Meet the Team

Jane qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 1987 and since then has worked in Worcestershire and Dorset but most of her professional career has been spent in the Lake District. Jane enjoys caring for all our patients from childrens' ponies to racehorses.

Jane has been a director of NWEV since its formation in 2016, she has now officially retired. However, in true "Jane" style, she continues to work with us on a part-time basis, so you’ll still see her around.

Jane has ridden all of her life, but is now more likely to be found grooming for her daughter or fence judging and officiating at events.

David started riding in his primary school days and owned horses throughout his teenage years. He qualified from The University of Liverpool in 1993. David then joined a mixed veterinary practice in Clitheroe where he built the equine department over a nine year period, becaming a well-respected horse vet in the area.

His ambition of setting up a new practice dedicated entirely to horses and employing only "horsey" people was achieved in 2005 when Aldington Equine Vets was founded, Aldington's have since joined forces with North West Equine vets in order to offer even more facilities and expertise to clients. He is registered with the Joint Measuring Board as an Official Measurer and has acted as a senior referee in official re-measurements.

Over the years, he has gained experience in most aspects of equine veterinary medicine, treating a wide range of patients from pet ponies to high level competition horses. His special interests are in stud medicine and artificial insemination. He has maintained his interest in preventive medicine including equine dentistry and disease prevention. Outside of work, he enjoys hill walking, mountain biking, and caravanning with his family.

Clare qualified from the Royal Veterinary College London in 2000 and has worked in mixed practice with an equine bias in both Cornwall and Australia.

Clare is experienced in all aspects of routine equine work, and is especially interested in field surgery, dentistry, and preventative medicine. She is an RCVS Panel Inspector of Riding Establishments, and enjoys working closely with owners and yard managers.

Clare is very much involved in the running of her husband's sheep and beef farm, and enjoys hacking out her semi-retired home-bred horse, Basil.

Amy graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2014. She joined NWEV in January 2019, after working in both mixed and equine practices previously.

Amy enjoys all aspects of first opinion equine work and has particular interests in wound management, dentistry, geriatric medicine and equine behaviour. Amy writes content for the practice newsletter and regularly contributes articles to Horse & Rider magazine.

Outside of work, Amy enjoys camper van road trips with her husband and their three dogs, hill walking, wild swimming, snowboarding and yoga.

Originally from London, Luke graduated from Liverpool University in 2014. Luke moved to Yorkshire and Joined Aireworth Vets in January 2015 as an Equine veterinary surgeon, he then joined us here at North West Equine Vets in July 2019 to continue his equine work.

He enjoys all aspects of equine work but his particular interests include Sarcoids, Colic and Gastroscopy. Outside of work, Luke enjoys hiking, climbing and playing the guitar. If he is not out in the Yorkshire Dales or the beautiful Lake District, you will most likely find him sampling the fine beers Yorkshire has to offer.

Alice graduated from the University of Liverpool in July 2020. Alice has a keen interest in all aspects of equine related work, particularly in medicine, nutrition, and lameness. She is passionate about promoting high welfare, particularly in the geriatric population. She loves working with people to allow them to get the most out of their horses.

In Alice's spare time she rides and competes her Traditional Gypsy Vanner and loses the constant battle to keep him clean.

Caitlin graduated from Liverpool University in 2021 receiving the Equine Clinical Rotation prize. Whilst enjoying all areas of Equine practice, she has a specific interest in lameness diagnostics and orthopaedics. She is currently busy completing a certificate in advanced veterinary practice (CertAVP) in lameness diagnostics and advanced imaging, and enjoys stud work through the summer months. 

Caitlin has been working with horses since she was young, and competed her Dales pony Flash throughout Europe as part of the Great British TREC team. She is currently bringing on her Lusitano mare Infinity to compete in dressage. As well as riding she likes to spend time trying to keep fit and keep up with her two spaniels! 

Kate graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2021. Kate's main veterinary interests are lameness diagnostics and soft tissue surgery. Kate has worked with horses all of her life, competing in endurance for team GB both as a young rider and a senior.

Kate's family own Readwood rehabilitation and livery yard, so Kate has been involved in rehabilitation of sport horses from a very young age. Outside of work and horses, her hobbies are trials bike riding and exploring new places with her border collie puppy Bug. Kate is even a metal welder, making beautiful sculptures in her spare time!

Beginning life as a mixed animal Vet in deepest Devon, Harriet soon developed an interest in equine and bovine reproductive medicine. This lead to working multiple equine stud seasons alternating between the UK and Australia, alongside studying toward her Advanced Veterinary Practice certificate in Stud Medicine.

Harriet enjoys all stud work and looks forward to each season! She thoroughly enjoys the varied caseload associated with first opinion Equine practice, especially internal and emergency medicine.

Nancy is originally from Devon, but has ventured north to join our veterinary team here at NWEV. She graduated from Liverpool University in 2023 and has also previously studied Bioveterinary Science at Hartpury University. Nancy enjoys all aspects equine work and is looking forward to getting out and about on the road. She has a particular interest in foals and stud medicine.

Nancy has been an active member of Pony Club in her youth and has since thrown herself into dressage, producing her own horse from a 3 year old. Nancy’s horse is currently out on loan so in her spare time she also enjoys trail running, hiking and gardening.

Following graduation from the Royal Veterinary College in 2005, Julie spent two years in equine and farm practice before completing a 13month internship at Leahurst Equine Hospital, University of Liverpool. She then worked in practice in West Yorkshire until 2020 when she embarked on a PhD in Veterinary Patient Safety. Julie joined the North West Equine team in 2023. She particularly enjoys emergency work as well as being keen to support horse owners with quality of life assessment and decision making around veterinary treatment. 

Julie also has three none clinical veterinary roles. She is a member of the Centre for Evidence Based Veterinary Medicine at the University of Nottingham, a member of the British Veterinary Association Policy committee and a volunteer at Vetlife Helpline. 

Outside of work, Julie enjoys being out and about in the countryside with her young family. They have a fold of Highland cows, a couple of Fell ponies, and a handful of spaniels and chickens to keep them busy!

Jack graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2023, he comes from a farming background in North Yorkshire. Before joining NWEV, he gained valuable experience working in equine practice in Cambridge, where he developed a passion for all aspects of equine care, with a particular interest in lameness investigation.

Now based in Cumbria, Jack is eager to explore the local landscape and is setting himself the challenge of completing the Wainwrights. Outside of work, he enjoys a variety of outdoor pursuits, including rugby, mountain biking, fishing, hiking, and shooting, as well as cooking in his spare time.