About us

Nursing Staff

Lindsey Thomson RVN

Lindsey Thomson RVN

Veterinary nurse

Lindsey joined the practice in 2008, qualifying from the Barony College as a Registered Vet Nurse in January 2011.  She is a graduate from the University of Glasgow, where she studied zoology.  Lindsey loves working with all animals, especially cats.  She enjoys lots of outdoor activities, particularly cycling and rugby.

Hope McFadzean RVN

Hope McFadzean RVN

Veterinary nurse

Hope started with us on reception in 2018 before studying to become a Veterinary Nurse at SRUC Barony. In her spare time she enjoys caring for her two horses, spending time with friends and walking her dogs, Sizzles the Teckel and Flash the black labrador.

Gillian Graham RVN

Gillian Graham RVN

Head Veterinary Nurse

Gill came to the practice in 2006 as a student vet nurse and completed her Barony training in 2008.  She is now a Clinical Coach, training student VNs and an examiner for the SRUC (Barony campus).  Gill is involved in all aspects of small animal care and is happy to advise on puppy and kitten care, nutrition, weight management and post-operative care.

Shannon Armstrong

Shannon Armstrong

Vet Nurse Student and Animal Care Assistant

Shannon is a student vet nurse training at Napier University after completeing her Animal Care Assistant course at Barony Collage. In Shannon’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her pet goats (coco and Apricot) and horse “Miffie”

Hayley Parkin RVN

Hayley Parkin RVN

Veterinary Nurse

Hayley qualified from Barony SRUC in September 2021. In her sparetime she likes spending time with her guinea pigs and playing her guitar.

Tori Armstrong RVN

Tori Armstrong RVN

VETERINARY NURSE

Tori qualified in 2020 from Edinburgh Napier University with a BSc First-class honours degree. Tori spent 2 years at Ark Vet Centre as a student where she gained most of her practical experience. She has a keen interest in anaesthesia and inpatient care. Outside of work she enjoys riding her horse and looking after her dogs and cats.