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Meet the Team.

Our team aim to deliver stand out veterinary care on every farm, with a combined experience of over 170 years in farm animal practice.

I qualified as a vet from Dublin in 1994 and have been a full time farm vet since 1997.

Together with Alistair we established Macpherson O’Sullivan Farm Vets in 2003 to better serve Shropshire farmers, with a specialist farm veterinary service.

This has since progressed into Shropshire Farm Vets.

As a practice we have always tried to educate and inform our clients as much as possible and I am one of several Lantra accredited trainers in the practice.

I organise and run DIY AI training, calf health training and dairy cow nutrition training days on a regular basis.

Tim O'Sullivan MVB, MRCVS

Director

07909 517 479

I graduated Ghent, Belgium 1996. I worked in mixed practices in Four Crosses, Carmarthen and Montgomery before seeing the light in 2004 and focusing on farm animals only.

My interests are Bovine surgery and cattle lameness. I get a lot of satisfaction out of making lame cows better and training clients the correct 5 step foot trim. As a practice we regularly organise foot trimming courses and provide training days.

Recently I became a Mobility Mentor with DairyCo. I’m also passionate about fertility and preventative medicine in sheep.

Roel Driesen MRCVS

Director

07813 833 385

I graduated from Bristol in 2006 and spent a year in mixed practice in rural Berkshire. During this time, I decided to pursue a career in a farm animal veterinary practice, and joined the team at Mac&O in 2007 which became Shropshire Farm Vets in 2012.

Improving animal health and welfare, whilst enhancing overall farm profitability through good health and fertility management are aspects of my job which I enjoy most.

I undertook a Diploma in Bovine Reproduction at Liverpool University in 2010. This enabled me to develop specialist interests and skills in optimising dairy and beef production systems

James Marsden BVSc, DBR, MRCVS

Director

07876 443 950

I qualified from Glasgow Vet School in 1989 and after working for ten years in England and three years in New Zealand I settled in Shropshire in 2002 working for Abbey Vet Centre before starting Macpherson O’Sullivan LLP with Tim in 2003.

This has progressed on to Shropshire Farm Vets Ltd of which I am now Managing Director.

I am married to Jane and have two children, George and Isla. When I get some time, on a clear night I can be found in a roofless shed with a couple of telescopes taking pictures of galaxies/nebulae.

Otherwise I am known to chase deer in Scotland and take the odd photograph.

Alistair Macpherson BVMS, MRCVS

Director

07909 517 184

Following graduation from Staffordshire University I spent a number of years working in education welfare before joining the team at Macpherson O’Sullivan in January 2009 which has since progressed into Shropshire Farm Vets.

My main focus and passion is the operational side of the business, HR, managing, developing systems and looking for solutions to meet changing business needs.

Outside of work I’m a full-time mum and taxi service to my two daughters, supporting them in their dramatic ambitions.

Tia Thomas MBA, CMgr, BA (Hons), Assoc Cipd

Director

07528 245 452

I graduated from the University of Bristol in 2006 & spent 4 years working in mixed practice in rural Carmarthenshire and Wiltshire.

After spending a year and a half working and travelling abroad, including time spent in the dairy heartland of the Waikato in New Zealand’s North Island, I joined the practice as a locum at the end of March 2012.

My main areas of interest are bovine fertility, surgery and the management of Johne’s Disease.

I enjoy judo and walking in the Shropshire countryside with my Labrador and young family.

Nathan Loewenstein BVSc, MRCVS, Cert AVP

Veterinary Surgeon

07815 543 546

I graduated from the University of Bristol in 2012. Originally from Staffordshire, I took my first job down in Wiltshire and worked in farm animal practice there until returning to the Midlands to join Shropshire Farm Vets in January 2016.

I have a keen interest in parasitology, particularly in sheep, and enjoy working with shepherds on a flock level to enhance their production and profitability.

Outside of work I play the piano and tinker with cars.

John Hemingway BVSc, MRCVS, Cert AVP

Veterinary Surgeon

07496 305 412

I qualified as a vet from Bucharest in 2014 and after working for two years in the rural side of Romania, I moved to the UK.

Since “the big move” I worked as a Veterinary Meat Hygiene Inspector until October 2017 when I joined Shropshire Farm Vets, bringing me closer to my passion which is working with farm animals.

Outside of work I enjoy fishing, cooking traditional Romanian food for my friends and traveling.

