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Head Veterinary Surgeon

Tess graduated from Cambridge University Veterinary School in 2012. She started her veterinary career in mixed practice, but quickly discovered that her passion lay with small animals. She joined our practice in 2019. Tess enjoys all aspects of veterinary daily life but has a particular interest in surgery and exotics. Tess has three gorgeous pets; a cat, Hamish, and two rescue Budgies, Brucie and Bertie. In her spare time she likes to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful Scottish countryside.

Veterinary Surgeon

Fiona qualified from Edinburgh University in 2017. After two years in mixed practice on the west coast of Scotland she joined Albavet Veterinary Surgeons in October 2019. She has an interest in anaesthesia and surgery but enjoys all parts of first opinion practice. Outside work she can most likely be found in the gym, or watching live bands across venues in Glasgow.

Veterinary Surgeon

Rebecca qualified from the Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh in 2016 and joined us in 2019. Rebecca enjoys being a general practitioner as it gives her a good mix of both medicine and surgery, which she equally enjoys. Rebecca spends most of her spare time with her family. At home she has a Pomeranian, a corn snake and a tortoise.

Practice Director

Karen qualified as a nurse in 1994. After working as a practice manager and subsequently clinical director of another practice Karen moved to Albavet Veterinary Surgeons. She enjoys all aspects of practice management and still likes to keep up with her nursing skills. In her free time she enjoys music and spending time with her two children.

Head Nurse

Leeann qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2004 while working in a busy small animal practice. She was appointed head nurse and gained her clinical coach qualification a few years later. Leeann joined Albavet in 2006, and gained her advanced certificate with distinction in companion animal behaviour in 2011. Over the next few years she hopes to study for a certificate in anaesthesia and continue to work as Albavet’s resident behaviour and training adviser which is where her passion lies. At home Leeann has a Tortoiseshell cat called Tango who is always up to mischief and keeps her on her toes.

Paula has been part of the Albavet team since 2013. Initially, she was part of the reception team but after a lot of hard work and determination she is now a Registered Veterinary Nurse. Her favourite part about the job is being in theatre and building a bond with clients and patients alike. So far her nursing adventure has enabled her to work in Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa!

Paula has decided to further expand her qualifications and have a place at Edinburgh Napier University. There she will study a BSC Hons top up degree in Veterinary Nursing. Her particular areas of interest are: surgical nursing, emergency critical care and anaesthesia.

Senior Nurse

Janette joined Albavet in 2004 to pursue her dream as a veterinary nurse after working many years as a podiatrist. She qualified in October 2008 and became a registered veterinary nurse. Janette enjoys all aspects of her job, especially nurse clinics and offering support and advice on preventative and life stage healthcare. Her passion is cats, and she has a special interest in their wellbeing having two senior ones at home called George and Tia. Janette enjoys the bond that she has with the patients and clients. Being able to offer care and comfort in both good and difficult times is satisfying and the reason she joined the profession.