Support

Vicky came to the practice in 2019 with a background in HR, finance and business development. Day to day it is her role to ensure the practice runs smoothly and delivers the best service to all our clients. Vicky enjoys working with staff members on different projects and the diversity her role offers. Outside of work she enjoys exploring the countryside and villages which she now calls home and spending time with her children and animals.

Debbie has worked at Howells Vets since 2019 and she brings a wide experience from her background working in manufacturing to the hospitality industry. Having been a keen animal lover and pet owner all her life, Debbie loves working in a veterinary practice with such a friendly and dedicated team and despite being tucked away upstairs, her day is often brightened by encounters with the patients.

Kathie joined us in June 2013 after spending four years in New Zealand working in a business and accounts role. With local roots and a good knowledge of the local farming industry Kathie understands our practice well and is the first point of contact for all accounts related queries..

Victoria joined us in January 2012, after working for 16 years as a pharmacy dispenser. She is known to all our clients as the receptionist for the whole practice, but also performs wide-ranging administrative duties, particularly for our pig clients. Victoria says that her favourite thing about working in a veterinary practice is that every day is different and interesting and that she still learns new things every day.

Pauline joined the reception team in 2020 and is an experienced administrator with a varied background in estate agency and retail. She delights in greeting both people and pets to the practice and getting to know them. Pauline really enjoys working as part of a team providing help and support to clients. Outside of work, Pauline loves spending time with her family and walking her Labrador Bess.

Alison joined the Howells team in May 2023 after many years in working in a farm shop. Away from work she assists her husband Rob on their farm where they have a beef suckler herd, bed and breakfast pigs and arable crops. Alison enjoys the varied tasks and challenges that being on reception presents, especially meeting the animals and their owners who visit the practice.

Pippa joined the practice in 2007 as an assistant veterinary nurse; since then she has developed her role within the practice and became a director of the business in 2020. She is a registered Animal Medicines Advisor and SQP and now manages the practice’s farm and small animal dispensaries. Her favourite aspect of the job is interacting with the clients, and in her spare time you’ll find her running or spending time with her family.

Karen joined Howells Veterinary Services in September 2020. She is a registered Animal Medicines Advisor and SQP and was named Veterinary Practice SQP of the year at the Annual AMTRA Awards in London, 2023. She is immensely proud of this achievement after studying hard to become an SQP. She has had an extensive career in livestock markets and integrated beef supply chains. Outside work, she enjoys working her own line of labradors and eventing, (this only enjoyed from the ground now).

Sara joined Howells in March 2021 with a strong background in customer service, purchasing, administration and accounts. When she is not working her passion for outdoor pursuits takes up most of her time, with a keen love for trail running, exploring the local countryside and paddle boarding the lakes and rivers.

Sheena joined Howells in the Summer of 2022 as a Practice Administrator. Sheena brought with her a vast knowledge of compliance work and accounting experience. Sheena manages our fleet of vehicles, health and safety and supports our Practice Manager to ensure the smooth running of the practice. She also organises some of our external events and the agricultural trade shows we attend.

Steve has been a poultry farmer for 6 years, growing chickens and turkeys. In his spare time, he loves exploring the countryside with his 3 sons. He is also a big Leeds fan.

Ellie works in the administration side of our poultry department, in addition to her role in the farm sales team. She has grown up local to the area and enjoys time out in the countryside. In her spare time she enjoys long walks, cricket and baking.

Jade is an administrator in the poultry and pig departments, as well as working in our busy farm dispensary. Jade’s personal interests are walking her dogs, helping with the cattle on farm and spending time with friends and family.

Originally from Sheffield, Connor relocated to York with his family to experience a newfound passion in Agriculture. He has 15 years of retail management experience under his belt and a smallholding at home, where he grows a large variety of fruit and veg and raises chickens, pigs and lambs. In his spare time Connor enjoys reading, bouldering and spending time with his family and his two springer spaniels.

Martin joined the practice in March 2022. Prior to this, Martin spent eighteen years in the Royal Engineers, a brief spell driving class 1 lorries, then twenty five years working in the Control Room for North Yorkshire Police. He is an experienced driver, holding an Institute of Advanced Motorists qualification. He mainly works as a delivery driver but can also be found assisting in the large animal dispensary. Outside work he enjoys clay pigeon shooting.

Laura joined the practice in July 2022 and previously attained a degree in bio-veterinary science from Bishop Burton College. Outside work Laura enjoys helping on the family farm which she has done from a very young age and now has a few of her own Jersey cattle. In her spare time Laura enjoys walking with her dog Bertie, going to shows and watching horse racing.

Chloe joined the practice in 2022 after working in community pharmacy management for 7 years. The best part of her new role is obviously the animals, but the variety and fast pace of the practice is a bonus too. Outside of work she loves spending time with her family and her puppy Ralph.

Michelle joined the practice in June 2024 with over twenty four years' previous experience in human medicine. Michelle was ready for a change of scenery and an this prompted her move across to veterinary practice. In her spare time, she likes to go horse riding and take long walks around the countryside. You'll find her happiest when she's with her two pet Bengal cats Cleo and Merlin.

Andrew has spent the past 25 years working in Finance and IT support before a major change in direction to become a tennis coach for 9 years. The last 3 years have seen him delivering groceries for a large supermarket chain before joining Howells in November 2022. Outside work he enjoys racquet sports, walking and spending time with his family and dog.

Andy is an experienced poultry farmer and expert in poultry housing and equipment. Andy has joined us as a Poultry Field Support Technician and his extensive knowledge of poultry farming, animal welfare and equipment makes him a valuable asset to our veterinary practice, providing insights and support to our team and clients. With a deep love for the countryside and a passion for fishing, he spends his free time exploring nature with his canine companions.