Veterinary surgeons

In 1998 Alison graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh and then spent 18 months in mixed practice in England. On returning home to Northern Ireland she worked in companion animal practices in Banbridge, Bangor and Lisburn. Alison worked at Cromlyn House between 2006 and 2011 and is enjoying being back with us.

In 2007 she gained a European Society of Practicing Veterinary Surgeons General Practitioner certificate in Small Animal Practice. She enjoys investigating her patients’ medical problems and in summer of 2021 she completed her RCVS certificate of advanced veterinary practitioner designated in internal medicine.

Alison is married with two children, and has a cat called Pig, two dogs called Ruby and Chilli and a horse named Tango. Alison enjoys spectating at her son’s football matches and her daughter’s equestrian events and at the end of a busy day likes to relax with a good book.

Stephen graduated from UCD in 2001, gained the RCVS awarded certification in veterinary ophthalmology in 2009 and was awarded Advanced Practitioner status in veterinary ophthalmology in 2015. Stephen spent the first two years of his career in mixed practice then joined the team at Cromlyn House Veterinary Hospital, where he remained for the next seven years. He then went on to open his own veterinary practice in Bangor in 2011 where he enjoys accepting ophthalmology referrals and first opinion work. In January of 2018 Stephen was delighted to return to Cromlyn House as an ophthalmology consultant.

Kathryn grew up amongst dogs, cats and horses and eventually followed her ambitions to the University of Liverpool to become a veterinary surgeon. She graduated with a distinction and took her first job in a mixed practice. She really enjoyed the mix of farm calls and small animal work but discovered that her passion lies in companion animal work. Kathryn has a particular interest in surgery and intensive care cases and is currently doing a certificate in advanced veterinary practice. She really enjoys teaching students and encouraging them, remembering all the help she had along the way. At home she has a Labrador called Elsa, a cat called Tom and horse called Betty, who she competes at riding club events. As an owner herself she always remembers how worrying it is when something is wrong with your pet and how reassuring it is to have help and advice at hand 24-hours a day.

Eimear grew up around lots of animals and had always dreamed of becoming a vet from a young age. She graduated from the University of Liverpool in July 2017 and joined the team at Cromlyn House a month after. She always had a passion for small animal veterinary and has a keen interest in internal medicine. Eimear has two dogs, a Whippet called Jay and a Jack Russell called Kim. She also has a donkey called Romany.

Isla studied veterinary medicine at UCD, graduating in 2014. She started her career in mixed animal practice in County Armagh where she spent an enjoyable four years before making the transition into small animal practice. Isla spent some time working in Bangor before joining Cromlyn House. She is currently studying for a certificate in small animal medicine. Outside of work, Isla can be found competing her horse Marley or walking her terrier Pippy in the countryside with fiancé.