Veterinary surgeons

Clinical Director

Emma graduated from Glasgow University Veterinary School in 1999. She worked in practices in Lincolnshire and Lancashire before moving to Redcar in 2006 to take on the role of clinical director. She not only carries out clinical duties as part of the veterinary team but is also responsible for the overall running of the practice. Emma is passionate about providing a friendly and supportive practice that cares for clients and their pets throughout their lives. She has a special interest in reptiles, especially tortoises, and has eight of her own including an African Leopard Tortoise. Her spare time is spent caring for her three dogs, walking, growing fruit and veg and reading.

Griet is originally from Belgium and graduated from Ghent University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. She moved to the UK in 1993 to start her career in veterinary practice. From 1995 to 2006 she worked at the Avenue Veterinary Surgery but left the practice to do locum work. This gave Griet flexibility to balance work and time with family in Belgium. It has allowed Griet to work in lots of different practices throughout the UK and gain valuable experience. We were pleased to welcome her back to the surgery in 2011 and she has been working for us on a part time basis ever since. Griet has a Border Collie called Ruby. In her spare time she enjoys walking and travelling with her partner Michael and Ruby.

Clive qualified as a veterinary surgeon at Liverpool University Veterinary School in 1979. He worked in several practices all around the UK before opening the Avenue Veterinary Surgery in 1988. After working hard to make the practice a success he sold it to CVS UK Ltd in 2005. Clive continues to have close links to the practice and works part time at the surgery as well as working at another CVS owned practice in Middlesbrough. Now free from the responsibilities of practice management, Clive travels worldwide with his partner. He also enjoys walking and mountain biking.