Meet the team

I qualified from Bristol Vet School in 1990 and worked in practice before moving into the pharmaceutical industry. During my time in industry, I was closely involved with the launch of the first BVD vaccine and gained from the experiences of the management training programmes of an international organisation. Prior to joining XLVets in 2006, I was Marketing Manager for Bayer Animal Health in the UK. As Chief Executive I am responsible for supporting the Board of Directors to ensure that we set the best strategy for the organisation and deliver on our goal. Through cooperative-competition we strive to achieve clinical excellence in what we do, grow our practice businesses through meeting our clients needs, increase our business efficiency and effective practice communications, and most importantly, delivering high quality training for all our practice teams. And whenever I can I enjoy mountain climbing and getting out on my bike.

Nich comes from a farming background in Norfolk. After qualifying in 1992 he worked in a large mixed practice in Kent where he developed his interest in herd and flock health and production. In 1995 he moved to North Devon where he continued to develop his interests in mastitis, lameness, nutrition and in particular cattle reproduction. In 2004 he obtained the Diploma in Bovine Reproduction, and in 2015 he was awarded the Advanced Practioner status in Bovine Reproduction. He is optimistic that farming has a future. Nich is married with two daughters and is a keen squash player.

A graduate of Harper Adams, I've over 25 years experience working in a variety of commercial roles in the veterinary industry, in the UK and Ireland. I spent 10 years with Fort Dodge Animal Health, where I was responsible for the livestock business unit. Thereafter I spent 12 years with Centaur Services, the veterinary wholesaler, finishing up as the Director of Customer Service, Sales & Marketing. I am a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and completed my Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in 2012.

Based in Ripon, I work as Operations Assistant for VetSkills. When delegates book onto a course I will be there to guide them through the VetSkills process, making sure everyone gets the most from their experience. Originally from Shropshire, I studied at Harper Adams where I graduated in 2007, I moved to North Yorkshire in 2010. In my spare time I enjoy walking, shooting and beating with our two Cocker Spaniels. I also enjoy running, biking, swimming and baking.

I graduated as a Vet in 2012 first working at a Small Animal XLVets practice, followed by an 'out of hours' only role, before going on to locum for the past three years. This enabled me to develop my interest in teaching and mentoring with a focus on EMS students and New Graduate Vets. I joined the XLVets team in March 2018 to help design and implement mentoring services, creating a variety of ways for XLVet practices to offer this to their New Graduates and other team members. In my spare time I like to travel and be outdoors or just stay in with a cup of tea and dote on my two cats!

Based at the XLVets office in Newcastle, I work as Accounts Payable Coordinator supporting the financial efficiency of the business and ensuring suppliers are paid promptly. Outside of XLVets life I am usually walking my two year old Cocker Spaniel, reading books or shopping!

Based in the XLVets Newcastle office, I joined the team in 2019 working as Farm Animal Marketing Executive. Graduating from The Royal Agricultural University (Cirencester) in 2018, I have a love for agriculture and the farming sector. Much of my free time is spent on our family farm in Northumberland whatever the weather, if I am not there you will find me at the beach or in the pub.

Based in the Newcastle Office, I joined the XLVets team in May 2019. I am passionate about Marketing and Communications with experience across Agriculture Food and Business Enterprise. I look forward to working with and supporting the needs of the XLVets Community. Personally, my husband and I farm free range laying hens and sheep in Northumberland and we have two children.

Based in the Newcastle office, I joined the team in January 2020 as Marketing Communications Executive. I have a degree in Fashion Communication from Northumbria University which has allowed me to develop my passion for design and branding. In my role at XLVets, I focus on our relationship with veterinary students, marketing our members vacancies, communications to our members and lots of design work. Outside of work, I am easily found at local gigs, restaurants or dog walking in my local park.

Born and Bred in South London and then I met a Geordie Lass and moved up to the Northeast 12 years ago... and now I'm married and have two little boys, Harry and Ted. Work wise I have 20 years of experience in IT working in the Private sector in London and then mainly the Public sector in the Northeast in the NHS and local council so bring a wide range of experience and knowledge with me.