The experience, skills and knowledge of our friendly team is only matched by the dedication and empathy they bring to their role. Our motto here at Midleton Veterinary Hospital is “Caring for your pets”. We strive to provide the highest level of veterinary care for all of our patients to ensure that their quality of life is our priority. We will look after your pet as if they were our own. Learn more about us here.
Meet the team
Practice Partner & Veterinary Surgeon
Declan qualified from UCD in 1979 and is one of the partners in the practice. He has a special interest in the large animal side of the practice and also in managing the running of the practice.
Practice Partner & Veterinary Surgeon
Liam, one of the partners, has over twenty years experience in small and large animal practice.
Interested in all aspects of veterinary medicine with special interest in orthopedic and laparoscopic surgery.
Liam has completed an advanced small animal surgery course. Hobbies include running, cycling and competing in triathalons.
Practice Partner & Veterinary Surgeon
Tom, one of the partners, has over thirty years experience in veterinary practice. Interested in the large animal practice with special interest in the equine side of the practice. Hobbies include horse racing and the GAA and attending to his mares and foals.
Veterinary Surgeon
Barbara qualified in 1998 and has specialised in small animals ever since. She has a keen interest in the medical aspect of practice and has completed an Improve International Medical certificate.
Hobbies include running and surfing.
Veterinary Surgeon
Tony qualified from UCD in 2017 and joined our team shortly afterwards. Tony practices both large and small animal medicine and surgery. He has a special interest in complex medical cases. In his spare time Tony enjoys running, canoeing and hiking.
Veterinary Surgeon
Paul qualified from UCD in 2012, since then he has worked in mixed practice in Derry, Dublin and Cork. He started working in Midleton Vets in November 2019. He is currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Dairy Herd Health in UCD. Outside of work Paul’s interests are his GAA club Fr O Neill’s and his two bulldogs Annie and Nancy.
Veterinary Surgeon
Mary qualified from UCD in 2018. She previously worked as a mixed animal vet in Clare. She joined MVH in 2020 as a small animal vet. In her spare time Mary enjoys gardening, running and spending time with her family and friends.
Veterinary Surgeon
Laura qualified from the University of Veterinary Medicine, Budapest in 2023. She works with large and small animals with a special interest in equine medicine. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her horse John and her rescue dog Suzie.
Veterinary Nurse
Clara Doherty qualified in 2020 and moved from Limerick to Cork shortly afterwards to become part of the MVH team after completing 4 years of Veterinary nursing in Letterkenny Institute of Technology. In her free time Clara enjoys spending time with family & friends, taking her dog on walks and the occasional hike.
Veterinary Nurse
Marian joined our team in 2016 upon qualifying from Davis College Mallow and finishing her Veterinary Nursing education in St. Johns Central College. Marian works with both small and large animals and her duties extend from small animal nursing in the hospital to TB testing and assisting our vets with large animal work. Marian’s hobbies include walking her dog Zena, watching TV and reading.
Veterinary Nurse
Completed 4 years of veterinary nursing at Letterkenny Institute of Technology. Qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in June 2019. Hannah comes from Glenmore and moved to cork in September 2019 to start working in Midleton.
Veterinary Nurse
Taylor first started working here in MVH as a student in 2018. She qualified in 2020 and started working with us full time shortly afterwards. Taylor studied Veterinary Nursing in St John’s Central College for 2 years. In her spare time she enjoys speaking with her friends, her family and her animals.
Accounts Management/Receptionist
Liz has worked with us for over thirty two years. She brings a wealth of experience to our hospital in dealing with clients and also with the accounts. She has three school going children that keep her busy going to matches and other activities.
Receptionist
Tracy joined our team as a full time receptionist in 2018. Originally from South Africa, Tracy has over 17 years veterinary reception experience. She has two rescue cats, Jerry and Panda.
Vicky Matthews
Receptionist
Vicky and her family moved to Ireland in 2019 from South Africa. She have always had a passion for all creatures large and small. With over 15 years experience within the Veterinary field, she is happy to be able to share her knowledge and experience with the people she meets on a daily basis.
Secretary
Anne joined the staff in 2012, having worked for a number of years in a veterinary practice in Fermoy. She has a keen interest in both large and small animals. She enjoys going racing and Pt-to-Points and following St Catherines camogie.
Receptionist
Shauna joined the reception team in 2022. She also assists the vets in TB testing.
Niamh Jackson
Receptionist
Emma Kelleher
Receptionist
Cara Cahalane
Animal Care Assistant
Courtney Hennessy
Animal Care Assistant
Sam Dibben
Animal Care Assistant