About Us

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  Dip AVN, PgCert AVN (Oncology), Dip HE CVN, FdSc , RVN

Kirsty qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2010, gaining her foundation degree from Harper Adams University before working in first opinion practice in West Yorkshire. She began working in oncology with Neil at their previous practice in 2014 and has since completed her Advanced Nursi

  Dip AVN, PgCert AVN (Oncology), Dip HE CVN, FdSc , RVN

Kirsty qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2010, gaining her foundation degree from Harper Adams University before working in first opinion practice in West Yorkshire. She began working in oncology with Neil at their previous practice in 2014 and has since completed her Advanced Nursing diploma, passing with distinction and her post graduate certificate in Oncology Nursing. She has a special interest in quality of life for our patients as well as palliative care.

BVSc, MSc (Clin Onc) MRCVS

Neil graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1987 and has been in practice since then across West Yorkshire and Lancashire. He attained his MSc in clinical oncology with distinction from the University of Birmingham in 2014 and has focused on cancer care for many years. Neil's particular interest is in reco

BVSc, MSc (Clin Onc) MRCVS

Neil graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1987 and has been in practice since then across West Yorkshire and Lancashire. He attained his MSc in clinical oncology with distinction from the University of Birmingham in 2014 and has focused on cancer care for many years. Neil's particular interest is in reconstructive surgery and the use of chemotherapy in both the adjuvant and neo-adjuvant settings.

DVM, PhD, GP Cert (Oncology), MRCVS

Giulia joined Cancer Care for Pets as full time medical oncology vet in December 2022. Giulia qualified from the University of Bologna in 2012, she holds a General Practitioner Certificate in Oncology, and graduated with a PhD after three years of study at the School of Veterinary Science in Edinburgh. G

DVM, PhD, GP Cert (Oncology), MRCVS

Giulia joined Cancer Care for Pets as full time medical oncology vet in December 2022. Giulia qualified from the University of Bologna in 2012, she holds a General Practitioner Certificate in Oncology, and graduated with a PhD after three years of study at the School of Veterinary Science in Edinburgh. Giulia shares the Practice's firm belief that we are treating patients, not just cancer, and adopts our same holistic approach to pet care. She is delighted to be working as a vital member of our team within an independent oncology practice.

  BSc BVSc PgC(SAS) MRCVS

  Yuri graduated from the University of Queensland in 2016 before moving to the UK in 2017. She has since worked in a busy first opinion practice as their primary surgeon, completing her certificate in small animal surgery in early 2024. Originally from Japan, Yuri brings a unique perspective and a deep sense of e

  BSc BVSc PgC(SAS) MRCVS

  Yuri graduated from the University of Queensland in 2016 before moving to the UK in 2017. She has since worked in a busy first opinion practice as their primary surgeon, completing her certificate in small animal surgery in early 2024. Originally from Japan, Yuri brings a unique perspective and a deep sense of empathy to her practice. She is passionate about animal welfare and is the proud owner of two senior rescue pets; a chihuahua and a long haired cat!

Yuri joins us as an experience surgical vet and is currently working towards her certificate in Oncology. 

 Dip AVN, Dip HE CVN, RVN

Jenna gained her nursing qualification in 2018, before joining our oncology team in 2019. She has been with us since we opened our doors in 2021 and is an integral part of our team. Jenna is a thoughtful, caring and dedicated professional, gained her Advanced Veterinary Nursing Diploma with Distinction in 2022, st

 Dip AVN, Dip HE CVN, RVN

Jenna gained her nursing qualification in 2018, before joining our oncology team in 2019. She has been with us since we opened our doors in 2021 and is an integral part of our team. Jenna is a thoughtful, caring and dedicated professional, gained her Advanced Veterinary Nursing Diploma with Distinction in 2022, studying Stress reduction techniques within veterinary practice, which we implement in our day to day care and gentle handling approach for all our patients. 

RVN

 Holly joined the team in July 2022, following a stint as a locum veterinary nurse. She has previously worked as a senior medical nurse at both first opinion and referral practice. Holly shares our core values around patient centred 

care, gentle handling and anxiety reduction for all our patients. She has recently completed a course in

RVN

 Holly joined the team in July 2022, following a stint as a locum veterinary nurse. She has previously worked as a senior medical nurse at both first opinion and referral practice. Holly shares our core values around patient centred 

care, gentle handling and anxiety reduction for all our patients. She has recently completed a course in Oncology Veterinary Nursing. Holly has a particular interest in feline friendly practice and has been instrumental in helping previous practices achieve their ISFM Gold Cat Friendly Clinic.

  RVN

Joe is the newest RVN in our team, joining the team in April 2024. After qualifying in 2021, Joe gained experience in a busy first opinion practice, before moving on to an orthopaedic referral hospital. Since then, he has been working as a locum nurse in primary care practices before committing to the new challenge in oncology referr

  RVN

Joe is the newest RVN in our team, joining the team in April 2024. After qualifying in 2021, Joe gained experience in a busy first opinion practice, before moving on to an orthopaedic referral hospital. Since then, he has been working as a locum nurse in primary care practices before committing to the new challenge in oncology referral! Joe brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and is delighted to be expanding his education and training into our specialism.