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Louise Beeley: Louise started with Ashleigh Veterinary Centre in 2005. With 5 years of experience working in Manchester Dog's Home, and a further year with Companion Care, Louise has gained much experience in the whole field of small animal care. Since joining the practice Louise has further extended her skills and now provides the main support for our preventative disease programs.
Amy Blaksley: Amy our most recent member of staff joined as a Nursing Auxiliary in September of 2007
Cheryl Broadhurst: Starting her career with Urmston Aquatics as a sales assistant Cheryl has built up extensive knowledge of the Pet Shop trade. During her three years there Cheryl completed her BTEC in Animal Care obtaining distinctions in three of her modules. Since joining the practice in 2004 as a Nursing Auxiliary Cheryl has proved to be a reliable and conscientious of the team. In 2007 Cheryl has progressed into the difficult position of receptionist, bringing her experience in animal care to the service of all our clients.
Ellen Coker: Ellen Started work with our practice in 2006. Since then she has developed her interest in Ophthalmology and Ultrasound.
Carla Griffiths: is the Practice Manager. She joined the practice in 1990 and qualified as a veterinary nurse (with credit) in 1993. In 1995 she moved into the position of practice management and subsequently studied for and gained her NEBS certificate in management. Carla has the unenviable task of ensuring that the practice runs smoothly. This includes daily drug orders and sourcing special drug requests, dealing with the day-to-day administration of accounts, recruitment of staff, and payment of salaries, in addition to a million other jobs. As a long served member of the practice, both as a veterinary nurse and as a manager, she has acquired an in depth knowledge of the requirements needed to maintain an efficient, professional team.
Lyndsay Hardy started with us in April 2006. Having started her nursing career in 1999 with Woodcroft Veterinary Group she quickly achieved her ambition of becoming a Veterinary Nurse. Since qualifying Lyndsay has gained extensive experience in the nursing of orthopaedic cases. Lyndsay hopes to extend her surgical experience and to also gain further experience with the nursing of exotic patients.
Tracey Hession: joined the practice in 1999 and sat her final nursing exams in June 2002 . She especially enjoys working with birds, especially avian surgery. Tracy gained her a Graduate City and Guilds qualification "Veterinary nursing of exotic species and British wild life" in 2004. Behavior is another area that Tracey is particularly interested in.
Debbie Huxley: has been an important member of the team since she joined us in 1997. She qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2000 and is now actively involved in developing the nursing clinics provided by the practice. Debbie has a special interest in dogs and tortoises.
Sarah Hoad: Sarah started with the practice in September 2000 as a trainee veterinary nurse, gaining her fully qualified status in 2002. By 2004 she had also gained a a Graduate City and Guilds qualification "Veterinary nursing of exotic species and British wild life". When it comes to house visits Sarah is usually first to volunteer, and her cheerful assistance is always appreciated.
Kerry Miller: Having completed 4 NVQ units in Animal Livestock Production Kerry joined the practice as a Nursing Auxiliary in 2004. Much of her previous experience was obtained while working at Wythenshaw Community Farm, as well as Volunteer work for the Peggy Henderson Society for Abandoned Animals in Sale. Since starting with us Kerry has now enrolled on a pre Nursing NVQ with Myerscough College.
Clare Moizer: Received her nursing qualification in 1996 and joined us shortly afterwards. She took over as head nurse 2 years later. She coordinates the nursing team and is also in charge of nurse training and continuing professional development. Members of the nursing team regularly attend conferences and workshops to keep abreast of developments in veterinary nursing. She has developed special clinics to assist overweight dogs and cats return to their normal body weight. Clare is especially interested in the nursing of dogs, and cats.
Matt Saunby: Joined the Practice in 2003 having qualified from Bristol in 1999. Over the following years Matt built up experience in general surgery, developing skills in endoscopy, ultrasound, and basic orthopaedics. Since joining the practice Matt has further developed his skills in orthopaedics, and now covers most of our surgery. A keen footballer and resembling Maradonna, Matt plays for a local team Eccleston and Heskin, and last year achieved a pleasing result of second in the cup final for the Lancashire Cup. As the proud owner of two insane Boxers Matt is never short of exercise.
