Our Team

Janet qualified from Liverpool University in 1996 and worked in a mixed practice after qualifying. Janet completed her Certificate in Ruminant Health and Production (CertCHP) and gained her Diploma in Bovine Reproduction (DBR) at Liverpool University. In 2001, Janet moved back up North to her roots and has worked in practice ever since, except for a short stint back at Liverpool Uni teaching students.

Since starting at Lanes in 2011, Janet has become one of the Directors of the company. Janet has a special interest in fertility and flock health. She has also set up our Flock Health Club and is continually working to develop the club.

Tash joined Lanes in January 2025 after working at a local practice for 4 years since graduating from Liverpool Vet School. She has a particular interest in all fertility work and youngstock management.

Tom qualified from Cambridge University in 2007 as a mature student having already completed a degree in Natural Sciences. Tom stayed in Cambridge to complete an internship in the farm and equine department before moving to a mixed practice on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border.

Since working at Lanes, Tom has developed a keen interest in bovine reproduction and has completed his Diploma in Bovine Reproduction (DBR) at Liverpool University. Tom is also our farm animal clinical manager.

Liv qualified in 2012 after completing her degree at Liverpool University. Liv decided that farm work was to be her forte very early in her career (in fact it was whilst seeing practice with us as a student!) She joined BFV on qualifying in 2012. 

Since joining the practice, Liv has developed specific interests in herd health planning and fertility.

Harry, our resident Londoner, qualified from the University of Nottingham in 2014 and decided early on in his career than farm animal work was for him. Harry grew up in Kensal Rise in London and when he qualified Harry went over to New Zealand to work for two years where he became a DairyNZ In Calf Advisor, before returning in 2017 and moving up North to work here at Lanes.

Since working at Lanes, Harry has developed a keen interest in lameness and mastitis (he’s our lameness guru!) and can deliver DairyCo Mastitis Control Plans and is also an AHDB Mobility Mentor.

Lora started at Lanes as a new graduate vet in 2016 after qualifying from Liverpool University receiving the farm animal clinical award on graduation. In the same year Lora returned to her home county and also won the national ‘Dairy industry vet of the future award’.

Since working at Lanes, Lora has developed her skills as a farm animal vet and is especially interested in nutrition – she completed a Masters in Ruminant Nutrition in 2022.

Seth started at Lanes in Summer 2021 after moving to Lancashire from Cheshire where he worked at a large farm animal practice. Seth graduated in 2019 from the Royal Veterinary College and has a keen interest in sustainable farming.

Fun Fact: Seth is a keen runner and has completed the Lakeland 100.

Jo joined Lanes Farm Vets in January 2015 after completing two years at Myerscough College studying Animal Management, she decided early on that working within the animal industry was what she wanted after spending most of her childhood on the family beef farm. Since working at Lanes, Jo has become our farm practice manager, taking more of a manager role and has completed a course in customer service, workplace well-being and business change management.

Helen joined Lanes Farm Vets in January 2011 after returning to the UK from Lanzarote where she worked in an animal sanctuary for 12 years. Helen grew up on the family dairy, beef and sheep farm in Bay Horse and has had a passion for animals ever since.

Since working at Lanes Vets Helen has progressed from farm receptionist to Vet Tech and has qualified as an SQP (Suitably Qualified Person) which means she can dispense certain medicines and advise on worming protocols. In September 2024, she graduated with a distinction for her Veterinary Technician course.

Fran started at Beacon Farm Vets in 2010 and came to Lanes when we merged. Fran grew up in Catterall and has stuck to her roots and now lives in Great Eccleston with her family. Since working at the practice, Fran has developed her skills and knowledge on client service as well as becoming the Finance Lead.

Ben started at Lanes in July 2024 on the vet tech team after completing his university degree in Bio-Veterinary Science at Harper Adams. Ben was our student in 2022-2023 for his ‘year in industry’ as part of his degree and became such an integral part of the team he came back as a full time employee!

Hilary works at Lanes on Monday and covers for holidays. Hilary lives locally with her partner, Ken, and has a small flock of sheep, horses and geese. She also has three collies; Tess, Wisk & Zeb.

Liv started working at Lanes in January 2021 and works on reception on a Saturday morning. Liv lives on her family’s dairy farm and has her own flock of sheep.

Aimée started at Lanes in 2023 and is part of the paraprofessional team. Aimée has a keen interest in TB and mobility scoring and is trained to carry out both.

Outside of work Aimée enjoys going to the theatre and spending time with family and friends.