Debbie has worked at Galtres for many years, and now works for us part time, spending the rest of her time with her family in Derbyshire. Debbie has many years experience and enjoys both small animal and equine work, and has particular interest in equine lameness work-ups. Outside of work Debbie is kept busy looking after daughter Abbie, and looking after her horse Douglas.

Emily is originally from Thirsk, and after graduating from Nottingham University spent a short while working on the Yorkshire coast, before returning to home to work at Galtres. Emily enjoys both equine and small animal, and has particular interests in equine gastroscopy and gastric ulcers, and small animal medicine. Outside of work Emily has a very naughty cat called KitKat, who was hand-reared from a kitten at the surgery, and a very spoilt cavalier King Charles spaniel called Winston!

Lucy has worked for Galtres for many years, and after a short stint away having her children, she is now back working for us part time. Lucy is very experienced in both equine and small animals. She holds a certificate in Equine Internal Medicine, and performs our equine anaesthetics. She also has a particular interest in racehorse work. Outside of work Lucy is kept busy with her 2 children Hew and Willow, and a selection of racehorses and ponies!

Chloe is from Derby originally but is loving life in North Yorkshire. She graduated in 2023 from Liverpool. Her passion’s in veterinary medicine include equine lameness and surgery. She keeps herself busy with her horse Holly, her two dogs, Teddy and Alfie and her cat Willow.

Originally from Leicestershire, Cara qualified from Glasgow in 2023 and started at Galtres soon after. She’s passionate about small animal surgery and equine dentistry and outside of work she enjoys running and walking her Border Terrier, Bertie.

Ellie qualified in 2024 from Edinburgh but grew up in Leeds. Her main interest is internal medicine and emergency work. Ellie is very active, playing and coaching hockey and training at the gym. She does not have any pets yet, but watch this space…

Another of our vets to hail from Thirsk, Amy recently qualified from Liverpool, having worked with us for a few years part time whilst studying. She has a keen interest in imaging. Amy has a Cocker Spaniel called Rue, who she loves to take on adventures around the UK, she also loves to bake and ride.