https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/register-with-us daily 0.75 2025-11-05 https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/flea-and-worming daily 0.75 2021-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615309007445-VSVIGCT7LD8KD4SDKW3K/unsplash-image-p6slMrGDQSo.jpg Flea and worming - Flea Treatment Flea infestation is one of the most common health problems occurring in cats and dogs, therefore it is important to get into a regular routine of using preventative flea and worm treatment on your pets. Fleas can live without a host for months in warm places such as in bedding and on the sofa. When it first emerges from the pupae the flea begins to search for a host (your pet). After just their first blood meal the flea becomes mature and can lay up to 50 eggs in one day. How do I know if my pet has fleas The best way to check for fleas is to look for flea dirt. Flea dirt is a brown/ black speck in your pet’s coat. You can comb through your pets fur with a flea comb and wipe onto a damp tissue, if the specks turn red or brown your pet has fleas. It is important to note that the absence of flea dirt does not mean your pet does not have fleas. Puppies and Kittens Puppies and Kittens should be treated with both flea and worm treatment monthly up until your pets weight hits maturity. Dogs and cats Once your pets weight has hit maturity your pet can transfer to a 3 monthly treatment. For cats that like to hunt it is recommended to still continue with monthly treatment. Flea and Tick Treatments We have a range of flea and Tick treatment options available, we can have a discussion with you on the best treatment for your pet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615381098229-L6NUQQV50JTFVVEKT0RL/wormwise.png Flea and worming - Worm Treatment Dogs There are four types of intestinal worms in dogs which are roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms and whipworms. Lungworm is also common in the uk, it is not an intestinal worm but it can cause serious disease or even cause fatality. There are numerous ways your dog can catch worms, such as, from their mums both in the uterus and through mum’s milk, walking on and ingesting contaminated soil, eating infected animals and through fleas. Prevention is really important as Intestinal worms are hard to detect. Apart from tapeworm, intestinal worms are hardly seen. Microscopic examination of faeces is usually required to detect eggs. Hookworms, Tapeworms and whipworms can be transferred between cats and dogs. Humans can also catch worms from their dogs, the most common being roundworm. Cats The most common types of intestinal worms on cats are roundworm, tapeworm, hookworm, whipworm. There are also numerous ways that cats can cats worms such as from their mums through milk and other infected cats can pass eggs through their faeces meaning other cats can pick up infection through contaminated grass, food and even water. Cats can also catch worms from prey they may catch. It is important that if your cat likes to catch pray that they are wormed more regularly. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/nurse daily 0.75 2024-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615381401988-REHLNCVBF69847ZQFWP9/IMG-5593.jpg Nurse Consults - We offer nurse consultations Monday - Friday by appointment only. Our nurses are an integral part of the team and are trained to offer advice and services in a number of areas such as; Weight clinics Dental care Grooming Routine post operative checks Flea and worm clinics Nail Clipping Tick Removal Nutritional Advice Geriatric care and advice For any advice or to book an appointment with a nurse please call us today to speak to a veterinary nurse or book an appointment. *Veterinary referral may be advised if necessary https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/2nd-opinion daily 0.75 2021-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847892040-G53S9LDM2C6KT8IQ3Z95/image-asset.jpeg 2nd Opinion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847890812-TYA3V7W44Y5HEEQSI69P/image-asset.jpeg 2nd Opinion https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/saying-goodbye daily 0.75 2022-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847892040-G53S9LDM2C6KT8IQ3Z95/image-asset.jpeg Saying Goodbye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847890812-TYA3V7W44Y5HEEQSI69P/image-asset.jpeg Saying Goodbye https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/neutering daily 0.75 2026-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615305192635-T7VR6H27H0P9WODYRWZG/petcarescarborough.jpg Neutering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1616514853496-WTAH7W4TJ016ZKQ0ODLC/independantvetcarescarborough.JPG Neutering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1616514798258-A1E14O81FKAH9Y9G1WMU/rabbitvaccinationsscarborough.jpg