work and a poorly 5 week old kitten (Edna) which she had to have 1 eye removed. In my spare time I like to bake and make choc fudge with my children, and take my children out and about in the countryside. I have just passed the dorwest cpd so i can go into more depth info about these products which are herbal medicines for your animals. 

Hi I’m Amy, I’ve worked at Colne vets4pets since August 2018! No day is the same and I love meeting everyone’s furry family friends! I’ve rescued and hand reared a kitten from 3 weeks old brought into the practice and re-homed a gorgeous Lab puppy that couldn’t be sold by his breeder due to his condition, I also have my 2 bunnies & several fish tanks/ponds (thanks to my other half!) When not at work I enjoy spending time in the hot-tub, eating out & watching films with my little boy and ever-growing furry family.

I'm Penny, I have previously worked in the dog walking and boarding sectors. 

In my spare time, I am an admin for a local dog rescue.

I have a rescue dog called Timmy Tonga, he's a 10 year old street dog from abroad who I rehabilitated but then couldn't let go!

I am looking forward to my journey here at Vets4Pets!

Hi, I'm Lucy. I have a passion for animals and have a level 1 & 2 in equine studies from Manchester College, as well as a level 3 in children's and adult social care. I am hoping to become further qualified in the veterinary field. I have a keen interest in veterinary medicine and behaviour. 

Before joining Vets4Pets, I supported young people and adults with autism and mental health difficulties, and young people in care. 

At home, I have a pet dog and cat, 3 working dogs, some dogs in training and some sheep! When I'm not busy looking after my animals, I enjoy sheepdog training, seeing friends, traveling and collecting books - with the intention of reading them all one day. I am also attempting to learn the guitar and ukulele.

 

 

Hi, my name is Lucy. I have a Level 2 Diploma in Racehorse care and Riding - NCR and a Level 3 NVQ in Horse Management & Breeding. Most of my employment has been equine based. However, I have also worked in Kennels and a Cattery.

I have always had a huge passion for working with animals. I hope to one day fulfil my dream of becoming a Veterinary Nurse.

My family and I have always been dog lovers! I currently have a little Jack Russell/Shih Tzu called Frank, who I absolutely adore.

in my spare time, I love going on long walks with my dog, spending time with my partner and seeing my friends.

Before joining Vets4Pets Colne I worked as a dance teacher for 9 years and also ran a village shop for 8 years. I have always had a love of animals, I was actually as trainee nurse for 7 months before choosing a different career path. At home, I have two dogs called Dennis, a black Labrador and Monty, a Staffy X. Outside of work I enjoy dance, walks, music and gardening.