Veterinary nurses

Beth has been working at the practice since 2013 and has developed a particular interest in canine behaviour and breeding. At home she has two cats, Chilli and Dinky, and two dogs, Poppy and Princess. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and long dog walks.

Jillian studied for her Veterinary Nursing qualification in Edinburgh Scotland. She made the move to Manchester in July 2019 with her partner and her diabetic cat, Jeremy. Having experienced first-hand the challenges of owning a pet with a long-term illness, Jillian has a keen interest in chronic disease management, focusing on improving quality of life for both pets and their owners. Jillian also enjoys teaching and is a Clinical Coach within the practice, helping to train future Registered Veterinary Nurses. Outside work, Jillian enjoys walking, reading and travelling at any given opportunity.

Gill joined the Yew team in 2018. She is a self-certified ‘Bonkers Cat Lady’ as she loves all cats. She has a three legged rescue cat called Ralph and a grumpy tortoise called Albert. Gill is especially interested in the nursing aspect of the job as she has a passion for caring for sick animals. In the past she has worked at a wildlife and falconry rehabilitation centre and volunteered in Thailand, working with elephants and stray cats and dogs.

Cathryn joined the team in 2014. She has a passion for all animals and a keen interest in fundraising, animal charities and conservation. Cathryn is the practice ‘auntie’ to all the teams’ pets that go to stay with her on their holidays. In her spare time Cathryn enjoys spending time with friends and being outdoors with an interest in travelling and wildlife.

Libby graduated from the University of Chester in 2018 with a degree in Animal Behaviour and is looking to train as a Veterinary Nurse in the future. She has two pugs called Kenny and Vinnie, and a rabbit named Dolly. In her spare time she enjoys photographing wildlife.

Cerys has been working here since 2017, before which she was training as a veterinary nurse in London. She enjoys all aspects of nursing but in particular practical nursing. She has one dog, Daisy a mischievous Beagle. In her spare time she enjoys catching up with friends, walking her dog and reading.