Neutering https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/pet-health-plan daily 0.75 2025-02-20 https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/vaccinations daily 0.75 2026-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1616514606818-GNCISBZPCMLLBK92QGQ2/scarboroughemergencyvets.jpg Vaccinations - Canine Puppies are vaccinated from 6 weeks of age against a number of potentially fatal diseases. Leptospirosis Parvovirus Canine Distemper Canine Hepatitis Your puppies breeder my have arranged for its first vaccination, so it is important to check and then bring your puppies vaccination certificate to your next appointment. This helps us determine what vaccine course your puppy will need for complete and full protection. Your dogs then receive a yearly booster to keep their immunity, if you do not keep your pet up to date with boosters then they may be at higher risk of catching a potentially fatal disease. Kennel Cough How is kennel Cough spread? Kennel Cough is highly contagious and can be easily spread from one dog to another. When dogs cough, the bacteria and viruses become airborne and can quickly spread to other animals. It can also be transmitted on dog toys, food bowls or other shared objects as well as waterways such as becks and streams. If you think your dog has the illness, keep them away from other animals to limit the spread. The incubation period is between 2 and 14 days, during which time the dog will be contagious. Some dogs can be carriers for months without exhibiting symptoms. If you are worried about your dog, please contact the practice for an appointment, it is best to phone the clinic beforehand and explain you think they have Kennel Cough so they can minimize the risk to other dogs. The vet may be able to prescribe antibiotics for Kennel Cough to target the Bordetella bacteria. If needed, they may also prescribe a canine cough medicine or an anti-inflammatory to sooth your dog’s throat. Vaccination This is the best way to prevent Kennel Cough, and is especially necessary if your dog spends a lot of time with other dogs or goes into kennels. Kennel Cough vaccine lasts 12 months and therefore needs repeating every year. Like any vaccine, the Kennel Cough vaccine doesn’t give 100% guaranteed protection, however it does significantly reduce the chance that your dog will catch Kennel Cough and reduces the symptoms if they do catch it. Most kennels and doggy day care centres will request that every dog has the Kennel Cough vaccination two to three weeks before staying with them. Speak to your vet about adding Kennel Cough into your dog’s vaccine schedule. Puppy Vaccines start from £35.00 per injection Microchips are £15 if given at the time of the vaccinations or neutering. £35 at any other time. Annual Boosters start from £55 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1613905047009-NW7OT0BJ1AEZS7VLVNZH/IMG_5499.JPG Vaccinations - Feline Kittens are vaccinated from 9 weeks old against; Panleucopenia Feline Leukaemia Virus Feline Herpes Virus Feline Calicivirus Cats will then require a yearly booster to keep their immunity. Kitten vaccines start from £39.00 per injection Microchips are £15 if given at the time of the vaccinations or neutering. £35 at any other time. 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Brushing your cat or dogs teeth daily will promote good oral health and prevent dental disease. There are special pet tooth brushes and even pet approved flavoured toothpaste with flavours such as chicken, beef and fish. DO NOT use human toothpaste as this can contain potentially harmful ingredients such as xylitol. Signs of dental disease in your pet includes: Yellow or brown crust on your pets teeth (plaque and tartar build up) Bad breath Red and inflamed gums and in worse cases sore and bleeding gums Tooth loss Change in eating habits Drooling If you notice any of these signs in your pet, book an appointment with your vet for a check up. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/general-info daily 0.75 2025-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1621350328841-4Y7EXS4FZU59GX8OTH9X/unsplash-image-T-0EW-SEbsE.jpg General Info https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/vpis daily 0.75 2023-03-13 https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/claims-info daily 0.75 2021-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847902870-ZOUR0EX0L2QSQNRC1SP2/image-asset.jpeg Claims Info - Make it stand out. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847903067-57HDPDJ6TWU40QPAQLS4/image-asset.jpeg Claims Info - Make it stand out. