Introducing Our Practice Team

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 particularly interested in Orthopaedic Surgery and more recently in Laparoscopic Surgery too and was among the first vets in the UK to obtain a brand new qualification in the field (GPCert(Endo)). He lives near Holywell with his two sons and their Staffie-Jack, Ghill……aka Dr Gilbert.

Senior Veterinary Assistant
MRCVS

Emily graduated in 2020 from Liverpool. She is very popular with the clients! Emily has a lovely crossbred dog she rescued as a pup called River.

RVN – Head Nurse

Lisa has been with Parkside since 2011. Initially she worked as part of the Wallasey Village branch reception team, before moving to the New Ferry branch to join the nurses and begin her two year Veterinary Nursing course and she qualified in 2018. She lives on the Wirral with her two children, Lux the Tabby cat, Freddo the Leopard Gecko, Lem the hamster and a rescue dog.

Qualified Veterinary Nurse
RVN

Gemma has worked at Parkside since August 2007. She gained her Animal Nursing Assistant qualification first, then progressed and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2016. Gemma also gained her Dental Nurse Qualification and Clinical Coach Status. She is hoping to train as an animal physiotherapist in the near future. Gemma has a rescue dog called Bolt, a Yorkshire Terrier and a Budgie called Pablo.

Qualified Veterinary Nurse
RVN

Student Veterinary Nurse
RVN

Student Veterinary Nurse – SVN

Chanelle joined the team at the beginning of 2018. Before this she did a year in agriculture 2011-12, then 3 years equine qualifications. From 2015 Chanelle did her Veterinary Care Assistant course before going on to work at Petmedics Referral Hospital. She is now looking forward to working towards her Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification, in the future. Chanelle lives in Cheshire with her partner Alex, Acer the horse and Harry the dog. In her spare time she loves cooking, baking and going for long walks.

Senior Receptionist

Jane, the Senior Receptionist, has worked at Parkside for six and a half years. Jane and her family have 3 furry friends to keep them all busy. They have an Akita called Colonel, a chihuahua called Ernie and Yogi the cat.

Head Receptionist at Wallasey

Tracey joined Parkside in 2013. She is Head Receptionist at our Wallasey Practice although she does cover, and work regularly at New Ferry, on a Saturday. Tracey enjoys meeting and welcoming current and new pets and their owners. She gets great enjoyment from getting to know each pet, and their quirky and individual personalities. Tracey takes great pride in giving the best support possible to everyone that contacts or visits the Practice. At home her time is occupied by her adorable seven year old Shihtzu Dustypie and her two teenage sons.

Receptionist

Louise joined the Parkside team as a Receptionist in February 2015. She lives on the Wirral with her husband and two children. When Louise isn’t busy spending time with her family she enjoys dogsitting for friends.

Receptionist

Administration Assistant /Receptionist

Before Chris joined the Practice in Feb 2018 she had careers in banking, hospitality and secondary education. While working full time at Mosslands School, Chris was a Speaker, Fundraiser and most importantly a Puppy Walker for Guide Dogs. Being a puppy walker means looking after, training and socialising puppies from 7weeks old, for approx 12 months. Chris puppy walked 8 Guide Dog pups, bringing her last one, Nico to Parkside with her. She lives in Bebington and has this year become a grandmother twice over.

Practice Manager