Hamilton Vets4Pets

Julie graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 2003 and after a spell in small animal and equine work in the East Midlands has worked exclusively in small animal practice for the last 10 years . Having grown up in Lanarkshire, she moved back closer to home in 2007. She worked in both permanent and locum positions in practices all over Central Scotland and is happy to have set up in Hamilton. Julie enjoys all aspects of small animal practice and has a particular interest in medicine cases and dentistry. She has worked for Vets4Pets since June 2016, initially as Lead Vet for the opening of Vets4Pets in Falkirk. She enjoyed the challenge of starting this new business and thoroughly enjoys having her own practice in Hamilton and meeting all the new pets and their owners coming through the doors. She has a lovely Labrador called Luna whom you may see around the practice looking for treats. She also has a cat called Rambo.  Outside of work she enjoys walking, travelling and loves exploring new destinations.

Frances qualified from Glasgow University in 2005. She spent two years in mixed practice in Yorkshire before returning home to Lanarkshire to dedicate her time to small animal practice. She joined the Vets4pets Hamilton team in November 2019 and has thoroughly enjoyed it so far. She enjoys both surgery and medicine and loves the variety of pets she meets at the clinic! In her spare time she is kept busy with three young children and a young Viszla cross, they enjoy getting outdoors for nice walks.

Calum joined to team in August 2021 and is looking forward to meeting our clients and their pets.

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Lynda graduated from Zoology in 2004 from Glasgow University. She then went to work in small animal practice for five years in various roles before returning to study for a Masters in wildlife biology and conservation at Napier University. She returned to study Veterinary Medicine at University College Dublin and graduated in 2013.

Her first veterinary job was in Nottingham where she worked for 18 months before returning home to Lanarkshire to work in various small animal practices. She joined Vets 4 pets Hamilton in March 2020. She likes both surgery and medicine cases and has experienced a variety at Hamilton.

Outside of work her Labrador Munro keeps her entertained alongside rescue cat Monty, her three rabbits -Cora, Kevin and Angus and a terrapin, Tom.

Chanel is a qualified RVN and has been with the Vets4Pets team since 2017. She has been qualified for 11 years and had worked in referral hospitals before moving on to first opinion practice. When not working, Chanel is spending time with her three young boys and her collie dogs.

Kirsten qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2007,and has been working in small animal practices ever since. She enjoys the diversity of the job, and has a particular interest in feline patients.  She has a mischievous cat called Badger. Outside of work Kirsten enjoys spending time with family and walking with her sisters Border Terrier, Bella.  

Nikki has been Nursing now for 20 years, through the years she has enjoyed many aspects of her job, especially animal behaviour. She has completed a European certificate in animal behaviour and does all of the behaviour clinics in the practice. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her daughter, and can often been found cheering her on at dance competitions.

Dominique studied at Oatridge College and qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2020. She has been volunteering in veterinary practices since 2013 and has been part of the Vets4Pets Hamilton team since 2017.

Lauren studied at the College of Animal Welfare in Edinburgh and qualified in 2022. She joined the Vets4pets Hamilton team in June 2020 and has enjoyed working as part of the team. Lauren particularly enjoys working with small furries and can often been found in rabbit ward giving them extra food and attention. She is planning to learn sign language and gain further knowledge in exotic nursing. She lives with a Roborovski hamster, 2 goldfish and a Miniature Schnauzer called Roxie.

Sarah has been part of the Vets4Pets family since March 2016, and she says she has the best job in the world! She enjoys meeting all of our clients, old & new, and says the most rewarding part  is making the patients feel better. At home she lives with her dog Aspen, a Japanese Spitz. They try to go on as many wonderful adventures around Scotland’s country parks as they can.  She is also a very horsey person, and tries to get down to the stables when she has some free time!

Dianne has always had a dog, since being little animals have been a large part of her life. She enjoys working with her dogs at home. She has Jack Russell Terriers and Labradors. When she is not at work she spends as much time as possible with her dogs.

Hi my name is Rhiannon, I’m currently a client care advisor, I have just completed Level 6 business and administration in May this year.

I really enjoy my job because I get to see all the animals that walk through the door. I enjoy having conversations with clients and getting to know more about their pets.

I have never worked in a vets before and this was my first ever job working as client care advisor for Vets4Pets.

My interests are I love spending time with my family, friends and my Border collie Koko and I love taking her walks and playing with her.