Date joined: November 1996
Interests: Travelling and Yoga.
Liz has over 25 years experience working within veterinary support teams. She qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1987 in a neighbouring practice.
Date joined: March 2010
Interests: Progressing the company and making sure we are up to speed with modern day technology.
In early 2014 Becky became Assistant Practice Manager and she now works closely with Liz, Practice Manager.
Date joined: May 2015
Interests and hobbies: I live in Colne with my lovely husband, our gorgeous son and our 18 year old geriatric cat. We love our holidays, days out together and laughing with lots of our fabulous friends. I’m partial to a glass of red, love cheese (the smellier the better!) and love a bit of 80s music. I absolutely love my role here at Stanley House, I love nattering with our clients and getting to know all about their pets who we all think the world of. Please say hello and give me a wave next time you are in – it would be lovely to meet you!
Date joined: June 2019
Qualifications: BSc (hons) Equine Rehab and Therapy, Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management
Year graduated: May 2017
Interests: Anything outdoors, loves long walks with her German shepherd Odin and hiking wainwrights. Enjoys going caving and rock climbing in the Lake District and having fun filled days out with family and friends.
Date joined: July 2021
Qualifications: AAT Level 2
Interests: Walking and spending time with her four children
Bio coming soon!
Joined: August 2021.
Interests and Hobbies: Spending time riding and competing with my horse when I’m not on the horse I enjoy riding vintage motorbikes around the local area and beyond with my better half, I’m a cruiseaholic and holidays are usually spent at sea.
Date joined: January 2023
Qualifications: 5 GCSE’s
Year Graduated – 1982
Interests: Enjoys spending time with her 2 cats Bonnie (Ninja in training) and Tia (Three legged wonder cat). Also enjoys visiting family down south. Image Ft Ben the cutest springer!
Small Animal Vets
Date joined: October 1988
Qualifications: B.V.Sc., M.R.C.V.S.
Year graduated: 1985
Interests: All aspects of general first opinion practice but is also very interested in veterinary politics through working with the BVA.
Robin is part of the council of the RVC the veterinary school in London and is the chair of the Liverpool university veterinary alumni association. Robin is also a senior veterinary advisor for Agria pet insurance and a past president of the BVA.
Date joined: August 1997
Qualifications: B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.
Year graduated: 1994
Interests: Soft tissue surgery.
Date joined: June 2016
Qualifications: B.V.Sc., MANZCVS (VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY), M.R.C.V.S.
Year graduated: 2006
Interests: All things drug related and orthopaedics.
Stuart is a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary scientists in Pharmacology.
Role: Vet
Date joined: March 2014
Qualifications: B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S. Edinburgh – Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Year graduated: 2011
Interests: I am currently in my first year (of 3) of a Clinical Animal Behaviour Masters which I hope will lead on to being able to do more behavioural medicine at Stanley House. Any spare time I have I spend with my family and go out walking with our dog, Charlie. I also have 2 cats that are more lazy and prefer to stay at home!
Date Joined: July 2019
Qualifications: B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S
Year Graduated: 2019
Interests: All aspects of small animal clinical practice, especially soft tissue surgery. Outside of work Yana enjoys riding her horses and playing badminton.
Date Joined: May 2021
Qualifications: BVSc MRCVS
Year graduated: 2019 Liverpool
Interests: My main interest is internal medicine and providing a high standard of in-patient medical care. I also love dentistry and currently studying to gain a certificate in the subject. Outside of work I am a hobby artist – I mainly produce equine and canine pet portraits in graphite pencil, charcoal and pastel. I also enjoy horse riding and swimming.
Date joined: July 2021
Qualifications: MRCVS BVM BVS BVMedSci
Year graduated: 2021
Interests: All aspects of general practice, especially surgery. Outside of work Lucy enjoys rock climbing and hiking with her golden retriever Archie
Date joined: 13/09/2021
Qualifications: BA VetMB MRCVS
Year graduated: 2018
Interests and hobbies: Veterinary interests include dermatology, internal medicine, and clinical pathology. Personal interests are walking with family, yoga, and painting.
Date joined: October 2020
Qualifications: BVSc MRCVS
Year graduated: 2016
Interests and hobbies: Walking my dogs, singing, obscure TV comedies.
Bio and picture coming soon!
Role: Veterinary surgeon
Date joined: 20/09/21
Qualifications: Veterinary Degree
Year graduated: 2019
Interests and hobbies: Walking in the Yorkshire Dales
Date joined: September 2022
Year graduated: 2022
Qualifications: BVSc MRCVS
Interests and Hobbies: I enjoy all aspects of small animal practice in particular the surgical side. Outside of veterinary I enjoy watching and playing rugby, scuba diving and running in my spare time. I also have my own horse which I enjoy riding a few times a week.