Mihail Stoica MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

07948 475 669

I moved to Shropshire and joined Shropshire Farm Vets in June 2017. I have a range of experience in reception, customer service and stock specialist roles. These skills have come in handy when helping to cover on Reception and Pharmacy.

My main role is business admin which includes health and safety, fleet coordination, stock ordering, course organisation along with many other tasks.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my partner, cat and rescue hens plus dedicating a bit of time each weekend to volunteering at a cat and dog rescue.

Siobhan Harrington Hayes

Business Administrator

I joined Shropshire Farm Vets in January 2018.

Over the past five years working in reception and administration based roles, I have developed a wide range of knowledge that helps with my main responsibilities within the practice of diary management and communication with clients.

Outside of work you can find me exploring the countryside with my partner Ryan and show cocker Mabel.

Hannah Speake

Clinical Reception Team Leader

I graduated as a vet from USAMV Cluj-Napoca in Romania in 2004. I worked for 6 years in mixed and small animal practice back home.

I moved to the UK in 2010 where I worked as a veterinary meat hygiene inspector until April 2011, when I joined an import-export company. After more than 8 years I decided to return to the practical side of the profession and take the opportunity to join Shropshire Farm Vets in March 2020.

In my free time I enjoy walking in nature with my family, skiing and playing football.

Calin Bogdan MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

07425 314 090

I graduated from Lisbon in 2022. In the first couple of years of University, I was lucky to come to England to learn about dairy farming in a farm near Crewe.

Not long after, I did a couple internships in farm veterinary practices in the UK. A few years later I have also studied in Germany for a semester where I saw practice in the farm animal ambulatory clinic in the University of Hannover.

During all these years, I have developed a special interest in bovine fertility, surgery and calf health.

Outside work I enjoy playing tennis and travelling.

Duarte Monteiro MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

07481 128 686

I graduated from the University of Bristol in 2017. I worked initial for a large farm only practice in Carmarthen, South Wales where I undertook a Postgraduate Certificate in farm animal medicine. For the last 5 years I have worked abroad predominately with large dairies. First in Saudi Arabia, then a season in New Zealand and most recently in Qatar where I managed the vet and herd teams on a 10,000 cow desert dairy. My main clinical interests are in preventing disease and allowing cows to perform through great management. I’m also always keen to talk mastitis control, milk quality and all things parlours. I’m from a farming family in Chirbury so it’s great to be back in the Shropshire farming community I grew up in. I’ll be hoping to squeeze in the odd game of cricket around raising a young family.

Rupert Sheppard BVSc Cert AVP MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

07495 005 267

I joined Shropshire Farm vets in June 2021 as a clinical receptionist.

In my previous role, exceptional customer service was one of the core values, which is something I look forward to applying to my role here at Shropshire Farm Vets! I live in Muxton, Telford with my partner Cole and our Siberian Husky Luna.

My favourite way to spend my spare time is weekends away with friends and of course the dogs!

Shelby Macera

Clinical & TB Receptionist

I joined Shropshire Farm vets in July 2021 as pharmacy courier, having spent my early career in manufacturing and warehouse management, managing teams of up to 75 direct reports.

Four years ago I decided to take a different career path and started employment with CIS Holstein UK as a milk recorder and genomic sampler; during this time I met and worked alongside some hardworking farmers who are often under-appreciated for their dedication and hard work.

Outside of work I have been married for 30 years to a hard-working NHS health care assistant, we have five boys and one daughter, who is currently at studying at Nottingham University to be a paediatric nurse.

We have six adventurous grandchildren and counting and also have small menagerie consisting of 150 chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese, together with a few pigs, sheep and hopefully soon some golden Guernsey goats – but don’t tell the wife!

Will Bowen

Pharmacy Courier

07400 098 285

I joined Shropshire farm vets in September 2021 to train as a ATT after spending 16 years in the dairy industry, working in various herdsman and herd manger roles. I am proud to say I have also now taken on the role of Vet Tech! I grew up on a beef and sheep farm in Montgomeryshire I attended Coleg Powys where I studied agriculture. I am extremely passionate about livestock and the agricultural sector which led me to joining shropshire farm vets.

When I’m not working you can find me taking part in various sports football, golf and riding my bikes.

Ryan Lunt

Vet Tech & Approved TB Tester

07939 851 860

I joined Shropshire Farm Vets in August 2021. I am in training to become an ATT. I have always had a desire to work with livestock. Shropshire Farm Vets has given me a great opportunity to follow my passion for livestock health and welfare. My partner and I have a flock of ewes and enjoy rearing chickens in our spare time. I was a member of Nesscliffe Young Farmers and I’m a keen horse rider.

