George Pate

Veterinary Surgeon

I own Avalon Veterinary Clinic in Milngavie. I qualified from the R(D)SVS in Edinburgh. My current interests include the use of acupuncture in pain control, pain management and rehabilitation post surgery. I also have an interest in practice management and the training of veterinary nurses.
At home I have a Border Collie, Meg who enjoys long walks. My interests away from work include hockey, primarily coaching at Western Wildcats but occasionally still playing (injuries permitting). I enjoy watching American Football and researching my family history.

Anna Pate

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified with commendation from the University of Glasgow in 2005.I love my job and have been previously nicknamed “Hermione Grainger” by another staff member as I am always keen to learn and can often be found with my head in a veterinary book or magazine!  
​I have a Springer Spaniel called Glen. I acquired him at 11 weeks old as his intended owner had an accident and was unable to take him on. Poor Glen was headed for a rescue centre until he found his new home with me! He’s energetic, full of fun and seems very bright and is learning really quickly.

Julie Osmond

Registered Veterinary Nurse

I qualified as a veterinary nurse (RVN) in April 2005 after completing a full time course run by Glasgow Vet School and Edinburgh’s Telford College
I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be a vet nurse having had many hamsters, guinea-pigs, rats and rabbits over the past 25 years and thoroughly enjoyed looking after them all. I currently have a number of exhibition Syrian hamsters. I also have a Continental Giant Rabbit called Fred who is 8.5kg and not yet fully grown!
In my spare time I enjoy photography, gardening, card making and exhibiting my Syrian hamsters and also Fred does attend the occasional show.

Cat Campbell

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Hi, my name’s Cat! I started working at Avalon Vets in 2013 and it has been brilliant! Every day at Avalon is a new learning experience, I am now a clinical coach which means I am largely responsible for training of our student veterinary nurses which I love. I have always had an interest in feline diseases and treatments, so since being at Avalon I have completed an International Society of Feline Medicine certificate in Feline Medicine which was incredible to do. I have 3 cats, 15year old Max who lives with my parents, and 4year old Pirate and 1year old Zuma who live with me. I am cat crazy at work and at home!! I love being at Avalon and I look forward to many more years here so I look forward to getting to know you all better! 
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Kara Maxwell

Student Vet Nurse

I am a second year veterinary nursing student and I am enjoying my placement at Avalon. Animal welfare is so important to me and with this job I know I can help and care for animals to the best of my ability. I have a British bulldog called George who loves life and is my favourite furry being. Avalon is a great learning environment as everyone works together as a team to achieve the best care possible.

Alison Silvester

Veterinary Surgeon

Hi my name's Alison! I qualified as a vet from Glasgow University in 1999. I worked in mixed practice for a couple of years before concentrating on small animals and have had permanent and locum positions in practices all over the UK as well as Australia and New Zealand. During this time I locumed a few times at Avalon so was delighted when an opportunity came up to work here for longer to cover maternity leave and I have since then stayed on as one of the permanent vets. 
I have a geriatric cat called Jack who lives life slightly fearful of my 3yr and 1yr old girls.  So between them they keep me pretty busy on my "days off".
At work I do really enjoy a bit of everything but have a real soft spot for elderly cats, especially the grumpy ones! Owning one helps! I am also interested in pain management and have done training in acupuncture. I also like seeing our smaller furry friends especially the bunnies and  guinea pigs.

Fiona

Receptionist

Hi my name is Fiona and since September 2004, I have worked as receptionist with the practice. Prior to working here I worked in the accounts department of a local packaging firm. I love all animals, but have had more experience of ‘small furries’ over the years. At present I have two rabbits and twelve rats. Back in 2001 along with a good friend of mine, I started up the Scottish Rat Club which has proved to be a lot of fun.
My other interests include most types of music, going to concerts, films, reading, gardening, hill-walking, travel, complementary medicine, astrology and other subjects relating to the human spirit.
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Anna Docherty

Student Vet Nurse

Hi, my name is Anna, I first started at Avalon in 2016 as a student veterinary care assistant which I qualified in and was so excited to be accepted into vet nursing. I am now about to start my second year of veterinary nursing which I really enjoy, I have been especially keen on learning radiography and medical nursing, I  am also interested in geriatric nursing. I'm looking forward to furthering my skills in second year. I have wanted to be a vet nurse for as long as I can remember, I only have 18mths till I sit my final practical exams which is daunting and exciting at the same time.  I have a wide variety of pets at home; my two dogs Barney and Jack, my rabbit called buttons and my rat called Toby.​