OAKS VET CENTRE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
- Practice Manager
- Aimee De Wet RVN Practice Manager
- RVN Practice Manager
Originally from Yorkshire, I started my veterinary career as a receptionist in a mixed animal practice in 2014. Quite quickly I realised that a veterinary career was one that I wanted to pursue so I began my training to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse shortly after.
I qualified from Askham Bryan in 2017 and stayed within mixed practice for a number of years, until I moved to Ayrshire at the end of 2020 into a Head Nurse Role.
I started at Oaks in January 2022 as the Practice Manager and am thoroughly enjoying my new role and the challenges that come with it.
In my spare time I love being outdoors, walking and gardening.
At home I have 2 gorgeous tabby girls that I rescued when they were only weeks old. They also enjoy being out in the garden with me on a sunny day.
Job Titles:
- Beth Crawford Student Veterinary Nurse
- Student Veterinary Nurse
I am currently a student veterinary nurse in my 4th year of training at SRUC barony. I started placement at the oaks in June 2021 and since then my knowledge and skills have hugely developed. I now work part time at the oaks while completing my final year of studies. I find the role as a vet nurse so rewarding and I can't wait to finally graduate next year!
Outside of work I'm most often at the stables with my pony Elsie or spending time with my friends.
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Brogan Wilkie Receptionist
I started my role within Oaks vets in December 2021. I have felt such a warm welcome from my colleagues, who have made the transition into my new chapter so seamless.
I have had a deep love for animals since my childhood as I grew up with multiple different pets in my life and getting to see all the different pets come through our doors on a daily basis certainly makes coming to work even more enjoyable.
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- Caitlin Boyd RVN Veterinary Nurse
- RVN Veterinary Nurse
- Veterinary Nurse
I joined the team 3 years ago having previously worked in the PDSA charity hospital in Glasgow.
As well as every day general nursing and looking after your pets, I have an interest in behaviour and recently started further training in this area. I am also the practice wellbeing champion and has a passion for looking after the team by providing extra resources, organising activities and making sure we have healthy snacks (sometimes treats too) in the staff room!
Job Titles:
- Catriona Muir RVN Veterinary Nurse
- RVN Veterinary Nurse
- Veterinary Nurse
I graduated from SRUC Oatridge in 2021 with my diploma in Veterinary Nursing.
Throughout my training, I spent most of my placement hours at The Oaks as well as the University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital. I officially started working for The Oaks in May 2021 after receiving my qualification in Veterinary Nursing and I'm so happy to be continuing my career where I first started my training and veterinary nursing journey. I enjoy many aspects in my role as a veterinary nurse, with each day bringing something new.
When I'm not working, I love spending time with my two crazy cocker spaniels, Rosie and Keira.
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Dawn Lamberton Receptionist
I joined the Oaks Team in January 2021, having previously worked in a pharmacy. You will see me in the Saltcoats branch mostly but on occasion you might also see me in Largs.
I love seeing every client and patient that come into the practice and of course it is great seeing all of the cute puppies and kittens grow and develop. This is definitely a perk of the job.
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Dionne Poole Receptionist
I joined the Oaks Vets in September 2020. I work mostly in the Saltcoats branch but occasionally you can find me at Dundonald. I have a passion for animals of any description which is an added bonus as part of the job.
I graduated from Glasgow University in the summer of 2013, and moved down to rural Lincolnshire to work in a small animal practice for 4 years. I then decided it was time to move back home and started work in The Oaks Vets in August of 2017. I work mostly in the Saltcoats and Lochwinnoch branches.
"I grew up in Dalry before moving to university, and graduated from Glasgow Vet School in June 2017. I joined my husband Stephen at The Oaks in August 2017, although I previously spent many weeks here on placements so you may already know me. In my spare time, I am a keen baker and love to try out new recipes. I also enjoy singing and have joined a choir."
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
- Veterinary Surgeon / Clinical Director
Shona's hobbies include computer gaming, reading and all things of the sci-fi/fantasy genre. She also enjoys crafts, knitting and needlework.
I am originally from Dumfries and Galloway and studied at Edinburgh University. After qualifying in 2011, I worked as a mixed practice vet in Orkney for 18 months. Since then, I have worked exclusively in small animal practice, first at a practice in Kilmarnock and then at the Glasgow University Small Animal Hospital. After completing my rotating internship, I worked as a locum vet, primarily doing emergency work, before joining The Oaks in February 2021.
Job Titles:
- Kenneth Hall RVN Veterinary Nurse
- RVN Veterinary Nurse
- Veterinary Nurse
"I studied veterinary nursing in 2003 at Glasgow University Veterinary School. I then moved down to Yorkshire to work in a small animal practice in Shipley. I qualified as a registered veterinary nurse from that practice and went on to be their deputy head nurse. I'm married to vet Shona and we decided it was time to move home to Scotland in 2011. Whilst Shona started working for the Oaks that year, I joined in August of 2014."