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/vet-consults daily 0.75 2026-02-12 https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/terms-and-conditions daily 0.75 2024-11-29 https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/cruciate-surgery daily 0.75 2021-03-15 https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/blood-donor-register daily 0.75 2024-10-22 https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/new-page daily 0.75 2021-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1621352788498-REH7AQZY45AN07NQNAZE/unsplash-image-J_XuXX9m0KM.jpg Staycation Campaign With the UK set to have more of us holidaying at home this year, now more than ever it’s important that we keep our pets protected. Before you set off, we’d like to help remind you of a few things. Travelling to new areas of the country can increase the parasite threat risk to your pet. Make sure they’re fully up to date on their protection before you go. Sheep and deer attract and host ticks, so make sure you check your pet and safely remove any ticks after walking in areas nearby. If your dog likes to go for a swim, topical spot-on treatments may wash off. Speak to us about an alternative that works even if your pet gets wet. If your camping by rivers, lakes or near farms infectious diseases such as Leptospirosis could be a risk so it’s important to keep vaccinations up to date. If your dog is likely to come into contact with more dogs than usual, such as going to dog friendly pubs or country fairs, then also speak to us about contagious cough protection (kennel cough). https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2 daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/avtar-kaur-dhaliwal-veterinary-surgeon-mrcvs monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/45e5730c-2483-4274-a283-d5eadd174b7c/AKD.jpg https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/amber-roebuck-student-veterinary-nurse monthly 0.5 2026-01-15 https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/meg-simpson-registered-veterinary-nurse monthly 0.5 2025-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/b99ba5f8-ad81-4728-b956-02a0afad083b/meg1.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/223df889-bafd-4995-b92a-0e06314c4680/meg2.jpg https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/new-portfolio-item monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/a943eff5-919d-4a4b-b207-d9a727f2da6f/Website+pic+CT.jpg https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/oliver-woodroffe-bsc-hons-dvm-mrcvs monthly 0.5 2024-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/e1accdd8-fd2c-40d7-b718-d403fdaaa53b/Oliver.jpg https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/daisy-beatson-registered-veterinary-nurse monthly 0.5 2024-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/295a2b2b-287e-4d98-a557-573bd6412ed6/DB+7.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/69d94593-3815-43ea-a789-c2463ef44bb6/DB+6.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/d864db77-090d-4f03-932f-6fba6a36308b/DB+1.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1ec5e8a7-f4c0-429e-8e63-3d8cea2f1812/DB+2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/260b58e0-175b-46a5-be56-7349912e2a4b/DB+3.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/e1593d61-0657-45ab-b357-ecaacfb08963/DB+4.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/51d137de-8d37-46f0-9088-bc38b20b00bc/DB+5.jpg https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/gemma-receptionist monthly 0.5 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/33109978-e6ec-4f36-bacd-9c835126bb3f/GP.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/251337aa-88b8-41a3-8bcd-5070e9525e7f/GP+Cherry+1.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/e5a5a1df-385b-4d4b-ad9d-289a4d4b9ef9/GP+Cherry.jpg https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/hayley-bird-veterinary-surgeon monthly 0.5 2024-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/92256fd9-4efc-4228-ab2e-435ff29d7f54/Hayley+Bird.jpg https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/maria-orlowska-veterinary-surgeon monthly 0.5 2023-03-21 https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/ellie-carabine-assistant-veterinary-nurse monthly 0.5 2025-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/5344896b-2501-4334-ab19-8365afc15cdf/Ellie+1.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1febed64-a263-43f1-9c2a-c10d21dd5c5c/EC+pets.....jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/fbd014fb-6224-4c5b-a81c-8c2002c1b544/EC+pets...jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/2536a1d1-3105-44ad-967d-8cbc7b595ad4/EC+pets.jpg https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/joanne-booth-assistant-veterinary-nurse monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/8d56bcbd-5660-4160-ba27-a4dc809ddd0d/JB.jpg https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/-reception monthly 0.5 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/d222fe6e-29ab-4b0f-8e79-26a5fba70f75/IMG-20220428-WA0023.jpg Meet the team - Lucy - Receptionist Lucy joined the practice in September 2021. She is a crazy dog lady who owns 5 lovely dogs. She is a great part of our reception team and always has a lovely smile on her face. Lucy enjoys travelling and taking her dogs on walking holidays to the Lake District or Yorkshire Dales. