Veterinary Nurse

Claire qualified in 2015 and has been working at Parker and Crowther since the start of 2018. She has a particular interest in feline welfare and behaviour, and has been over to the Greek island of Skiathos helping to neuter street cats for Skiathos cat welfare. Claire owns a rescue dog and 4 rescue cats.

Receptionist/PCA

Veterinary Nurse

Samantha is a qualified Veterinary Nurse, having worked in the veterinary industry for 8 years. She has a rescue rag doll called Joey and two rabbits. Her key interests are assisting in theatre and caring for inpatients, and is keen on assisting in orthopaedic procedures and preparing equipment.

Clinical Director

Veterinary Surgeon

John qualified from Liverpool University in 1985 and joined the practice in 1994. He is a keen follower and season ticket holder of St Helens Rugby League Club and enjoys walking. He lives locally with his family, 2 dogs and 2 cats. John works at our Birkdale and Churchtown Branches.

Veterinary Surgeon

Laura qualified from Liverpool University in 2007. Laura works at our Daleside and Churchtown branches.

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified with commendation from Liverpool University in 1993 and have have worked locally in the area ever since, first in a mixed animal practice, but solely with small animal for the last 20 years. My vocational interests are varied but I particularly enjoy the challenge of small animal medicine. When I am not at the practice I enjoy catching up with friends and family,reading,vinyl record collecting,travel, and trying to get value for money out of my gym membership !

Veterinary Surgeon

Vicky qualified from The Royal Veterinary College in 2012, since then she has worked at the RSPCA hospital in Manchester and a practice in Staffordshire. She has a special interest in all aspects of medicine and ultrasonography. In her spare time she enjoys baking, which all members of the team appreciate! Vicky joined our practice in January 2016 and works at Daleside, Formby and Maghull branches.

Veterinary Surgeon

Sara works at our Daleside, Formby and Maghull Branches and joined our practice in January 2016. Sara first joined our practice as a saturday assistant back in 1999, until leaving for Vet School in 2003. Following graduation, Sara worked in a Liverpool - based group of practices, where she started studying towards a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (certAVP) with the University of Liverpool. Sara rejoined our practice in 2016 and was pleased to see the many familiar faces still working in the veterinary team! Sara enjoys all aspects of general practice, particularly complex medical cases and soft tissue surgery. In her spare time she enjoys working with, and rehabilitating shelter animals and wildlife.

Practice Manager

Trish has been a registered "human" nurse since 1985 , leaving her role as a Senior Lecturer in Nursing in 1993 when her daughter popped along. After owning 2 successful small businesses, she  started working at the Formby and Maghull surgeries in 2001. She loves the combination of animal, client and staff care that her role offers  Hobbies include yoga,cooking, gardening and up until recently she was the coach and secretary of Formby Netball Club. Trish is a fan of Liverpool Football Club and Formula 1.

Nursing Manager

Helen joined the practice in 1994 and qualified as a Vet Nurse in 1997.

Head Nurse

Vicky qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2000 and has worked for Parker and Crowther since 2002. Vicky is married and has two young sons. She has a Rhodesian Ridgeback called Lionel and two tortoises called Mr and Mrs T. When Vicky is not working she likes to enjoy time with her boys, baking, sewing, crafts and family days out.

Head Nurse

Clare has been working in veterinary practices since she was 15 years old and qualified with a BSc Degree in Veterinary Nursing in 2008. She has been working in our Formby branch since 2008. Clare is also a Pet Health Counsellor for Royal Canin. In 2018 she achieved the award ‘Outstanding Contribution to Pet Health Counselling’ for all her hard work she has done over the last 10 years as a Pet Health Counsellor for the Formby branch. She has Patterdale Terriers called Holly and Timmy, two hand reared cats called Tiggs and Ruby and a tropical fish tank. Clare enjoys socialising with her family and friends and looking after her two children and their many activities.

Veterinary Nurse

Sarah has worked at Parker and Crowther since 2006 and lives in Crosby. She has many dogs, cats and other animals. She is married and enjoys walking in the lakes, music and films.

Head Nurse

Fiona qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2014. She has 3 children,2dogs and 2 cats. She has keen interests in gymnastics,art,music and is an avid Rugby league fan(St Helens being her team). She loves yoga,spending time with family and friends, and has a keen interests in gardening,cooking,walking,saving the planet and enjoying life :)

Head Nurse

Kathryn started working for Parker and Crowther in September 2012 and has been a qualified RVN for over 11 years. She has a cat called Daisy and her boyfriend, Gary (in that order!). Kathryn loves to knit, paint and watch murder mysteries.

Veterinary Nurse

Abbie has  been a member of the team since 1996, initially as a work experience student from school in 1994.She qualified as an RVN  in 1999. She lives locally with her husband, 2 house cats and an African Land Snail. Abbie enjoys cinema, theatre, eating out (Nandos is her favourite), meeting with friends and has recently started to bake cakes. At the moment. she doesn't  have a garden but when she does, she enjoys gardening.

Trainee Nurse

Veterinary Nurse

Kat graduated from John Moores University in 2009 with a degree in Animal Behaviour. She worked at Freshfields Animal rescue for many years before starting her vet nurse training in September 2016. Kat qualified as a vet nurse in April 2018. She has two dogs Dylan and Kimba, and four cats (two pairs of sister and brother) Becks, Bud, Annie and Theo. Kat enjoys spending time outdoors gardening and going on long walks.

Trainee Nurse

Ashley started in June 2015 and started her Vet Nurse Training in January 2017, completing the course by the end of 2018 she aims to be qualified by 2019. She has two miniature Dachshunds called Dudley and Stan, three cats, four rabbits, and a variety of exotic pets.

Trainee Nurse

Rachael is studying the degree in Veterinary Nursing and started this is September 2016. Rachael is heavily interested in exotics and is hoping to travel abroad to work with exotic animals once her  degree is complete. Rachael also rock climbs in her spare time.

Receptionist/PCA

Heather has worked for Parker and Crowther since 1991 in the role of Patient Care Assistant/ Receptionist, and admin . She graduated from The University of Kent and lives locally with her chihuahua's and birds.

Admin/ Animal Nursing Assistant

Debbie has 3 children and has worked as a veterinary assistant for over 27 years. She has many animals including a cat called Thomas, and 3 Foxred Labradors called Flow, Patrick and Gunner and a GWP called Kelse. Debbie has been a member of K92000 Dog Agility and Display Team for the last 5 years and travels up and down the country during the Summer doing Arena Displays at Game and Country Fairs and during the Winter enjoys keeping her dogs fit and stimulated with Gundog Training

Receptionist

Karen works at our Daleside and Churchtown surgeries as a receptionist. She has 3 dogs, 3 cats and 6 hens. In her spare time she likes to walk her dogs and go to the gym.

Receptionist/PCA

Holly started working at our Formby surgery in 2008. She has a Foundation Degree in Animal Welfare (Nursing) from Myerscough College.She Keeps Chickens, Turkeys and Tortoises. . When she is not at work Holly likes to help around her parents garden nursery.

Receptionist

Helen works at our Maghull surgery on reception. She likes to read, ride her bike, go to concerts, spend time with her family and surf the net. Helen has two British Short Haired cats called Bobbie and Dottie and a Cavashon called Pepper.