Northallerton Practice
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Northallerton

This location deals with the following:
Pets
Farm
Dispensary
We are located on Standard Way Business Park with convenient on-site parking including disabled car parking spaces and disabled access into the building. Patients visiting the practice will be cared for by vets Richard Shaw and Rachel Field. Our Client Care Team of Ruth, Emelia and Kathryn are on hand to take your call. To register with us and claim your free welcome pack, please contact us using the details below! Our RCVS accredited hospital in Ripon operates 24/7 for emergencies, with out-of-hours care provided by our own team of vets and nurses. In an emergency, call us at 01765 602396 or your usual surgery number to speak with one of our team.
Where We Are

Unit 1C Gaskell Close,

Standard Way Business Park,

Northallerton

DL6 2YE

Contact Details
northallerton@bishoptonvets.co.uk
01609 622009
Opening Hours
Monday: 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday: 8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Meet the Team
Rachel Field
Role: Vet
More About Me
Rachel Field
Ripon, Northallerton
A bit about me...
Rachel  qualified from Bristol University in 2017, but being a Northerner at heart, and having spent several weeks here as a student during her training, she returned to Ripon to join the Bishopton family. Rachel enjoys all aspects of small animal vet work and has recently gained her General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Surgery. 
Did you know?
Rachel has a cat called Minnie who was a rescue from the practice a few years ago, after she was found straying with a large lump on her jaw. Thankfully it turned out to be just a nasty infection. With time, treatment and lots of TLC she made a full recovery and now lives a very spoiled life!
Josie Arthur
Role: Vet
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Josie Arthur
Ripon, Northallerton
A bit about me...

Josie qualified from University of Surrey in 2019, as one of the first cohort of vet students.

Josie did a number of weeks EMS at Bishopton whilst she was a student and she also did her farm rotation here during her final year.

 

In her spare time Josie enjoys pub quizzes, running and going into York for food!

Richard Shaw
Role: Vet
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Richard Shaw
Ripon, Northallerton
A bit about me...
Richard graduated from University of Glasgow in 1996.  His first job was in a mixed practice in Bedale and he became a partner there in 2003. In 2004 he obtained a General Practitioner Certificate in Equine Practice. Richard stayed for 23 years in his first practice before joining Bishopton in March 2019.  He enjoys all aspects of veterinary work with a particular interest in small animal surgery.  Richard is currently heading up the Northallerton surgery. 
Did you know?
Richard is married to vet Sophie (who also works at Bishopton) and they have two boys and two cats. Richard has seven Great Britain caps for small bore rifle shooting, has twice been the British Short Range Champion and is currently the Yorkshire County Rifle Captain! He also enjoys golfing, clay pigeon shooting and spending as much time as possible in the Cairngorms. Future aspirations include getting involved with motorsport, but currently doesn't have the time, money or talent to pursue this further!
Rachael Gibson
Role: Nurse
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Rachael Gibson
Nurse - Ripon, Northallerton
Cara Dowkes
Role: Nurse
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Cara Dowkes
Nurse - Ripon, Northallerton
A bit about me...

Cara previously studyied Zoology and wildlife conservation, whilst working as a bird and sealion trainer at a local zoo. Cara then decided to focus her interests on becoming a Veterinary Nurse. She loves all aspects of nursing, especially forming connections with the inpatients and monitoring patients during surgery.

Did you know?
Outside of work Cara enjoys going to the gym, reading and obsessing over her tuxedo cat called Pepé!
Kathryn Henry
Role: Support Team
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Kathryn Henry
Support Team - Northallerton
A bit about me...
Kathryn is AMTRA R-SQP qualified and joined Bishopton in January 2017. Kathryn is part of our new Northallerton team and is enjoying growing our Northallerton client base.
Did you know?
In her spare time Kathryn enjoys helping out on the family dairy and sheep farms and she been a steward in the sheep section for the Great Yorkshire Show since 2009.