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    Dr Ruth Taylor

    Clinical director/Veterinary Surgeon

    Cert AVP

    Ruth graduated from Liverpool University in 2011, having trained and worked as a vet nurse for 5 years before applying to vet school.

    Ruth has been at The Firs since the summer of 2022, and has a specific interest in pain management and dermatology (skin and ears) and has post-graduate qualifications in both subject areas.

    Ruth has lived and worked in the Northwich area for the last 11 years, and has two little Jack Russell crosses called Minnie and Mollie. She looks forward to meeting you and your pets!

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    Louise Haran

    Veterinary Nurse

    Louise qualified as an RVN in 2014 having trained within the Willows Vet Group. She moved to join the team at Kelsall in 2020.

    In her spare time she loves spending time with her young family keeping active in the outdoors! She has a cat called Sky who she hand reared from a week of age, and 2x Guinea Pigs called Pumpkin and Pepsi. In her life before vet nursing she worked with horses and still loves being around them and riding.

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    Becky Digby

    Becky is currently studying Veterinary Nursing. She joined the Firs in September 2024. Before joining us, she has worked at different placements at our other Willows Branches.

    Becky enjoys spending time at home with her cat Gerry, or with her horse Miami , and her dogs. She loves going to Cornwall, and enjoys going on walks.

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    Abi Aspinall

    Senior Receptionist

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    Lisa

    Receptionist/Animal Care Assistant

    Lisa joined us in Summer 2023, having moved up from London.  She has been working in veterinary practice since 2002 and really enjoys meeting clients and their pets!  Lisa lives in Chester with her cat Twinkletoes.  Out of work she enjoys keeping fit and swimming.

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    Jan Stocker

    Receptionist and Accounts

    Jan joined the Willows Group in 2018 after many years of being employed in the charity sector. Over the years she and her husband have adopted a number of rescue animals and they currently have two dogs, Dick and Dom.

    Jan has travelled extensively and has an interest in meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds. She enjoys reading, creative writing and maintains her links with the local charity network on a voluntary basis.