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Dr Diarmuid Currid
Clinical Director
MRCVS MVB CertAVP PgCertDent(WBIS) MBADiarmuid graduated in 1997 from University College Dublin. His first job was working at the RSPCA Animal Hospital in Manchester, where he gained experience working in a very busy clinical environment. He then gained experience in an emergency clinic before moving on to work in a small animal first opinion private practice. In 2000 he teamed up with Gavin McCoubrey and established Tameside Veterinary Clinic He has an interest in medicine, orthopaedic surgery and ophthalmology. Diarmuid has a pet cat, rescued from an animal shelter where he used to help out.
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Dr Loren Shearing
Clinical Director
MRCVS BVSc CertAVPLoren graduated form The University of Liverpool in 2011 and gained her Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) from the RCVS in 2020.
Her career begun in a mixed practice in Grantham, Lincolnshire. After travelling the world and volunteering in Australia, Fuji and Thailand, Loren returned to the North West where she has worked in small animal practice since 2015.
She joined Tameside in 2017 and became a Clinical Director in 2020. Loren says that she enjoys all aspects of first opinion practice, but has a special interest in cats, in particular senior and geriatric feline medicine. In 2021, she became a VetGDP Advisor, enabling her to coach and mentor recent graduates, which is something she is passionate about.
Outside of work she enjoys the great outdoors, trying to see as much of the world as possible, reading and eating cake! She currently lives in The Peak District with her partner, toddler named Arthur, Storm the border collie and Jasper the cat.
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Dr Jenny Pepper
Clinical Director
MRCVS BVSc Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal MedicineI qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2007 and have gained a certificate in Small Animal Medicine with the BSAVA in 2015. I started working for Tameside Veterinary Clinic in 2012 and became a Senior Vet in 2017 and a Clinical Director in 2020. I have been a vet for many years, I love my job, and take pride in our work. I specialise in medical problems in cats and dog. I particularly enjoy helping pets with multiple or complicated conditions. I am based primarily at the Hyde branch, where we have an excellent ultrasound machine, which enables me to do echocardiography and abdominal ultrasonography along with radiography and in house blood machines.
I live within the Peak District National Park and have recently rescued a Border Collie puppy from Pennine Pen. I have an allotment and spend a lot of time outdoors supporting the local Mountain Rescue Team.
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Dr Gillian Laing
Senior Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS BVM&SI graduated from Edinburgh University in 2020 and started work in a busy mixed practice on the Scottish coast seeing patients of all sizes. I moved to Tameside in March 2022 and love meeting and getting to know our patients and their humans! I love all aspects of veterinary, but have recently discovered a particular interest in dentistry and dermatology. I am in the process of studying towards a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Dermatology). My own little family consists of a selection of cats and guinea pigs, most of whom are rescues. I enjoy getting out exploring the country for hikes and hill climbs when I can, or curling up with a brew and a good book.
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Dr James Thomas
Senior Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS BVSc CertAVPI graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2018 and started work in a busy small animal practice in Oldham. I spent nearly 6 years there and joined the team here at the beginning of 2024. I enjoy all aspects of first opinion clinical practice but have a particular interest in soft tissue and laparoscopic surgery. I also have a keen interest in endoscopy.
Outside of work I enjoy hiking with my labrador Nora, spending time with my partner and little boy and DIY around the home; my next project being the garden.
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Dr Justyna Gebarowska
Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVSJustyna graduated from Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences in Poland in 2014. She began her professional journey in Poland, focusing on the treatment of small animals. Later, she relocated to the UK and worked as a general practitioner in a first opinion practice in Yorkshire. Since November 2021, she has been a member of the fantastic team at Tameside Veterinary Clinic. Currently, she is actively pursuing her Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice, with a specialisation in Diagnostic Imaging, which reflects her keen clinical interest. Justyna finds great satisfaction in her role as a veterinarian, as it allows her to help both animals and their owners on a daily basis. Outside of work, she relishes spending quality time with her family and friends, exploring new destinations through travel, and immersing herself in nature’s beauty.
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Dr Rosey Duncan
Veterinary Surgeon
MCRVS BVetMedRosey qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2017 and joined Tameside Veterinary Clinic in 2021. She enjoy all aspects of general practice and is in the process of studying towards a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Internal Medicine).
