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Thirsk

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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 Thirsk branch was purpose-built in 2023, with facilities including a dedicated operating theatre, extensive diagnostic facilities, in-house lab, ultrasound, x-ray and dental suite, and separate cat and dog consult rooms, wards and waiting rooms. We are proud to be silver 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 at Gateway Business Park, next door to Aldi, and have plenty of free parking for all our clients, including disabled spaces.

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

Caxton Lodge,
Inspiration Way,
Sowerby
Thirsk,
North Yorkshire

Y07 1TS

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: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Meet the Team
Simon Burgess
Role: Vet
Simon Burgess
Ripon, Easingwold, Thirsk
A bit about me...

Simon graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 1997. He moved to Yorkshire at the beginning of 2021 having run a veterinary hospital in Surrey for 10 years. Simon has a post graduate diploma in Veterinary Professional studies and a certificate in Western Veterinary Acupuncture and Chronic Pain Management. He has varied interests which include laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, chronic pain clinics and dentistry.

Did you know?
Outside work, he is currently busy renovating a house. When this is finished he plans to return to getting fit with running, swimming and yoga.
Lucy Watkin
Role: Vet
Lucy Watkin
Thirsk
A bit about me...

Lucy grew up in Harrogate and moved back to the area in 2013. She worked at Bishopton Vets from 2013-2022 and has recently returned, after a period of supporting veterinary teams in achieving clinical excellence in Yorkshire and the North East. She is now based at our Thirsk surgery.

Lucy enjoys all aspects of small animal practice, but is particularly fond of senior cats. She holds advanced qualifications in small animal medicine and feline medicine. She has been actively involved in training vets and vet students and has written and spoken nationally on a range of subjects including feline kidney disease, hyperthyroidism and diabetes.

 

Did you know?
Outside of work Lucy is kept busy with her young family.
Tom Beaumont
Role: Vet
Tom Beaumont
Ripon, Thirsk
A bit about me...

Tom is originally from the Ripon area and went to Ripon Grammar School before heading to the University of Liverpool where he graduated in 2021.

Since then he has been working in a mixed Practice on the Welsh borders, Mid Wales.

Tom joined Bishopton to carry out a split role, working in both the small animal and Farm Team.  His main interests are small animal surgery and medical cases, large animal surgery and bovine reproduction.

Outside of work, Tom enjoys rugby, football and fishing and he has a working cocker spaniel called Wren.

Molly Bowes
Role: Vet
Molly Bowes
Thirsk
A bit about me...

Molly graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2019. She initially spent time in mixed practice, but soon found her love was for small animals and joined Bishopton in 2020 as a small animal vet. She is interested in all aspects of general practice but particularly enjoys a day in the operating theatre.

Did you know?
Molly lives in Helmsley with her growing family on her family farm where she can be found spending her free time immersed in life with her sheep and two border collies, Nellie and Wilf. She looks forward to welcoming you to our new Thirsk practice where she will be based moving forwards.
Alex Kendall
Role: Vet
Alex Kendall
Ripon, Thirsk
A bit about me...

Alex graduated with distinction from Edinburgh University in 2013, before working as a small animal vet across Lancashire and North Yorkshire. She joined the practice in autumn 2015 and is based at our Ripon and Pateley Bridge branches. 

In the past Alex has spent time in Sri Lanka helping treat, vaccinate and neuter street dogs, and managed a team at PDSA charity hospital in Sunderland in 2018.

Alex has a keen interest in soft tissue surgery and recently achieved her Royal College Certificate in General Small Animal Surgery.

Did you know?
Alex lives in Thirsk with Sully the cocker spaniel and Nessie the cat. She enjoys walking, yoga and indoor climbing.
Gemma Trulli
Role: Vet
Gemma Trulli
Ripon, Easingwold, Thirsk
A bit about me...
Gemma is originally from Surrey, but has lived in Yorkshire since she graduated from Liverpool Vet School in 2014. She has worked in a wide variety of roles including first opinion practice, as a locum vet and has also spent time working at a charity clinic in the Cook Islands. She has a particular interest in feline medicine and is currently studying for a certificate in this area.
Did you know?
Outside of work Gemma enjoy hiking and paddle boarding with her 2 Golden Retrievers. Gemma is a keen gardener and grows lots of her own fruit and vegetables. She also has 2 gorgeous but naughty cats and a small flock of free-range chickens.
Katie Rumbold
Role: Nurse
Katie Rumbold
Nurse - Ripon, Northallerton, Thirsk
A bit about me...
Katie joined us at Bishopton Vets in June 2024 with a diploma in Animal Care and Welfare accompanied by great hands-on experience from a boarding kennels. In her time as an Auxiliary Nurse, Katie has discovered that she finds the most enjoyment from being busy in the lab running the various blood and urine tests for our furry friends. She has also developed a keen interest in our Large Animal department including running their lab tests for cows, sheep, goats and preparing all the various kits for their farm visits.
Did you know?
Outside of work Katie enjoys: baking, going to agricultural shows (especially if there is a Tractor Pulling event), spending time with her family and friends and walking the beautiful countryside with her 2 dogs: Poppy the Cocker Spaniel and her Labrador Nelly!
Lisa Harris
Role: Nurse
Lisa Harris
Nurse - Ripon, Northallerton, Thirsk
A bit about me...
Lisa joined Bishopton Vets in 2023 after a career in Secretarial, Dance Teaching and Primary Education. Bishopton Vets is a rewarding and welcoming challenge for her and she enjoys the wide variety of responsibilities associated with her role including daily support for vets/nurses, lab work, preparation of surgical kits and animal care; she particularly enjoys the prep/theatre auxiliary aspect and recovery of patients on branch days. Lisa would like to further her education in obtaining a formal qualification associated with her role.
Did you know?
Lisa and her family are Bransby family fosterers and have rescued 2 ridden ponies. They also have a cat, 3 dogs and a donkey mare and her foal! She also enjoys: gardening, sea kayaking, wild swimming and walks on the beach during the warmer months.
Olivia Hudson
Role: Nurse
Olivia Hudson
Nurse - Ripon, Thirsk
A bit about me...

Olivia qualified from Askham Bryan in 2022 with a first class BSc Honours degree in Veterinary Nursing, since then Olivia has developed a keen interest in animal nutrition and is currently studying this at Masters level. Olivia also really enjoys supporting the student Veterinary Nurses, and is one of the practice's clinical supervisors. Olivia finds this really rewarding supporting the students professional growth and personal confidence.

Did you know?
Olivia grew up in North Yorkshire on a family farm and this is where her love for caring for animals came from. You will quite often find her out and about on the farm with her Border Collie and Cocker Spaniel. Olivia is also a keen netball player and enjoys playing in a local league.