About us

Support Staff

Linda Callander

Linda Callander

Business Manager

Linda joined the practice in 2013.  She has a degree in Business, and has worked in the world of ‘veterinary’ for  many years, far more than she would like to own up to!  

Donna Peugniez

Donna Peugniez

Accounts & Finance Manager

Donna is our longest serving member of staff, joining us in 1985!  She has a wealth of knowledge of the practice and profession. When not at work Donna enjoys being creative!

Donna Rumbold

Donna Rumbold

Office & HR Manager

Donna returned to the practice in 2018 as HR & Office Manager.  When not in work Donna has a keen interest in horses and travel.

Wendy Callander SQP

Wendy Callander SQP

Small Animal and Equine Accounts

Wendy works on the front desk, when not working Wendy is either horse riding or watching her favourite football team, Queen of the South.

Sheila Murray

Sheila Murray

RECEPTIONIST

In September 2008 Sheila started at the practice and she assists in support staff duties including all ministry paper work. At home she enjoys baking, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

Mhairi Pringle

Mhairi Pringle

Stock Controller

Mhairi joined the practice in December 2016.  Mhairi is married to a shepherd and has 3 daughters. When not working on reception Mhairi can be found coaching on the athletics track for Annan and District Athletics. Mhairi is currently a Level 2 coach working towards her Level 3 coaching qualification.

Chloe Little

Chloe Little

RECEPTIONIST

Chloe joined us in May 2018, before coming to work with us, she was reception manager at Hetland Hall Hotel.  In Chloe’s spare time she spends time with friends and family. Chloe’s best friend is her cocker spaniel Bailey, who she enjoys walking everywhere.

Alison Muir

Alison Muir

RECEPTIONIST

Alison joined us in June 2018 and works at the front desk. Alison enjoys walking Rosie, her black labrador and looking after her adult children

Anna Kennedy

Anna Kennedy

Receptionist

Anna joined us in 2018 at 17 years old. She lives on a beef and sheep farm just outside Lochmaben and is a keen member of Young Farmers.

Abi Thomson

Abi Thomson

Receptionist

Abi Joined the team in  2021 in her spare time she loves riding her horse.

Kate Donaldson

Kate Donaldson

Receptionist

Kate works at our St Mary’s, Dumfries surgery.  When not working Kate enjoys walking her Jack Russell Terrier Toby.

Erin Jackson

Erin Jackson

Receptionist

Erin started with us on reception in 2021 and when not at work she spends a lot of time with her puppy Mac and out on her horse.

Jen Hill

Jen Hill

Receptionist

Jen joined us in November 2022. Jen is from Waterbeck and has a flock of sheep to keep her busy and she likes to go on walks with the family.

Helen Spence

Helen Spence

Receptionist

Helen joined the team in November 2022 and is from Corrie. Helen likes to go walking in the hills and looking after her horses.

Grace Walker

Grace Walker

Receptionist

Grace joined the team in November 2022. When not at work she loves to walk her two dogs Dougal and Frank.