Meet the Team
Practice Manager
Gill Tansey
Practice Manager
Gill joined our team in 2016, having previously spent 27 years working for Lloyds bank and four years in the optical industry. She believes she has the best job in the world, as there is always a four-legged friend to spend time with! When she’s not working, she enjoys looking after her springer spaniel, Harvey, watching sport with her family, cooking and going to the gym.
Clinical Directors
Peter O'Hagan
Clinical Director
BVMS Cert AVP (GSAS) MRCVSPete graduated from Glasgow University in 2001, and joined us in 2011 after several years spent at a busy PDSA charity hospital in Liverpool. He became a partner in 2015 and uses his wealth of small animal surgical experience to oversee some of our more complicated cases. In his own time, he enjoys various sports and spending time with his family.
Small Animal Team
Small Animal Vets
Carla Balnave
Senior Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc BSc MRCVSOriginally from Hampshire, Carla completed an animal behaviour degree before qualifying as a vet surgeon in 2007. She joined our team in 2015 and has a special interest in soft tissue surgery and behaviour – she is always happy to offer advice on behavioural matters. She has a husband, two children and a Jack Russell at home, and is a keen rounders player!
Sally Hales
Senior Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc MRCVSSally graduated from Bristol University in 2012, and enjoyed completing her placement with us so much that she joined the team permanently in 2014. She is our practice contact for the ISFM cat friendly clinic programme, and is also working towards a certificate in emergency and initial care.
Abigail Robertson
Veterinary Surgeon
BVM&S MRCVSAbby graduated from Edinburgh Vet School in 2017, and joined us in 2020 after a few years at another mixed practice. She has a particular passion for small animal medicine and is working towards a certificate in the field. She spends much of her free time outdoors, and enjoys fell running, caving and being part of her local mountain rescue team!
Annabel Bench
Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc MRCVSComing Soon...
Darren Bentley
Veterinary Surgeon
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Irene Tejera Hernanz
Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS GPCertSAM GPCertCTIrene is from Spain and graduated in 2014, before gaining experience at practices in Derby, Yorkshire and Bradford. She joined our team in 2018 and has a passion for endocrine medicine, ultrasonography and internal medicine, which she holds a certificate in. Her varied hobbies include hiking, salsa dancing, samba drumming and looking after her cat, Flick!
Lucy Ives
Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc MRCVSLucy studied agriculture at Nottingham University before graduating from Liverpool Vet School in 2001. She has gained a variety of small animal experience since then, and joined our team in 2006. When she’s not at work, she loves spending time with family, gardening, painting and walking her greyhound, Merlin – when he can be bothered to get off the sofa!
Matty Dixon
Veterinary Surgeon
DVM MRCVSMatty completed his training at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest, and joined us in 2021. He has a keen interest in exotic animal medicine and animal welfare, as well as all things wildlife and conservation. A passionate baker, he often brings in baked goods for his colleagues to try, and is hoping to improve his amateur photography skills.
Simone Udwadia
Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc MRCVSSimone completed her training at the University of Liverpool and joined the Aireworth Vets team in 2019. Her favourite parts of her role are surgery and orthopaedics, and in her spare time she loves doing yoga, baking, cooking and eating.
Small Animal Nurses
Adele Welsh
Senior Nurse
Sip RVNAdele qualified as a vet nurse in 2009 and has a keen interest in behaviour and wound care. She spent 15 years working for an animal welfare charity before joining us in 2016, and her passion for feline medicine has been put to good use as our ISFM cat friendly clinic advocate. She has many animals of her own, and enjoys reading and walking
Carli Shaw
Senior Nurse
BSc Dip RVNAfter finishing her psychology degree, Carli joined our team as an animal care assistant in 2009. She completed her nursing training with us and was named student of the year at her college. She enjoys all aspects of nursing care, but particularly likes medical and intensive nursing and rabbit care, and has two rabbits of her own at home called Percy and Turnip.
Shelley Hudson
Senior Nurse
RVNShelley joined our team in 2011 and qualified as a nurse four years later. She has since achieved certificates in hydrotherapy and canine and feline veterinary health nutrition, and can often be found exploring the countryside with her horse, Olivia, in her free time.
Amie Rawling
Veterinary Nurse
RVNAmie joined the Aireworth team as an animal care assistant in 2017. She spends much of her free time crafting, reading and volunteering outdoors with the Lancashire Countryside Service.
Amy Hensby
Veterinary Nurse
RVNAmy graduated from Hartpury University in Gloucester in 2020, and joined our nursing team in 2021. She has a special interest in anaesthesia and diagnostic imaging, and when she’s not at work can often be found walking her cocker spaniels, Bonnie and Maddie.
Louise Hardy
Veterinary Nurse
RVNLouise joined us in March 2017 having studied Animal Management at College gaining a Distinction*. She later trained for her Veterinary Care Assistant qualification at the College of Animal Welfare. In 2022 she was awarded Apprentice of the year at the Keighley and Airedale Business awards and then went on to qualify as registered Veterinary nurse in November. Louise has two Border Collies called Blitz and Benson and outside of work she enjoys going out for food, socialising with her friends, and going on holidays.
Sam Collins
Veterinary Nurse
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Sarah Kirk
Veterinary Nurse
RVNSarah worked with us while completing her nursing training, and has a great deal of experience with animals, having previously worked at livery and stud yards and equine competitions. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crocheting, cross-stitching, watching films, and looking after her dog, cats, chinchillas and corn snake.
Leah Lord
Student Veterinary Nurse
Leah joined Aireworth in July 2020. She has been in the veterinary industry since 2018 as a receptionist, then animal nursing assistant and now as a student veterinary nurse, hoping to soon be a qualified registered veterinary nurse! Leah has a springer spaniel called Hunter and in her spare time enjoys going on walks and socialising with friends.
