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.

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 RVN

Shannon Armstrong RVN

Veterinary Nurse

Shannon is one of our vet nurses. 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.

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.

Emma Clark RVN

Emma Clark RVN

Veterinary nurse

Chris Stevens RVN

Chris Stevens RVN

Veterinary nurse

Chris joined us in May 2024 as a student vet nurse. In his spare time you will find him on the golf course and he loves to travel, having visited 20 countries!

Alex Graham

Alex Graham

animal nurse assistant

Kayleigh Smith

Kayleigh Smith

animal nurse assistant

Kristin Zillwood

Kristin Zillwood

animal nurse assistant