Meet the Team

Veterinary Surgeon

George graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1995.

After graduation, George worked in small animal practice and quickly became the Clinical Director of several practices for a large corporate vet.

As Clinical Director George was responsible for overseeing 9 other vets and helping them with difficult surgery and medicine cases. George has always had a special interest in cardiology and has since developed further interests in feline and geriatric medicine.

George took over Churchcroft Vets in 2009 with a mission to offer top quality veterinary care in a welcoming and pet friendly environment.

In his spare time George loves mountain biking and snowboarding and also enjoys playing cricket and golf.

Veterinary Surgeon

Sarah graduated from the University of Bristol in 2011 and initially started her career in a mixed practice in Lincolnshire. During this time she developed a strong interest in small animal practice especially surgery. She moved to the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire area in 2013 and started working in solely small animal practice. She started studying for a postgraduate certificate in small animal surgery in 2016 and passed this in December 2018 with a merit. In her spare time Sarah enjoys running, cycling and competing in triathlons. She has a rescue cat called Charlie and a retired event horse called Sam.

Veterinary Surgeon

Jon qualified from Edinburgh in 1972 and went on to obtain a Ph.D in virology in 1976.

He set up Priory Vets in the 1980s and 1990s where he first met George by employing him.

Jon is married with 5 grown up children and stepchildren who he enjoys skiing with. Jon has a Staffie called Rosie who adores everyone and a Rabbit called Bailey who has been a wonderful family pet.

When he is not busy vetting, Jon teaches primary school children.

Veterinary Nurse and Practice Manager

Julia qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1992. After 2 years in general practice she was employed by Liverpool University as senior Equine Nurse and soon promoted to Head Equine Theatre Nurse. In 1995, she was persuaded by the Professor of Anaesthesia to go to university where she got a 1st in Biology and then gained a PhD in molecular genetics. She worked as a lecturer in genetics and postdoctoral research fellow in immunology before returning to practice at Churchcroft. Julia has 4 children and a dog called Jagger. Julia’s interests include dog training (she has represented Wales in obedience competition), running, mountain biking and skiing.

Veterinary Nurse

Lisa qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in May 2019 coming top of her year throughout her studies.

In accordance with Churchcroft offering expert dental care, Lisa has already completed an additional qualification through the British Veterinary Nursing Association for dental health and has enjoyed the reward of seeing the benefits of oral health in pets.

Lisa is now looking to make a real difference in senior pets. She hopes to obliterate the common phrase “well, it’s just old age”. We look forward to supporting Lisa in her care of the elderly pet.

She has a miniature poodle called Rosie, 3 cats called Alfie, Charlie and Lizzie.

Veterinary Nurse and Pet Health Counsellor

Aileen is an experienced veterinary nurse having worked in veterinary practice for over twenty years, she is a qualified Pet Health Counsellor and has a particular interest in geriatric nursing and client support.

Aileen runs a popular laser therapy clinic here at Churchcroft Vets.

Aileen has two teenage sons Sam and Ewan who she enjoys watching play rugby, a cocker spaniel called Kenny (who’s crazy but adores Aileen to the moon and back) a rescue cat called Lee (who’s top cat) and two rats Toffee and Caramel. When Aileen isn’t running around after her family and dog walking, she enjoys live music and socialising.

Veterinary Nurse

Poppie runs our hugely popular puppy socialisation classes. She puts a lot of effort in to ensure the healthy emotional development of each puppy before they graduate.

She has a son called Harley and two chihuahua’s Rex and Diego, who’s a mummy’s boy and a beautiful if bossy cat called Narla. In her spare time, she loves being outdoors and has a keen interest in pencil drawing.

Administrator

Anne is the principle administrator. As well as doing all the important back office jobs, Anne works hard to ensure all of the pet insurance claims are dealt with promptly and efficiently. After many years of liaising with the pet insurance companies she is an expert at getting problems resolved.

Anne is a very proud grandmother and enjoys spending her time with her family. Anne has a ball-obsessed Border Collie called Rolo and often dog sits her son’s dog Alfie a hyperactive Springer Spaniel.