Leeds Colton Vets for Pets

David and Elsa both graduated from the Royal Veterinary College and following a short stint working in London, they moved up to Yorkshire. David started working for Leeds Vets4Pets and Elsa in a multidisciplinary veterinary hospital. They left in late 2015 to travel the world visiting India, South East Asia and Australasia. After arriving back they both settled back into their jobs and planned their family and future here in Leeds. They became partners in Leeds Vets4Pets in November 2017 opening up Leeds Colton Vets4Pets in January 2018 alongside John, Hilary and Lauren. The time had definitely come for a new challenge and the opportunity to work alongside each other and the other partners seemed like the perfect antidote. David loves interacting with both clients and patients alike and carries interests in general surgery, soft tissue surgery and ophthalmology into his job. In recent months he has also had the pleasure of changing the quality of life for brachiocephalic dogs through preforming BOAS surgery. Elsa has particular interests in dermatology and rabbit medicine so she finds working with Pets at Home looking after their small furries particularly enjoyable. Out of work, David finds sport a great release from the daily commute. He partakes in team sports, golf, running, cycling and competes in triathlons against John (and others of course). In Elsa’s free time she enjoys pottery, Yoga and visiting her friends and family. The rest of their time is split between tearing around after their highly active daughter and son, our spaniel, Sparrow as well as our cats Senior Worm the 3^rd of Masseyville and Councillor Maureen Mitten the Street-Cat Kitten.

I qualified from Glasgow University in 2001. I initially worked on the Foot and Mouth Epidemic, based in Ripon, and then went into mixed practice near John's home town of Sudbury in Suffolk. After a year of this John and I decided to see the world and work as locum veterinary surgeons as we went. This gave us a wealth of experience, not only in challenging medical and surgical cases, but working with animals and people from many different walks of life. Looking after donkeys in Mexico, and stray dogs in Thailand certainly made us realise how privileged we are to have the standard of veterinary care that the United Kingdom can offer. We settled in Yorkshire in 2004, having fallen in love with the countryside and the people during our time helping farmers during the Foot and Mouth crisis. I like all aspects of general practice and love the varied interaction with all of our patients and clients. My main interest is medical work ups, especially complicated cases! At home, I enjoy family time with our 2 young boys, and our little black and white 12 year old crossbreed Mali (who you may see scamper in behind me when we come to work). After starting and growing Leeds Vets for Pets, John and I have expanded our family to cover East Leeds with Leeds Colton Vets for Pets where we will assist in a lot of the behind the scenes work.

I qualified from Glasgow University in 2001. I initially worked on the Foot and Mouth Epidemic, based in Ripon, and then went into mixed practice near my home town of Sudbury in Suffolk. After a year of this Hilary and I decided to see the world and work as locum veterinary surgeons as we went. This gave us a wealth of experience, not only in challenging medical and surgical cases, but working with animals and people from many different walks of life. Looking after donkeys in Mexico, and stray dogs in Thailand certainly made us realise how privileged we are to have the standard of veterinary care that the United Kingdom can offer. We settled in Yorkshire in 2004, having fallen in love with the countryside and the people during our time helping farmers during the Foot and Mouth crisis. I became a partner in Wakefield Vets4Pets in 2006, and left to start up Leeds Vets4Pets in 2010. I like all aspects of general practice and love the varied interaction with all of our patients and clients. My main interest is Surgery and he will be completing his Surgical Certificate over the next 3 years. It`s likely that if your pet needs a broken leg fixing it will be me that performs the operation. At home, I enjoy family time with our 2 young boys, and our little black and white 12 year old crossbreed Mali (who you may see scamper in behind me when I come to work). After starting and growing Leeds Vets4Pets, we have expanded our family to cover East Leeds with Leeds Colton Vets4Pets where we will be seen but assist in a lot of the behind the scenes work.

After my graduation in 2016 at UTAD, I began my career working in a small animal practice in my home country, Protugal. I traveled to England for an opportunity to work in a mixed vet practice in which I stayed for another 2 years until joining Vets4Pets team in 2021. Since then, I've adopted rabbits and have the beautiful Joey  and extremely friendly Oscar, and I've developed a keen interest in rabbit medicine, as well as in dentistry and endocrinology. Outside work, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my partner - either doing some sort of sport like mountain biking or climbing, or just getting busy in my garden while entertaining the bunnies!

