Meet the staff at Wern Vets!
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Anna WynneVeterninary Surgeon
I was reared on a dairy, beef and sheep farm just outside of Rhuthun. In 1999 I went to New Zealand for a gap year to milk cows, but also to see the sights (best viewed bys sky-dive!). I studied Veterinary Science just across the Mersey and graduated in 2005. In my final year I spent time studying dairy fertility in California but resisted the ski slopes and beaches and returned to my roots straight from Vet School. I work with companion and farm animals, 3 weeks in the Abergele branch, 1 week in Rhuthun and will soon be joining the cattle and sheep AI and ET teams. In my spare time I enjoy travelling, cooking, art, socialising and sports.
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Caroline KesbyVeterinary Surgeon
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Dyfrig WilliamsVeterinary Surgeon
I have been a vet at Wern since I qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2003. Before my life was consumed by veterinary science I used to enjoy the summer months in numerous shows with the Welsh cobs from Nebo and the Dendor herd of Hereford cattle. When time allows I still try to spend time on the two farms. Other hobbies include Scuba diving and skiing. I believe I’m probably the best Après skier in our group.
Since my time in Wern I have been trying to teach welsh speakers in the area how to talk properly (the Ceredigion way) no success as yet!
I consider myself a mixed veterinary practitioner and enjoy all aspects of medicine and surgery in both companion and large animals.
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Gethin EdwardsVeterinary Surgeon
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Gwyn JonesVeterinary Surgeon
I was raised on a dairy and beef farm on Anglesey and qualified from the University of Liverpool in 1987. I decided after 12 months of college life that a barren student existence was not for me and so got married to Gwyneth in 1984. (the path of true love etc., etc. probably had something to do with it as well). We have a daughter and son.
I came to Ruthin after a spell in Bishop Auckland, County Durham and became a partner in 1989.
I became an embryo transfer team leader in 1995 and obtained the diploma in bovine reproduction from the University of Liverpool in 2001. My particular interests include small and large animal surgery, farm animal preventative and production medicine, small and large animal fertility, and embryo transfer of cattle and sheep.
The border between hobbies and work is a bit blurred but in addition to vetting and farming I also enjoy running and travelling (albeit often to see cows in Scandinavia, Italy, etc,).
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Julie HughesVeterinary Surgeon
I was born and grew up in the Staffordshire Moorlands near Leek. I graduated from The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh in 1990 and came to Ruthin as a new graduate in September of that year. I began doing mainly large animal work but as the practice has developed my interests lie more with the small animal side.
Since the children were born I have been working part time so you wont have seen me around so much.
At the moment I dont have much time for hobbies as the children take up most of my spare time. We do enjoy walks in the countryside locally as there are so many great places to go in this area.
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Lucie StanleyVeterinary Surgeon
I grew up locally in Llanferres, then strayed down south to Cambridge Vet School. I started at Wern Vets after graduating in 2006, mainly working in the Abergele and Ruthin branches with both large and small animals. Having spent a year in the army I enjoy outdoor activities and go walking, running, ski-ing and travelling as often as possible. I have two manic dogs that take a lot of work to tire out! I also enjoy meeting up with friends for our local curry and pint. Having always lived in Wales, I'm trying to learn Welsh but have decided it's an uphill battle as no-one can agree on how to say things!
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Mike AllenVeterinary Surgeon
I qualified as a vet from Bristol University in 1993. Before that I got a degree in languages and worked a while in France and Germany. I have been at WernVets since 1993, becoming a partner in 2004. I work mainly in Ruthin, sometimes in Abergele , and have been spotted roaming the hills around Bala (probably because I was lost).
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Moyna RicheyVeterinary Surgeon
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Rhys JonesVeterinary Surgeon
I grew up locally and have been working at Wern Vets for the past five years. I particularly enjoy large animal work. In my spare time I help run the family farm which contains sheep, beef cattle and two small boys.
Sarah WynneVeterinary Surgeon
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Gwenan HowatsonVeterinary Practice Manager
I was raised on a sheep farm near Llanuwchllyn. I attended a Business Studies course at Coleg Meirionnyd. I worked for D.H Grove-White from 1987 to 1989 when I left to train as a Veterinary Nurse in St Davids Vet Hospital, Exeter. I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1991 from Bicton College, Devon.
I came to work for Wern Vets as head nurse in 1993. I am a managing partner involved with payroll, accounts, staff, client care and everything else!
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Gwyneth JonesVeterinary Practice Manager
In 1984 I graduated from the University of Wales, Bangor and also in this year married Gwyn and have two children. I started working for the practice in 1987 and since then have fulfilled various roles from covering the out of hours phone duty to working at our Denbigh Surgery when it was first opened. I gained my Dip RSA in 1999 and am currently a managing partner with responsibility for suppliers accounts, lab reports and health plans. I also look after the farm and ET paperwork just for fun!
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Gwenan EdwardsVeterinary Head Nurse
I joined the practice in 1995 and qualified as a veterinary nurse in January 2000.
I am now the Head Nurse and also hold a D32/33 assessors qualification. I over see all the nurses in the practice and help the student nurses with their Veterinary Nursing training.
