Vets

In 2006, Jen arrived as a student to do her Extra Mural studies, while in her 3rd year at Bristol Vet School. Upon graduating in 2008, she joined the practice as a fully fledged vet.
Since joining, she has developed an extensive knowledge of zoo animal medicine, and is the official veterinary surgeon for Knowsley Safari Park. As well as her role at the park, she enjoys all aspects of veterinary practice.

When not at work, she enjoys competing with her horses Yoda and Smirnoff in dressage, showjumping and eventing. She has two beautiful rescue dogs, Arthur and George who frequent the practice and make everyone smile! She also has a Dumerils Boa snake called Milo. She also enjoys snow boarding.

Jen is one of the Directors of Rose Cottage Veterinary Centre

Joe joined Rose Cottage in 2017, after graduating from The University of Liverpool Veterinary School and became director of Rose Cottage Veterinary Centre in June 2022. Joe loves all aspects of mixed practice but has a particular interest in small animal medicine and surgery.

He completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Medicine and joined the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons register of Advanced Veterinary Practitioners in Small Animal Medicine.

Joe accepts referrals for small animal medicine, surgical and acupuncture cases.

Outside of work he enjoys spending time with family, friends and his three dogs Pepper, Paddy and Percy. Any additional time he has is spent training for and competing in ultra triathlons.

Apart from two (short) spells of maternity leave, Liz, a London vet school graduate, has worked at Rose Cottage Veterinary Centre since it was opened by Norman Henry in 1984.
Liz is married to Harry and they have two children, Pete and Sarah.
Liz has a particular interest in horses and has a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon’s Certificate in Equine Practice.

Horses also feature strongly in her home life. Liz has ridden and enjoyed equine country pursuits since being a child. The Gorse family also enjoy point to point racing. Pre-children Liz rode herself. Years later when Sarah was competing it was a great family day out – Liz drove the wagon, Sarah rode, Pete lead the horse up and told his sister how to ride the race and Harry drank the wine!

Now Pete and Sarah have left home and produced two delightful granddaughters – it will only be a case of time before Grannie buys them a lead rein pony and starts again on the Pony club circuit!

Liz was one of the Directors of Rose Cottage Veterinary Centre but has recently retired as Director.

Jenna qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the University of Surrey in 2022. Since then she has been living in Cheshire. Jenna is very friendly and enjoys treating a wide range of species. She always goes above and beyond to provide her patients the best care possible.

Matt qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2023. Originally from Cheshire, he knows the area well and lives locally with his wife and son.
Matt has a passion for all aspects of veterinary medicine.

Outside of work Matt supports his wife in her baking as chief cake taster.

Sama graduated as a Veterinary Surgeon from the University of Liverpool in 2024 and is a proud Scouser from South Liverpool. She enjoys working with a wide variety of animals and is dedicated to providing high-quality care with a smile.

Outside of work, Sama enjoys spending time in the outdoors. You can regularly find her rock climbing, playing badminton, and hiking.

Kiko joined the practice after graduating as a Veterinary Surgeon from the University of Liverpool in 2024. She enjoys working with all types of species and has a particular interest in surgery. In her spare time she can usually be found outdoors, in the gym or gardening.

Originally from Yorkshire (and a big fan of Yorkshire ale), Meg first came to the practice as a student on placement and started working here when she graduated from the University of Liverpool. She loves the pace and variety of mixed practice and is currently working towards an advanced veterinary practitioner certificate.

Meg is from a dairy farming background and enjoys her large animal work, she is also a keen horse rider who has worked with sports horses since she was young. In the practice, Meg has a particular interest in surgery, enjoys the challenge and reward of emergency cases and has a soft spot for big dogs!

On her days off, you will likely find her trail running up a mountain, hurtling down one on a bike or snowboard, or shooting clays and baking when her legs get tired! Meg is currently working full time as a Vet in the British Army, but you will still see her from time to time, particularly at weekends.

Ken gained his Veterinary qualification from Glasgow University in 1981. He joined the practice in 1990 and later became a partner. Ken holds a certificate in Dermatology which is his area of expertise. Along with his keen interest in dermatology he enjoys small animal surgery, exotic animal medicine and surgery and acupuncture. The practice, through Ken, accepts dermatological referrals, and will also accept cases for acupuncture

Ken is married to Anne who is also a vet. They have a son called Jamie, 2 cats called Slinky Malinky and Vinny, and a terrier cross called Halle.

Ken enjoys playing golf, walking, photography, watching rugby and football, and spending time with his family. He has co-edited the BSAVA Manual of Canine Practice, and wrote 2 of the chapters, skin diseases and disorders of the canine paw.
Ken was one of the Directors of Rose Cottage Veterinary Centre, but has recently retired