John Brentnall
John qualified from Liverpool University in 1983. He worked in mixed practice in Dorset for 2 ½ years before travelling around the Far East and Australia and subsequently taking a six month position in New Zealand. On his return he worked in a large mixed practice in Salisbury before settling in Shropshire in 1988. Since then his interest in equine medicine has widened and he was fortunate to gain a position as a visiting professor to the equine clinic at the University of Pretoria for six months during 2003/4. During this time he undertook a widely-based medical caseload, led tutorials and lectured to undergraduates.
For several years he has been on the interviewing panel for prospective veterinary undergraduates at Liverpool University. John is married to Claire and has a son called Harry. |
Adrian Budd
Adrian is one of two partners responsible for the companion animal work within the practice.
He qualified from the Royal veterinary college in 1986 and joined a busy mixed practice in South Yorkshire acquiring a wealth of experience and a wife. A further two years were enjoyed in Eccleshall in Staffordshire pursuing his vocation before arriving at The Old Pound in 1992.
Adrian is keen on all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery but particularly those with a successful outcome. His continual professional development is maintained through membership of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association and the Shropshire Veterinary Association.
Time away from the practice is spent with his two sons who between them have accumulated animals ranging from a horse to more recently a guinea pig. |
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Robert Hamilton
Rob is the second partner responsible for the companion animal work within the Old Pound.
He qualified in 2001 from The Royal Veterinary College, London. Having firstly worked in mixed practice in Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire, he moved to Shropshire in 2004.
He joined the Old Pound in 2004, and became a partner in 2008. He has a keen interest in both cardiology and orthopaedic surgery.
He is seen here with his Great Dane, Twiglet.
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David Hough
Dave qualified in 2003 from Bristol University. After working in a mixed practice, working predominantly with large animals, Dave decided he would prefer to specialise in small animals, so joined the Old Pound in 2007. Dave has an interest in Ophthalmology and when not at work he is a keen Rugby player.
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| Liz BranchLiz qualified in 2004 from Liverpool university. Liz has recently returned to the Old Pound following an 18 month period working at a small animal referral center in Hereford. Liz is currently studying for a veterinary certificate in ophthalmology.In her spare time she enjoys playing the drums, clay pigeon shooting.Liz has an elderly cat called Gus a Labrador called Molly and a few sheep.
Liz is based at our Donnington surgery.
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Emily Doughton
Qualified in Bristol in 2004, and joined us here at the Old Pound in July 2006 as a small animal vet after a stint in mixed practice. Emily is particulary interested in feline medicine and currently has three cats, Beryl, Nancy and Meg. In her spare time Emily enjoys walking, cycling and running. Emily will be marrying her fiance Rik in October 2010. Emily is our resident vet at our Broseley branch. |
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Penny Yates
Joined in July 2006 after qualifying from Liverpool and currently works in Much Wenlock and our Madeley surgery as a small animal vet.
Whilst not at work Penny enjoys an active lifestyle particularly swimming and walking her dog Glenny.
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Chris Woodroff
Qualified from Bristol University in 1995 and moved to the rural delights of Shropshire in the snowy January of 1996. As well as assisting with large elements of the Practice Chris is our main farm vet. Chris also does much of the work for Cuan House Wildlife Rescue Centre. In his spare time he enjoys walking his 3 dogs and keeping his son Toby entertained. |
Mark Sanderson
Mark qualified from Edinburgh in 2002 and came to us in 2005 after working in Lichfield. Whilst specialising in equine work Mark also likes to keep his hand in with some farm work and helping Chris during the busy Gamebird season.
Mark is a keen rugby player, playing regularly for Bridgnorth. Mark is often accompanied on his visits by his Labradors Cookie and Pickle. |
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Nicola Snowden
Nicola qualified from the Royal Dick Vet School in 2002. She worked in a busy mixed practice in Staffordshire for 3 years before becoming an equine vet at a large practice outside Derby. She moved to Shropshire in 2008 to join the Old Pound.
Nicola enjoys all aspects of equine work and is often helped by her noisy black labrador.
Nicola spends much of her spare time with her own horse and tries to compete and hunt as much as she can.
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Joanne Nielson (Head Nurse)
Jo is the head nurse at ‘Old Pound’ and currently lives locally in Madeley with her fiance Johnny and their cats Mougli, Roxy, six chickens and a million fish. In her spare time Jo spends hours at the gym 'punishing the treadmill' and reading books.
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Susan Atkinson
Sue joined the practice in 2007 as a fully trained Veterinary Nurse. Sue has many animals Stella the Lurcher, Biggsy the Cross breed and a cat called Izzy. Sue also has a coloured cob called Kenco.
In her spare time she enjoys riding, competing and socialising.
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Chloe Jones
Chloe joined the practice in August 2008 and is currently studying to achieve her qualification in veterinary nursing. Chloe has a diverse range of interests including ameteur operatics, knitting and reading Shakespeare.
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Eleanor Naylor
Joined us in 2006 to begin her training in veterinary nursing which she sucessfully completed in 2009. Eleanor enjoys horse riding, shopping and night’s out with friends.
She has several animals called Molly and Milo who are both Chihuahua’s, Megan a Welsh Collie & Winston who is Lipizzaner and many, many more….
