Urmston: 0161 747 9002 | Carrington: 0161 776 0686 traffordvet@yahoo.co.uk

The Team

Professional care with a personal touch.

At Trafford Vet, we provide expert care with a gentle touch — from check-ups and diagnostics to treatment and prevention — keeping your furry friends happy and healthy.

Surgeons

Veterinary Nurses

Practice Staff

Meet the team

Click on the profiles to reveal more…

Surgeons

Kate - Veterinary Surgeon

Kate

Veterinary Surgeon (BVMS MRCVS)

I graduated from Glasgow a long time ago in 1995. I started working at the RSPCA then moved to Private Practice in 1997. I have worked at Trafford Vets since 2002. I have a cat and horse along with 3 adult kids. I enjoy walking, keeping fit and socialising with friends.

Ruth - Veterinary Surgeon

Ruth

Veterinary Surgeon (MA VETMB MRCVS)

I graduated from Cambridge 19 years ago. I have worked at Trafford Vets for 10 years. Although I live in Crosby I commute as I love the team so much. My son is doing an engineering degree but my daughter wants to be a vet! I have two CKCS dogs.

Kathy - Veterinary Surgeon

Kathy

Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS)

I graduated from Bristol uni in 2002 and went straight into small animal practice. After taking a year out to travel the world my husband and I moved to Manchester and I’ve spent the last 11 years working in the area. I have a keen interest in Feline Medicine and have a lovely cat called Charlie. I don’t get a lot of spare time due to having two young boys, but when I do get time to myself I like to read and spend time outdoors.

Pip - Veterinary Surgeon

Pip

Veterinary surgeon (BVetMed MRCVS)

I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2019 and have been working in companion animal practice ever since, joining the Trafford Vets team in 2022. I have strong interests in feline medicine and soft tissue surgery. I also volunteer as a vet on programmes neutering feral cats in Greece. I enjoy live music and vegan cookery, as well as spending time with my own four cats Este, Jupiter, Goose, and Sylvie.

Katie - Veterinary Surgeon

Katie

Veterinary Surgeon (BVMS MRCVS)

I graduated from Glasgow University in 2020 and worked at a small animal practice in Carlisle for 3 years, before joining Trafford Vets in August 2023. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring with my border terrier, Mable, and playing football for my local team.

Veterinary Nurses

Melanie - Registered Veterinary Nurse

Melanie

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

I started as a volunteer in 2015 and went on to do my animal nursing assistant and then vet nursing courses, qualifying as an RVN in 2019. I am married with 2 children and have 2 Labradors, Zola and Marlo.

Gemma - Senior Veterinary Nurse

Gemma

Senior Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

I started at Trafford Vets in April 2022 having been at my previous practice for 18 years.

Clare S - Registered Veterinary Nurse

Clare S

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

I joined the team at Trafford Vets in May 2025 as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
I gained my Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing in Nov 2023. I also hold a Level 3 Diploma in Animal Care and Welfare which I completed back in 2013.
Outside of work I have a busy household, 3 children and 4 animals, a border collie, labrador, french bulldog and an exotic shorthair house cat.

Emma - Registered Veterinary Nurse

Emma

Registered Veterinary Nurse (BSc RVN ISFMCertFN)

I have a distinction* BTEC National diploma in Animal Management and a first class honours degree in Animal Behaviour (BSc). I qualified as Veterinary Nurse in 2021 and have a keen interest in lab work. In 2024 I completed my ISFM certificate in feline nursing in which I gained a distinction.

Helen B - Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Helen B

Qualified Veterinary Nurse (RVN) C-SQP

I joined the team at Trafford Vets in September 2019 as part of the admin team. I carried out my veterinary nurse training at the practice as part of my Level 3 Diploma and qualified as a veterinary nurse and C-SQP in June 2024.
I have three children and dog called Bobby.
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and going for lots of walks.

Practice Staff

Steph - Practice Manager

Steph

Practice Manager (BSc Hons RVN Cert VN ECC)

I graduated from Chester University with a degree in Animal Behaviour and went on to do the Vet Nurse Diploma and graduated in 2014 as a qualified veterinary nurse. In 2022 I completed my Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing. I have an Afghan Hound called Eva and part shares in the family dogs, Darcey and Lola the bichon frise.

Grace R - Practice Administrator

Grace R

Practice Administrator

I have two beautiful cats and an amazing Pony. I’m also currently at University studying Equine Bio-Veterinary Science. I started at Trafford Vets in April 2025 and I have loved every minute since. I absolutely love meeting clients fluffy or not!

Ann - Practice Administrator

Ann

Practice Administrator

After working for HMRC for 40years, I took early retirement in January 2010,commencing at Trafford Vets for a temporary position as a receptionist in February 2010. Loving animals as I do and definitely talking to people, it was the best decision ever made. I became a permanent member of the team in August 2010. After a few years I progressed to Practice Administrator and I’m still here. I have a German shepherd, 2 sons and 6 grandchildren. As I am now semi retired, I enjoy looking after my grandchildren, travelling around the globe and socialising with friends.

Ellie - Animal Care Assistant

Ellie

Animal Care Assistant

I’m Ellie and I started working at Trafford Vets in 2019. I have a Fell ponie. I enjoy going down to the farm and going to horse shows and competing all around the country.

I am currently working towards my AMTRA Registered animal medicines advisor for companion animals qualification.

Becky - SVN Receptionist

Becky

SVN

I started working at the practice in October 2022 as a Receptionist after graduating from Chester University with a degree in Bioveterinary science.
I have a labradoodle named Toby and a rabbit called Burt.

Amanda - Receptionist
 

Amanda

Receptionist

I started working at the practice in October 2024 as a receptionist.

Clare - Receptionist

Helen B

Receptionist

I worked for many years as a Stage Manager but wanted a change after having a family! Combining my two loves, animals and talking I’ve found myself very happily at the practice since November at 2022 as a Receptionist. Mum to a teenager and a 4 year old Staffie, I enjoy being outside, food and good company!

“I’ve been taking my pet here for 12 years. She’s always well looked after Kate goes above and beyond each and every time. I wouldn’t consider taking her anywhere else. We recently moved 25 miles away and I still travel to see the vets here.”

Tracy Boland

Trafford Vets

We are an independent veterinary practice in Manchester, offering traditional, compassionate care with a strong focus on animal welfare and your pet’s wellbeing.

Urmston Branch

16A Davyhulme Circle,
Urmston,
Manchester,
M41 0SS

Tel: 0161 747 9002
E-mail: traffordvet@yahoo.co.uk

Carrington Branch

98 Manchester Road,
Carrington,
M31 4BD

Tel: 0161 776 0686
E-mail: traffordvetcarr@yahoo.com