The Veterinary Team

	Harvey Carruthers BVMS, MBA, MRCVS Harvey graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 1990, he spent 11 years in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps in regiments such as the Household Cavalry, before moving into general practice. Harvey has worked in charity, sole charge and hospital positions and is particularly interested in gun dog health and small animal medicine, including ultrasound scanning.
	Andrew Herd BVMS, MRCVS Andrew graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 1987 and joined the practice in 1989, he became a partner in 1992, currently a member of BEVA (British Equine Veterinary Association) Andrew's special interests include equine tendon injuries, spinal problems and the treatment of epilepsy.
	Jamie Gartside BVMS, MRCVS Jamie graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 1988 and first joined the practice in 1993. He left in 1995 to set up and run his own equine practice in Manchester, after a spell as a Veterinary Pathologist with the SAC in Perth and Edinburgh he returned to the practice in 1999 and became a partner in 2002. Jamie has evented up to intermediate and one star standard and is currently studying towards his certificate in Equine Practice. He is the Honorary Veterinary Advisor for BHS Scotland.
	Lindsay Galloway BVMS, MRCVS Lindsay graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 1996 and joined the practice the same year. Lindsay deals with small animals and has particular interests in endocrinology the treatment of diabetics. Lindsay deals with rabbit clients particularly with dental problems.
	Sue Finlay MA, VetMB, CertSAD, MRCVS Sue graduated from Cambridge University Vet School in 1988 and gained her Certificate in Small Animal Dermatology in 1981. Sue is a self employed locum vet currently working at the practice.
	Fiona Gartside BVMS, MRCVS Fiona graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 1988 and joined the practice in 1999. Fiona has a particular interest in alternative medicine and in 2002 was successful in gaining her Foundation qualification in Veterinary Homeopathy.
	Philippa Herd BVM&S, BSc Hons (Path), Cert V Ophthal. MRCVS Philippa graduated from The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in 1984. She works at the practice as a consulting opthalmologist.
	Colin Armstrong BSc (Hons), BVMS, MRCVS Colin is the most recent addition to the practice. He graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2003 and worked in Fife for 6 years. He is a mixed practice vet and enjoys the variety of work this entails.

The Nursing Team

	Gillian Young RVN Gillian is a registered veterinary nurse, she has worked at the practice since 1999. Gillian's special interests include managing diabetic patients, radiography and pet nutrition.
	Fiona Andrew RVN Fiona is a registered veterinary nurse and has worked at the practice since 2001. Fiona's special interests include feline behaviour and pet insurance.
	Kirsten Gilroy Kirsten joined the practice in 2007 she is currently studying towards her veterinary nursing qualifications.

The Reception Team

	Norma MacDonald
	Liz Penman
	Laura Stewart
	Jacqui Parker
	Mhairi Angus
The reception team makes sure a pleasant welcome greets each client at Tay Valley Vets and makes sure the details of our patients are kept up-to-date, makes appointments, answers the phones and helps the administration side of the practice run smoothly.