Dennistoun

Clinical Director

Jo graduated from Glasgow University in 2007 and worked for many years as a charity vet at the RSPCA in London and the Scottish SPCA in Glasgow. She has also worked abroad in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka caring for stray and injured animals. Jo became clinical director at Albavet Dennistoun in February 2017. She has a passion for feline medicine and behaviour as inspired by her own rescue cat Jasper and also has an interest in dentistry. In her spare time Jo enjoys playing the fiddle as part of the Glasgow Caledonian Fiddle Orchestra and running 10Ks. Jo also supports a dog shelter in Tanzania and helps to organise fundraisers and supplies for the charity.

Veterinary Surgeon

Pietro is from the Island of Sardinia in Italy (though a common mistake is to think he's from Spain!) He graduated in 2013 and his first work experience was in a general practice in his hometown for three years. In 2016 he left and moved to a referral hospital in Novara in the North of Italy where he had the opportunity to perform a year rotating Internship in nine different services. During this year Pietro developed his professional skills and interest in oncology that led him, in 2017, to dedicate myself at this discipline and its patients. In his spare time Pietro likes walking and trekking which is perfect being in Scotland, he is also a sea lover and good sailor too. When he is not exploring, it is most likely to find him watching Netflix.

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.

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.

Student Veterinary Nurse

Paula has been part of the Albavet team since 2013. Initially she was part of the reception team, however after many years of determination she is following her career aspirations in becoming a veterinary nurse. She is currently studying for her level three diploma in veterinary nursing at SRUC where she has developed a keen interest in the field of physiotherapy. In her spare time Gemma enjoys spending time with her handsome German Shepherd, Prince. She also has a passion for fitness and is part of the I-Kick martial arts team, where she participates in Taekwondo!

Receptionist

Laura has been working as a receptionist for Albavet since 2015. She finds it a very rewarding job allowing her to combine her people skills along with her love of animals. Laura has two rescue cats at home - a male cat Rocky and a female cat Millie - who are the best of friends. Between her cats and her young baby Laura is kept very busy, but if she does have any spare time she enjoys cooking and trying out new recipes.