In case of Emergency please phone: Pets: 01422 354999 Equine/Farm: 01422 354106
King Street Practice
Eddie Burt
BVSc. MRCVS
Partner
Eddie graduated from the University of Liverpool in 1985, and joined Hird and Partners in November of the same year, and subsequently became a partner in the practice. Eddie has a wealth of clinical expertise in all areas of small animal medicine and surgery. Recently, Eddie has attended CPD courses on feline medicine and BSAVA congress in Birmingham. Away from work, Eddie has a busy family life, spending much of his time with his children as well as finding time to enjoy walking.
Kirsty Baird
BVMS. MRCVS
Vet Clinical Director
Kirsty graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1991. After spending time working in mixed general practice, and a period working in the Caribbean, Kirsty made the move to Hird and Partners in February 2006 as a small animal practitioner. Kirsty is interested in all areas of general practice, and has recently attended the North American Veterinary Congress. Outside work, Kirsty enjoys mountain biking, travelling, and walking her dogs, Ruby and Florence. Kirsty is currently undertaking her GP certificate in Small Animal Medicine and has a keen interest in Veterinary Acupuncture.
Hetty Demain
MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Jonathan Dunn
MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Mary Lees
MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon
Michael Lightwood
BVSc MRCVS BSAVA PG Cert SAM
Veterinary Surgeon
After graduating from the University of Bristol in 2007, Michael joined Hird and Partners as an associate small animal Veterinary Surgeon. His professional interests include canine and feline emergency medicine and diagnostic imaging. He has completed an intensive course in ultrasonography and carries out most of the scanning in the small animal practice. Michael has recently completed his BSAVA Post Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Medicine. Michael’s interests include walking his Border Terrier, Roger, and spending time with friends.
Maree Broadhead
BDc. RVN AI
Head Nurse RVN
Maree joined Hird and Partners in 2004, whilst studying towards her BSc. in veterinary nursing at Hartpury College. Maree attained her BSc. with Honours in 2005. Maree has particular interests in small animal dentistry and surgical nursing. Recently, Maree has attended numerous CPD courses including Veterinary Anaesthesia, a VN assessor workshop and most recently BSAVA congress. Away from work, Maree enjoys cooking and taking care of her horse, dogs and chickens on her small holding.
Kate Peacock
Deputy Head Nurse RVN
Charlette Black
RVN
Danielle Sunderland
RVN
Emily Stirling
RVN
Molly Peek
RVN
Mary Ingle
Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Adam Dewhirst
Nursing Assistant
Emma Newsome
Nursing Assistant
Kirsty Clifford
Nursing Assistant
Rebecca Emsley
Nursing Assistant
Victoria Lund
Nursing Assistant
Annette Bavastock
Night Nurse
Atanas Ivanov
Night Nurse
Georgia Metcalfe
Night Nurse
Julia Stephenson
Night Nurse
Lucy Hoyles
Night Nurse
Siobhan Keenan
RVN Consulting Nurse
Caroline Regan
Small Animals
Receptionist
Jane Otty
Small Animals
Receptionist
Leah Harrison
Small Animals
Receptionist
Linda English
Small Animals
Receptionist
Samantha Hewick
Receptionist
Christine Lumb
Large Animals
Amy Roberts
Large Animals
Lauren Sykes
Large Animals
Nula Smith
Large Animals
Head Receptionist
Receptionist
Receptionist
Receptionist
Nula joined Hird and Partners in October 2010 after working as a dental receptionist for many years at a practice in Hebden Bridge. She likes the day to day interaction with clients that her position requires. Nula lives on a farm and enjoys walking, cricket and gardening.
Jane Moorhouse
Large Animals
Administrator/SQP
Beth Mallinson
Accounts
Lisa Ormondroyd
Insurance Administrator
Janet joined the practice in 1981 as a veterinary nurse. Nowadays, Janet is involved in the administrative side of the practice, chiefly with the processing of small animal insurance claims. In her free time she enjoys being with her family, walking and reading.
Janet Allen
Clinic Manager
Valerie Lord
Administrator
Ripponden Branch
Helen Dugdale
RVN
After graduating from the University of Central Lancashire with a BSc. in Animal Behaviour and Welfare in 2006, Helen became a Nursing Assistant in 2007, previously having worked as a receptionist at our old Blackwall centre. Professionally, Helen enjoys canine and feline behavioural medicine. After completing her training with Hird and Partners – Helen qualified as a registered Veterinary Nurse in 2010. Helen has recently attended CPD covering feline aggression, blood transfusions and feline hyperthyroidism. In her spare time Helen enjoys socialising with friends, travelling and films.
Laura Wheelwright
Reception/Veterinary Nursing Assistant
Walsden Branch
Chris Noone
RVN
Stacey Weston
RVN
Alex Lillie
Vet Nurse Assistant
Cheryl Taylor
Peter Lobb
Clinic Manager
Receptionist
Small Animals
Services
- Hospitalisation
- Ultrasound
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Surgery and Anaesthesia
- Preventative Medicine
- Nurse Clinics
Staff
Equine
Services
- Dentistry
- Medicine Cases
- Passport
- Pre-Purchase Examinations
- Preventative Medicine
- Vaccinations
- Worming
- Yard Visits
- Anaesthesia
- Hospitalisation
- Surgery
Staff
Farm Animals
Services
Staff
We may record telephone calls for training and monitoring purposes.
Contact Us
Small Animals King Street Practice
2 King Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1SR
Small animal: 01422 354999
Email: reception@hirdandpartners.co.uk
Farm/Equine: 01422 354106
Email: info@hirdandpartners.co.uk
Shelf Equine Hospital
Lower Giles Hill Farm, Giles Hill Lane, Shelf, Halifax,
West Yorkshire, HX3 7TW
Tel: 01274 601534
Email: shelfequineclinic@hirdandpartners.co.uk
Small Animals
52 Oldham Road, Ripponden, West Yorkshire, HX6 4DP
Tel: 01422 823312 Fax: 01422 822732
Unit 2D, Walsden Industrial Estate, Rochdale Road, Walsden, West Yorkshire, OL14 6UD
Tel: 01706 810271 Fax: 01706 818841
Sheffield Equine Clinic
Howarth Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 4NB
Tel: 01709 911900
Email: sheffieldequineclinic@hirdandpartners.co.uk
Hird and Partners LLP - Cheshire
Chowley 7, Chowley Oak Business Park,
Chowley Oak Lane, TATTENHALL, Cheshire, CH3 9GA
Tel: 01829 708222
Email: cheshire@hirdandpartners.co.uk
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