George Pate BVM&S BSc MRCVS

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.

Alison Silvester BVMS MRCVS

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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Katriona Bradley BVMS MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

I grew up in Milngavie and went to Douglas Academy, before going on to Glasgow Vet School.  After graduating in 1988 I travelled round the world and settled in Hong Kong.  I lived and worked there for 30 wonderful years and came back at Christmas 2021 to spend more time with my parents and enjoy the Scottish weather.  
I rescued my dog Skye from a car park in Hong Kong.  I brought her back to Scotland with me, and she has adjusted well.  She is loving the countryside, smells and mud and all!

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.
In my spare time I enjoy photography, gardening, card making and exhibiting my Syrian hamsters.

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, two wonderful cats, 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.

Megan Royan

​Registered Veterinary Nurse

​Hi, I'm Megan.  I have just recently completed my final exams to become a fully qualified vet nurse and am just waiting to get on the register to become an RVN.
Before studying, I was a qualified vet care assistant in a practice in Inverness for 3 years.
I enjoy all aspects of nursing but especially like monitoring anaesthesia and working with feline and exotic patients.
I currently have a cat called Marley that lives down here in Glasgow with me and another cat, Lilo and 2 rabbits,  Oreo and Mei who are still in Inverness.
In my spare time I enjoy cooking and baking, cross-stitching and travelling.

Gill Sterry

​ Animal Care Assistant

​Hi, I'm Gill, the Care Assistant here at Avalon. I am a qualified Veterinary Care Assistant and overall, I have 10 years worth of experience working with animals within general practices and an animal hospital.  
I love working with animals, providing patients with treatment and ensuring they're always comfortable.  I find it a very rewarding job. 
At home, I have my crazy, lovable dog called Bella.

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 cup of tea.

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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Helen Raymond

Receptionist

Hi my name is Helen and I have a lovely dog called Murphy.  I also have a cat called Lilly.
My background comes from being a human nurse, then a pharmaceutical rep. I joined Avalon Vet Clinic at the beginning of July 2022, another challenge to my life, but loving it. 
I love being in a family run business, as the team get to know all their clients personally.  All of my cats and dogs have been looked after by the team for nearly 20 years. I hope in time I will remember all our clients and your lovely animals too!