Braunstone

Iain Piggot graduated from Glasgow in 1972 and joined the practice straight from university, having worked there as a student. He formed a partnership with David Beynon in 1975 and has developed the practice into the largest in Leicestershire. He has worked as an experienced mixed practitioner and partner over the last 30 years. In his spare time he enjoys watching rugby.

Tracy Bainbridge joined the practice in 2000 and joined the partnership in May 2007. In 2004 she expanded her experience by working in New Zealand for a year, before rejoining the practice in May 2005. She is based at our Braunstone surgery and is also involved in our farm practice. She enjoys hockey and swimming outside work.

Hilary Gates qualified from Bristol University in 1984 and joined the practice in 1989. She works part time at our Glenfield and Braunstone Town surgeries. She brings practical experience in all aspects of small animal work and regularly helps out at our other branches.

 

Whetstone

Tudor Lloyd worked for the practice from 1995-2000, in the Saffron Lane, Braunstone Town and Farm practices. For two years he worked in a busy hospital in Hong Kong and rural practice in France before rejoining the Partnership as an experienced general practitioner in July 2003.

Mark Smith graduated from Edinburgh University in 1990 and joined the practice in 1991. After a trip to Australia and a residency at Glasgow University he achieved his Certificates in Small Animal Surgery and Radiology. He returned to the practice in 1996 and became an associate partner. Mark accepts referrals from other practices in both surgery (particularly soft tissue), and diagnostic imaging. In his spare time he studies astrophysics.

Rachael Mort graduated from Glasgow University in 2006 and worked in mixed practice in Yorkshire for eighteen months. She joined the Park Veterinary Group in January 2008 and is particularly interested in small animal medicine.

 

Scraptoft

Natalie Gilbert qualified from London University. She joined the practice in 2002 and worked as a mixed practitioner at our Braunstone surgery. In late 2005 she left to spend a year treating farm and small animals in Australia and New Zealand (surgical successes including repair of a Koala's fractured leg!). She returned to the practice in December 2006, based at Scraptoft Lane, as a small animal and farm vet. Natalie became an associate at the The Park Veterinary Group in May 2007.

Wendy Bottrill, who is local to the area, joined the practice in 1994 after working in Yorkshire and the local MAFF (now DEFRA) offices. Wendy is an associate within the Park Veterinary Group, and works as an experienced general practitioner in both the Scraptoft Lane surgery small and farm animal teams. She has a particular interest in dental surgery.

Caroline Hudson qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 1999 and has worked in small animal practice since then, mostly based around Hampshire. In 2007 Caroline moved back up to Rutland which is where she grew up. Caroline works at the Scraptoft Lane and Glenfield surgeries.

Saffron Lane

Wieneke Bluekens graduated from the University of Utrecht, Holland, in 1986, and joined us in 1989. Wieneke is based at the Saffron Lane surgery and at our emergency service (V.E.T.S.) in Glenfield.

Jane Yeates has worked in the practice for over 20 years and is very experienced in all aspects of small animal work. Jane is based in our Saffron Lane surgery but also helps out in the farm team and has one of the best success rates for Caesareans within the farm team! Jane became an associate in June 2007.

Helen Hague qualified from Edinburgh University. After eighteen months in general practice she worked for a charity organisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She joined the practice in 2006 and has an interest in exotic animals medicine.

Gareth Jones joined the practice straight from Liverpool University in 1986. After a trip round the world and 3 years at London University teaching ophthalmology, he returned to the practice as a partner in 1996. Gareth accepts eye referrals from surrounding practices and has interests in business management. He is also a keen follower of football and cricket and supports Everton FC.

Glenfield

Andrew Radley qualified from Bristol University in 1984 and joined the practice in 1985. He initially started life as a mixed practitioner combining farm work with an expanding small animal workload. He became a partner in 1993. His main responsibilities are the small animal clinic at Glenfield and our emergency service that is based there. He also has a particular interest in dermatology. Outside work he is a keen gardener and sportsman.

Alison Watson graduated from Cambridge University in 1992 and joined the practice in 1999. She is interested in all aspects of small animal practice and has a special interest in small animal cardiology. She regularly provides veterinary care for the Leicester Animal Aid Rescue Charity in Huncote. In her spare time she is a keen actress and active sportswoman - successfully completing the 2005 London Marathon.

Chris Morris graduated from Bristol in 2001 and worked in North Wales for two and a half years and Warwickshire for eighteen months before joining the Park Veterinary Group Whetstone team in 2005. He achieved his Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in September 2009 and has a particular interest in orthopaedics including arthroscopy. Chris became an associate at the The Park Veterinary Group in May 2007.