Date Joined: September 2022
Qualifications: BVSc BSc(Hons) CertAVP MRCVS
Year Graduated: 2011 University of Liverpool
Interests and Hobbies: I like to exercise to balance out my cake addiction and my love of eating out! I also enjoy going to the cinema and theatre. In veterinary I enjoy feline and rabbit medicine, and geriatric care. I live locally, with my husband, 2 children and 2 cats.
Veterinary Nurses
Date joined: March 1999
Qualifications: DipCVN, Certificate in Veterinary Dentistry & Pet Health Advisor
Interests: Educating the public regarding all areas of animal welfare, supporting her students during the course of their training.
Kira has been awarded ‘Veterinary Nurse Educator of The Year Award 2019’.
Date joined: July 2001
Qualifications: National Diploma in Animal Care & Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
Interests: Travelling abroad, socialising with friends and spending time outdoors.
Bio coming soon!
Date joined: 2002
Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
Interests: Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy.
Date joined: June 2010
Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
Interests: Theatre, nursing inpatients, clinics and out of hours.
Date joined: April 2013
Qualifications: Foundation Degree (FdSc) Vet Nursing, Certificate in Vet Nursing Emergency and Critical Care & Diploma in Canine Behaviour
Year graduated: 2009
Interests: Emergencies and critical care. Feline and canine behaviour.
Date Joined: 1985
Qualifications: RVN
Year graduated: 1988
Interests and Hobbies: Swimming and Cycling
Bio coming soon!
Date joined: May 2018
Qualifications: Bsc (hons) in veterinary nursing
Year qualified: 2008
Interests and hobbies: Swimming, dog walks, socialising with friends
Date joined: March 2014
Qualifications: Level 3 Nursing Diploma
Interests: Working on the medical ward and nursing patients when in recovery, enjoys working with dogs, Jack Russell Terriers in particular! Now qualified she is looking forward to working on the out-of-hours night team.
Leanne joined Stanley House Vets in 2014 as a receptionist and since then has started to work towards becoming a veterinary nurse in January 2018.
Date joined: February 2017
Qualifications: Level 3 Nursing Diploma
Interests: Emergencies and jobs associated with operating and monitoring anaesthetics and Is looking forward to working on the out of hours night team.
Date joined: January 2020
Qualifications: Diploma in Veterinary Nursing & Certificate in Feline Nursing
Interests: Reading and going to the cinema.
Bio Coming Soon!
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Date joined: October 2021
Qualifications: DipVN, VN Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care, Ncert (Anaes)
Year graduated: 2009
Interests and hobbies: Educating owners on preventative and senior pet care. Being in hospital can be overwhelming for some pets; I really enjoy ensuring that pets recovering from surgery and anaesthesia are calm and comfortable.
Date joined: March 2022
Qualifications: FDSC RVN
Year graduated: 2016
Interests and hobbies: I have a keen interest in medicine, currently studying for a certificate in emergency and critical care.
Date Joined: May 2022
Qualifications: FDSC RVN
Year Graduated: 2017
Interests and Hobbies: Dog walking and Gaming
Date Joined: May 2022
Qualifications: DipVN
Year Graduated: 2018
Interests and Hobbies: Walking dogs/Gundog training and Baking.
Trainee Veterinary Nurses and Nurse Assistants
Date joined: January 2012
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Small Animal Care & Level 2 Animal Nursing Assistant
Interests: Patient post-op care.
Date joined: 2019
Qualifications: BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare. Started Veterinary Nurse training Jan 2022.
Year graduated: 2020
Interests: Working in the surgical aspects of veterinary care. Outside of work Olivia enjoys going out for walks with her two dogs, teaching horse riding lessons and spending time with friends.
Date Joined – 20/09/2021
Qualifications – Pre-veterinary nursing.
Year graduated – Nov 2001
Hobbies – Swimming, walking, gym and watching football
Bio coming soon!
Small Animal Reception Team
Date joined: May 2007
Interests: Reading and watching films.
Leanne joined Stanley House Vets in 2007 as a receptionist and became our head receptionist in 2011.
Date joined: May 2010
Interests: Stock control, problem solving and cuddles with animals that come in.
Glenys joined Stanley House Vets in 2010 as a receptionist and then became our deputy head receptionist in September 2014.
Date joined: 2005
Qualifications: Amspar medical secretary/receptionist diploma.
Interests: Spending time with family and friends, travel, running, cycling, badminton and tennis. Suzy also enjoys mountain and fell walking in the Dales and the Lake District with their two lovable Labradors Ruby & Pearl who are always ready for adventure and fun!
Suzy and her friends completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge. Pen-y-Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside for the Marie Curie Charity.
Date joined: August 2021
Interests: Dining out, travel adventures, and spending time with family.
