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.

I qualified from Edinburgh Vet School in 1995, and worked in large animal practice in North Yorkshire for 8 years. In 2003 I joined Roger Scott in practice in Hexham and became a partner a year later. I gained my post graduate certificate in Equine Practice in 2004 and a Certificate in Veterinary Business Management in 2016. After serving as Vice Chair of the XLVets Equine Executive, I joined the Board of XLVet UK in 2018. Away from work I am a fell-runner, mountain biker and skier.

Following graduation from the Royal Veterinary College in 2011, I worked in 100% equine practice in the north east and was always interested in the 'business side' of practice. I joined the XLVets team in January 2015 as XLVets Equine Business Manager in a maternity cover role, which was a great opportunity to try non-clinical work. Having thoroughly enjoyed non-clinical work I moved into a new role within the XLVets operations team to lead the delivery of business process efficiency within XLVets, its affiliated businesses and member practices. During the last few years of transitioning from clinical practice to a business role I've undertaken the University of Liverpool Certificate in Veterinary Business Management and I'm currently working towards an MBA part time with Northumbria University, due to complete in September 2019. Outside of work, I enjoy walking my two chocolate labradors 'Rolo' and 'Buttons' in beautiful Northumberland.

My role involves developing the XLVets IT infrastructure to enable effective and efficient communication between member practices. I provide IT support and development services to XLVets and try to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible! I spend most of my time working from home but attend weekly meetings with the team at the XLVets office in Dalston. In my spare time I enjoy playing football, cycling and walking in the Lake District.

Based in the XL Vets Office in Newcastle I joined in February 2018 as Business Intelligence Manager. I'm here to help you turn data into actionable intelligence. When not working I like to spend time with my two children, walk in the Lakes, skateboard and go running.

Based in Newcastle, I joined the team in 2019. A self confessed geek, I look after IT Systems, Website Support and Audio/Visual systems. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time having BBQ's (I can BBQ in the rain if required), Flying, and when I'm not in the air, I enjoy going for walks with my partner Sarah and our two French Bulldogs, Bella and Frankie

I am based at the office in Newcastle having joined XLVets in May 2019 as Membership Support Executive. Please feel free to talk to me about a range of meetings (including the AGM, national meetings, team meetings an regional meetings), our VetSkills courses and about any support you may require to get the most out of your membership with XLVets. In my spare time I enjoy walking my King Charles Cavalier (who has a rather unusual name of Leuluai, he is named after one of my favourite Rugby players). I am a sport enthusiast who can usually be found watching Leeds Rhinos or Leeds United.

Originally from Nottingham, I moved to the North East to complete my BSc in Marketing with honours in Marketing Communications at Newcastle upon Tyne University. Having grown attached to the city, I have lived here ever since. I have spent the previous 11 years working at the PDSA, working with veterinary practices throughout the UK to provide a charitable service or to promote pet health campaigns.

Based in the Newcastle office, I joined the team in January 2020 as Marketing Communications Executive. After completing my degree in Fashion Communication at Northumbria University, I went on to work in Retail Management whilst developing my passion for writing and marketing. I am easily found at local gigs, restaurants or dog walking in my local park.