I’m part of a small syndicate shoot and currently training my cocker spaniel puppy to work for the season.

Kate Martin

Approved TB Tester

07534 812 696

I was privileged to become part of Shropshire Farm Vets in October 2021. I have had many roles in the animal sector and have spent the last 8 years working for pets at home most recently as a deputy manager. Growing up around livestock gave me a deep interest for their health and welfare and I am very excited to be back out and about working with them on behalf of Shropshire Farm Vets.

When not working you will find me looking after my own livestock which includes commercial and rare breed sheep, chickens, pigs and horses. I also have a real passion for training and working sheepdogs including my own sheepdog Mel.

Drew Pluse

Approved TB Tester

07376 617 477

I Joined the team at Shropshire farm vets in December 2021.

I have a diverse work history, from the Equine industry, to Retail, and varying farm work, most recently Dairy.

Most of my time is spent with family and in the great outdoors.

Mel Griffiths

TB & Clinical Receptionist

I joined the team at Shropshire Farm Vets in July 2022, I have lived in Shropshire my whole life apart from taking two years out working and travelling and around Australia.

I have a range of experience from working in different admin roles over the years. Before joining the team here at SFVs I completed my level 3 diploma in Land Based Studies at Reaseheath College.

Outside of work you will find me either walking my cockapoo or socialising with friends and family.

Shannon Onions

TB & Clinical Receptionist

I joined Shropshire Farm Vets in June 2022 to train as an ATT.

I have grown up on a beef and arable farm in Shropshire and have worked there for the last 9 years, I have a keen interest in livestock and rear my own beef calves.

When I’m not working, I enjoy playing tennis & walking my dog.

Annabel Chester

Approved TB Tester

07944 674 229

I am a farmer’s daughter, born and bred on a dairy farm in North Shropshire. I went to Reaseheath College where I studied agriculture. After leaving college I’ve had various equine jobs (including working for a world class eventer) to help further my knowledge in horsemanship.

Becoming an ATT is a great opportunity to work in the agricultural industry, in which I am very passionate. When I’m not being an ATT you will find me working with my Dad, who now has a beef and suckler herd or helping my boyfriend on his dairy farm.

In my spare time I enjoy riding and competing with my horses.

Kathy Jones

Approved TB Tester

07377 043 596

I first joined the vets as an ATT in December 2020. I’m a keen rugby player and play for Ludlow RFC as a winger. I have travelled many parts of the world including New Zealand, Australia and South East Asia.

I have a keen interest in farming, I work regularly on my family Sheep and Beef farm, alongside looking after my own flock.

Matt Ashley

Approved TB Tester

07528 097 594

I joined the team at Shropshire Farm Vets in May 2026. I have recently graduated from Cardiff University, studying International Relations and Politics. I have a range of customer facing experience as well as having grown up in the farming community. Outside of work I enjoy reading and walking my three dogs, Lego, Jenga and Uno!

Alex Carradine

Receptionist

I recently joined Shropshire Farm Vets, working with the friendly team in reception and pharmacy. Growing up on my grandparent's farm in Shropshire gave me a strong appreciation for farming. Outside of work I really enjoy exploring new places, and spending time with family and friends.

Evie Kiernan

Receptionist

I joined Shropshire Farm Vets in March 2024 and became an Approved Tuberculin Tester. I studied animal care at Walford and North Shropshire college and went into farming shortly after. Seven years later I still absolutely love working in the farming industry, meeting new people and learning new things everyday.

I love the countryside and going for walks with my dog on summer days, especially when there is a pub on route.

Georgina Haworth

Approved TB Tester

07593 182 885

I have recently moved back to Shropshire after a number of years in Nottinghamshire. I joined Shropshire Farm Vets in June 2026 as part of the reception team, I have over 20 years experience in various administration roles, and these skills will help me in my new role. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family as well as going on walks and reading.

Nicky Holland

Receptionist

I joined Shropshire Farm Vets in July 2026 and look forward to having a positive impact as a receptionist. I have worked in customer facing roles since beginning work, so I enjoy interacting with clients and continue this with Shropshire Farm Vets. Having also worked as an administrator/receptionist previously, I know how to and enjoy being a representative for a business. Shrewsbury has been my home all my life and in my spare time, I play tennis, gig in an indie rock band and spend time with friends.

Christian Nicholls

Receptionist

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