Gillian Clark BVMS MRCVS
Gillian qualified at Glasgow University and has worked as a vet in Blairgowrie for almost 40 years. Although she is now semi-retired she is still a regular face at the surgery, consulting 4 days a week.
She likes mixed practice as she is interested in all types of animals. As well as general medicine she has a qualification in veterinary acupuncture which she believes is an excellent adjunct to conventional treatment. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her own animals, gardening and riding her horse.
We are very sad to announce that after more than 40 years working with and leading this practice Gillian has decided to retire and will be leaving us to enjoy her grandchildren, her horses and some well-deserved leisure time.
We’ll miss her very much and would like to wish her all the best for the future.
Gillian qualified at Glasgow University and has worked as a vet in Blairgowrie for almost 40 years. Although she is now semi-retired she is still a regular face at the surgery, consulting 4 days a week.
She likes mixed practice as she is interested in all types of animals. As well as general medicine she has a qualification in veterinary acupuncture which she believes is an excellent adjunct to conventional treatment. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her own animals, gardening and riding her horse.
We are very sad to announce that after more than 40 years working with and leading this practice Gillian has decided to retire and will be leaving us to enjoy her grandchildren, her horses and some well-deserved leisure time.
We’ll miss her very much and would like to wish her all the best for the future.
Elizabeth Cameron BVM&S MSc MRCVS
Elizabeth has been a vet in Blairgowrie for over 30 years and still enjoys all aspects of mixed practice. The beautiful surroundings are one of the highlights.
Elizabeth has a special interest in animal behaviour. Having pursued this she has an MSc and is recognised as an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in companion animal behaviour. This is useful in many aspects of the job, including dealing with anxious animals in the practice on a day to day basis.
Elizabeth has been a vet in Blairgowrie for over 30 years and still enjoys all aspects of mixed practice. The beautiful surroundings are one of the highlights.
Elizabeth has a special interest in animal behaviour. Having pursued this she has an MSc and is recognised as an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in companion animal behaviour. This is useful in many aspects of the job, including dealing with anxious animals in the practice on a day to day basis.
Rheanna Thom BVMS MRCVS
Rheanna graduated from Glasgow University in 2018 and joined Blairgowrie Vets shortly afterwards following placement at the practice as a student.
She enjoys the true variety of working in a mixed animal practice but particularly enjoys getting out on farms. She also has an interest in the care and treatment of rabbits.
Rheanna graduated from Glasgow University in 2018 and joined Blairgowrie Vets shortly afterwards following placement at the practice as a student.
She enjoys the true variety of working in a mixed animal practice but particularly enjoys getting out on farms. She also has an interest in the care and treatment of rabbits.
Cara Harvey BVMS MRCVS
Cara joined Blairgowrie Vets at the end of 2022 after graduating from Glasgow University.
She enjoys the variety of life in mixed practice, but particularly the equine side.
In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors, including skiing, paddle boarding and hillwalking with her spaniel Finn, who also comes to work with her every day.
Cara joined Blairgowrie Vets at the end of 2022 after graduating from Glasgow University.
She enjoys the variety of life in mixed practice, but particularly the equine side.
In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors, including skiing, paddle boarding and hillwalking with her spaniel Finn, who also comes to work with her every day.
Amy Lickley BVMS MRCVS
Amy graduated from Glasgow University in 2022 and began working at the practice soon after.
She enjoys all parts of mixed practice, but especially surgery and helping with anxious animals needing socialisation.
When not at work she spends her time hiking, camping, doing dog agility and looking after her 9 guineapigs.
Amy graduated from Glasgow University in 2022 and began working at the practice soon after.
She enjoys all parts of mixed practice, but especially surgery and helping with anxious animals needing socialisation.
When not at work she spends her time hiking, camping, doing dog agility and looking after her 9 guineapigs.
Irene MacKenzie RVN A1 ISFMCertFN
Irene joined Blairgowrie Vets in 1990 and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2001. In 2018 she became a Director of the company.
Irene's job description is Head Nurse and Clinical Coach to our Student nurses, but in the last few years has also become involved in the management side of the practice. She enjoys the variety of the job but has a special interest in cats and has completed her ISFM certificate in Feline Nursing.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and is kept busy at home looking after her small herd of cattle, horses, her dogs Flo & Dot and her cat Graham.
Irene joined Blairgowrie Vets in 1990 and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2001. In 2018 she became a Director of the company.
Irene's job description is Head Nurse and Clinical Coach to our Student nurses, but in the last few years has also become involved in the management side of the practice. She enjoys the variety of the job but has a special interest in cats and has completed her ISFM certificate in Feline Nursing.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and is kept busy at home looking after her small herd of cattle, horses, her dogs Flo & Dot and her cat Graham.
Heather Butchart RVN C-SQP
Heather is from North Lanarkshire and joined us in 2015. She is interested in pharmacology and has recently completed her animals medicines advisor training. She also enjoys nursing in-patients and cleaning, being responsible for the practice's biosecurity.
