John qualified from Liverpool University in 1983. He worked in mixed practice in Dorset for 2 ½ years before travelling around the Far East and Australia and subsequently taking a six month position in New Zealand. On his return he worked in a large mixed practice in Salisbury before settling in Shropshire in 1988. Since then his interest in equine medicine has widened and he was fortunate to gain a position as a visiting professor to the equine clinic at the University of Pretoria for six months during 2003/4. During this time he undertook a widely-based medical caseload, led tutorials and lectured to undergraduates.
For several years he has been on the interviewing panel for prospective veterinary undergraduates at Liverpool University. John is married to Claire and has a 14 year old son called Harry.

Adrian is the partner responsible for the companion animal work within the practice.
He qualified from the Royal veterinary college in 1986 and joined a busy mixed practice in South Yorkshire acquiring a wealth of experience and a wife. A further two years were enjoyed in Eccleshall in Staffordshire pursuing his vocation before arriving at The Old Pound in 1992.
Adrian is keen on all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery but particularly those with a successful outcome. His continual professional development is maintained through membership of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association and the Shropshire Veterinary Association.
Time away from the practice is spent with his two sons who between them have accumulated animals ranging from a pony to more recently a tortoise into their care (mostly their mothers’ care!).

Qualified from Bristol University in 1995 and moved to the "rural delights" of Shropshire in the snowy January of 1996. As well as assisting with large elements of the Practice Chris is our main farm vet.   Chris also does much of the work for Cuan House Wildlife Rescue Centre. In his spare time he enjoys walking his 3 dogs and keeping his son Toby entertained.

Qualified from London Veterinary College in 2001 and joined us in 2004. He has an interest in Orthopaedics and is studying for a Certificate in Small Animal Surgery. He lives in Shrewsbury, is a keen Badminton player and has a Great Dane called Twiglet.

Qualified in Bristol in 2004, and joined her first practice in East Yorkshire in the spring of 2005 after returning from travelling through Mexico.  Emily started off at a mixed practice but decided she would prefer a job specialising in small animals and therefore joined us here at the Old Pound in July 2006. 

Qualified in 2005 from Sydney University, she moved here with her husband Chris from Australia in November 2006, and is still struggling to adjust to our winter weather.  Fiona is currently a small animal vet with the practice and has a keen interest in the surgical field.  When not on duty, Fiona enjoys skiing, netball, horse riding & drinking coffee.

Joined in July 2006 after qualifying from Liverpool and currently works in Much Wenlock and our Madeley surgery as a small animal vet.  Whilst not at work Penny enjoys swimming and walking her dog Snoopy.

Mark qualified from Edinburgh in 2002 and came to us in 2005 after working in Lichfield. Whilst specialising in equine work Mark also likes to keep his hand in with some farm work and helping Chris during the busy Gamebird season.
Mark is a keen rugby player, playing regularly for Bridgnorth.

Charles joined us in September 2005 after 25 years in private practice as an accountant.  He says he was looking for a quieter life but has yet to achieve it.  He has no pets but is very found of Beryl, his partner.  When he is not working or walking Beryl, Charles is an active member of the Newport Rotary club and this takes up most of his spare time.

Jo is the head nurse at ‘Old Pound’ and currently lives locally in Madeley with her boyfriend Johnny and their cat Mougli.  Jo also has an Indian Star tortoise called Ellie and a number of goldfish to look after.  In her spare time when not horse riding or going to the gym she enjoys baking very large chocolate cakes.

Sue joined the practice in 2007 as a fully trained Veterinary Nurse.  Sue has many animals Stella the Lurcher, Biggsy the Cross breed and a cat called Izzy.  Sue also has a Shetland pony called Toby who is 28 years old.  In her spare time she enjoys riding and socialising.

Joined us to gain the qualification of an Animal Nursing Assistant in 2006 and is currently attending college at Rodbaston.  Eleanor enjoys horse riding, shopping and night’s out with friends.  She has several animals called Molly and Milo who are both Chihuahua’s, Megan a Welsh Collie & Winston who is Lipizzaner and many, many more….

Joined the practice in 1968 and was trained by Messrs Jarvis Bradley and Gray(the original partner of the practise) - they must have been good because she's still here! She was married to Roy Clutterbuck MRCVS when the practice was known as Jarvis and Partners; he was excellent in the large and small animal departments, until his sudden death in 1988.
Roy and Linda’s daughter Abi has followed a parallel path in animal studies and has gained BSc and MSc in Equine Science and is in her first year of a PhD on Laminitis at The Nottingham Veterinary School. Rachael, Roy’s first daughter has a successful business in Shrewsbury – Red Recruitments which she juggles with being a mother of a 6 year old and one on the way.

Maria qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1987 and has worked in a variety of small animal and mixed practices including a PDSA hospital in Nottingham. She has had a break from nursing while her boys were young working as a support assistant in primary schools. She is now based at the Broseley branch and enjoying working with animals again.

Sarah joined the practice in 1997 and spent the next 3 years training at Rodbaston College. Sarah is now a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse. In 2001 Sarah moved from the Much Wenlock branch to join the Donnington Team and at present works part time due to family commitments. Sarah has two daughters Hannah, Emily and a Springer Spaniel called Oscar.

Came on board in May 2001 as a trainee nurse and is now a qualified as a Veterinary Nurse from Rodbaston.  Michelle departed from us for a year whilst on maternity leave and re-joined as a part time nurse in December 2006. Back at home she enjoys spending time with her son Cameron and her partner Jamie.

Joined the practice in 2005 and is currently training at Rodbaston to become a veterinary nurse.  In her spare time whilst not studying she enjoys swimming, holidays abroad & spending time with her family & boyfriend.  Rachel’s boyfriend John is a trainee Electrician and she also has a cat called Sooty.

Shelly joined the practice in 2003 as a member of the Administration Team and has since been promoted to office manager. She is responsible for the advertising, newsletters and accounts at the practice.  She lives with her boyfriend John in Shrewsbury, and her Japanese Chin Lottie.  Whilst not at work Shelly enjoys shopping, reading and nights out.

Brenda originally joined the practice in 1994, and left to pursue a career in nursing.  She re-joined the practice again in 2006 working full time at our Madeley surgery.  Brenda has a keen interest in face painting and has a lovely grandson called Elliott.  Brenda currently lives in Madeley and is familiar face within the area and community.

Tor currently works part time for the practice, her full job is caring for the horses on her yard and when not mucking she enjoys a good book.  Tor has three horses called Fusion, Ronnie and Rags and also has a Rhodesian Ridgeback called Cuba.  Tor is planning to marry her long term boyfriend Richard in 2007 and will be jetting off to America for her honeymoon.

Ann-Marie joined the practise in February 2007 as a full time receptionist. Ann-marie enjoys reading, walking and having games nights with her children in her spare time. Ann-Marie also has a 4 year old skiperkee called Lucy.

Kim joined the practise as a full time receptionist in February 2007. When not working kim enjoys spending time with her long haired cat, William, and playing tennis.

Rhian joined the practice in May 2007 as our new receptionist at Aston Munslow.
Her background has been in agriculture but she moved down to Shropshire in May 2005 to be with her partner, Alex, who is employed in forestry.  She also runs her own dog-grooming business.

Lydia joined us in July 2007 as our office junior / temporary receptionist.  In her spare time she enjoys playing badminton and nights out.  Her boyfriend is called Nick who works for Wolverhampton University and they own a cat Smokey.

Becky joined the practice in May 2007; and is currently employed as our office junior.  She has a boyfriend called Sunny and a dog called Harvey.