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Dr Shemi Idzkowski
Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVSShemi graduated from the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland and Justus Liebig University in Giessen, Germany in 2019. Shemi started his practice in Lincolnshire where he worked for 2 years, the then worked for a busy PDSA branch in Coventry. He likes a good mix of soft tissue surgery, dentistry and consultations. He is in the process of studying towards a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Diagnostic Imaging). Outside of work, his interests are cooking, learning foreign languages, trekking and travelling.
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Dr Ceibhionn Hodgson
Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS BVScCeibhionn graduated from Liverpool University in 2021. She was born in Bangkok, Thailand and moved to the UK to finish schooling. Ceibhionn joined Tameside Veterinary Clinic in 2021. She enjoys her role as a vet and particularly how varied each day can be! She is in the process of studying towards a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (Internal Medicine). Outside of work, she enjoys reading, going to sporting events with her partner and travel – visiting friends and family around the world.
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Dr Helen Barry
Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS BA VetMBHelen spent 3years after qualifying working in mixed practice in Staffordshire before moving to work in the PDSA hospital in Manchester for 5 years, gaining broad experience of small animal medicine and surgery.
She joined Tameside Veterinary Practice in 2021 is enjoying working with such a committed and caring team. She has recently adopted Basil, the cheeky cat who is bringing much joy.
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Dr Sophie Laing
Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS BVM BVSI graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2022 and have been at TVC ever since. I enjoy being part of such a lovely and supportive team. My 16 year old Cocker Spaniel Alfie was my main inspiration in becoming a vet. In my spare time I enjoy kickboxing, going to gigs, travelling and running!
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Dr Emily Morton
Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS BVM BVSEmily joined the team in September 2023. She graduated from the University of Nottingham, after always wanting to be a vet. She enjoys all aspects of small animal practice and is particularly enjoying surgery. She is passionate about providing great care for her patients and treating them like her own. Outside of work she enjoys being outdoors, walking her dog or going running, as well as visiting new places.
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Dr Rebecca Leach
Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVS BVScBecca joined the team in September 2023. She graduated from the University of Liverpool.
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Polly Rickards
Practice Manager
Assoc. CIPD PgCert VBMI’ve been working in the veterinary sector since 2009 and joined the Tameside team in 2021. I hold a diploma in HR and a postgraduate certificate in veterinary business management, and my experience within both business and HR has proved highly beneficial to my role as practice manager. I love being part of a big team who make such a positive difference for our clients and their beloved pets, and I am passionate about creating a warm and caring environment for everyone. I live with my husband and sons and have a cat called Noodles, who makes us laugh every day.
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Melissa Shears
Nurse Manager
RVN fCMgr ACMI TechIOSHI started working for Tameside Veterinary Clinic in July 2010, I came to work here to cover maternity leave on reception and since then I have progressed to Nursing Manager after qualifying as a Veterinary Nurse in April 2016. I enjoy all aspects of my role especially emergency and critical care, inpatient care and nurse clinics.
I passed my CMI Level 3 in Leadership and Management in October 2023. As nurse manager, my aspirations are to develop the nurse’s role within the practice, my management skills and continue to create a happy team environment.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and young child, we enjoy walking, playtime in the park and short trips away.
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Nicola Cross
Senior Veterinary Nurse
RVNNicola has been with us since the opening of our Hyde clinic back in 2012 and has been a Veterinary Nurse since 2002. Nicola has a keen interest in the nursing care of surgical cases. In particular, Orthopedic surgery.
In her spare time, Nicola enjoys spending quality time with her family and her five “Furbabies”.
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Laura-Jo Round
Senior Veterinary Nurse
RVNaura-Jo qualified as a RVN in January 2007 and joined the practice in April 2023 as a senior RVN. Laura-Jo has a particular interest in in-patient care, nutrition and diagnostic imaging. In her spare time, she enjoys Formula 1, rugby, reading and getting outdoors for an adventure. She is the proud owner of two dogs, Marigold and Vivienne, and two tortoises, Hilda and Mable.
