Veterinary surgeons

Clinical Director

Richard joined the practice in 2007 as a mixed practice vet, specialising in farm animal medicine, having graduated from Glasgow University in 2005. Prior to this he had been working at a mixed practice in Yorkshire for two years. Following Eddie’s retirement Richard became senior vet at the practice, and is currently our clinical director. When not working he enjoys going walking with his wife and their two daughters (future vets) and their two dogs, Coire and Milo.

Lizzy qualified in 2013 from the CEU University of Valencia. She moved to the UK in 2013 and started in the Isle of Man initially in mixed practice. She then moved to Knox and Devlin initially in 2016 before returning to Spain to undertake a Masters Degree in the Biology and Technology of Reproduction of Mammals. Lizzy then returned to Knox and Devlin in March 2019. Her interests are in large animal reproduction and obstetric emergencies. Her hobbies are looking after her little puppy and socialising with young farmers.

Steve graduated from Liverpool University in 1987. Having worked as a mixed practice vet until 2004 and then as a small animal vet, Steve joined the practice in 2007 as a full-time small animal vet. He lives locally with his wife and son as well as his dog, Pip.

Dragos qualified in 2010 from Iasi in Romania. He spend six years working in mixed in Romania before moving to Staffordshire to work in a mixed practice. Dragos started at Knox and Devlin in February 2018 as a TB tester, but with strong interests to progress into mixed work. He is comfortable scanning cows, undertaking routine work in large animals but would like to expand his experience with small animals.

Eleonora qualified from the University of Teramo in November 2016. She spend a year undertaking an internship in Italy before moving to the UK, initially as a TB tester but then started at Knox and Devlin as a small animal vet in December 2018. Outside of work her interests are cooking, walking in the countryside and running.

Tana qualified in 2015 from the University of Kosice in Slovakia. She moved to the UK immediately and started work in the Meat Hygiene Sector, before moving to mixed practice in Ashbourne as a TB tester. Tana then moved to Knox and Devlin in August 2018 as a TB tester, but is progressing towards being a mixed vet as she builds her experience.

Simon graduated from Edinburgh University in 1989 and, after a short period in mixed practice, undertook a year residency in equine medicine at Kansas State University. Upon his return to the UK, he worked in equine practice in the Midlands before a surgical residency at the Royal Veterinary College during which he attained the RCVS Certificate in Equine Surgery (Orthopaedics). Simon was then self employed for ten years concentrating on equine lameness, back and performance issues and providing general veterinary services to a practice in Derbyshire. He has joined Knox & Devlin on a part-time basis bringing his thirty years of equine experience to the existing team. On those occasions when Simon has spare time, he can be found on his mountain bike or motorbike, walking Max the Welsh Springer Spaniel, attending a wide variety of concerts and festivals and supporting his daughter’s varied interests.

Ellie graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2018. She is an adopted northerner from the southern states of Surrey. Throughout her working day she enjoys treating anything with four legs! She is one of our mixed practice vets at Knox & Devlin. Ellie loves playing hockey in her spare time.

Venci graduated in Bulgaria 2006. He joined the practice in June 2017 as mixed vet. He has previously been working as mixed vet in Bulgaria and as official veterinarian in UK. He enjoys farm animals work and soft tissue surgery.