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/sully-swanzdale monthly 0.5 2024-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615371846106-09X9OPOGNJ9EVZ714RVX/weightclinicscarborough.jpg Meet the team - Sully Swanzdale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615371859026-KA6OOWBG3MUWVU03S78W/veterianrycarecentre.jpg Meet the team - Sully Swanzdale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615371859189-KSUEWFEGHQKPZP7CXKFB/emergencyvets.jpg Meet the team - Sully Swanzdale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615371860530-K4GYR2OSVXX3C7B2EAGA/vetsscarborough.jpg Meet the team - Sully Swanzdale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615371860653-83EWEWGM9X91JTER16IB/2ndopinionvets.jpg Meet the team - Sully Swanzdale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615371859244-EQ420VM2Q5ZVAOHQRMGR/cruciatesurgery.jpg Meet the team - Sully Swanzdale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615371915845-KQH4OXK9HB92O40GGCLP/refferalvetsscarborough.jpg Meet the team - Sully Swanzdale Sully came in as a stray in June 2016, he had a large abscess on his face (probably from another cat bite), whilst he was here being treated for that his personality shined. All of us here at Swanzdale fell in love with him and when nobody came forward to claim him we decided to keep him as our very own practice cat. Sully is so loving and friendly, he brightens everyone’s day, he even sits on command! Whenever we get a stray kitten Sully is a great ‘uncle’ to them! We might be biased but we think he is the most handsome cat! See some of sully’s adventures below! https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/project-five-a7k7b-9ktbn-ewt5f-x262w monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/e8e6e4a6-a6bf-4441-89e5-507279128c1b/GW.jpg https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/project-five-a7k7b-9ktbn-ewt5f-x262w-rc5pl monthly 0.5 2025-02-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1f6abac1-adac-4f13-9439-25f032a32564/BF5773E5-7D6F-43F8-A5CE-8BAB9BD71AD1.jpeg Meet the team - Whitney James - Registered Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/779d910f-e39a-4852-9ce8-f3bdbda209da/10E6FB29-23F4-44F3-8753-F749BC789B07.jpeg Meet the team - Whitney James - Registered Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1651157073261-MFFXX9LG37KDO6PRI1WG/9FB1BE27-BE19-47C9-8515-7DCB5165D1E7.jpg Meet the team - Whitney James - Registered Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/f1c2dfbb-c461-4112-8544-c8d6567bd0c0/C2CA9EB4-F961-4634-BC28-CDAB2B2568A1.jpg Meet the team - Whitney James - Registered Veterinary Nurse Whitney has worked with us at Swanzdale since November 2021 and has become a great part of our team. She enjoys all aspects of the job especially in-patient care and theatre. Whitney qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in December 2024. Outside of work Whitney enjoys walking her dogs (as you can see in her picture) Floss and Daina, riding her horse Arthur, skiing holidays and eating out with friends and family. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/receptionist monthly 0.5 2024-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/70ab6796-6e2d-4e96-8933-839de8a186b8/Carly+g+1.jpg https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/project-three-746ry monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1616587425305-81SUXLPIDAJ0LF7JSLVG/lewisw_0.jpg Meet the team - Lewis Lloyd - Veterinary surgeon BVSc MRCVS Lewis graduated from the Royal Veterinary Collage in 2012 and has been part of Swanzdale ever since. He has a particular interest in microscopy and diagnostic imaging, but enjoys all aspects of general practice. Having grown up in nearby Ravenscar, Lewis spends most of his free time out hiking in the moors or along the coast. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/project-two-pfcjc monthly 0.5 2024-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615659757972-I49NB1QGGOT0LSGQS8TS/Swanzdalevets.jpg Meet the team - Jim McCann - Veterinary Surgeon BVM&S GPcertSAS MRCVS Originally from the Midlands, and trained in Edinburgh, Jim came to Scarborough in 2003 and has been at Swanzdale ever since. Jim enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Medicine but does have a surgical bias and is particularly fond of orthopedics. Jim lives in Scarborough with his wife and 2 children and outside of work he enjoys various activities from martial arts and cycling to building robots and dressing up as a star wars Stormtrooper for charity events. