The Vets
Geoff Baines
Geoff qualified from Liverpool University in 1979 and started his veterinary career in a mixed animal practice in Barnsley. He couldn’t stay away from Lancashire for long and joined Barry in Preston in 1980. He is a keen fisherman and also enjoys a round of golf.
David Catlow
David joined the practice immediately after qualifying from Liverpool University in 1987. For many years David has been a keen member of the British Veterinary Association which is the national representative body for the veterinary profession. In 2006 David became president of the British Veterinary Association and works tirelessly to promote and represent the profession.
Peter Acton
Peter qualified from Liverpool University and joined the practice in 1990. He has a special interest in equine lameness and orthopaedic surgery. He has hunted with the Vale of Lune Harriers and competed at Wembley at the Horse of the Year Show. He now spends more time playing squash, rugby and wake boarding on the River Wyre.
Alistair Kirkham
Alistair also qualified from Liverpool in 1984 and spent the early part of his career in a mixed animal practice in the Cotswolds before moving to a practice in Swindon. He later joined the team at Oakhill in 1989. He is a seasoned traveller and an experienced golfer.
Judith Lee
Judith joined the practice in 1993 after qualifying from Glasgow University. She often has to use her veterinary skills at home on the family beef and sheep unit located in the picturesque Trough of Bowland. Judith has a keen interest in small animal medicine and surgery, farm animal practice and equine medicine.
Tracey Taylor
After graduating from Liverpool University, Tracey worked in mixed practice before she returned to Liverpool University Large Animal Hospital and completed an internship. Tracey joined the team at Oakhill in 2007.
Matthew Robin
Matthew joined the practice in the summer of 2007 after graduating form Bristol University. He is a keen rower, but has returned to the north so that he can pursue his first passion of walking and climbing in the Lake District. He is not a stranger to veterinary practice in Lancashire as he is the son of George Robin who has been a large animal practitioner in the region for many years.
Alison Heard
Alison graduated from Liverpool University in 2006. As a student she had spent a lot of time at Oakhill and when a position became available she joined the practice in 2008. Alison has a keen interest in equine lameness investigation and plans to study towards a Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice in Equine Practice. When not at work Alison is a keen rider and competes at British Eventing.
Rachael Porter
Rachael joined the practice in January 2009. She graduated from Bristol University in 1998. For the last two years Rachael has worked in Australia before returning to her home town of Preston. She enjoys socialising with her friends and outdoor activities. She owns two rescue cats.
Alison Fairburn
Alison joined the practice in December 2009. Alison is originally from Yorkshire and qualified at Liverpool University.