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.

 

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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 Surgeons

 
Dr. Richard Ryvar BVSc CertAVP OV MRCVS

Richard is the principal vet, click for more information.

Dr. Eliza Grout BVM&S BSc (Hons) MBA MRCVS

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

Charlotte grew up in North Wales and graduated from Liverpool University in 2019. She has a broad interest in all things animal and veterinary related. Out of work she enjoys rally car driving and has even competed in her own car.

Dr. Bethan Greatrex BSc BVSc MRCVS

Beth joined the team in Oct 2021. Beth loves getting outdoors enjoying hiking and exploring North Wales. Beth has an interest in behaviour.

Dr. Mary-Kate Wildsmith BVSc MRCVS

Mary graduated from Liverpool University in 2023. She has a keen interest in palliative and geriatric care. From Staffordshire originally, she was drawn to North Wales to enjoy the outdoors... mostly from her paddleboard!

Dr. Hannah Bell MRCVS

Dr Hannah Bell joined the practice in the summer of 2026. She has an interest in veterinary dermatology.

 

Registered Veterinary Nurses

 
Sarah Cook HRVN

Sarah Cook BSc (hons) RVN APVN (Herp) - Head Nurse

Carly Binks RVN

Carly joined the nursing team in 2021. She has a wealth of nursing experience, click to find out more.

Lauren Chandler BSc (hons) RVN

Lauren joined the team in 2019 and oversees our internal laboratory. Click for more info.

Rhi Parry BSc (hons) RVN

Rhi joined the team in 2022, click to find out more.

Lyndsay Chadwick BSc RVN

With a degree in Animal Behaviour, Lyndsay qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) in 2025. Click for more info.

Georgina – RVN

Georgina joined the team in 2022. Click for more info.

Paige Blundell – RVN

Paige qualified as an RVN in 2026 after completing her training with our team. We're thrilled to have her back covering maternity leave.

 

Student Nurses

 

Animal Care

 
Teigan Jones BSc (hons) – Animal Care Assistant

Teigan is devoted to animals and grew up locally. She holds a BSc (hons) in Animal Behaviour, Welfare and conservation. Click to learn more.

 

Admin

 
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.

 

Reception

 
Rhys Barnett – Reception Manager

Rhys heads up the reception team and oversees front-of-house.

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.

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.

Nia Lewis-Lund – Receptionist

Nia joined the reception team in 2026 and has years of experience in customer service.

Sue Kott – Receptionist

Sue is covering maternity leave. She loves cats and comes from Rhyl.

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