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Becky Gunning
Veterinary Nurse
BSc (Hons) NCert (AnBeh) RVNBecky qualified in 2015 from Myerscough college with a Foundation Degree in Veterinary Nursing. Becky then went back to university to complete her honors degree in Veterinary Nursing. Which was completed in 2018. Becky has two dogs Alfie, the working Cocker Spaniel and Noodles the Springer Spaniel and a cat named Charlie. Becky enjoys all aspects of nursing but her true passion is companion animal behaviour. Becky has a nursing certificate in animal behaviour and is working towards becoming a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB). Outside of work, she spends her time walking her dogs and loves all things glamorous.
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Victoria Samba
Registered Veterinary Nurse
RVNI’m Victoria, I previously worked at the RSCPA where I qualified as a veterinary nurse. My little dog Kimbo was born here on one of my night shifts! I have worked at TVC for almost 10years now, I thoroughly enjoy my time here and have made some of my best friends. I love helping the students and inpatient care is my favourite part of my job. Outside of work my 3 children keep me extremely busy, we love to go camping and enjoy lots of baking!
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Chloe Crowther
Registered Veterinary Nurse
RVNI qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2016, and have been with Tameside for 7 years. I enjoy seeing all of our patients, but have a particular interest in anaesthesia and managing emergency cases. I’m currently working towards an Emergency and Critical Care certificate. In my spare time I enjoy hiking with my dog and going to the football.
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Emma Makin
Registered Veterinary Nurse
RVNEmma completed her student nurse training at TVC before joining the team as an RVN in May 2023
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Laura Sydall
Registered Veterinary Nurse
RVNI’m Laura, I started at Tameside in Nov 2023 and have been an RVN for 7 years. Before that I studied Biological Sciences at York University. I did my nursing training in a busy hospital in Leeds and still have a passion for emergency and critical care. I also enjoy surgical nursing. At the moment I am currently studying for my Level 5 Advanced Nursing in Practice Nursing. Outside work I am kept busy with my daughter and golden retriever Bella. We enjoy going for long walks and playing outdoors.
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Jake Nadin
Veterinary Nurse
RVNI graduated as an RVN from Harper Adams University in July 2023. My veterinary journey started back in 2017 where I completed work experience at my local vets practice. After returning to the practice as a Veterinary Care Assistant for several summer periods, I knew being a Veterinary Nurse was for me. I’m very passionate about nurse clinics and exotic species of pets, owning a Corn Snake myself called Samantha. Outside of Tameside Vets, I love spending time with my two Westie’s Rosie and Jim, building models, playing board games and drawing animals.
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Chloe Wain
Veterinary Nurse
RVNChloe joined the team in May 2022 as a Student Veterinary Nurse. She completed her studies and qualified as an RVN in June 2024.
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Jess Johnson
Veterinary Nurse
RVNJess joined Tameside Veterinary Clinic in December 2023 as a student veterinary nurse. She completed her training and qualified as a RVN in May 2025.
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Jessica Bashford
Veterinary Nurse
RVNHello, I’m Jess, I started working for Tameside veterinary clinic in December 2020 and I quickly fell in love with my job. I qualified as an RVN in August 2025. I love getting to meet everyone’s pets and help all our lovely customers. I am keen to learn more about working with animals. My favourite pass time is spending time at the stables and going out horse-riding.
I have 3 pets, French Bulldog called Stitch, Ragdoll called Merlin and a Horse called William, they are my children.
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Harrison Fraser
Student Veterinary Nurse
SVNI started at Tameside Veterinary Clinic in 2020 after finishing college as I wanted to pursue a career in the veterinary industry . I have completed a veterinary care assistant course and have now started as a student veterinary nurse and loving every minute of it! I have two crazy little Staffies, Lexie and Rolo they are best friends! In my spare time I enjoy spending time with Lex and Rolo and travelling with my partner.
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Erin Merriman
Student Veterinary Nurse
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Natalie Woodruff
Student Veterinary Nurse
SVNI began working for TVC as a receptionist in 2018. I love being such a part of a dedicated team and welcoming clients both old and new. I started my student veterinary nurse training in September 2025. I live with my husband and our two children and as a family we enjoy spending time outdoors with our dog Peggy, I also enjoy gardening and baking (which I know my colleagues appreciate!). We adopted Peggy from the Dogs Trust in 2020 and we have 4 rescue cats: George, Mavis, Phyllis and Winnie.
