Colne Vets for Pets

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 Vets for Pets 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!

I qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon on 2024 and recently transferred from Vets for Pets Rawtenstall in August 2024.

I have a special interest in surgery and geriatric care.

At home I have 5 cats and a Staffordshire Bull terrier.

Outside of work I enjoy going to the gym and home baking.

I have been in practice for 10 years, qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2012 and have been with Vets for Pets 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...

I qualified as a vet nurse in 2019, and did my training at VetsforPets Colne. I have always been passionate about animals.

I live at home with my husband, my daughter and 2 dogs Ninny P the pug, and Nora a rescued frenchie.

I also make resin keepsakes for our lost pets, something I am very passionate about.

In my spare time I love camping and disappearing off into the countryside.

Hi there - my name is Alysha! I’m an RVN who qualified in 2021 after graduating from UCLAN. My furry family includes our Spanish rescue dog, Bumper, two cats, Coco and Dolly, and three horses, Alfie, Lenny, & Nell.

After nearly 3 years of being qualified, I’ve found my passion lies within ECC nursing, post-operative care (physiotherapy), and radiography. 

For those aspiring RVNs out there, my advice would be to always keep in mind the reason for choosing this career: to care for and provide guidance to pets and owners who need us. The rewards and satisfaction from becoming an RVN are endless.

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 Vets for Pets Colne.

I have a city and guilds and ICMG grooming qualification at Canine groom school in 2020, where I have worked in a grooming salon, and also a supervisor in a local shop.

I have an 18month old sprocker called Hazel and a Jack Russell called Tink. 

In my spare time, I enjoy taking my girls for days out and walks, also I enjoy horse riding.

 

 

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.

I have studied Animal Management level 3 at Craven College.

Outside of work I enjoy walking my dogs, painting and making jewellery.

And recently rescued and adopted a stray kitten that was brought into the practice.

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. 

Before joining Vets for Pets 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.

Hi I’m Amy, I’ve worked at Colne Vets for Pets 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.

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.

 

 

My name is Katie and I am currently studying a number of animal care courses to enhance my knowledge in the veterinary profession.

I have 2 dogs a bichon frise called Oliver and a toy poodle called Beau.

Outside of work I enjoy netball, football, darts and bingo and spending time with my family.