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.
Nuria Ponce Palau DVM MRCVS
Nuria always wanted to be a vet and graduated in veterinary medicine in Valencia, Spain, in 2015.
Her dream was to work on farms and life brought her to the UK in 2017 as a TB tester in South Wales. She joined us at the beginning of 2020 and she says she is loving mixed practice.
She describes herself as a crazy cat lady and her biggest areas of interest are surgery and imaging.
Nuria always wanted to be a vet and graduated in veterinary medicine in Valencia, Spain, in 2015.
Her dream was to work on farms and life brought her to the UK in 2017 as a TB tester in South Wales. She joined us at the beginning of 2020 and she says she is loving mixed practice.
She describes herself as a crazy cat lady and her biggest areas of interest are surgery and imaging.
Sophia Perez Monzon BVM&S MRCVS
Sophia was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and after working as a veterinary nurse in Gran Canaria and Miami, decided to attend veterinary school at the Royal Dick in Edinburgh. During her studies she found her passion for working with all kinds of animals: from horses to livetsock, exotics and wildlife.
She enjoys the thrill of working in mixed practice and the range of animals she can help.
When not working, she enjoys time with her Great Dane Haggis and her cats Jeffree the Sphynx and Tallulah the Ragdoll.
Sophia was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and after working as a veterinary nurse in Gran Canaria and Miami, decided to attend veterinary school at the Royal Dick in Edinburgh. During her studies she found her passion for working with all kinds of animals: from horses to livetsock, exotics and wildlife.
She enjoys the thrill of working in mixed practice and the range of animals she can help.
When not working, she enjoys time with her Great Dane Haggis and her cats Jeffree the Sphynx and Tallulah the Ragdoll.
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.
Jennifer Smith (Student RVN)
Jennifer joined us in August and is on her final year of training to become a Veterinary Nurse.
She has an interest in wildlife and cats, having completed her ISFM Cat Friendly professional course.
In her spare time she enjoys baking, camping and walking with her German Spitz, Leo.
Jennifer joined us in August and is on her final year of training to become a Veterinary Nurse.
She has an interest in wildlife and cats, having completed her ISFM Cat Friendly professional course.
In her spare time she enjoys baking, camping and walking with her German Spitz, Leo.
Morgan Bloor (Veterinary Care Assistant)
Morgan joined Blairgowrie Vets in 2021, after being a dog walker for 4 years. She is currently studying the Veterinary Care Assistant course with plans to then become a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
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. She is currently studying the Veterinary Care Assistant course with plans to then become a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
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 (Veterinary Care Assistant)
Gabrielle grew up on her family farm in Glenshee, where her love for animals started. She is now doing her Veterinary Care Assistant placement with us this year. She loves the variety of animals and how 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. She is now doing her Veterinary Care Assistant placement with us this year. She loves the variety of animals and how 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.
Zoe Ainsley (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 irene@blairgowrievets.co.uk 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 irene@blairgowrievets.co.uk if you wish to arrange work experience.