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The Vets

Steve Miller BVMS MRCVS

Steve graduated in 2004 from Glasgow University and has worked in Castle Douglas ever since. He has a keen interest in all aspects of farm animal medicine especially hoof care and fertility. 

Clare Hughes BVMS MRCVS

Clare graduated from Glasgow University in 2012 and after a brief stint in Ireland has worked in Castle Douglas ever since.  Clare has a postgraduate certificate in advanced cattle medicine.

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Lorna Fisher BVMS MRCVS

Lorna graduated in 2005 from Glasgow University when she worked in mixed practice in Kirkcudbright for a number of years before taking a break to have a family.  She joined us in 2022. 

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Thomas McLean BVMS MRCVS

Thomas Graduated from Glasgow University in 2021 and has been with us ever since.  

The Office Team

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Nicola Davidson
Charlotte Howard
Lorna Fisher
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Support Vets

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Peter Hastings BVMS MRCVS

Peter graduated in 1997 from Glasgow University.  Brought up on a farm, Peter now specialised in cattle fertility and lameness. 

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Alistair Padkin BVMS MRCVS

After qualifying from Glasgow University in 2004, Alistair worked in mixed practice for 2 years and for the last 11 years has been a dedicated farm animal vet.  Alistair has a particular interest in cattle fertility and sheep medicine.

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Iain Hastings BVMS MRCVS

Iain grew up on a local dairy farm and graduated from Glasgow University in 1997.  He joined Nithsdale Vets in 2005 after working predominantly in Cheshire.  Iain enjoys all aspects of large animal surgery.

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Sarah Matthews BVM&S MRCVS

Sarah joined Nithsdale Vets in 2012 after graduating from Edinburgh Vet School.  Throughout university she was always drawn to large animal work so the job at Nithsdale Vets was a great match!

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