Rory Paton BVSc CertAVP MRCVS
Director VetSOS Ltd – a mobile veterinary orthopaedic surgical service based in the West Midlands and North West of England and North Wales. Primary passion of Orthopaedic surgery, trauma, cruciate ligament pathology and treatment. Keen interest in development of new orthopaedic surgical techniques and instrumentation.
Catherine Sturgeon BVetMed CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
Catherine is an RCVS and ECVS surgery specialist, with veterinary experience of over 24 years. Catherine offers a visiting service to Murphy and Co Vets, for those patients with more complex soft tissue surgery needs. Catherine has expertise in clinical conditions from nose to tail and will very much tailor the treatment required. Everything is explained and discussed with Catherine and then you can decide if the treatment plan is indeed the right thing for you and your pet.
Catherine has always had a deep respect and love for all creatures , enjoys walking and observing wildlife and currently has two much loved pets, Percy the black and white cat and Lady Bird the Lurcher.
Dr. Emily Dutton BVM&S DVC MRCVS
Emily Dutton is Director of Cheshire Cardiology (www.cheshirecardiology.com), offering a peripatetic specialist cardiology referral service for veterinary practices throughout the North West. Emily graduated from the University of Edinburgh and was awarded the Diploma in Veterinary Cardiology in 2014, shortly followed by RCVS Specialist Status in Veterinary Cardiology. Emily was appointed Secretary of the Veterinary Cardiovascular Society in 2015. Emily is currently a member of the heart testing panel and has many research interests.
Dugie Gemmill BVMS CertVR GPCert(Endo) MRCVS
Dugie Gemmill is the Clinical Director, and principal surgeon in his own Veterinary practice on the Wirral, with an interest in laparoscopic surgery and orthopaedics. He has been performing laparoscopic surgery for over eight years and as well as offering the procedures in his own practice, also operates at certain practices in North Wales.
Dugie graduated from Glasgow University in 1988 and after a spell in mixed and large animal practice, moved to Parkside in 1990 to be able to develop his surgical skills, in particular orthopaedics. He became a partner to David Murdoch in 1994 and became the leader of the practice in 2012. Dugie is among the first vets in the UK to obtain a brand new qualification in the field of laparoscopic surgery (GPCert(Endo)). He lives near Holywell with his two sons and their Staffie-Jack, Ghill……aka Dr Gilbert.
North Wales Hydrotherapy
North Wales Canine Hydrotherapy in Abergele are now approaching their 14th year.
Swimming is one of the best forms of cardio-vascular exercise for your dog, utilising virtually every muscle group without the “jarring” shocks to limbs and muscles that can cause pain and further injury to arthritic or injured animals. The warm water promotes efficient muscle activity as swimming in cold water causes blood vessels close to the skin to constrict, robbing the muscles of the blood and oxygen they need, risking pain and muscle strain.
The hydrotherapists tailor their programmes to the needs of your dog, whether as an aid to recovery after illness or injury, to build muscles and stamina in dogs involved in sports such as agility, exercise for weight loss or to ease the pain and increase the mobility of older dogs. Dogs can also attend because they enjoy swimming so if you prefer the warm indoors to a windy beach it’s win win!
Gareth Harries MRCVS
Gareth Harries began providing mobile surgical care in April 2014 after spending several years with a large mixed practice in East Cheshire, latterly as a partner. In March 2015 Gareth was added to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons list of Advanced Practitioners.
Gareth qualified from Glasgow Veterinary School in 1995 with commendation and merits in Medicine & Surgery and has since worked in mixed practice, for the PDSA and for Goddard’s hospital practice. He sat his Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons examinations in 2005 and received his certificate in September that year.
Catherine Sturgeon BVetMed CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
Catherine is an RCVS and ECVS surgery specialist, with veterinary experience of over 24 years. Catherine offers a visiting service to Murphy and Co Vets, for those patients with more complex soft tissue surgery needs. Catherine has expertise in clinical conditions from nose to tail and will very much tailor the treatment required. Everything is explained and discussed with Catherine and then you can decide if the treatment plan is indeed the right thing for you and your pet.
Catherine has always had a deep respect and love for all creatures , enjoys walking and observing wildlife and currently has two much loved pets, Percy the black and white cat and Lady Bird the Lurcher.
Dugie Gemmill BVMS CertVR GPCert(Endo) MRCVS
Dugie Gemmill is the Clinical Director, and principal surgeon in his own Veterinary practice on the Wirral, with an interest in laparoscopic surgery and orthopaedics. He has been performing laparoscopic surgery for over eight years and as well as offering the procedures in his own practice, also operates at certain practices in North Wales.
Dugie graduated from Glasgow University in 1988 and after a spell in mixed and large animal practice, moved to Parkside in 1990 to be able to develop his surgical skills, in particular orthopaedics. He became a partner to David Murdoch in 1994 and became the leader of the practice in 2012. Dugie is among the first vets in the UK to obtain a brand new qualification in the field of laparoscopic surgery (GPCert(Endo)). He lives near Holywell with his two sons and their Staffie-Jack, Ghill……aka Dr Gilbert.
Joanne Owen
Joanne is a registered Accredited Animal Behaviourist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) and holds an Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management with a Distinction. She helps owners, mainly through veterinary referral, or on recommendation from previous clients. She is a Director of the Canine Behaviour & Training Society, which is a founder member of the ABTC.
Joanne is also an Accredited Training Instructor and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers UK (01216). She attends all of our puppy parties at the practice, to answer owner questions, as well as giving the puppies a valuable chance to meet other pups of a similar age. Joanne enjoys running her popular outdoor puppy training courses ‘Manners & Motivation’, and also teaches the A.P.D.T.’s Good Companion Awards.
Joanne lives with her husband Adrian and has three German Shepherds, her pride and joy – Elsa (her business partner!), Ruby and ‘trainee’ Paisley.
North Wales Hydrotherapy
North Wales Canine Hydrotherapy in Abergele are now approaching their 14th year.
Swimming is one of the best forms of cardio-vascular exercise for your dog, utilising virtually every muscle group without the “jarring” shocks to limbs and muscles that can cause pain and further injury to arthritic or injured animals. The warm water promotes efficient muscle activity as swimming in cold water causes blood vessels close to the skin to constrict, robbing the muscles of the blood and oxygen they need, risking pain and muscle strain.
The hydrotherapists tailor their programmes to the needs of your dog, whether as an aid to recovery after illness or injury, to build muscles and stamina in dogs involved in sports such as agility, exercise for weight loss or to ease the pain and increase the mobility of older dogs. Dogs can also attend because they enjoy swimming so if you prefer the warm indoors to a windy beach it’s win win!