Meet the Team
Sarah Phillips BVMS MRCVS
Sarah is a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for supporting both animals and their owners. Since qualifying from Glasgow Veterinary School in 2005, she has built extensive experience across a wide range of cases, with particular interests in dental surgery and emergency medicine and surgery.
At the heart of Sarah’s work is her natural desire to help others. She finds great fulfilment in improving the lives of animals, while also supporting the people who care for them. Outside of the clinic, Sarah leads an active and busy life. She enjoys walking her dog (and occasionally her cats), swimming, and mountain biking. Most of all, she loves spending time with her three children and keeping up with family life.
Sarah Robertson BSc (Hons) BVMS MRCVS
Sarah is a dedicated, highly experienced Veterinary Surgeon who qualified from Glasgow Veterinary School in 1996. With a strong clinical background, she has developed particular interests in small animal internal medicine, ophthalmology, endocrinology, diagnostic imaging, geriatric care, and pain management.
Sarah is passionate about delivering high-quality care to her patients and values the relationships she builds with both animals and their owners. She particularly enjoys being part of a close-knit team and spending her days working closely with clients to support the health and wellbeing of their pets.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys an active family life, often found supporting her children’s sporting activities. She also has a keen interest in wildlife, photography, hill walking, and spending time outdoors with her beloved dog.
Sarah also holds a BSc (Hons) in Animal Sciences and has completed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE).
Rona McKay BVMS GPCert (SAM) MRCVS
Rona is a highly experienced and respected Veterinary Surgeon who qualified in Glasgow in 2007. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the team, along with a genuine enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development. Rona holds a GPCert in Small Animal Medicine, reflecting her commitment to delivering high standards of care.
Rona particularly enjoys the ever-evolving nature of veterinary medicine, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn. She is dedicated to providing thoughtful, compassionate care to her patients while supporting their owners every step of the way.
Outside of work, Rona enjoys an active lifestyle, including climbing and hill walking. Much of her time is also happily spent keeping up with family life.
Helen Easty (RVN) Veterinary Nurse
Helen Easty is a highly experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse who qualified in 1996. She began her career in Northamptonshire, working in both first opinion and referral practice, before relocating to Scotland in 2019.
Helen is particularly passionate about peri-operative patient care, anaesthesia, and theatre practice. She is also deeply committed to supporting the development of others, having spent over two decades as a clinical coach and student mentor, where she enjoys sharing her expertise with the next generation of veterinary nurses. Outside of the practice, Helen enjoys hill walking with her family and has a strong interest in both dogs and horses. She also volunteers as a coach with her local Riding for the Disabled group, a role she finds incredibly rewarding.
Brogan Cairns (RVN) Veterinary Nurse
Brogan Cairns is a dedicated and experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse who qualified in 2023. Brogan is particularly passionate about inpatient care and has a strong passion for canine behaviour, having completed additional training in this area. Brogan is dedicated to ensuring every patient has a calm, positive, and stress-free experience during their visit.
Brogan enjoys running nurse consults, specifically fear free consults. She also has a keen interest in animal nutrition and is always happy to support clients with advice in this area. Alongside her nursing duties, Brogan enjoys helping on Reception and building strong relationships with both clients and their pets. Outside of work, Brogan enjoys adventuring around Scotland with her dogs and cat and riding her horses.
Craig Czekalla (ACA animal care assistant)
Craig Czekalla qualified as a Veterinary Care Assistant in 2023 after training at SRUC Oatridge. Since entering the profession, he has developed a particular passion for caring for sick inpatients and supporting anxious dogs. With a long-standing interest in canine behaviour, Craig is especially focused on helping nervous patients feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for during their stay. Outside of work, Craig enjoys going on adventures with his family and his adorable Golden Retriever, Harris, as well as relaxing with gaming on his PlayStation.