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Diane Wilshaw
Clinical Director/Veterinary Surgeon
MRCVSDiane qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon from Liverpool University in 1992. She joined Lymm Veterinary Surgery in January 2021 after working for 20 years at a local practice in Warrington. Diane has a particular interest in internal medicine and soft tissue surgery.
When she is not working, or helping on the farm, she enjoys gardening and walking.
Diane lives on a farm with her two Rottweilers Harper and Hallie, fields of sheep and lots of cattle!
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Dr Samantha Stanway
Veterinary Surgeon
Samantha has worked within the Willows Vet Group for the past 5 years. She is currently based at both our Lymm and Birchwood branches. She really enjoys getting to know her patients and their owners.
Samantha doesn’t have any pets at the moment but has previously owned Smooth Collies and several cats! Outside of work, she enjoys going to music gigs, the theatre, potato crafting and socialising with friends. -
Aislin O’Raw
Head Nurse
RVNAislin qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in January 2017 after training in our partner branch, Beech House. She joined Lymm in October 2021, after working for the Willows Vet Group since 2012. Aislin has a particular interest in pet nutrition and runs weight clinics at the surgery.
Her hobbies include hiking, outdoor activities and travelling the UK in her Campervan!
She has a rescue Whippet named Willow.
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Cerys Jones
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Cerys qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in July 2023. She joined the team at Lymm in July 2021, where she completed her training. She has been in the industry since 2018. Cerys has a special interest in diabetes and runs diabetic clinics for newly diagnosed pets.
She likes to spend her free time at zoo’s, nature reserves and gaming.
Cerys has a crossbreed dog called Buzz.
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Khira Lever
Student Veterinary Nurse
CVDKhira joined the team in July 2021. She had previously volunteered at various animal charities. Khira worked as an Animal Care Assistant for 18 months before starting her nurse training in April 2023. Khira has achieved her Competent Vet Dispenser Award.
She enjoys travelling, socialising with friends and hiking.
Khira has a cat named Effie.
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Harriet Niman
Animal Care Assistant/Receptionist
Harriet joined the team in May 2024. She has previously worked as an ACA in other practices including a referral centre. She hopes to train as a Veterinary Nurse in the future.
Harriet enjoys swimming, reading horrors and listening to jazz music!
Harriet has a cat named Stevie who she rehomed from Beech House. She also has her family dogs Beans the Boxer and Milo the Pug.
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Geraldine Daniels
Receptionist
Bronze BVRA Customer Service Award & CVDGeraldine joined the practice over 30 years ago! She has made many friendships with clients over the years. She loves meeting clients and their pets. Geraldine has achieved her British Veterinary Receptionist Association Bronze Award and her Competent Vet Dispenser Award.
Geraldine’s interests are animals, animals, and animals! She also enjoys walking, reading and holiday adventures.
Geraldine has a cat named Charlie who she rehomed from the practice.
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Tracy Randles
Receptionist
Gold BVRA Customer Service Award & CVDTracy joined the team in September 2021. She was inspired to become a veterinary receptionist after her dog took ill and the amazing service she received from her vets. Tracy has achieved her British Veterinary Receptionist Association Gold Award and her Competent Vet Dispenser Award. She’s also a mental health first aider.
She enjoys walking her dogs, going to the cinema, and travelling on holiday.
Tracy has a Labrador named Maisy and a crossbreed dog called Missy, who she rescued from Zanti.