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/fern-clough-student-veterinary-nurse monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615218414688-0I6EJYP4OOCP4FCWST6Q/Vets+in+Scarborough.JPG Meet the team - Fern Clough - Registered Veterinary Nurse, Clinical Supervisor Fern qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2021 after completing her apprenticeship training with us. She really enjoys inpatient care and conducting nurse clinics and has a keen interest in emergency and critical care and hopes to study this further in the near future. Fern is a clinical supervisor at the practice, looking after our Student Veterinary Nurses and supporting them with their Registered Veterinary Nurse training. Outside of work Fern enjoys concerts, food and spending time with her gorgeous little Westie Winnie and naughty three legged cat Norman. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/sammy-cook-head-theatre-nurse monthly 0.5 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615323245971-S1DJ4YVXW5DPN90A4CAB/vetsinscarborough.JPG Meet the team - Sammy Cook - Registered Veterinary Nurse, Theatre & Critical Care Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615323245742-3CJWFQ59T7W52I1WXHFJ/veterinarycarecentrescarborough.JPG Meet the team - Sammy Cook - Registered Veterinary Nurse, Theatre & Critical Care Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615323196754-3U1UAFVGQD8TAE640FG1/Headvetnurseswanzdalevets.JPG Meet the team - Sammy Cook - Registered Veterinary Nurse, Theatre & Critical Care Nurse Sammy started at Swanzdale in January 2005 after leaving school. She had always had an interest in nursing and her love of animals lead her to the opportunity. Sammy qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in 2011 and then travelled and worked in Sydney, Australia, where she worked in a referral hospital. When she returned to Swanzdale she decided to broaden her knowledge in emergency and critical care and gained an extra qualification. Sammy now enjoys working part time as she has three beautiful young children as well as a young dog Ralphie and a cat, Theo. Meet them below! Outside of work Sammy enjoys family weekends and long walks. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/project-one-rwr3m monthly 0.5 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615822481619-R81TU9EDDDGW2IKZPWI5/matw_0.jpg Meet the team - Matt Purnell - Veterinary Surgeon BVSc MRCVS I grew up in the Vale of Glamorgan just outside Cardiff and decided I'd like to be a vet after spending all my summers working on the local farms. I went to Bristol University and qualified as a veterinary surgeon in July 1994. My first job was in mixed practice in South Wales - after 2 very enjoyable years there I worked for some small animal practices in London, Leeds and Northampton before missing the coast too much so came here to Scarborough in January 2000. In July 2009 I got married to Mags, who grew up on a farm just north of Whitby and now works for the NHS as an applications manager. I enjoy all aspects of small animal veterinary medicine and surgery, having a special interest at present in internal medicine and cardiology. Such cases can be challenging but also hugely rewarding. Recent advances, especially in ultrasound and the development of new drugs, have revolutionised how we can treat such cases. I have also had some memorable nights recently treating seals rescued off the local coast - they are always an interesting challenge to treat! Releasing them on the beach and watching them swim out through the surf is quite special. Outside of work my interests include windsurfing, cycling and snowboarding. Scarborough has an awesome coastline; it's hard to imagine somewhere better for outdoor sports. I joined the Scarborough Paragon cycling club last season and competed in some races with them, but for me the most enjoyable bike rides are along the coast with Mags. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/keli-appelqvist-assistant-veterinary-nurse monthly 0.5 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615370663826-R39H6ZUV32USBP86SOK9/36901b6e-edae-4068-9376-a0ada3306eaf.JPG Meet the team - Keli Appelqvist - Veterinary Care Assistant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615370665352-YAH82LB9GD06LM810MA6/901fefa6-2740-466e-a9d6-7ffc55cce821.JPG Meet the team - Keli Appelqvist - Veterinary Care Assistant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615370709759-X26DPGF04O4NK0FR4FAG/24hourvetscarborough.jpg Meet the team - Keli Appelqvist - Veterinary Care Assistant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615370664676-98NH28NMILTQJAYJDM5P/dogsocialisationclassesscarborough.JPG