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
- Practice Director
- Keri Cosby RVN Practice Director
- RVN Practice Director
Keri Cosby is our Practice Principal and can be found mainly working in our Saltcoats surgery. Working under their direction are a brilliant team of vets, nursing staff and receptionists.
I have worked in veterinary practices throughout Ayrshire as a Veterinary Nurse since 2001 and previously worked at The Oaks between 2001 and 2007. During my time away from The Oaks, I gained experience working for a local emergency service as a nurse and manager. I returned to Oaks in March 2016 as Practice Manager, moving to Practice Principal in October 2018.
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Lainey Beatson Receptionist
I joined the Oaks team in December 2020. I work part time in our Saltcoats branch at the moment, but you may find me at the other practices from time to time in the future. I am really enjoying getting to know our team and our clients.
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Leah Mullin Receptionist
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Lindsay Cole Receptionist
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Louise Cochrane Receptionist
Job Titles:
- Melissa Imrie RVN Veterinary Nurse
- RVN Veterinary Nurse
- Veterinary Nurse
I started working at the Oaks in October 2016. My role as an animal care assistant involves caring for pets after their surgeries and keeping the practice in tip-top condition. I love my job as every day is different.
Job Titles:
- Molly Brownlow RVN Veterinary Nurse
- RVN Veterinary Nurse
- Veterinary Nurse
"I started at The Oaks in 2014 whilse I was still in school, initially doing voluntary work experience a couple of nights per week. In 2016, I started a degree in Veterinary Nursing at Napier University in Edinburgh.
During my course, I spent part of my time on placement, learning at The Oaks, and the rest studying. I love the hands-on nature of veterinary nursing and caring for all the different animals which are hospitalised for procedures. When not on placement, I love going out with my friends and having trips to the cinema to watch the latest blockbuster. I also like the idea of going to the gym but enjoy making up reasons not to go even more."
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Nicola Davies Receptionist
I graduated from The Royal Agricultural College in July 2008 with an honour's degree in Animal Science and Management. I am originally from Swansea, Wales and with the completion of my degree I moved to Ireland to continue my learning of rescue, rehabilitation and release at the Irish Seal Sanctuary.
After 7years I decided it was time to move on and was offered a job with a Referral and Emergency hospital, Glasgow in 2015. In October 2018 I joined the team at The Oaks Vet Centre as an Animal Care Assistant and in November 2021 moved to the Reception Team. You can usually find me in the Largs branch at reception cuddling all of the pets!
I have a rescue dog at home named Galaxy, a Crossbreed who decided I was his person in 2007.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Management Team
- Head Veterinary Nurse
- Rachel Liddell RVN Head Veterinary Nurse
- RVN Head Veterinary Nurse
I was a volunteer at the oaks veterinary practice for a number of years after school on a Friday evening. I am now a second year veterinary nurse student who is loving her course. I spend a lot of my college time in practice enjoying what I do best. I have one year left until I am a fully qualified Registered veterinary nurse and I can't wait to see what the future holds.
Job Titles:
- Animal Care Assistant
- Rebecca Anderson Animal Care Assistant
I carried out my NC and HNC in Animal Care at SRUC Barony Campus. I have been working as a Animal Care Assistant since 2017 and joined the team at Oaks in February 2022.
I am keen to progress onto Veterinary Nursing and I am currently completing a certificate in anaesthesia through The College of Animal Welfare.
I have two dogs that I share with my parents, Cooper and Mabel. I also have a Leopard Gecko named Gary and recently added two degus to the mix, Alan and Steve.
Job Titles:
- Rebecca Gillies RVN Veterinary Nurse
- RVN Veterinary Nurse
- Veterinary Nurse
I graduated from Edinburgh Napier University in June 2017 with an honour's degree in veterinary nursing. I started working at the Oaks vet centre in July 2017. As a student, I had work placements all over Scotland in small animal, mixed and referral practices. My favourite part of the job is nursing consults because I get to meet all the clients and build a bond with the patients. I have a special interest in nutrition and started a nutrition certificate in 2020 which I hope to complete in 2021.
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Suzanne Nicol Receptionist
I joined the Oaks team in October 2021 and you will usually see me in the Saltcoats practice. I combined my love for animals & customer service & happy to say, that I found my dream job!
I love all furry friends but have a particular soft spot for cats, having 3 of my own who's names are, Hugo, Pablo & Egg.
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Yvonne Walsh Receptionist
I joined the Oaks in October 2017. I work full time in our Largs practice and have enjoyed getting to meet everyone's furry friends. i have a huge love of animals and my family own Ragdoll cats and my partner's family have a dog which i love looking after.