Small Animals Staff

In case of Emergency please phone: Pets: 01422 354999 Equine/Farm: 01422 354106

King Street Practice

Eddie Burt
BVSc. MRCVS

Partner

Eddie graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1985, and joined Hird and Partners in November of the same year, and subsequently became a partner in the practice. Eddie has a wealth of clinical expertise in all areas of small animal medicine and surgery. Recently, Eddie has attended CPD courses on feline medicine and BSAVA congress in Birmingham. Away from work, Eddie has a busy family life, spending much of his time with his children as well as finding time to enjoy walking.

Hetty Demain
MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

Kirsty Baird
BVMS. MRCVS

Vet Clinical Director

Jonathan Dunn
MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

Kate Redfearn
MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

Kirsty graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1991. After spending time working in mixed general practice, and a period working in the Caribbean, Kirsty made the move to Hird and Partners in February 2006 as a small animal practitioner. Kirsty is interested in all areas of general practice, and has recently attended the North American Veterinary Congress. Outside work, Kirsty enjoys mountain biking, travelling, and walking her dogs, Ruby and Florence. Kirsty is currently undertaking her GP certificate in Small Animal Medicine and has a keen interest in Veterinary Acupuncture.

Mary Lees
MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

Michael Lightwater
BVSc MRCVS BSAVA PG Cert SAM

Veterinary Surgeon

Natasha May
MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

Olivia Dishongh
MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

After graduating from the University of Bristol in 2007, Michael joined Hird and Partners as an associate small animal Veterinary Surgeon. His professional interests include canine and feline emergency medicine and diagnostic imaging. He has completed an intensive course in ultrasonography and carries out most of the scanning in the small animal practice. Michael has recently completed his BSAVA Post Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Medicine. Michael’s interests include walking his Border Terrier, Roger, and spending time with friends.

Maree Broadhead
BDc. RVN AI

Kate Peacock

Charlette Black

Kathryn Atkinson

Head Nurse RVN

Deputy Head Nurse RVN

RVN

Maree joined Hird and Partners in 2004, whilst studying towards her BSc. in veterinary nursing at Hartpury College. Maree attained her BSc. with Honours in 2005. Maree has particular interests in small animal dentistry and surgical nursing. Recently, Maree has attended numerous CPD courses including Veterinary Anaesthesia, a VN assessor workshop and most recently BSAVA congress. Away from work, Maree enjoys cooking and taking care of her horse, dogs and chickens on her small holding.

Molly Peek

Mary Ingle

Rebecca Emsley

Ben Morris

RVN

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Nursing Assistant

Emma Newsome

Kirsty Clifford

Samantha Hewick

Victoria Lund

Nursing Assistant

Annette Bavastock

Atanas Ivanov

Lucy Hoyles

Emily Stirling

Night Nurse

Student Nurse

Lisa Oates

Small Animals

Caroline Regan

Small Animals

Denise Sutcliffe

Small Animals

Elle Anderson

Small Animals

Head Receptionist/SQP

Receptionist

Jade Delaney

Small Animals

Jane Otty

Small Animals

Kaye Hoyle

Small Animals

Leah Harrison

Small Animals

Receptionist

Head Receptionist

Linda English

Small Animals

Sue Anderson

Small Animals

Receptionist

Christine Lumb

Large Animals

Amy Roberts

Large Animals

Lauren Sykes

Large Animals

Nula Smith

Large Animals

Head Receptionist

Receptionist

Nula joined Hird and Partners in October 2010 after working as a dental receptionist for many years at a practice in Hebden Bridge. She likes the day to day interaction with clients that her position requires. Nula lives on a farm and enjoys walking, cricket and gardening.

Jane Moorhouse

Large Animals

Administrator/SQP

Beth Mallinson

Accounts

Lisa Ormondroyd

Insurance Administrator

Janet joined the practice in 1981 as a veterinary nurse. Nowadays, Janet is involved in the administrative side of the practice, chiefly with the processing of small animal insurance claims. In her free time she enjoys being with her family, walking and reading.

Janet Allen

Clinic Manager

Valerie Lord

Administrator

Ripponden Branch

Helen Dugdale

RVN

After graduating from the University of Central Lancashire with a BSc. in Animal Behaviour and Welfare in 2006, Helen became a Nursing Assistant in 2007, previously having worked as a receptionist at our old Blackwall centre. Professionally, Helen enjoys canine and feline behavioural medicine. After completing her training with Hird and Partners – Helen qualified as a registered Veterinary Nurse in 2010. Helen has recently attended CPD covering feline aggression, blood transfusions and feline hyperthyroidism. In her spare time Helen enjoys socialising with friends, travelling and films.

Laura Wheelwright

Reception/Veterinary Nursing Assistant

Walsden Branch

Alex Lillie

Stacey Weston

Jasmine Ross

Vet Nurse Assistant

Nursing Assistant