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Pateley Bridge

This location deals with the following:

 We are proudly independent, with a long-standing heritage, rooted in our North Yorkshire community since 1943, dedicated to providing practical and compassionate care.

Our Pateley Bridge branch opened in 1996 and offers a comprehensive range of services, including nurse clinics for nutrition, weight, parasite control and puppy care, plus additional clinics in acupuncture and chronic pain management. We are proud to be bronze Cat Friendly Clinic accredited and Zero Pain accredited.

We believe in preventative healthcare – finding problems early in an attempt to nip them in the bud. This is reflected in our Lifetime Care Club Unlimited, which offers unlimited consults for members, allowing them to bring their pets in to see us whenever they have a concern.

We are conveniently located next to the Auction Mart in Pateley Bridge, with ample on-site parking.

Our out of hours care is provided at our hospital in Ripon, you will always be seen by a Bishopton vet with full access to your pet’s medical history.

Where We Are

Bridgehousegate,

Pateley Bridge,

Harrogate,

North Yorkshire

HG3 5HN

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
Jess
Role: Vet
Jess
Ripon, Pateley Bridge
A bit about me...

Jess went to the University of Glasgow and graduated with commendation in 2016, she joined Bishopton in 2017.

Did you know?
Outside of work Jess enjoys gardening and and dog walks in the countryside with her Labrador called Poppy.She also has a small flock of free range hens.
Sariah Broadhead
Role: Client Care Assistant
Sariah Broadhead
Client Care Assistant - Pateley Bridge
A bit about me...

Sariah enjoys working in our Pateley Bridge Surgery and loves meeting the clients and their pets.

Did you know?
Outside of work Sariah always has a cat on her lap and has walked hundreds of miles with her dogs past and present rambling the Dales.
Julia Thomson
Role: Vet
Julia Thomson
Ripon, Pateley Bridge
A bit about me...

Julia joined the Bishopton Team in October 2020.  Originally from Harrogate, she qualified from the Glasgow Vet School. She initially worked in Sheffield before moving to France where her children were all born. Returning to England Julia spent a brief time in Wiltshire before coming back to Harrogate in 2002 where she has worked part time in small animal practice ever since. She is an active member of the BSAVA (British Small Animal Veterinary Association) and is on the NE committee.

 

Did you know?
In her spare time Julia enjoys riding and volunteers regularly with the local RDA helping the primary school age children learn to ride. She is also a member of the Harrogate Triathlon Club and enjoys swimming, biking and running. Julia also enjoys the company of Mahla their Labrador, Perryn, their British shorthair, and their 3 pet hens!
Georgie Van den Burg
Role: Vet
Georgie Van den Burg
Ripon, Pateley Bridge
A bit about me...
Georgie joined our team in August 2022. She graduated from the University of Liverpool and started working as a small animal vet in Scarborough in 2020. Georgie enjoys all aspects of veterinary and in particular loves working with the small team at Pateley Bridge.
Did you know?
Outside of work Georgie spends her time writing music for her band, Glass Rockets, or walking her little whippet, Lexi. Georgie also has a big soft-spot for ginger cats!
Holly Doney
Role: Nurse
Holly Doney
Nurse - Ripon, Pateley Bridge
A bit about me...

Holly started working at Bishopton in 2016, after qualifying and completing her training at a Veterinary Hospital in Harrogate. She grew up on a family dairy farm and this is where her love of animals great and small stemmed from. At work her passion lies in medical nursing and the care of our hospitalised patients and she looks forward to expanding her knowledge with further qualifications in this area. Holly has recently been promoted to Senior Medical Nurse.

Did you know?
Outside of work Holly enjoys exploring the countryside with her working labrador Marrick and horse Monty, helping out on the farm and socialising with friends and family.