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Lowri FrostVeterinary Deputy Head Nurse
I qualified in March 2007 as a veterinary nurse after training at A.C Training, Wigan. I am the deputy head nurse here at Wern Vets. I enjoy working with large and small animals. I'm able to give advice on all aspects of pet care. I will be attending a Pet Health Counsellor course early in 2008
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Angela WebbNursing Student
I started working for Wern Vets in 2004. I have passed level 1 and 2 of the NVQ veterinary nursing course. I am currently studying for level 3 to become a qualified nurse. I enjoy all aspects of veterinary nursing and looking after my own animals. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with friends and socialising.
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Eira DaviesNursing Student
I started working at Wern Vets in September 2006 and I am currently training towards being a qualified Veterinary Nurse. I enjoy all aspects of work and currently breed and show chinchillas. I also have many interests including travelling and socialialsing.
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Jenny HayNursing Student
I have worked for Wern Vets since April, 2005. I have passed the animal nursing assistance qualification and have started my veterinary nursing level 2 at Wigan. In my spare time I enjoy caring for my animals at home, travelling to new destinations and partying at weekends.
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Kayleigh DoughertyNursing Student
I previously worked and lived on the Wirral. I have completed a National Diploma in animal management at Northop College. I have been involved in veterinary nursing since 2005. I am now doing the Animal Nursing Assistance Qualification.
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Jill BrosterNursing Auxillary
I joined the practice in 2004 as a veterinary nurse. Now I work mostly with my good friend 'Viv' (the practice van), we travel far and wide delivering drugs daily to the other branches. I am also part of the Wern 'A Team' - sheep artificial insemination and embryo transfer team, when I have to sadly leave Viv back at the surgery and use the ambulance, our mobile lab.
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Sally ParryNursing Auxillary
I have worked in Gele surgery since September 2002. I then completed my Animal Nursing Assistant qualification in 2005. I have taken a break from training since having baby Cerys in April 2006, however, I hope to continue my veterinary nurse training in the near future. My interests include nature and wildlife. I have recently been involved with some wildlife projects run by the Countryside Council for Wales. I also enjoy walking, travelling and gardening.
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Shelley JervisNursing Auxillary
I am currently working at Wern Vets 2 days a week as part of a VCA (Veterinary Care Assistant) course with North Shropshire Walford College. I enjoy all veterinary work and working with a good team of people makes it fun. I will be completing the first part of the VCA this year and will be studying a veterinary equine course for another year which I'm looking forward to. My main aim is to be employed full time within a mixed practice and work towards becoming a veterinary nurse.
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Shirley EvansNursing Auxillary
From 1987 I was employed as a veterinary nurse in Somerse/Dorset for 9 years. Family commitments and moving to Wales meant there was a break from full time employment. Since October 2007 I have worked part time in a happy team atmosphere at Wern Vets.
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Steve HughesFarm and Livestock Manager
I started with the practice in 2006 doing odd jobs around the surgeries, now in 2007 I am almost working full time. I run the Wern Farm and with all the general day-to-day running and maintenance it keeps me busy. I also do any premises maintenance in the branches and also help out with the sheep AI when another pair of hands is needed. I am also involved with Freeze Branding.
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Elin WilliamsAdminstration
I have been working for the practice since June 2005. I am involved with the day to day running of the practice. I am expecting my first baby in March 2008.
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Amanda NancarrowAdministration
I started working for Wern Vets in October 2007. I previously ran the Drovers Arms, Rhewl. I have always enjoyed working with animals. I am responsible for the day to day running of the practice.
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Bethan RobertsAdministration
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Eirian RobertsAdministration
I have worked for Wern Vets since September 2004. I am based in both the Ruthin and Bala surgeries and am responsible for answering the phone ,arranging appointments, as well as the ususal day to day running of the practice.
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Ffion Lloyd-WilliamsAdministration
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Ffiona JonesAdministration
I am a local farmer's daughter and started working part-time at the practice in August 2006. I am based in the Ruthin branch and involved with the day to day running of the practice. I'm currently in my final year at the sixth form in Brynhyfryd studying ICT, Maths and Italian A-level and I hope to attend university next year. During my free time I enjoy helping dad with the show calves, travelling and socialising with friends
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Glen JonesAdministration
I started working for Wern Vets in January 2007. I am currently based in the Abergele branch where I'm responsible for the day to day running of the office, you will occasionally see me at the Ruthin and Bala surgeries. I have recently bought a house with my partner Shaun and enjoy spending my spare time being a domestic goddess!
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Huw JonesAdministration
I previously worked for Genus and ABS. I have worked for Wern Vets since July 2006. I am responsible for arranging calls and appointments, stock control and all the other day-to-day running of the practice. I am also involved in the embryo transfer and AI and freeze branding.
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Jo McGillanAdministration
I have worked at Wern Vets since September 2001after gaining a Bsc (Hons) in equine science from Nottingham Trent University. I now work 3 days a week in the denbigh surgery since having my first son in April 2007. I enter the herd fertility work using the interherd program and do the insurance claims.
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Katie ColtonAdministration
I started working at the Abergele surgery in June 1999 after completing my BTEC Diploma in animal care. I then completed my 1st year as a trainee veterinary nurse in Llandrillo College. I became a qualified book-keeper in 2004. I now help with the day to day running of the surgery in Abergele. I have two children Blake and Morgan and I'm getting married in April to my partner Neal who is a sergeant in St Asaph (for my sins!). We enjoy spending time with our families and going for walks with our two dogs Wills and Millie.
Maureen DaviesAdministration
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