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Meet the AllPets Vets team

We’re really proud of the veterinary surgeons and registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) here at AllPets Vets in Prestatyn & Rhyl, North Wales. They are all highly qualified individuals with a lifelong interest in companion small animals. Learn more about them below.

Get to know our friendly and caring animal care team, receptionists, and support staff too, by reading their bios. All our staff are here to help you and your pets.

You can book an appointment with any of the team right now by calling 01745 853 366.

Fully qualified veterinary nursing staff

It’s our policy to only employ qualified registered veterinary nurses. Our RVNs are regulated by a strict code of conduct and are trained to level 3-diploma or degree standard.

Veterinary Team

Dr. Richard Ryvar BVSc Cert AVP MRCVS

At the helm of AllPets Vets is experienced Vet ...

Dr. Sara Wreglesworth MRCVS – Veterinary Surgeon

Sara joined AllPets Vets in Jan 2017. She has worked in mid Wales for the last three years in mixed practice. Sara wanted to move closer to her family in Colwyn Bay and is laying down new roots in coastal North Wales. Sara is currently learning to speak Welsh, and enjoys outdoor sports.

Dr. Mariella Roberts MRCVS – Veterinary Surgeon

Mariella is from Italy and qualified as a vet about twenty years ago. She has worked in the UK for almost 15 years – our British weather doesn't seem to have put her off! Mariella has worked in several British vet practices including a busy PDSA clinic. She is a keen surgeon and particularly enjoys orthopaedic surgery.

Dr. Eliza Grout BVM&S, BSc (Hons), MBA, MRCVS – Veterinary Surgeon

Eliza has been with the practice since 2016, she has an interest in cardiology, imaging and medicine. She grew up locally and is a talented horse rider often competing in her spare time.

Dr. Charlotte Stephenson BVSc MRCVS – Veterinary Surgeon

Charlotte grew up in North Wales and graduated from Liverpool University in 2019. She is the newest member of the vet team having joined us in 2021. She has a broad interest in all things animal and veterianry related. Out of work she enjoys rally car driving and competes in her own car.

Nursing Team

Louise Taylor C-SQP RVN – Head Nurse

Louise joined the practice in 2019 as head nurse. She manages the nursing team on a day-to-day basis and ensures the smooth running of the practice. Louise is a keen tennis player and competes in tournaments. She lives locally with her husband and two cats.

Amy Evans RVN – Vet Nurse

Amy leads our complementary treatments at the practice. She oversees our Class IV therapeutic laser clinics and is currently studying canine massage. Amy is a keen sportswoman out of work, enjoying running, cycling and walks with her family and pet Jack Russell.

Lauren Chandler RVN – Vet Nurse

Lauren joined the team in 2019 and oversees our internal laboratory. She enjoys all aspects of nursing. Lauren lives locally with her partner and rescue German Shepherd called Monty.

Siobhan Cobb FDSc RVN – Nurse & Insurance Manager

Siobhan joined the team in 2019 as a nurse and now spends most of her time managing pet insurance claims. Siobhan still enjoys hands-on nursing when the opportunity arises. Outside of work, Siobhan is a keen gardener growing all sorts of fruit and vegetables.

Carly Binks RVN – Vet Nurse

Carly joined the nursing team in 2021 and manages the Rhyl branch. She has a wealth of nursing experience and enjoys running nurse clinics.

Joy Shutt BSc (Hons) C-SQP RVN – Vet Nurse

Joy is our feline champion; she oversees the practices silver cat friendly accreditation and is an avid promoter of feline health and welfare. Outside of work, Joy organises schnauzer walks and is involved with Schnauzerfest. She is also an accomplished wind instrumentalist.

Animal Care Team

Leanne Ryles – Animal Care Assistant

Leanne loves all types of animals and has a particular interest in exotics. Out of work she runs animal experience days for children, introducing them to less common types of pets and promoting responsible pet ownership.

Eva Corry – Animal Care Assistant

Eva is currently enrolled on an animal care course and hopes to become a registered veterinary nurse in due course. She helps with the day-to-day running of the practice.

Lyndsay Young BSc – Animal Care Assistant

Lyndsay has a degree in animal behaviour and assists with the daily running of the practice.

Support Team

Hazel Thompson MA – Practice Administrator

Hazel is our practice administrator and manages office tasks. She holds a masters degree in theology and enjoys nothing more than devouring a great book with a brew.

Glyn Evans – Practice Caretaker

Glyn is the practice caretaker and keeps on top of maintenance and cleaning. When he’s not busy at work, Glyn is a keen musician and enjoys helping at Glan Clwyd Hospital Radio.

Reception Team

Ellis Rayner – Reception Supervisor

Ellis keeps reception running like clockwork day to day. In her spare time she enjoys horse riding, walks and eating out.

Lucie Chinnery-Williams – Receptionist

Lucie hopes to train one day to be a veterinary nurse. She keeps herself busy at home helping on her partner’s farm and loves working with animals.

Lynne Parry – Receptionist

Lynne joined the reception team having been a client of the practice previously. She loves meeting and greeting owners and pets and has recently rescued a stray cat that came to our doors.

Claire Bainbridge – Receptionist

Claire is one of our longest serving receptionists. She enjoys horse racing out of work and walks along the seafront. Claire has a soft spot for Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

Angela Limbert – Receptionist

I am a great animal lover and have a soft spot for dogs, having my own boy at home I understand just how important a great vet experience is to a loving owner.

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