Meet the Rowan Vets team

Meet our skilled and dedicated professionals who are here to help you and your pets.

Everyone at our practice is committed to providing you with the very best in pet healthcare. Our veterinary team bring a wealth of experience to the practice and have individually obtained high standards of professional qualification.

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Our Directors

 
Ruth Mckay - Vet Surgeon

Ruth Mackay BVM&S MRCVS

Ruth Mackay joined in 1994 as a Locum and within two years became a partner... READ MORE >

Andrew Milner-Dunn - Vet Surgeon

Andrew Milner-Dunn BVSc MRCVS

Rowan Veterinary Centre welcomed me through their doors in August 2007 as a newly qualified vet from Liverpool University. Working within a small team I quickly fell in love with the practice, the people, and the patients. READ MORE >

Our Vets

 
Charlotte Mackay

Charlotte Mackay

Things have come full circle and I am now back at Rowan as Head Vet!

Leanne - Vet Surgeon

Leanne Hughes BVSc MRCVS

I graduated as a Vet from the University of Bristol in 2016 and actually wanted to be a zoo vet initially! My passion for all the weird and wonderful animals led me to placements in Africa and Australia as a student... READ MORE > 

Nicole Whittell BVSc PGDip CAB, MRCVS

Nicole Whittell BVSc PGDip CAB, MRCVS

Hi, I'm Nicole, I graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2018. I have always loved animals and people and helping both, so becoming a Vet seemed like the perfect job... READ MORE > 

Francis - Vet Surgeon

Francis Ewbank MA (Cantab) VetMB GPCert (WVA&CPM) MRCVS

I graduated from St. Catharine's College, Cambridge in 2012 and have applied my trade at Rowan Vets (my first practice) ever since... READ MORE > 

Andreea - Vet Surgeon

Andreea Graure MRCVS

I joined Rowan Vets at the beginning of 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic began... READ MORE > 

Amy Richardson BVSc BSc(Hons) MRCVS

Amy Richardson BVSc BSc(Hons) MRCVS

I am a newly graduated vet having secured my degree from the University of Liverpool

Rebecca Schaefer BVetMed MRCVS

Rebecca Schaefer BVetMed MRCVS

My journey started as a zookeeper in the USA. I worked at several zoos, always with a variety of animals.

Finley Wightman BVM BVS MRCVS

Finley Wightman BVM BVS MRCVS

I believe that getting on with our clients is just as important as keeping their pets happy and healthy.

Our Nursing Team

 
Hayley Winston - Vet Surgeon

Hayley Winston NCert (E&CC) ISFM Dip FN RVN

I came to Rowan Vets in 2012 as a relatively newly qualified RVN.

Tom Nolan

Tom Nolan

I have been an RVN since 2015, initially qualifying in Sussex before moving to continue my work in Surrey. Since then, my qualification has taking me around the world with a stint working in Australia.

Becca Ferguson - RVN

Becca Ferguson RVN

I was offered a permanent role at Rowan Vets back in May 2021. I chose the degree route to qualification, which involved three years at university doing both theory and placement... READ MORE > 

Amy Eddleston - RVN

Amy Eddleston PCertSACN RVN

I initially came to Rowan Vets to complete my apprenticeship. When that came to an end, they offered me a job on a temporary contract as an Auxiliary Nurse... READ MORE > 

Darcy Jones RVN

Darcy Jones RVN

Hi! My name is Darcy and I am one of the Registered Veterinary Nurses here at Rowan.

Lily RVN

Lily RVN

Hi! I’m Lily and have recently qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse after studying at university for 3 years to get my degree.

Krissy Kevill

Krissy Kevill

I started at Rowan Vets in 2018 as an Auxiliary Nurse/Receptionist. I previously worked at a boarding kennels and rescue centre for 12 years and I continue to be passionate about rescue animals and their welfare... READ MORE > 

Becky Turner

Becky Turner

I initially joined Rowan Vets in 2017 as a member of the reception team. I moved over to the nursing team in August of 2021 as this is where my passion lies... READ MORE > 

Kate Nixon holding a cat

Kate Nixon

I was originally a member of the client care team back in 2016.  I transitioned over to the nursing team to become an Auxiliary Nurse... READ MORE >  

Gabby

Gabby

I am currently a student at Myerscough College undertaking my veterinary nurse training. 

Sally

Sally

I have worked at Rowan for just over a year.

Our Client Care Team

 
Jacqui Leach PGCert VBM

Jacqui Leach PGCert VBM

I started working at Rowan Vets in 2013.  Prior to this I worked in general administration roles, progressing to secondary education and management... READ MORE > 

Kelly

Kelly

I'm Kelly and came to join the Rowan Team in March 2022 as the Client Care Team Manager.

Rachel Dickson

Rachel Dickson

I have been at Rowan Vets since July 2018 and started on reception. In December 2020, I began my new role as Client Account Manager, looking after insurance claims and payments as well as other account queries and balances... READ MORE > 

Rhianna

Rhianna

I'm Rhianna and I've worked at Rowan Vets since December 2022.

Ellen

Ellen

I came to work at Rowan in May 2023 having previously worked at another veterinary practice in the Kirkham area.

Caroline

Caroline

I am very excited to join the client care team.

Amber

Amber

I'm very excited to join the team!

Amy

Amy

I love working with the team, who are close knit, and I thrive when I'm helping clients, patients and colleagues. 

Holly

Holly

When I am not at work, I enjoy adventures with my four dogs, painting/crafting and spending time with my family.

Hannah

Hannah

Hi! My name is Hannah and I joined the client care team in August 2024.