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Date joined: 13/09/2021
Qualifications: BA Hons Early Years Education
Year graduated: 2011
Interests and hobbies: I love singing, my boyfriend and I met in a band and still enjoy music together. We enjoy going on road trips around the area and walks in the countryside. I’m a BIG foodie, so I like to cook! Italian is my favourite. We have 3 rescue bunnies, 2 chinchillas and tropical fish at home – Its like a mini zoo! I love animals and would have a sanctuary full of them if I could! Home is my favourite place – I love making things cosy and welcoming. Christmas is my favourite time of year, especially wrapping presents!
Date joined: 27/09/2021
Qualifications: BTEC Travel and Tourism
Interests and hobbies: Married with two children. I love family time, swimming and walking. Love going on holiday, my favourite destination is Stoupa in Greece.
Date joined – April 2019.
Qualifications: Fdsc & Bsc (hons) in Air Transport Management.
Year graduated: September 2013.
Interests & Hobbies: Love spending time with my family. Taking my crazy labrador, Bobby for long walks.
Bio and picture coming soon!
Role: Receptionist
Date joined: October 2020
Interests and hobbies: Horse riding
Role: Receptionist
Date Joined: November 2020
Interests and hobbies: I adore cooking, nature, history, and pretty much anything weird, wonderful and whacky!! I love getting the opportunity to get to know our lovely clients, and their gorgeous sidekicks. My favourite thing to do is cuddle up in front of the fire with my partner, a good horror and our two daft pooches, Winston and Frank Banjo.
Role: Reception
Date joined: 11th Jan 2022
Interests and hobbies : Long walks with my dog Oliver
Role: Reception
Date joined: 17th Jan 2022
Interests and hobbies : Hiking, running and anything outdoors. Mummy to my new pup Ted!
Role: Reception
Date joined: 14th Feb 2022
Qualifications – Photography and Media
Interests and hobbies : Swimming and socialising
Role: Small Animal Reception
Date joined: 7th March 2022
Interests and hobbies : Taking long walks with my Jack Russell and spending time with friends and family.
Bio Coming Soon!
Farm & Equine Vets
Date joined: 1994
Qualifications: VetMB BA, M.R.C.V.S.
Year graduated: 1993
Interests: Working with a wide variety of cattle, sheep and horses. His particular interests include herd health and equine lameness.
Date joined: October 2009
Qualifications: BVetMed, M.R.C.V.S.
Year graduated: 1997
Interests: Cattle fertility work, health planning, disease control and farming networks.
Date joined: 2006
Qualifications: B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.
Year graduated: 2006
Interests: His clinical interests include ophthalmology, equine production and internal medicine. In the future Nick hopes to develop his interests in equine sports medicine and reproduction.
Date joined: 2007
Qualifications: B.V.M.S., CertAVP(EP), M.R.C.V.S.
Year graduated: 2007 & 2013
Interests: Dentistry, diagnostic imaging and geriatric equines.
Bio coming soon!
Date joined: 04/10/2021
Qualifications: BVM BVS MRCVS
Year graduated: 2016
Interests and hobbies: I have 3 horses that I enjoy riding and caring for in my free time, as well as looking after my dogs.
Bio Coming Soon!
Large Animal Reception Team
Date joined: August 1979
Interests: Showing and breeding her Shetland ponies, arranging the annual Trawden & District Agricultural Show.
Date joined: 1995
Qualifications: Amspar Medical Receptionist Diploma
Interests: Long walks in the country with her family.
Date Joined: February 2020
returned to SHVS in Feb 2020 after previously working within the large animal dept and the office at Colne for 7 years
Studied at Myerscough College and the University of Central Lancashire gaining a national diploma in equine studies and business management and then a BSc Hons degree in Equine Science
When not at work Sarah finds herself spending most of her time on the sidelines of a football pitch or other sporting venue supporting her 2 sons in various activities, when given the chance Sarah enjoys nothing more than the odd glass of wine and a good old natter with friends and family!!!!
Date joined: June 2021
Qualifications: Equine Management
Year graduated:
Interests: Competing her two horses, gardening, and meeting with friends.
Joined shvs august 2019
Qualifications: Ba Hons degree in Equine Management and BHS stages 3
Studied at Myerscough College
Alice brings a wealth of knowledge and experience within both the farming and equine industries to Stanley house vets, having grown up on her dad’s farm and then managing local equine establishments.
Outside of work Alice can be found down at the yard with her 8 yr old Irish sports horse Penny whom she backed, trained, and now enjoys competing at various eventing competitions with.
Our regular clients might also recognise Alices dog Layla, our four-legged team mascot within the large animal dept – you’re always guaranteed a warm welcome when Layla is around !!!!
Date joined: 18/10/2021
Interests and hobbies: Horse riding, walking, spending time with my little girl who is 5 and family.