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.
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.
Thomas McLean BVMS MRCVS
Thomas Graduated from Glasgow University in 2021 and has been with us ever since.
The Office Team
Val Barr
Kimberley Wallace
Lorna Fisher
Support Vets
Peter Hastings BVMS MRCVS
Peter graduated in 1997 from Glasgow University. Brought up on a farm, Peter now specialised in cattle fertility and lameness.
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.
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.
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!
