In case of Emergency please phone: Pets: 01422 354999 Equine/Farm: 01422 354106
Eddie Burt
Michael Lightwood
Kirsty Baird
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.
Michael Lightwood - BVSc MRCVS BSAVA PG Cert SAM
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.
Kirsty Baird - BVMS. MRCVS (Clinical Director)
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.
Andrew Ayers
Andrew Ayers - MRCVS
Mary Lees
Mary Lees - MRCVS
Jonathan Dunn
Jonathan Dunn - MRCVS
Nursing Staff
Maree Broadhead
Maree Broadhead -
BSc. RVN AI
Head Nurse
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.
Kate Peacock
Kate Peacock - Deputy
Head Nurse
Helen Dugdale
Helen Dugdale - RVN
Ripponden
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
Laura Wheelwright - Nursing Assistant / Receptionist
Grace Bamford
Grace Bamford - RVN
Victoria Lund
Victoria Lund
Emma Newsome
Emma Newsome
Stacey Weston
Stacey Weston - RVN
Walsden
Molly Peek
Briony Norman
Briony Norman - RVN
Molly Peek
Lucy
Lucy
Rebecca Emsley
Rebecca Emsley
Annette Baverstock
Annette Baverstock
Reception and Administration
Lisa Oates
Lisa Oates SQP -
Head Receptionist
Bath Mallinson
Beth Mallinson
Account Manager
Beth joined Hird and Partners in June 2014 having previously worked at Design & Display Ltd, managing personnel and accounts. Beth enjoys spending time with family and friends, photography, long walks and touring in camper van with husband and 2 dogs, Badger and Doug.
Janet Allan
Janet Allan - RVN
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.
Denise Sutcliffe
Denise Sutcliffe
Jane Otty
Jane Otty
Jade Thomson
Jade Thomson
Linda English
Linda English
Cheryl Taylor
Cheryl Taylor
Receptionist - Walsden
Elizabeth Bosden
Elizabeth Bowden
Valerie Lord
Valerie Lord
Peter Lobb
Peter Lobb
Samantha Hewick
Samantha Hewick
Caroline Regan
Caroline Regan
Sue
Sue - Small Animal Receptionist
Small Animals
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Contact Us
Small Animals King Street Practice
2 King Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1SR
Small animal: 01422 354999
Email: reception@hirdandpartners.co.uk
Farm/Equine: 01422 354106
Email: info@hirdandpartners.co.uk
Shelf Equine Hospital
Lower Giles Hill Farm, Giles Hill Lane, Shelf, Halifax,
West Yorkshire, HX3 7TW
Tel: 01274 601534
Email: shelfequineclinic@hirdandpartners.co.uk
Small Animals
52 Oldham Road, Ripponden, West Yorkshire, HX6 4DP
Tel: 01422 823312 Fax: 01422 822732
Unit 2D, Walsden Industrial Estate, Rochdale Road, Walsden, West Yorkshire, OL14 6UD
Tel: 01706 810271 Fax: 01706 818841
Sheffield Equine Clinic
Howarth Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 4NB
Tel: 01709 911900
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