Lucy Gott: Came to Ashleigh Veterinary Centre in July 2000. She was awarded her nursing qualification in 1999 after studying in a training centre in Yorkshire. She is especially interested in the nursing care of cats, birds and reptiles. Lucy also enjoys diagnostic imaging especially radiography. In 2001 she gained the new City and Guilds qualification "Veterinary nursing of exotic species and British wild life" winning a prize as the highest scoring student in the country . Last year Lucy spent 4 months in China doing voluntary work for the Animal Asia Foundation helping with the medical and surgical rehabilitation of bears.
Liz Stamper: Started with the practice as a work experience trainee while still at school. Her interest and enthusiasm encouraged us to offer her a position with the practice as soon as one became available. As a trainee Liz quickly achieved her goal of becoming a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse, and over the last year has extended her experience. Next year Liz is planning on working for World Wildlife Fund at a center in South Africa, that deals with orphaned and injured wildlife.
Aidan Raftery: Is R.C.V.S board certified in Zoological Medicine and Surgery. It was his interest in the medicine and surgery of exotic species that led to the development of the Avian and Exotic Clinic. He gained his veterinary degree in medicine and surgery from University College Dublin in June 1982. He is a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians, the British Veterinary Zoological Society, the British Veterinary Association, European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians, and the British Veterinary Invertebrate Society. He is a regular speaker both in this country and abroad. Aidan is also a keen mountaineer managing to do several trips yearly often combining these with short periods of volunteer work wildlife projects.
Molly Varga: Qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in London in July 1992. Molly is a member of the British Veterinary Association, The British Small Animal Veterinary Association, the British Veterinary Zoological Society, Association of Avian Veterinarians and the American Association of Emergency Medicine. Molly has always has an interest in exotics and was one of the 1st students to study at London Zoo as part of her degree course. After qualifying she worked in London initially for a research organization "Wildlife Information Network" putting together information on wildlife diseases for workers in the field followed by a year in a dog, cat, and exotic animal practice. She then moved to Canada with her Canadian husband and spent several years working in Guelph, in a small animal practice, which took referrals in exotic animal species. While in Canada Molly developed her interest in critical care and emergency medicine and became a member of the special interest group devoted to development of knowledge and expertise in this area They then returned to the UK and Molly worked for a period in Liverpool before joining the team here in January 2000. Molly was board certified by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in Zoological Medicine this year having successfully passed the stringent examinations. Currently Molly is studying for her diploma in Zoological Medicine (mammalian), and conducting a research project on E cuniculi in rabbits.
Rebecca Wood: Joined us from a practice in London. She qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1999 while working in a practice that specialized in companion animals, birds and rabbits. Rebecca has shown that she has a special understanding of canine and feline behavior. She is also gained a Graduate City and Guilds qualification "Veterinary nursing of exotic species and British wild life". Her special interests are the medical nursing of rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, birds and general surgical nursing. Since 2002 Rebecca concentrated on reception work, as she enjoys the increased client contact.
Bernard Wynne: Graduated in veterinary medicine and
surgery from University College Dublin in June 1982. Before
moving to Manchester he worked in Sheffield, Dublin and
London. He is a member of the British Small Animal Veterinary
Association, the Feline Advisory Board, and the Companion
Animal Behavior Study Group. Bernard has two main areas of
input in the practice, Laboratory Medicine and
Behavior. Due to Bernard's interest in Laboratory Medicine
the practice laboratory is very well equipped, giving us quick
and accurate results. His expertise in cytology can often give us instant answers, for example a tiny tissue sample from a swelling
taken with a hypodermic needle will give us the information on
what it is and how to treat it. Is it a harmless swelling, a cancer or perhaps
infection? The rest of us also regularly use his expertise to
help interpret complex laboratory results. Bernard's second
area of special interest is in Behavior. This is a very important and often neglected area of medicine. If not rectified
behavioral problems can lead to animals being unnecessarily
euthanased. At home Bernard is a keen gardener with a
special interest in growing Orchids and Ferns. He also has a
passion for all aspects of wildlife having developed a wildlife
garden at home. Bernard relaxes to classical music and is a
regular attendee at concerts.
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