Veterinary surgeons

Clinical Director

Gemma joined Buttercross in early 2013 and became clinical director in April 2017. She qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 2004, initially spending 18 months in mixed practice in Lincolnshire and three years specialising in equine lameness before returning to mixed practice. She has special interests in soft tissue surgery, cardiology and ophthalmology, and leads the clinical governance team. Gemma married Nick in 2012 and had her son Thomas in September 2015. She enjoys spending time with her family, walking her Border Terrier, Tilly, riding her horse Woody, gardening and cooking. Gemma is always busy! She has also completed her American board examinations and has her LVI qualification allowing passport completion and animal exports.

Lisette joined us in January 2018 and works part time at the Cotgrave branch.

Jo qualified from Cambridge University in 1996, and worked exclusively in small animal practice before joining us in autumn 2012. Jo has a particular interested in small animal medicine. Outside of work she is kept busy with her husband who is also a vet, three children, Border Terrier called Tess, two mischievous kittens, a guinea pig and three chickens. Jo enjoys going to music festivals and is a black belt in Taekwondo.

Hannah graduated from Nottingham Vet school and has remained in the area since then. She moved to Buttercross in August 2017 from another local small animal practice. When she is not at work she spends time riding her ex-racehorse and walking her rescue dog Mike.

Becca graduated from Royal Veterinary College, London in July 2017. She joined Buttercross straight away after seeing practice with us over her student years, which also meant she could return to the area she grew up in because she loves the Vale of Belvoir so much! Becca always has a happy smile on her face and enjoys cooking and baking. At home she has seven chickens and a Cocker Spaniel called Cooper, who is teaching her the ways and joys of dog ownership after growing up with seven cats!

Emma qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2010 and started at Buttercross July 2017. She has a special interest in internal medicine and has (almost!) achieved a certificate in advanced veterinary practice in this area. At home Emma has a bit of a menagerie, including a yellow Labrador called Ruby, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel called Milo, a cat called Lola and a rat called Basil! In her spare time she enjoys cooking, baking, walking in the countryside and running around after her young son, Edward.

Rosemary qualified from Liverpool University in 1981 and joined the Buttercross team in 1996. She works part-time and has a keen interest in feline medicine. At home she is always kept busy with a household of cats.