George Pate

Veterinary Surgeon

I qualified from the R(D)SVS in Edinburgh back in the mists of time when dinosaurs roamed the earth.  After spells in Kilmarnock and Manchester, I bought the Avalon Veterinary Clinic in 1991.
I am very proud of the service we have provided to the local community over the last 30 years.  One of the best parts of being a GP vet is building relationships with your clients over the years and helping them through the good times and the bad.
I have a number of post graduate qualifications in nurse training/coaching and it is a great satisfaction to see how many wonderful vets and vet nurses we have helped train over the years.
My current clinical interests include the use of acupuncture in pain control, pain management and rehabilitation post surgery.
Away from work, I spend much of my time in my garden and greenhouse.  During the winter months I enjoy watching American football and researching my family history.

Anna Pate

Practice Manager

I have worked at Avalon Veterinary Clinic since 2006, firstly as a vet and more recently as practice manager.  I am passionate about practice management and strive to continually improve the service that we provide.  
I have two primary school age children at home to keep me busy and a lovely old dog Okall who loves sitting on knees!
In my spare time I enjoy walking, cooking and curling up with a good book and a cuppa.

Alison Silvester

Veterinary Surgeon

Hi my name's Alison!  I qualified as a vet from Glasgow University in 1999.  My veterinary career has included mixed practice and small animal practice both around the UK and in Australia and New Zealand.  I settled back in Glasgow 15 years ago and have been with Avalon since 2016.  I love being part of a small family run team and we really do treat your pets like our own.
I have a geriatric arthritic cat called Jack (Captain Jack Sparrow to his friends) and two daughters at nursery and primary school.  So between them they keep my 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, having completed training in acupuncture in 2006.  I have undertaken further training in the management of acute and chronic pain, electroacupuncture and foundation herbal medicine which I hope will allow us to offer dedicated pain clinics and provide more holistic support for some chronic cases. I also like seeing our smaller furry friends especially the bunnies and guinea pigs.
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Stephen Boyd

Veterinary Surgeon

Hi, I'm Stephen, one of the vets here at Avalon.  I am from Glasgow and qualified from the University of Glasgow in 2020 (certainly a strange time to graduate) and since then spent a year working in a small animal practice in Perthshire.  But alas the call of home was too strong and I have now relocated back to the west and joined the team at Avalon.  Some clients may recognise my face as I frequently attended the practice as a student, therefore its been easy to settle in very well with the team.
I love my job and the variety that it brings but my particular interest lies with surgery.  I spent a significant portion of time at my previous job in theatre honing my surgical abilities, and look forward to developing them further throughout my career.  I am always keen to learn more in order to offer the best service possible to the pets and clients we serve.
Outside of work you can often find me up a hill or mountain whether it be walking or mountain biking in the summer months or skiing in the winter.

Olivia Dunlop

Registered Veterinary Nurse

I started working at Avalon in 2020 after relocating from Northumberland.  I brought with me my spaniel, Eddie and my cat, Kitty.  Since moving I have acquired a foal, Hector and 6 chickens (all named but I'll spare you reading them all).
I qualified in 2020 and in practice I enjoy teaching students, medical nursing, and I am also completing an Emergency and Critical Care Certificate as I love the fast paced, practical side of nursing.
In my spare time I tick off Munros, paddle board and spend time with all my animals

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.

Jennifer Radigan

​Registered Veterinary Nurse

I joined Avalon in 2020 and looked forward to meeting all the wonderful pets!
I qualified as a Registered Vet Nurse in 2018 and enjoy all aspects of nursing, in particular behaviour and radiography.  I love being able to learn and grow as a nurse.
At home I have two crazy dogs, Cassie and Odin, three wonderful cats, Mr Cat, Oscar and Hex and two bouncy bunnies, Snowy and Jelly Bean.  In my spare time I enjoy reading, drawing or painting and spending time with my pets.

Karen Lorimer

​Nurse

Chloe Carline

Veterinary Care Assistant

I started at Avalon in 2014 as a work experience student every Saturday morning whilst at high school.  Since then I have studied several animal care courses and qualified as a Veterinary Care Assistant in 2020. 
In the future I hope to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
At home I have two Shih Tzus called Mylo and Mitzi who are mother and son.

Fiona McBean

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.  Sadly I am without animal companions at present having lost the last of my rabbits at the ripe old age of 13 at the start of 2021.  However that situation won't last for long!
Back in 2001 along with a good friend of mine, I started up the Scottish Rat Club which proved to be a lot of fun and something I am very proud of.
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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Stacy Callaghan

Receptionist

Hi, I'm Stacy and I joined the team at Avalon in May 2021 as a receptionist.  I have a background in accounts, customer services and I studied music management at college, as well as science.  I am also a fully qualified pet groomer. 
I have two dogs - Pip, a wire haired dachshund recovering from IVDD and Summer, a 6 month old mixed breed terrier who is a bundle of energy.  I have also acquired my first cat during lockdown, a very small but deadly tabby named Willow!  
In my spare time I enjoy travelling, going to gigs and art galleries.