Pat is a Bristol University graduate, qualifying as a Veterinary Surgeon in 1989. He initially worked in a mixed animal practice, then specialised in small animal practices before moving to Leek in 1992 to work in a local practice and then set up Churnet Valley Vets in January 2000. He is very proud of what has been achieved at Churnet Valley Vets, he has great nurses and long standing clients from the local area and beyond. He has always been a keen cyclist and not only graduated with a degree from Bristol but also a Bristol Red for his cycling racing achievements. He has broken a number of world records on a recumbent bike. Over the past decade he has competed in triathlons and Half Ironman competitions. He lives with his wife, Jacqui and their two dogs Jess & Elvis. Outside of veterinary medicine, Pat’s interests are current affairs, music and of course, cycling.

Dawn has worked at the practice forever! She qualified in 1998, originally working in a neighbouring vets. She has worked at Churnet Valley Vets with Pat since the practice opened in 2000. Dawn lives with her partner, Darren, and they have two daughters, Isabelle and Scarlett. They live with their golden retriever Daphne.

Jo is a qualified veterinary nurse who has worked in veterinary practices for over 20 years in total, qualifying in 2000. Jo lives with her bull mastiff Gracie. Jo enjoys reading, walking her dog and music. She is a member of two local choirs and sings soprano, performing classical choral works at the Victoria Hall in Hanley.

Debbie is a local lass and joined the Churnet Valley Vets team in October 2011. Debbie has worked for many years in veterinary surgeries before finally biting the bullet and becoming a qualified veterinary nurse. Whilst she doesn't have any pets of her own, she and her husband Steve look after their daughter's cockerpoo Honey.

Katie has worked at the practice on-and-off since 2007, and has known Pat since she first started nursing. Katie lives with her husband Steve, their children and their many, many animals......they have dogs, cats, horses, goats, sheep, pigs and donkeys to name just a few....!

Georgia first came to Churnet Valley Vets aged 15 when she came for her school work experience. It must not have been too bad, as in early the spring of 2022, she returned to the practice as our full time Veterinary Nurse Assistant training to be a Veterinary Nurse. Georgia loves all animals, especially dogs and has a soft spot for spaniels. She has a cocker spaniel called Willow. She also has more family pets in Archie the Springer Spaniel and two Maine Coon cats. When she is not at work, Georgia horse rides and helps out at a local farm lambing. Georgia lives with her partner Alex and his Patterdale, Chase

Abi started her journey with Churnet Valley Vets in March 2024 as our newest member of staff. Abi loves all animals from dogs to cats and even alpacas after volunteering at a local alpaca farm. Abi lives at home with her mum, dad and brother with her 3 small lap dogs: Lola, Jess and Tilly. Abi is currently studying animal care level 2 at Bottle Green Training.