Meet the team

I graduated as a Veterinary Surgeon from Cambridge Vet School in 1995 and worked in mixed practice in Hampshire and the Cotswolds before moving to North Yorkshire in 2000. Since then, I have focused soley on small animals and enjoy the challenges and variety that brings.

Outside of work, I am a keen runner, play the violin and love Pilates!

Since we opened the practice in 2021, I have loved building relationships with all of our clients and their pets and becoming part of the community.

Hi! I am Isabella and I am Italian, from Rome.

I graduated from the University of Perugia in 2006 and since then I have been travelling around the world working in different countries, from the UK to Jordan and Syria. The first part of my professional career has been manly focused on equine stud work. I have then finally moved to North Yorkshire with my family in 2017, and since then I have mainly focused on small animals.

I have a keen interest in dog and cat medicine and I always strive to treat animals to gold standard. At the same time I feel that one of the most important qualities in a vet is listening and being sympathetic to people and animals, so I always treat pets as if they were my own.

When not at work I love cooking (….of course, I am Italian!) and walking with my husband Federico and my daughter Alice in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside .

I have two very naughty cats called Nacho Cheese and Taco Beans!

I’ve been practising as a vet for 25 years and most of this time working in Thirsk, a town I’ve made my home.

I’ve spent time working in the North of Scotland, the Cotswolds, a small animal emergency hospital in Pennsylvania, as well as other towns in Yorkshire.

In 2019 I established a new practice in Wetherby – Sandbeck Vets with old friends.

In March 2021 we opened Thirsk Veterinary Centre alongside Anne and Isabella and it has been great to re establish independent in Thirsk.

I gained a GP certificate in small animal practice in 2007 and I’m currently studying towards an extra qualification in Ophthamology.

I qualified from the University of Edinburgh in 2015 and initially started in mixed practice in Northallerton. I stayed in mixed practice for the first 8 years of my career in and around North Yorkshire but after completing my advanced practitioner certificate in farm animal production in 2019, I developed a keen interest in small animal soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, so I then completed my post graduate certificate in small animal surgery in 2023.

I also have a keen interest in reproduction, nutrition and sporting dog medicine.

In my spare time I can be found out and about in the UK, training and racing my Siberian Husky and Canadian Eskimo dog teams or at flyball with my Labrador.

My name is Emma, I graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2017, and spent 5 years working in mixed practice before deciding I wanted to spend time working with small animals. I enjoy the variety in work, especially surgery.

Outside of work I live with my cat Tony, and spend my free time kickboxing, hiking and occasionally running.

I have been in Veterinary Practice since I was 16 and I love being a Registered Veterinary Nurse.

I will always endeavour to provide the best possible care for your pets and look after them like my own. I know how important our little members of the family are.

I have worked in both general practice and referral and I enjoy all aspects of nursing. I have loved helping to set up Thirsk Veterinary Centre and watching the practice grow from the start.

I have a daughter and absolutely love being a mum. I have one dog at home, a cheeky Miniature Schnauzer called Pidge. She can quite often be seen people watching out of the office window and loves being the chief staff cuddler!

I qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in June 2022 but have worked in veterinary practice since 2014. I love every aspect of being a veterinary nurse particularly diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia and inpatient care. I enjoy caring for your pets and giving them the care and attention they deserve.

I live and work on a farm, we have nearly 250 sheep, a small herd of Angus beef cows and two pet pigs. I have my own flock of around 40 sheep and love lambing time. We have a very elderly border terrier Ruby and 3 Border Collies, Jill, Tip and Ned, along with a menagerie of feral farm cats.

In my spare time I enjoy farming, socialising and traveling. I am very family orientated and love spending time with my family especially my nephew Arthur and niece Nancy.

I qualified as an RVN in 2021 from Myerscough College.

I live close by with my partner, our two labradors Meg and Betty and our two pet hens.

I joined TVC in October 2025 and I enjoy all aspects of nursing, in particular, recovering and caring for patients.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends and going on nice long countryside walks with the dogs.

I have been in the animal industry for 16 years prior to joining the team in 2023.

I have been lucky enough to work with a wide range of animals from cats and dogs, to snakes, lemurs and otters.

In 2018 I completed my degree in Zoo Management with Conservation and also trained as a Marine Mammal Medic.

Following on from my VCA role I then began my Veterinary Nursing training in January 2025. I love surgery and the variety of the job.  

At home, I’m kept busy with two young children, as well as our Dogue De Bordeaux Reggie, Jammy and Bakewell the Ragdoll’s and a handful of tarantulas!

I have been a Veterinary Care Assistant at Thirsk Vet Centre since April 2025 after completing work experience regularly since 2023.  I am currently completing my VCA Level 2 training.

I really enjoy the many different aspects of my role, especially caring for patients in their recovery and advocating for whatever needs they may have.

At home, I am kept entertained by my crazy staffy, Pepper, I can often be found out and about with her on walks around the countryside.

I have been a Veterinary receptionist for a few years now, having previously been an Administrator for many many, years. However, now I cannot imagine not working with animals.

I live close to Stokesley with 2 dogs . Princess Lily and Crazy Daisy, as well as 2 rescue cats.  Gorgeous George and The Boss Pip , along with my husband Lawrence.

I have lived in North Yorkshire since university and I have worked in NHS Reception and Pharmacy roles ever since. After qualifying in Canine Care, shortly before the pandemic,  I decided to switch to working with animals.  I spent 3 years dog walking before joining Thirsk Veterinary Centre in 2022.

In my spare time I volunteer with SOS Italian Setters assessing potential adopters for often abused  and abandoned dogs. I live in Dalton with my 2 Labradors and 1 rescued Setter.

I moved to Thirsk at the end of 2023 and was delighted to find my ideal role at Thirsk Veterinary Centre.

I am passionate about animal welfare and thoroughly enjoy spending my days meeting your pets.

I previously worked in administration at a law firm, since the opening of the Leeds office in 2008.

I have a rescue Labrador X Golden Retriever, Ben, an unexpected adoption following a visit to a dog sanctuary in Croatia and Frankie, my crazy and loveable Golden Retriever. 

I have had many other rescue animals, including cats, dogs, horses and even a wallaby!

I enjoy glamping and hiking around North Yorkshire and love to travel further afield as often as possible. I also enjoy experimenting with vegan cooking.