Vet team | Nurse Team | Support team

Jonathan Down

Vet, Practice partner, proud father of two wonderful girls ,

occasional paraglider, microlight and private pilot.

Main areas of interest in small animal work are Oncology,

Cardiology and Orthopaedics.

Elspeth Down

Vet and Practice partner. Wonderful mother of two! Ele is the

key 'manager' of the practice, keeping a constant check on the

smooth running of the business. Main interests whilst at work are Feline Medicine and Radiology. Outside of work Ele has a passion for travelling and scuba diving. Her Thai and Indian meals are 'to-die-for'.

Fiona Naden

                                             Fiona is our longest serving vet in Victoria Street. She originally joined the practice after qualifying and worked with Brian Moss. She continued to work with us when Jonathan and Elspeth took over the practice in 1991. Her commitment and dedication to her job is unrivalled. Fiona is the key vet involved in the PETS travel scheme, and also has a keen interest in animal behaviour.

Catherine Bennett-Williams

Catherine qualified from Edinburgh University in 2001 and started working with us in September 2009. She came 'highly recommended' from her last place of work in Cheshire. She has a special interest in 'acupuncture' having undertaken two ABVA Veterinary Acupuncture courses, and is already using her skills to help many of our patients suffering from chronic pain.

Mathew Baraclough

Matt qualified from Edinburgh University in 2000. He started working with us in October 2009. Originally from the Isle of Arran, he has made the bold decision to move south to Derbyshire. He has a wide experience in small animal work, and a particular interest in surgery. His has a wonderful calming influence on everyone in the practice, and a great sense of humour.

Janet Ryding

Janet is for now back from maternity leave. She has made the much welcomed decision to return to work in a part-time capacity. So many of our clients have already commented that they are really pleased to see her back.

Victoria Veterinary Centre, Glossop, 01457 852367 w Thornbrook Veterinary Clinic, Chapel-en-le-Frith, 01298 812066