Meet the staff

I fell in love with the area and the canny people of Sunderland. I very quickly felt at home and so never left! In 2012 I decided to open my own practice in order to provide my patients with the best possible care without any constraints from higher powers. I have been really fortunate that the practice has grown exponentially since then and I have found staff that share the same ethics as me and who are every bit as animal mad. Life away from the practice is pretty hectic, with 3 children and 13 pets at home. Life is certainly never dull but I love what I do and wouldn’t have it any other way.

I have worked in a few practices in the region some as far south as Darlington and some more close to home. I became part of the King’s Road team in 2014, my main area of interest is medicine but I also enjoy surgery too. When I'm not catching up with friends, I can be found tackling the various fells and beaches the UK has to offer, usually involving regular adventures in the Lakes!

I moved to the UK immediately after graduating in Dec 2000 and spent 6 months in a practice in Leeds before moving to a practice in Sunderland where I met Wendy. For health reasons, I took a career break and worked as a pharmacist in Fulwell for 13 years. I returned to my veterinary career in January 2018 at King's Road Veterinary Practice where I was reunited with many of the staff that I had previously worked with many years before. At home, I have two lovely daughters. My current animal family consists of 2 dogs and 6 cats. In my spare time (if I ever get any!) I love to relax.

I qualified from Myerscough College in 1998 and I have worked in many different practices all over Tyne & Wear. I was Head Nurse at a Sunderland practice for thirteen years. I am now Practice Manager at Kings Road and although I currently have a less clinical role I still like to keep my nursing skills sharp and help out whenever I am needed. I am married and I have two teenage children, two cats and a miniature schnauzer.

Sue’s infectious laugh and sense of humour brightens us on busy days in practice.  In her spare time she and her husband Ray share a love of the Lake District and can often be found sampling the delights in Hawkeshead with their Cocker Spaniel Willi.

My role here at King's Road is office based and I work alongside our Practice Manager.  I am  responsible for our Very Important Paws scheme but am always keen to offer help and support wherever it is needed.  No two days are ever the same here and I love meeting all of our lovely patients. My spare time is spent with my teenage son, our dog Buddy, friends and family. 

She loves to spend her free time with her horses and her pet Pug.  

I previously worked as a Personal Assistant for a Telecommunications company for 10 years and fundraising for various charities. In my spare time, I like nothing more than supporting my two boys on their football journey and can be found cheering on the lads at the Stadium of Light.