Meet the Veterinary Nurses

Kirsty
Head Veterinary Nurse

Kirsty gained her Nursing Degree in July 2009 from Harper Adams University. Kirsty joined the Rowcliffe House team in September 2012. She lives in Cockermouth and in her spare time enjoys playing golf, hockey and baking delicious cakes.

At home Kirsty has three guinea pigs called Ginge, Poppy and Smudge.

Tillie
Veterinary Nurse

After gaining her Diploma in veterinary nursing from the Askham Bryan college in York, Tillie began her career working in a veterinary hospital in Ripon. Originating from the Penrith area, Tillie returned to Cumbria to join the Rowcliffe House team. Tillie has an interest in nutrition and runs weight clinics at the practice.

In her spare time Tillie enjoys walking with her wire haired Vizsla Arthur. She also has two cats called Ralphie and Luther.

Helena
Veterinary Nurse

After several years of living on the canals, Helena settled in Alston with her young family, joining the Rowcliffe House team in 2019. Following the completion of her nursing studies at the Berkshire College of Agriculture Helena went on to work as a locum veterinary nurse for over 15 years, during which time she fulfilled locum placements at over 30 veterinary practices, gaining a wealth of experience along the way.

In her spare time Helena enjoys dancing, walking and playing clarinet and piano. She has 3 gerbils named Clara, Dane and Beanie.