Meet the team - Keli Appelqvist - Veterinary Care Assistant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615378967772-6XJ45C2UE2S8JX53253L/independantvetcarescarborough.JPG Meet the team - Keli Appelqvist - Veterinary Care Assistant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615378967959-XOWT1K4P6Q1J5SCXUCXD/emergencyvetsinscarborough.JPG Meet the team - Keli Appelqvist - Veterinary Care Assistant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615378967650-ZJ89C7A84MZDNQEEIDZD/vaccinations.JPG Meet the team - Keli Appelqvist - Veterinary Care Assistant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615217645367-1BVY4TTVBBK6UHA1M6I4/Assistant+veterinary+nurse+scarborough+swanzdale+veterinary.JPG Meet the team - Keli Appelqvist - Veterinary Care Assistant Keli started at Swanzdale in 2013. Keli had previously worked at Sewerby Zoo in Bridlington for 8 years and then ran her family pub alongside her mum. Since lockdown she has been soley working in the dispensary and looking into the SQP qualification. Keli has a cat called Folly, Folly was a stray kitten that was handed into the practice when she was about 4 weeks old. Outside of work Keli loves live music, socialising and is a bit of a foodie! she also enjoys upcycling furniture. Meet Keli’s pets below. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/barbra-sibley-veterinary-nurse monthly 0.5 2024-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615367180676-VATS08UG5HZE3R3AQSHH/scarboroughanimalhospital.jpg Meet the team - Barbara Sibley - Head Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615366658588-WRD6GP3LVDUUWPSXWZB8/swanzdalevet.PNG Meet the team - Barbara Sibley - Head Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615366657086-E25A73FEDT3XE4E32UGH/emergencyvetsscarborough.PNG Meet the team - Barbara Sibley - Head Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615661755606-XVUM7EIMQJ5CJT7BW96I/emergencyvetsscarborough.jpg Meet the team - Barbara Sibley - Head Veterinary Nurse Barbara has been working at Swanzdale since 2008. She has since completed her Veterinary Nurse training at The Collage of Animal Welfare in Leeds and is our practice clinical coach for future student nurses. Barbara loves working with all the pets and helping them live a happy and healthy life. Some of Barbara’s favourite times at work have been when helping with caesareans as she has a keen interest in neonatal care. She has several dogs of different breeds and enjoys walking them on the lovely Scarborough beach. Barbara has a busy family life and loves spending time with them all. Barbara’s dream is to travel and perhaps experience some extreme skydiving and paragliding along the way. Barbara took on the role of head nurse in 2023. She is looking forward to progressing her team, supporting the practice and continuing to provide the best care for all our patients. Meet Barbara’s pets below https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/jackie-rowley-receptionist monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/01a4b001-ebae-4d8a-b2f9-6900fe24ee03/Swanzdale+Veterinary+Care+Centre+Scarborough+Receptionist.jpg Meet the team - Jackie Rowley - Receptionist Jackie is one of the original Swanzdale team members, having worked at the practice for 18 years! She has seen the practice grow and always enjoyed the varied experiences the job involves. Outside of work Jackie enjoys helping out her two young grandsons, and beach walks with her husband and chocolate Labrador Ella, as long as there is a coffee and cake at the end. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/jasmine-noble-assistant-veterinary-nurse monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/37177c87-752d-4368-8126-cde9f37a6b88/JN.jpg Meet the team - Jasmine Noble - Registered Veterinary Nurse Jasmine started as a work experience student in 2019 as part of her animal management course. Following this she joined the team on a full time basis in 2020 as a Veterinary care assistant and enrolled as a student vet nurse in September at Askham Bryan Collage where she hoped to qualify in 2-3 years. In August 2025, after much hard work and dedication, Jasmine successfully qualified as a registered veterinary nurse. She hopes to expand on her skills in the future, possibly undertaking extra courses and applying these in practice. In her free time she enjoys walking her dogs on the beach and spending time with her rabbit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/7a8405a3-8a56-45a3-898a-8cd9566c9522/JN.jpg Meet the team - Jasmine Noble - Registered Veterinary Nurse https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/mel-tayor-receptionist monthly 0.5 2026-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1616512952821-7XONDKOZZX7TOPJMSJDF/swanzdalevetsburniston.jpg Meet the team - Mel Taylor - Receptionist Mel joined the Swanzdale team in 2018 as a receptionist. Mel loves working with the team and building relationships with our clients and their companions. Outside of work Mel has a busy family life with Rob her hubby and two grown up sons!! Mel also enjoys walking her dog Rosie, along with running and going to the gym. