Chapel-en-le-Frith
We love our pets and we love what we do, so rest assured that your pet will be in the best of hands. You will find the clinic in the center of Chapel-en-le-Frith on Thornbrook Road, easy to find and to park.
We offer all the services you would expect and will help you to look after your pet from preventative care such as vaccinations, flea treatment, and worming through to emergency care.
Every new client that registers a healthy pet will get a free health check-up with one of our Veterinary Surgeons. Our nurses also regularly hold a number of different health clinics offering free advice and support on an assortment of subjects such as youngsters, dental hygiene, and senior pets.
Our emergency out-of-hours service is covered by Vets Now in Macclesfield. Please call our usual number 01457 852367, and you will be directed to the practice. Just give us a call or pop in to see how we can help you and your pets.
OUR STAFF
REBECCA DAVIES
BVSc MRVS MBA - Owner/Veterinary Surgeon
Rebecca is a highly experienced Veterinary Surgeon with over 20 years in practice. Rebecca and her husband, Edward, who have an established sister practice in Cheshire, acquired Victoria Vets in Glossop and Chapel-en-le-Frith in 2011.
ELSPETH DOWN
BVetMed MRCVS - Veterinary Surgeon
VICTORIA WILLIAMS-MCDAID
BVM&S MRCVS - Veterinary Surgeon
JOANNA CLOWES
BVSc MRCVS - Veterinary Surgeon
MATTHEW BARACLOUGH
BVM&S MRCVS - Veterinary Surgeon
Matt qualified from Edinburgh University in 2000 and joined the Victoria Vets team in 2009.Matt has had wide experience in small animal work with a particular interest in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. His dedication means our surgical team is as strong as ever. Matt and his wife share their home with Whippet, Finn and cats Jimmy and Bunk.
ROBERT BUXTON
BA VetMB MRCVS - Veterinary Surgeon
Rob qualified from Cambridge in 2008 after which he spent a year gaining a wealth of experience working at the Royal Veterinary College in London. Rob ventured to pastures new in March 2015, then rejoined the Victoria Vet’s team in February 2016.
ASHLEY DIXON
BVetMed MRCVS - Veterinary Surgeon
Ashley joined Victoria Vets in October 2014, having Qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2013. Ashley has a bubbly personality and an infectious energy. She has a keen interest in Small Animal Surgery.
BECKY COOPER
BVetMed MRCVS - Veterinary Surgeon
Becky joined the team at Victoria Vets in September 2018 after spending the summer travelling following her graduation from the Royal Veterinary College in July. Becky’s main interests within work are ophthalmology and soft tissue surgery. Outside of the clinic she likes to play tennis and explore the Peak district.'
BETHANY GORDON
BVetMed MRCVS - Veterinary Surgeon
Beth joined the Victoria Vets team in August 2023, having qualified from the Royal Veterinary College earlier that year. Beth completed part of her training with us & loved it here so much she couldn't leave! Beth loves consulting and has a keen interest in medicine. Outside of the practice she enjoys all things arts & crafts and walking in the peaks with her Chihuahua Cross Coco.
LOUISE GLYSEN
RVN - Veterinary Nurse
CIARA WILLIAMS-MCDAID
RVN - Veterinary Nurse
KATY AMERY
Student Veterinary Nurse
HEIDI SELKIRK
Receptionist
Heidi joined our Chapel-en-le-Frith team in September 2011 as receptionist, and now splits her time between our Chapel and Glossop Practices. Heidi spent 2 years travelling and working in Australia, where she spent some time volunteering at a wilderness lodge in Adelaide looking after around 200 reptiles and handling many snakes and lizards, her favourites being a 5-metre long scrub python called Oscar and Brian the bobtail lizard. Her infectious laugh and bubbly personality helps brighten any a dull day. Outside of work, Heidi has a degree in international studies and enjoys reading, music and going to festivals and the theatre.
SHIRLEY CARLISLE
Receptionist
FIONA NADEN (RETIRED)
BVSc MRCVS - Veterinary Surgeon / Client Manager
Fiona is now enjoying her retirement, but will always be an important member of the practice! Fiona qualified from Bristol University in 1979 and is our longest serving vet. She joined the practice after qualifying to work for Holland and Moss and then Brian Moss and continued to work for Jonathan and Elspeth Down from 1991 to 2011.