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Lynnette Jackson
Animal Care Assistant
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Ellen Grossett
Animal Care Assistant
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Kate Sheerin
Animal Care Assistant
Kate joined the team in February 2023 as a Receptionist. She became an Animal Care Assistant in December 2024 and will soon be starting her training to become an RVN.
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Nicola Thomas
Reception Manager
I started working in this industry at the age of 13 and loved it. I came to Tameside in April 2019 to carry on my journey as a receptionist, since starting I have successfully become senior receptionist and now most recently Reception Deputy Manager. I enjoy learning and being in a management role, I have learnt a lot but I know there’s still so much more to learn and I’m excited for my future. Tameside has an amazing team and I love supporting them. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and watching the best football team in the world
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Angela Rodgers
Practice Administrator
Angela came to us at the Ashton clinic in September 2012. She has three older children and two dogs Dyson who is a cross breed and Coco a crazy Chocolate Labrador. She started with us after working many years in customer focused roles for the local government, she enjoys long dog walks, cooking and spending time with her family.
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Vicky Ridings
Clinical Practice Administrator
Vicky Joined the practice in May 2011 and was a member of the nursing team until March 2021.
As Clinical Practice Administrator, Vicky deals with the financial aspects of veterinary care, including pet insurance claims and Dogs Trust SAS/VSF.
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Charlotte Garside
Senior Receptionist
Charlotte started working at TVC in November 2014 after years of working in customer service roles. She loves being on front of house and greeting everyone with a warm welcome. Charlotte was promoted to Senior Receptionist in November 2024.
In her spare time, Charlotte enjoys reading and walking with her husband and two dogs, Louie the French Bulldog and Riley the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. She is also partial to a Gin or two!
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Cassie Banyon
Senior Receptionist
I joined the practice in February 2022 and quickly realised this was a job and industry I wanted to learn more about.
I was promoted to Senior Receptionist in November 2024. I have completed my bronze and intermediate receptionist awards alongside bereavement training to provide more support to our clients.
When I’m not working, I like to head out camping with my dog & studying towards my canine nutrition qualification.
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Emma Meleady
Senior Receptionist
Emma joined the team in July 2021 and was promoted to Senior Receptionist in November 2024.
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Terri Mitchell
Receptionist
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Dave Buckley
Receptionist
My name is Dave and I have been working in a vets on reception since July 2022. I joined Tameside Vets in March this year and have loved meeting the new people and their pets. I don’t have any pets yet but the dream is to eventually get 2 cats. In my spare time I have recently fallen in love with board games and play a different one each weekend with my brother. I am constantly looking to expand my collection and so after work I am always browsing the next one to buy whilst chilling out with my feet up, watching a tv show or movie.
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Mariana Conway
Receptionist
I started working at Tameside Veterinary Clinic in December 23, and am loving every minute!! i am a big animal lover of all shapes and sizes with my dachshund Roo being top of the list. I look forward to furthering my career within TVC. When I’m not greeting the lovely pets at the vets, i enjoy going to concerts and festivals with my friends, Aswell as spending lots of time having cuddles with Roo
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Hannah Williams
Receptionist
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Josh Townsend
Receptionist
My name is Josh and I’ve been working at Tameside Veterinary Clinic since November 2023. I have a dog named Fly who is a softy and loves playing with tennis balls!! When I’m not working Fly keeps me busy but I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends, cooking for my house mates and watching my favourite Tv shows
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June Flamsgaard
Receptionist
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In Loving Memory of Wendy Lewis
Wendy wasn’t just a colleague, she was a friend, a bright light, and a huge part of our little family here at Tameside. Wendy cared so deeply for everyone: our clients, their pets, and every member of the team. She had a way of making people feel at ease, of finding laughter even on the toughest days, and of reminding us why we do what we do.
Her kindness, her sense of humour, and her warmth filled the clinic every day. She made us smile, she made us laugh, and she made even the busiest days better just by being herself.
Wendy touched so many hearts, and her loss leaves a space that can’t be filled. But we’ll hold onto the love, laughter, and memories she gave us. She will always be part of our team and part of us.
We loved her very much, and we will miss her deeply.
