Veterinary nurses

Liz graduated from the Highland and Islands College, Thurso in 2012 with a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. Liz joined our team in 2006 as a Receptionist and is now Head Veterinary Nurse, managing a team of five Veterinary Nurses as well as being our Clinical Coach. Liz loves every aspect of her job! She is also a talented artist and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Gray’s School of Art, Aberdeen. When not working Liz enjoys playing rugby for the Garioch Ladies, horse riding and travelling. Liz owns a hand-reared, one-eared cat called Lily.

Emma joined our team in July 2011 as a second year student nurse and qualified in May 2012. Emma’s special interest is hospital care and minor procedures. Emma completed a course delivered by the Blue Cross, qualifying as a Pet Bereavement Advisor. Emma has a passion for equine work and has recently studied “Difficult Births, Sick Foals and Other Equine Emergencies” awarded by the Royal Veterinary College. As a new mum, Emma is kept busy with her gorgeous little boy. She loves spending time with her pony, Wally, as well as walking her dog Bronn.

Shannon qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse from the North Highland College in Thurso during August 2017 and joined our team in October 2018. Shannon particularly enjoys surgical nursing in addition to inpatient care. When she is not working Shannon enjoys baking, playing squash and supporting the Scotland Rugby Team.

Rebekah qualified as an RVN in October 2018 after graduating from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Aberdeen. She joined our team at the end of January 2020. Rebekah works as a Small Animal Nurse, however, she also has a keen interest in equine nursing and large animal work. In her spare time Rebekah is kept extremely busy with her own four-legged gang as she has three horses (Frankie, Trevor and Noah), one dog (Jax) and one cat (Willow). Rebekah loves spending time outdoors, going for long walks with Jax. She also competes with her horses.

Ruth first joined our team in 2013 as a Pet Care Assistant and studied a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing at SRUC Aberdeen until graduating in May 2021. Prior to joining Deveron, Ruth graduated in 2001 with a University Foundation Degree (HND) in Horse Management and Equitation and has a keen interest in natural horsemanship. She particularly enjoys small animal general nursing care with a special interest in feline behaviour. Ruth has two cats, Fozzy and Wednesday, and one horse called Red. When not working Ruth plays the violin and rides her horse.