I grew up on a farm in rural south-west Scotland.  After graduating from Glasgow Veterinary School in 1983, I envisaged myself being a country vet with a Landrover and a dog.  However, an odd turn of fate saw an old acquaintance offer me a job in London.  Not my ideal location but we have to start somewhere!

Well that job turned out to be a great job in a lovely friendly practice with very caring clients who allow vets to carry out their profession to a high standard, which is very rewarding.

I have a special interest in tortoises and all aspects of feline medicine and surgery.  My hobbies are hill walking, cycling and gardening with my bunch of six cats.

I have worked at The Laurels since March 1997 and in 2000 I became practice manager.  I studied and gained my CVPM (Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management) in 2005 in order to consolidate my experience in practice with a management qualification specific to the veterinary profession.  A CVPM indicates an appropriate knowledge, experience and expertise to be an effective manager.

Since 2009, it has been necessary to downsize my role and I am now, largely, responsible for the financial management of the practice.

There were always lots of pets in my family when I was growing up  but, currently, I just have one cat.  She is a fairly skittish tortoiseshell that loves her food but not much exercise.  I am trying to help her lose weight by using one of the prescription diet foods available through the practice..