I graduated from UCD, Ireland, in 2014, and have been working in Britain since 2017. I enjoy all aspects of first opinion practice, but my greatest interest is in cardiac problems. I hold a certificate in small animal cardiology, and am currently working towards a higher qualification. Outside of work, I have 2 young kids and a partner, and a cat named Simone (named after Simone Biles - she is very athletic, and jumps all over the house.....) For a hobby, I compete in powerlifting, and have represented Ireland at European and World Championships in the past.

I graduated in 2003 and have always thrived in first opinion practice. After realising that skin and ear disease affected so many of our furry family members I completed my certificate in veterinary dermatology in 2021. I love the variety of cases we see, and value  our privileged role in the relationship between owners and their pets. I have a terrier cross, Pepper, and Salt our kitten, at home.

I graduated from the University of Bristol in 2024 and joined the team at Leeds Colton shortly after. You may have seen me around the practice over the years, as I’ve been involved here for six years—first as a student, and now as a veterinary surgeon. I truly couldn’t imagine working anywhere else, surrounded by such a fantastic team and the wonderful pets we get to care for.

At the moment, I don’t have any pets, as I recently had to say goodbye to my beloved dog, but I look forward to welcoming a new furry friend into my life soon.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading and spending quality time with friends.

I’ve been working in the veterinary industry since 2010 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2017. You never know what to expect in our job and it is really rewarding when you can be a part of nursing a poorly pet back to health and with a happy owner as well.  I really enjoy the practical aspects of being a nurse such as taking and processing laboratory samples but enjoy having a chat with owners and fussing their pets the most.

I don’t have any of my own pets at the moment but I’m sure when my daughter is a bit older we’ll start to build a collection of small furries, preferably crazy haired guinea pigs!

I have been working for Colton Vets4Pets since July 2020 as a Student Veterinary Nurse and am hoping to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse on completion of my studies at Askham Bryan College. Previously I completed an Advanced Technical Diploma in Equine Management. Whilst studying I had the opportunity to volunteer for 2 weeks at a veterinary practice and donkey sanctuary in Aruba which made it clear that veterinary nursing was the career for me.  

I have always loved all animals and enjoy meeting various pets each day at the practice. Outside of work and studies I enjoy riding and caring for my Horse as well as walking my cockapoo Poppy and Labrador Flash.

I have worked within the veterinary industry since 2019, but started volunteering and gaining experience in my early teens.

I joined the team in November 2021 and started my veterinary nurse training in September 2022. I previously studied BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare, and worked at a zoo in my hometown in the West Midlands where my work focused on small fluffies and exotics. I am especially passionate about rats. Outside of work I enjoy gaming and exploring the Yorkshire countryside with my rescue jug (JRT x Pug) Sully.

I joined the team at Colton in August 2022 as a Veterinary Care Assistant, after changing my career path from primary school teaching. I am now a Student Veterinary Nurse, this was the best decision I have ever made and I’ve never been happier. 

I grew up in the Lake District surrounded by all sorts of animals, I spent plenty of time around farm and wild animals along with household pets. I used to spend my free time volunteering at my local animal shelter helping with all the animals in their care. I currently have 3 whippet boys at home. Crumpet, Alfonso and Mr Badger, all of whom I adore so much. 

Outside of work I enjoy competing with my cheerleading team, we recently became 3x National and Grand Champions! I also love to go and see musical theatre shows all over the country. 

After being a human Nurse for the past 6 years, I decided that I wanted to change paths to something I’m really passionate about…Animals!

I started working at Vets4Pets in August 2023 and I’m so happy I did. The team are incredibly supportive and truly care about the welfare of every pet that comes through the doors. I will hopefully be starting my Vet Nurse training next year.

I love to spend my spare time with my husband Tom and my handsome, long boy, Jet (as seen my picture)! I also enjoy gardening, baking and going to as many concerts as I can.

I have worked at Colton Vets4Pets since November 2020. I love my job and this practice means a whole lot to me! I am so pleased to work with such a kind-hearted and devoted team. I especially love working with my sister (our head nurse) who makes me proud every day.

Animals and their welfare is of upmost importance to me and I would like to think my role here at the practice helps my team, our clients and beloved patients as much as possible. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and I am a proud zoophilist, having connections with species of every shape and size. In my free time I enjoy chilling out with my cats, Soba and Sushi, playing video games, crocheting, reading poetry and dreaming of the day I have a dog of my own; His name will be Soy-Sauce.

I have been working at Vets4Pets Colton since May 2022.

Since I was young I have always had a passion for animals and their welfare. I love my job at our practice; being able to assist and meet lovely clients and their beloved pets every day. No two days are ever the same and seeing animals recover and go home happy and healthy is very rewarding.

In my spare time I love to hang out with my two kitties Koffiee and Mischa, play video games and draw.