Rachel Smith
Student Veterinary Nurse
After thirteen years working as a childminder, Rachel decided a career change was on the cards! She worked at an animal charity for several years before joining our team in 2018, and loves that her job gives her the flexibility to spend time with her children. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gardening, horse riding and fostering cats for an animal charity.
Small Animal Nurse Assistant
Elysia Walker
Animal Nursing Assistant
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Holly Misfud
Animal Nursing Assistant
Holly joined us as an animal nursing assistant in 2021, and enjoys learning about animal behaviour – especially when dogs are involved. When she’s not walking her own two rescue dogs, she also loves riding her pony, Ditto
Kelly Owlett
Animal Nursing Assistant
Kelly joined our team in 2015, and enjoys learning about canine behaviour and manning our Thursday evening puppy parties! She has a bearded collie called Ria and a border collie called Ted at home, and loves going on dog walks in the countryside and helping out at a local dog hydrotherapy pool.
Leah Harrison
Animal Nursing Assistant
Leah joined Aireworth in August 2022. Leah always wanted to work more closely with animals, and after years of hard work working behind the scenes at veterinary practices which included accounts, insurance, and reception Leah was given the opportunity to assist with the care of animals at Aireworth Vets. Leah has two black labradors and a jack russell.
Leanne Oliver
Animal Nursing Assistant
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Molly Christie
Animal Nursing Assistants
Molly joined the Aireworth team in 2022 after newly graduating in Animal Health and Welfare Bsc, as well as being presented with the RSPCA’s Farm Animal Welfare award. Molly has a Jackapoo called Charlie who loves long walks in the countryside. In her spare time Molly likes socialising with friends and photography.
Small Animal Admin Team
Jenny Savage
Clinical Manager
BSc Hons RVNJenny has been with us since graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2006. After 10 years in our senior nursing team, she swapped her greens for office wear and took a foray into management, making sure everything runs smoothly! Outside of work, she is kept busy with her young family and enjoys baking, sewing and gardening.
Kylie Hargreaves
Client Services Manager
Kylie came to work for us in 2006 as a part time receptionist. She now manages the reception team & is our client services manager full-time dealing with insurance claims & client/account queries. Kylie has recently completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Business Management with Liverpool University.
When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, watching football & walking with her Cockerpoo Blue. She also has a rescue cat Mike, & a new addition to the family, her hand reared kitten, Stevie.
Nicola Lillie
Reception Team Leader
Nicola worked as an event organiser before becoming a full-time mum to two lovely children, and after a couple of years away she was itching to get back to the world of work. She joined our team in 2016 and hasn’t looked back! When she’s not at work, she loves nothing more than spending time with her family, going for long walks and going on holiday.
Adele Nasir
Receptionist
Adele joined us in 2009 as a part-time receptionist. After working for Inland Revenue for 25 years, she opted for a complete career change, made easier by her love of dogs! She has a keen interest in canine health and social skills, and now runs a home boarding service with her husband and foxhound, Skylar. Films and food help her relax after a long day.
Lauren Carpenter
Receptionist
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Leigh-Ann McDougall
Receptionist
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Megan Parry
Receptionist
Megan is from Yorkshire, and enjoys exploring the Yorkshire Dales and going on long walks with Ted her cocker spaniel. When Megan is not out enjoying the countryside she regular visit live music events and like to spend her weekends watching rugby with her dad.
Monica Broadley
Receptionist
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Sue Robertshaw
Receptionist
A life-long animal lover, Sue has always had cats and dogs and is the proud owner of a fostered basset hound named Jasper. She joined our reception team in 2015 and loves cooking, crocheting and growing her fruit and vegetables in her greenhouse in her spare time.
Practice Support
James Credland
VetTech & Maintenance
R-SQPJames joined us as a small animal nursing assistant in 2007, and later moved to worked in our equine and farm teams as a nursing assistant, before taking on his current VetTech and Maintenance role. Outside of work, he enjoys a range of outdoor activities, including camping, volunteering as a Scout leader, spending time with his family and Colliepoo Maggie
Large Animal Team
Large Animal Vets
Kate King
Veterinary Surgeon
BVSc MRCVSKate is originally from Shropshire and graduated from Liverpool University in 2018, after which she moved to Yorkshire and joined our team. She enjoys all aspects of equine work, but has a passion for internal medicine and wound management. She spends much of her spare time looking after her ponies, exploring Yorkshire and sampling the local cuisine
Melih Ormeci
Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVSComing Soon...
Poppy Fennell
Veterinary Surgeon
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Sandy Baird
Veterinary Surgeon
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Talya Beattie
Veterinary Surgeon
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Large Animal Nurses
Anna Saul
Senior Nurse
BSc (hons), REVN, AVNAnna qualified as an equine vet nurse in 2008, and has since achieved a diploma in clinical veterinary nursing. A long-time horse owner, she has competed in various riding club activities in her time, and enjoys renovating her house, spending time with her family and taking photos at equine and canine events.
Jenna Wilkinson
Student Equine Veterinary Nurse
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Steff Newton
Student Equine Veterinary Nurse
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Claire Keogh
Large Animal Nursing Assistant
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Large Animal Admin Team
Abigial Eggleston
Large Animal Admin Manager
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Amanda Barrell
Large Animal Administrator
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Michelle Smith
Large Animal Administrator
Michelle already had twelve years of experience in the veterinary sector under her belt before joining our team in 2019. A true animal lover, she shares her home with two Shih Tzus and two cats. Michelle enjoys gardening, reading, going to concerts, cooking and spoiling her children and granddaughter when they come home to visit her.
Sarah Noble
Large Animal Administrator
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Jo Butterell
Large Animal Administrator
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