Partners

 Ken McBrien - Is located mainly at the Oswestry sugery and has worked in Willow Street since 1990 before the move to the new surgery in Maesbury road where he has been able to develop his interest in small animal medicine.

John Blackwell - Specialises mainly in large animal work at our Ellesmere surgery. John moved to the Brownlow Vet Centre in 1989 and is responsible for the farm animal side of the practice.

 David Martin - Graduated from Liverpool in 1997 with honours and works mainly with the large animal side of the practice at our Ellesmere branch. David also offers a full veterinary expert witness service and accepts regular instructions from clients of the practice, solicitors and the RSPCA. To discuss a case please call him in Ellesmere.

Assistants

Rachel Webb BVetMed MRCVS

Elaine Ballantine BVSc MRCVS

Philippa Bradley BVetMed MRCVS

Alex Malbon BVSc MRCVS

Sam Bescoby BVSc MRCVS

Practice Manager

Barbara Latham - Barbara joined the practice in 2003. Barbara runs the office and is responsible for the farm and accounts. Having previously worked as a veterinary nurse, and being married to a farmer, she is able to provide a vast amount of experience for managing the practice on a day to day basis.

Jayne Conde - Is the manager of our Oswestry branch and has been with us since June 2004. Jayne has previous experience in the retail industry and is usually found behind the reception desk where she maintains the smooth day to day running of our surgery.

Nurses

Alice Wynne - Is our head nurse in Ellesmere, having qualified in 2000 from Llandrillo. She initially worked in Wrexham before moving to join us in 2001. Her caring nature has rapidly made her popular with both pets and clients. Alice runs her own nurse clinics for obese pets and is always available to provide advice on general pet care.

Crian Shenston - Qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1996 and has recently become a fully accredited A1 veterinary nursing assessor. Crian is responsible for training the student nurses at our Oswestry branch and as an experienced nurse is able to give advice on a broad range of animal related topics.

Mary Hargest - Mary has been a member of practice staff for several years as part of her veterinary nursing course at Harper Adams. She has succesfully competed her final veterinary nursing examinations in 2007 and is now a fully qualified veterinary nurse.

Trainee Veterinary Nurses

Lisa Richards - Lisa started work in our Chirk surgery in September 1996 and moved to Border Veterinary Centre in September 1997. She obtained a B-Tech. Animal Care qualification from Walford College in June 1997, and passed Part 1 Nursing exams. She is also currently the Welsh National Ladies Pole Climbing Champion (80ft pole).

Rachel Ackerley - Has worked for the practice since 2001, initially as a part time receptionist and now as a veterinary nurse trainee. Rachel now goes to college weekly while training with us in the practice. Her happy disposition readily carries over to all the animals she deals with.

Jess Tipping

Sian Harvey

Michelle Stafford

Ceri Roberts

Receptionists

Ann Butler -our longest serving member of staff, Ann works at our Chirk surgery. Ann knows all the clients personally and will help with any queries.

Lesley Manetti - Is our head receptionist in Ellesmere, having experience of both medical and veterinary practice Lesley is well able to juggle the demands of a busy reception desk and is always able to provide a friendly smile and warm welcome.

Karen Price - Karen joined us in 2003 with long experience in the hospitality trade. Karen is well placed to provide a welcoming presence and is rapidly learning the intricacies of veterinary practice.


Sue Martin