In her spare time Heather enjoys reading, drawing and spending time with her family, including her cat, Newt.
Heather is from North Lanarkshire and joined us in 2015. She is interested in pharmacology and has recently completed her animals medicines advisor training. She also enjoys nursing in-patients and cleaning, being responsible for the practice's biosecurity.
In her spare time Heather enjoys reading, drawing and spending time with her family, including her cat, Newt.
Morgan Bloor (Student Veterinary Nurse)
Morgan joined Blairgowrie Vets in 2021, after being a dog walker for 4 years. Having successfully qualified as a Veterinary Care Assistant she is now started her Veterinary Nurse training.
Morgan loves every aspect of the job, but has a particular interest in dogs. She enjoys helping with puppy clinics and in-patient care, as well as assisting in theatre procedures.
Morgan joined Blairgowrie Vets in 2021, after being a dog walker for 4 years. Having successfully qualified as a Veterinary Care Assistant she is now started her Veterinary Nurse training.
Morgan loves every aspect of the job, but has a particular interest in dogs. She enjoys helping with puppy clinics and in-patient care, as well as assisting in theatre procedures.
Gabrielle Thomson (Student Veterinary Nurse)
Gabrielle grew up on her family farm in Glenshee, where her love for animals started. Having successfully qualified as a Veterinary Care assistant she is now training to become a Veterinary Nurse. She loves the variety of animals and that every day is different.
In her spare time, Gabrielle enjoys helping where she can at home on the farm, assisting at farmers' markets selling the farm produced goats' cheese and going on road trips.
Gabrielle grew up on her family farm in Glenshee, where her love for animals started. Having successfully qualified as a Veterinary Care assistant she is now training to become a Veterinary Nurse. She loves the variety of animals and that every day is different.
In her spare time, Gabrielle enjoys helping where she can at home on the farm, assisting at farmers' markets selling the farm produced goats' cheese and going on road trips.
Holly MacKenzie (Student Veterinary Nurse)
Holly joined the practice in April 2023 and is currently in her second year of her Veterinary Nurse qualifications.
Her favourite parts of practice are taking care of inpatients and meeting a variety of different animals.
In her spare time she likes drawing, going for walks and hanging out with her chicken Henry and her dog Neep.
Holly joined the practice in April 2023 and is currently in her second year of her Veterinary Nurse qualifications.
Her favourite parts of practice are taking care of inpatients and meeting a variety of different animals.
In her spare time she likes drawing, going for walks and hanging out with her chicken Henry and her dog Neep.
Zoe Ainslie (Veterinary Care Assistant)
Zoe started working at Blairgowrie Vets in early 2022. She did all her school work experience at the practice so she is well known by the staff. After school, Zoe went on to college to complete her HNC and HND in Animal Care at SRUC.
Zoe loves looking after the in-patients and strives to make it a good experience for all of them. She would like to go on and gain more qualifications but at the same time remain a VCA to still spend time with the in-patients.
Zoe started working at Blairgowrie Vets in early 2022. She did all her school work experience at the practice so she is well known by the staff. After school, Zoe went on to college to complete her HNC and HND in Animal Care at SRUC.
Zoe loves looking after the in-patients and strives to make it a good experience for all of them. She would like to go on and gain more qualifications but at the same time remain a VCA to still spend time with the in-patients.
Fiona Ramsay (Receptionist - daytime)
Fiona has worked with us at Blairgowrie Vets since leaving school and still loves the job. She enjoys getting to know all the clients and their pets and the fact that every day is different.
In her spare time she enjoys reading, going on long walks with her dog Red, and having fun with him at Agility and Hoopers.
Fiona has worked with us at Blairgowrie Vets since leaving school and still loves the job. She enjoys getting to know all the clients and their pets and the fact that every day is different.
In her spare time she enjoys reading, going on long walks with her dog Red, and having fun with him at Agility and Hoopers.
Michael Needs (Receptionist - evenings)
Michael is from nearby Coupar Angus. He has been working with us for five years now and still very much enjoys his job - he is also talked into doing some DIY and IT work for us when the need arises! His many hobbies include animation, drawing and painting. He enjoys chatting with both clients and their animals, and has a cat of his own at home.
Michael is from nearby Coupar Angus. He has been working with us for five years now and still very much enjoys his job - he is also talked into doing some DIY and IT work for us when the need arises! His many hobbies include animation, drawing and painting. He enjoys chatting with both clients and their animals, and has a cat of his own at home.
Students
We are happy to take on students who wish to gain experience within a veterinary setting, whether that's high school students, veterinary medicine students or those looking to enrol on Animal Care Assistant (ACA) or veterinary nursing (RVN) courses. Please email Irene MacKenzie at [email protected] if you wish to arrange work experience.
We are happy to take on students who wish to gain experience within a veterinary setting, whether that's high school students, veterinary medicine students or those looking to enrol on Animal Care Assistant (ACA) or veterinary nursing (RVN) courses. Please email Irene MacKenzie at [email protected] if you wish to arrange work experience.