Meet the team

Matthew graduated with honours from Liverpool in 2010 and subsequently undertook a two-year internship at Newmarket Equine Hospital where he developed an interest in Orthopaedics and Diagnostic Imaging. Following a brief spell as a locum vet in Cheshire, he returned to Newmarket as the Diagnostic Imaging Assistant at Rossdales where he focused his attention on advanced imaging modalities (MRI and CT) and furthered his knowledge of Equine Orthopaedics. He then worked for a year in Melbourne, Australia undertaking horses-in-training work and diagnostic lameness investigations.

Matthew moved to Minster in 2016 and is mainly involved with racehorses and pre-purchase examinations. Matthew is an Advanced Practitioner and completed a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) in 2023. He has published peer-reviewed literature in veterinary journals. When not working Matthew enjoys keeping fit, fishing, walking his lurchers and occasionally riding out for racehorse trainers.

After graduating from the University of Liverpool, Katherine spent some time volunteering as a vet in the Cook Islands, treating a huge variety of animals. Katherine joined the Minster Equine Veterinary Clinic in 2015 as part of our twelve month Internship Programme, working with our hospital caseload alongside our experienced vets, consisting largely of advanced lameness and orthopaedic surgery as well as medicine cases. Katherine has broad experience of all types of medical and surgical patient care, anaesthesia and pain management. Katherine joined the team as an Ambulatory Vet upon finishing a successful internship and is responsible for a large volume of cases.

In addition Katherine is an official measurer for the JMB, and carries out riding school inspections on behalf of the council. Katherine is also the clinical coach for our two veterinary nurse students. Katherine has a particular interest in medicine cases, and has completed the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice and passed her exam in Equine Internal Medicine in 2023. She is also qualified to perform Equine Acupuncture which has become a popular complementary therapy at our clinic.

Outside of work Katherine enjoys riding her horse Minstral and spending time walking her two dogs, Hetty and Percy.

Kate graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2016. Kate spent the first couple of years working in mixed practice before spending 6 years at an equine hospital in the North East. Kate joined Minster Equine Practice in May 2024. Kate is an advanced veterinary practitioner and has a keen interest in equine reproduction, internal medicine and poor performance cases. Outside of work, Kate is kept busy with her young family and two dogs! 

George graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2023, and can be found working primarily from our Malton branch. During his studies he undertook placements across the thoroughbred industry on training yards, studs and practices with a large racing thoroughbred caseload, as well as externships within two large equine hospitals. He joined Minster in August 2023 on the New Graduate program, and sees a unique caseload spanning racehorses to leisure ponies, and the occasional miniature, which he thoroughly enjoys.

Although presently trying to absorb as much knowledge as possible in his first year of practice, his primary interests are of course thoroughbred practice, especially imaging, orthopaedics and respiratory disease, as well as dentistry. Away from work George is a keen cyclist, runner and hiker, and spends numerous hours in the kitchen imagining he is a chef.

Evie joined the practice in December 2016. Her main interests are in surgical cases and she thoroughly enjoys the peri-operative care and sense of fulfilment she gets from working with those patients. Evie qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2024 and also takes on a managerial role within the nursing team. Evie also holds an AI (Artificial insemination) qualification to assist with our reproduction caseload which is her main interest within the clinic. In her spare time Evie has two of her own horses that she competes with locally in ROR classes and dressage, as well as a tiny Shetland pony called Barry who she nursed back to health after he was admitted into the Minster Equine Clinic close to death.

Becky joined the Minster Equine team in February 2022. She studied at Hartpury University and gained a BTEC Level 3 Horse Management extended diploma (Equitation). Becky is also a freelance groom and equine sports and rehabilitation massage therapist in addition to her role at Minster, winning the Equestrian Business Awards “Groom of the Year 2021”. Becky qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in early 2025 and also holds an AI (Artificial insemination) qualification to assist with our reproduction caseload.

Outside of work at Minster, Becky can be found busy clipping, trimming and providing show preparation services to her clients all over Yorkshire. She also owns her own Welsh Sec D, called Raz.

Georgina started with us in September 2022 as one of our veterinary nursing assistants. Coming from a background of working within the emergency services; Georgie is a paramount member of the team when looking after in-clinic cases and helping the vets out on the road. Georgie has ridden for most of her life and can be found riding her horse Paleo or looking after her childhood pony fudge in her spare time.

Amelia has recently joined Minster in August 2025 as our Clinic Supervisor.

In her spare time, Amelia likes to go wild camping in the Lake District. In addition this year, Amelia completed the London Marathon 2025 for World Horse Welfare. Amelia also has two of her own dogs, Matheo and Martha along with two cats called Sidney and Shylo.

Helen joined the practice in June 1994 when it was still a mixed practice at Salisbury Road. As the decision was made to develop the Equine Department further, Helen moved to Poppleton and took up the position as Office Manager. She assumes responsibility for the day-to-day organisation and administration of the Equine Department, and also works at the Malton branch to offer cover as and when needed. Helen used to hunt regularly with the York and Ainsty South, and still regularly follows the Middleton hounds. She is a keen skier, has recently taken up cycling and also loves spending time in her garden.

Paige joined us in February 2024 and is our new Receptionist. Paige comes from a background of working with racehorses and in customer service. She has also worked on a variety of yards, including a livery yard in the Lincolnshire Wolds. Paige is thrilled to be joining the team, as she has always had an interest in the veterinary industry.

Outside of work, Paige enjoys spending time with her horse Tom, who she used to compete British Dressage and show jumping with. Tom is now semi-retired and enjoying a quieter life. She also enjoys a day out at a point to point!

Mandy has been our groom at the Poppleton clinic for almost two decades! She arrives at 7am everyday on her bike and is responsible for all of the yard and husbandry duties of the in-patients. This includes mucking out, grooming, yard maintenance and cleaning. Mandy is a crucial part of the team. Before coming to Minster, Mandy worked at a large thoroughbred stud as a groom and handler. Outside of work she has a large collection of pets and can usually be found looking after her 9 horses, 2 ferrets and a neurotic oriental cat. She used to compete successfully in endurance racing, but now enjoys a more relaxed pace hacking around Poppleton.