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Linda Clutterbuck
Joined the practice in 1968 and was trained by Messrs Jarvis Bradley and Gray(the original partner of the practise) - they must have been good because she's still here! She was married to Roy Clutterbuck MRCVS when the practice was known as Jarvis and Partners; he was excellent in the large and small animal departments, until his sudden death in 1988.
Linda’s current animal list of 2 lurchers and 2 rabbits and a cat are all strays from Donnington and although they seem an odd combination get along remarkably well. The cat thinks she’s a dog and every day goes on a lengthy walk across the fields with her 2 canine companions. Obviously this freedom cannot be extended to the rabbits who have palatial accommodation in the paddock.
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Lizzie Abbiss
Lizzie is a qualified veterainry nurse who joined the practice in 2000. Lizzie left the practice briefly to have Molly and Harry her children. Lizzies aims are to treat every patient as if were her own.
Lizzies special interests are in small animal nutrition and pain relief.
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Maria Budd
Maria qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1987 and has worked in a variety of small animal and mixed practices including a PDSA hospital in Nottingham. She has had a break from nursing while her boys were young working as a support assistant in primary schools. She is now based at the Broseley branch and enjoying working with animals again.
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Michelle Lloyd
Came on board in May 2001 as a trainee nurse and is now a qualified as a Veterinary Nurse from Rodbaston. Michelle departed from us during her maternity leave, but has now returned in a part time capacity. Back at home she enjoys spending time with her son Cameron, daughter Aleysha and her husband Jamie.
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Nikki Mapp
Nikki joined the practice in 2007 as a qualified veterainry nurse. In her spare time Nikki enjoys swimming, reading and socialising with her friends and her boyfriend Rob.
Nikki has a particluar interest in house restoration, having recently purchased a property!
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Rachel White
Joined the practice in 2005 and gained her qualifaction in veterinary nursing in 2008. Rachel has a passion for fine food, and can be often found in Michelin restaurants with her partner John. In her spare time Rachel also enjoys swimming, reading and socailising with her friends. |
Sarah Swift
Sarah joined the practice in 1997 and spent the next 3 years training at Rodbaston College. Sarah is now a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse. In 2001 Sarah moved from the Much Wenlock branch to join the Donnington Team and at present works part time due to family commitments. Sarah has two daughters Hannah, Emily and a Springer Spaniel called Oscar.
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Stephanie Alexander
Steph joined the practice in 2003 and departed briefly to have a daughter. Steph enjoys listening to music, going to 'gigs' and caring for her vast collection of pets.
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Rhian Monaghan
Rhian joined t he practice in May 2007 and is now our practice co-ordinator.
Her background has been in animal science but she moved down to Shropshire in May 2005 to be with her husband Alex.
Rhian enjoys socialising, outdoor pursuits and spending time with her patterdale terrier Taz, chickens and ducks.
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Ann-Marie Dixon-Walker
Ann-Marie joined the practise in February 2007 and is now our full time head receptionist. Ann-marie enjoys reading, walking and having games nights with her children and husband in her spare time. Ann-Marie also has Skiperkee called Lucy and a cat called Wednesday.
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Becky Lockley
Becky joined the practice in May 2007; and is currently employed as our office co-ordinator. She has a husband called Sunny and two cats, Dexter and Thumbs.
In her spare time she enjoys socialising with friends and occasionally ventures out to the gym. |
Brenda Sparks
Brenda originally joined the practice in 1994, and left to pursue a career in nursing. She re-joined the practice again in 2006 working full time at our Madeley surgery. Brenda has a keen interest in face painting and has a lovely grandson called Elliott. Brenda currently lives in Madeley and is familiar face within the area and community.
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Sue Hunter
Sue joined the practice in August 2009 as a receptionist at the Equine clinic. Her background is mainly in horses, having spent many years breaking, schooling, teaching and competing in eventing and dressage.
Sue has a BSc in Biological science and has worked in various fields including Environmental consultancy.
She enjoys spending time with her horses Nero and Luca and lives with her husband Stephen and their Flat coated Retrievers Percy and Stanley near Ludlow.
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Mel Hough
Mel joined the practice in October 2009 following a career in banking and finance.
Mels enjoys spending time with her horse, dogs and parrot, and is currently extending her interest by working jointly with our equine department and small animal department.
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History
The original Practice was founded in 1946 by Tony Jarvis and set up in the Old Vicarage which was also his home.
In 1957 he was joined by Mr Tony Bradley and this was the beginning of the present Practice. It was extended in the 1970s to include out buildings and these buildings eventually became the Practice. Further modernisation took place in the late 1990s when a modern administration centre was developed. The practice was again extended in 2005.
We currently have 4 additional well established branch surgeries based in Donnington, Madeley and Broseley and an equine clinic in Aston Munslow.
The Practice employs 10 vets, 11 nurses and 7 support staff. Professional development is encouraged for all members of the Practice.
The 'Old Pound' is normally a mixed Practice of equine, farm and small animal work. We offer all our clients a 24-hour emergency service, two vets being on call during out of hours. During office hours the telephone is always answered by a member of the Practice, out of hours we have a call handling service. Both aim to provide the personal touch on which the Practice prides itself.
The area covered by the Practice is a large one stretching from Market Drayton in the north to Leominster in the south and from Shrewsbury in the west to the West Midlands conurbation. We are a friendly, welcoming Practice with client care being as important as the high standard of veterinary skills which are demonstrated by all the vets.
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