Medivet Bamber Bridge

Suanne Bly

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

I have worked at Withy Grove/Medivet Bamber Bridge since 1999. I am the proud holder of three surgery certificates. I love all aspects of surgery but especially laparoscopic surgery and orthopaedics. I am also a vet GDP advisor and new Graduate mentor. When I'm not working, I enjoy going to the gym, spending time with my kids and walking my dogs.

MRCVS

Tahsin Alay

Veterinary Surgeon

I am one of Veterinary Surgeons at Medivet Bamber Bridge and spend my time in practice meeting clients and animals for consultations, as well as operating on patients. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors and watching a live football match in a stadium. My personal and professional life is centered around the belief that every animal deserves a happy and healthy life.

Iceis Meinel

Veterinary Surgeon

I’m from California, USA, but have lived in the UK since 2019. I have worked at Medivet Bamber Bridge since October 2024. I’ve obtained my degree at Royal Veterinary College and also hold a Bachelors in Science degree from UC Davis. I am interested in dog and cat behaviour, but enjoy interacting with clients and meeting all their lovely animals to nurse them back to health! My hobbies include going to the gym, arts and crafts, photography, gaming, and a good cuddle with my cat, Cleo.

Kim Williams

Student Veterinary Nurse

Hi, I’m Kim, I’m a student veterinary nurse due to qualify in 2026. I have worked at Medivet Bamber Bridge since 2020. One of the things I enjoy the most is seeing patients come back year after year. I especially have a soft spot for the older patients and enjoy giving them lots of hugs. My interests are laboratory work, radiology, and nurse consultations. I also love taking care of patients on ward, recovering them from anaesthetics, and making sure they feel loved. In my spare time I’m usually with my Beagle, Hector who is nine years old, he loves nothing more than cuddling on the sofa, eating and getting out for walks. Outside of work you will either see me watching a live rock band or watching Blackburn Hawks ice hockey. I love to collect horror memorabilia and love to game with my partner.

Owen Seaborne

Veterinary Care Assistant

Receptionist Owen stays busy behind reception looking after you all and helping the practice run smoothly. He finds it very rewarding looking after people and their pets and improving the lives of both. Outside of work he has his own dog grooming business. He enjoys spending free time with the family and pooches Louis the Pug and Summer the King Charles Cavalier.

Samantha Tyrrell

Veterinary Nurse

Samantha is one of our registered veterinary nurses. Samantha loves caring for patients during procedures and assisting them during recovery the most. She gets great satisfaction from helping patients feel better and seeing them when they are content and happy. Caring for a variety of different inpatients is also enjoyable especially when they enjoy cuddles (in particularly dachshunds). Outside of work she enjoys reading, drawing, and looking after her own pets Cooper (Labrador), Ash (Dachshund) and George (Cat)'

Shannon Wilson

Head Veterinary Nurse

Shannon joined the team in July 2024 and stepped into the role of Head Veterinary Nurse in September 2025. She qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in 2015 in Ireland, where she began her career in a mixed practice. In 2019, she moved to the UK and went on to work in several busy 24-hour emergency hospitals, gaining extensive experience in high pressure, critical care environments. Shannon obtained her Vets Now Emergency & Critical Care certificate in 2020 and has a strong interest in emergency medicine and inpatient care. Outside of work Shannon enjoys spending time with her partner and their little dog, Maple, who is often seen accompanying her at the practice. Shannon also loves to travel and frequently travels back to Ireland to visit family and friends.

Ella Jones

Veterinary Care Assistant

Hi I’m Ella I’m one of the Veterinary Care Assistants (VCA) at Medivet Bamber Bridge. I have a dog, cat and two tree frogs. In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog, reading, and going on holidays!

Ami Taylor

Veterinary Care Assistant

I’m a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) who enjoys making pets feel safe and cared for. I love being hands-on, learning new skills, and supporting the team in providing the best care possible. At home, I’ve got two dogs — Dottie the Boston Terrier and Willow the Shih Tzu cross — plus two cats who round out my little pet family. They all make life a little livelier and keep me smiling every day.

Jo Smalley

Veterinary Nurse

Hello, my name is Jo and I joined the team at Medivet Bamber Bridge in July 2025. I have worked in a variety of veterinary practices and spent time teaching animal care and veterinary nursing at Myerscough College. I enjoy consulting, recovering patients after their procedures and have a keen interest in physiotherapy. I spend my spare time with my family and I am part of an agility group with my little dog Phoebe.

Sophie Bond

Client Care Assistant

Sophie is one of our receptionists and spends her time in practice taking care of you, our clients. Sophie loves meeting all your pets and seeing them coming back to the surgery after treatment, their normal, happy selves, and gives owners great advice. When she’s not taking care of our patients and their owners, Sophie likes to keep fit, learning new recipes for healthy eating and upcycling – turning old items into new. Her mischievous puggle, Minnie age 6, keeps her busy too.