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/emily-schneider-registered-veterinary-nurse monthly 0.5 2024-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615378718423-97NUV44CSLZTVFJVSCAV/Swanzdalevets.jpg Meet the team - Emily Mabbott - Registered Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615378718820-IH4MNBOY51YDPY5S7B0C/scarboroughvets.jpg Meet the team - Emily Mabbott - Registered Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615378716992-MGVHNRQ0OVKB8FCAGWHO/dogsocialisation.jpg Meet the team - Emily Mabbott - Registered Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615378718246-S45I5SHYTKBE4LMB50NX/nailclippinginscarborough.jpg Meet the team - Emily Mabbott - Registered Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615378717967-9PE6DKVGVYBJ4XTV83IB/emergencyhospitalscarborough.jpg Meet the team - Emily Mabbott - Registered Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615378719034-DYLP7CZAH93Y9WLFJQ3T/dogemergencycarescarborough.jpg Meet the team - Emily Mabbott - Registered Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615378649494-56OE0WHU2QXYFBFGNMFF/emergencyanimalcarenearme.jpg Meet the team - Emily Mabbott - Registered Veterinary Nurse Emily joined the Swanzdale team in January 2021, she qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2018. Her favourite part of the job is in-patient care, from hospitalised patients to patients recovering from surgery as well as running nurse clinics. In her free time she enjoys walking her two dogs Sally and Snoopy with her husband Chris and riding her horse Sylva. Meet Sally, Snoopy and Sylva below. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/maureen-winterbottom-receptionist-insurance-administrator monthly 0.5 2024-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615305935041-6831O78L70M6AR1AJRVK/veterinarycarecentrescarborough.jpg Meet the team - Maureen Winterbottom - Insurance Administrator Maureen has been at Swanzdale Vets since March 2010. She was first a client, then was fortunate enough to be offered the job as a receptionist. Maureen says she was so lucky, and although having many different jobs in England and Saudi Arabia, this job was by far her dream job. She loves our clients and seeing their pets growing up! Since starting Swanzdale, she have moved a bit away from reception work to helping with insurance work for our lovely clients. Maureen has always had pets, as a child, she had snakes, tortoises, rabbits, fish and a little dog. When she was in Saudi Arabia she had 2 cats that were born to ferral cats on her compound. When Maureen came back to England she got the lurchers, and another deerhound. They have unfortunately gone over the rainbow bridge, but she now has 2 lovely big dogs, Seth and Angus. Maureen loves taking them to places where they can stretch their legs and run, so fast, and graceful. Maureen describes them as her gentle giants. Maureen’s hobbies are walking the dogs (obviously goes without saying!!) cooking, entertaining at her lovely home and bringing in food for all of her lovely work colleagues. She also likes to loose herself in a good book, with a glass of wine and some nibbles when she can have a bit of chill out time. https://www.swanzdale.co.uk/portfolio-2/gemmadawsonbarr-registered-veterinary-nurse monthly 0.5 2023-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615301526373-ZIVPQQN4W8OMTJ3L461H/vetsinscarborough%2B%25282%2529.jpg Meet the team - Gemma-Dawson-Barr - Registered Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615301506907-PHRVY0KGOFIMAIL11KQH/Emergencyvetsscarborough.jpg Meet the team - Gemma-Dawson-Barr - Registered Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615301471811-IPPQDGCB1SI3Q8V7OCFO/smallanimalvetsscarborough.jpg Meet the team - Gemma-Dawson-Barr - Registered Veterinary Nurse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6030d59d4a2da7473468d86c/1615217769136-V5FBHQYSML0JEAJ7Z7XZ/Registered+vet+nurse+swanzdale+vets+north+yorkshire.JPG Meet the team - Gemma-Dawson-Barr - Registered Veterinary Nurse Gemma started working at Swanzdale 3 years ago as a student for her Registered Veterinary Nurse training while attending university and became fully qualified July 2020. During this time she bought her first house and got married so these past few years have certainly been busy! Gemma spends her leisure time baking (especially her red velvet cake) and walking her lovely cockerpoo Ivy. Gemma loves all aspects of her job Meet Gemma’s pets below