![Forest House Veterinary Surgery Knaresborough](Library/shared/fhvslogo400.png)
Caring for all of your animals, at all times.
Meet Our Staff
Phone (01423) 862121 to book an appointment or find out more.
Our Veterinary Surgeons......
![Jonathan Mills](fhvs-images/jonathan_miills.jpg)
Jonathan Mills
BVM&S MRCVS
Jonathan is a native of Yorkshire, he graduated from Edinburgh University in 1993 and joined the practice in August of that year. He is still here. Jonathan has particular interests in the technical aspects of the work (cardiology, radiology, ultrasonography, etc). His enjoyment of the Yorkshire countryside also maintains his enthusiasm for equine and farm work regardless of the weather. He's a very keen skier and when skiing isn't an option, will make do with a bit of mountain biking instead.
![Graham Barlow](fhvs-images/graham_barlow.jpg)
Graham Barlow
BVetMed Cert CHP MRCVS
Graham was born in Manchester but brought up from the age of six in North Yorkshire in Pannal. He spent a lot of time on a friend’s farm at Dacre in Nidderdale while he was at primary school and this began his interest in farming. He trained at The Royal Veterinary College in London and worked in mixed practice in Wiltshire and West Sussex before returning home and becoming a partner at Forest House in 2001. He holds The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon’s Certificate in Cattle Health and Production. There are only about eighty vets in the country with this qualification. He enjoys all aspects of mixed practice and lives with Anna, and 4 children in Nidderdale. They have two ponies, two Jack Russells, a rabbit and chickens. He can occasionally be seen supporting Olivia at pony club events.
![Steven Gibbs](fhvs-images/izzy_davies.jpg)
Isabel Davies
BA VetMB MRCVS
![Samuel Plummer](fhvs-images/sam-plummer.jpg)
Samuel Plummer
BA VetMB MRCVS
Sam qualified from the University of Cambridge in 2019 and joined the practice shortly after in December 2019. Being born and raised in Bedfordshire, Sam moved to Yorkshire in search of a truly mixed veterinary practice position, and less flat topography. Sam is a competitive kayaker and also enjoys cycling, climbing and snowboarding.
![Samuel Plummer](fhvs-images/sarah_kitwood.jpg)
Sarah Kitwood
BVSc BSc PhD MRCVS
Our Nursing Staff......
![Genna Prothero](fhvs-images/genna-prothero.jpg)
Genna Prothero
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Genna qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2017. Genna enjoys all aspects of nursing, but has a particular interest in surgical nursing and anaesthesia. She lives near Pateley Bridge with her boyfriend and seven dogs!
Out of work, Genna enjoys spending time with her two horses, training and working her dogs and clay shooting.
![Julia Atkinson](fhvs-images/julia_atkinson.jpg)
Julia Atkinson
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Julia qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2002 and joined us at Forest House in July 2016. Julia has a keen interest in surgery and particularly enjoys interacting with our clients and patients. Julia lives in Harrogate with her husband and two cats; a mainecoon called Hubble and a small DSH called Jamie. During her spare time, Julia enjoys sewing, creating art, gardening at home and tending to her beloved vegetables at the allotment.
![Vicky Donaldson](fhvs-images/bryony-foyle.jpg)
Bryony Foyle
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Bryony joined us in February 2024. Bryony enjoys monitoring anaesthetics, performing nurse consultations and has a keen interest in emergency and critical care.
Bryony lives in just outside Ripon with her partner and cocker spaniel, Dennis.
During her spare time, Bryony enjoys riding her horse Popeye and going for walks with the dogs.
![Nurse](fhvs-images/catherine_perry.jpg)
Catherine Perry
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Catherine joined the team in June 2017. Catherine has been qualified for over 12 years. Catherine's main interests are surgery and anaesthesia, including post operative care. Catherine is married with 2 young children and enjoys spending her spare time in the great outdoors with her family. Catherine also enjoys reading and socialising with friends.
![Anna Swales](fhvs-images/anna-swales.jpg)
Anna Swales
Student Veterinary Nurse
Anna joined us a long, long time ago from a galaxy far, far away....
Anna enjoys taking nurse consults and has a keen interest in surgery. Anna lives in Bewerley with her partner and 3 dogs; two Labrador’s called Willow and kimber and a mischievous miniature schnauzer called Indie. During her spare time, Anna enjoys walking the dogs and playing netball as well as helping out on the family farm.
Our Reception & Office Staff......
![Stephanie Bull](fhvs-images/stephanie_bull.jpg)
Stephanie Bull
Practice Manager
Stephanie joined the practice in 2016. Stephanie previously worked within the veterinary pharmaceutical industry and has also lectured in Animal Science at a local college. Stephanie is responsible for managing the practice accounts and the day to day running of the office and surgery. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her young son George.
![Elizabeth Parker](fhvs-images/elizabeth-parker.jpg)
Elizabeth Parker
Receptionist
Elizabeth joined Forest House as a part time receptionist in February 2017. She lives in Burton Leonard where she enjoys walking her springer spaniel, Poppy. Born a farmers daughter at Skelton-on-Ure near Ripon, she and her husband are involved with the running of Knaresborough Young Farmers Club and the Knaresborough Annual Tractor Run which raises funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
![Sophie Roache](fhvs-images/anonymous_person.png)
Sophie Roache
Receptionist
![Liz Jones](fhvs-images/elaine_charlsworth.jpg)
Elaine Charlesworth
Part Time Receptionist
![Sandra Rolph](fhvs-images/sandra_rolph.jpg)
Sandra Rolph
Receptionist
Sandra has been with us since November 1996! She was part of the nursing team at Park Place when the practice was formerly known as Lloyd & Holden. She enjoys spending her spare time with her four grandchildren, socialising with friends and walking her two crazy labs, Rosie and Harvey!
![Ella Newson](fhvs-images/amelia_ter_morsche.jpg)
Amelia ter Morsche
Part-Time Receptionist
Amelia joined the practice in 2024 after previously finishing her degree in Bsc (Hons) in Equine, Behaviour Health and Welfare at Nottingham Trent University. She lives in Harrogate with her family, and their two cockapoos Martha and Matheo and Sydney and Shylo the cats. In her spare time Amelia enjoys horse riding, running, and walking in particularly around the lake district with her boyfriend.
![Bethany Bowman](fhvs-images/bethany_bowman.jpg)
Bethany Bowman
Part-Time Receptionist
![Anna Stokoe](fhvs-images/anna_stokoe.jpg)
Anna Stokoe
Part-Time Receptionist
Anna is a part time receptionist joining the Forest House team after a career in banking. She really enjoys spending time socialising with friends, reading, travelling and walking her Scottie x Westie Maisie.
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