Amy deCook B.Sc (Vet) RVN

Amy Qualified from Letterkenny ATU in 2021. She initially came to TVH as a student nurse as part of her course and joined our team after graduation and with her happy and easy personality she quickly established herself as part of the nursing team.

Amy has developed as particular interest in medical nursing and providing critical care to pets with complex needs. Currently she is studying for Certificate in Medical Nursing.

Amy and her husband adopted a little kitten called Sebastian from TVH last year and he now enjoys a great life. Amy keeps us all energised with her cakes and buns that she loves to bake.

 

Elaine Nihill RVN

Elaine qualified in St John Cork in 2011 after graduation she moved to the UK where she gained a wide range of experience in all aspects of nursing. She has been an amazing addition to TVH with her bubbly and friendly personality since joining our nursing team in 2024.

Elaine has 12years experience working reception and front of house in busy small animal hospitals in the UK and has an excellent rapport with clients and animals alike. In her spare time she enjoys gym classes, and walking the family dog Hollie and being a personal assistant to her cat Mavis. If your having a bad day Elaine’s Irish sarcasm will soon lift your spirits and your bad day never seems that bad after all.

Karen Kennedy RVN, PgD Vet Phys, IRVAP, CERT Small Animal Hydrotherapy

Karen has been working at Treaty Veterinary Hospital for over 20 years. During this time, she developed a keen interest in small animal rehabilitation. After qualifying as a registered veterinary nurse in 2006, Karen obtained a post graduate diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy from Harper Adam’s University in the UK as well as a Certificate in Small Animal Hydrotherapy. Karen now offers physiotherapy treatment to our elderly, injured or post operative patients thus enhancing their recovery and improving their quality of life.

Tracy Phillips RVN Practice Manager

Tracy qualified from the RCVS in 1995 while working in a veterinary referral hospital in Belfast. She joined the Treaty team in 1996 her experience and knowledge in small animal veterinary has been integral in the growth and development of the practice. Tracy has mentored numerous young veterinary nurses over the years.

She has a vast wealth of knowledge in all aspects of small animal care and has a keen interest in pet nutrition. Although most of her days are now spent managing the running of the hospital she still finds time to meet clients and patients when doing nurse consults or at reception.

Tracy managed and embraced the challenge of upgrading TVH helping with the design and layout of the new hospital.

Tracy and her husband have adopted many pets over the years from Treaty and now have Ethel, Walter and their feline companion Edie. She is waiting to be canonised for all she has to put up with on a daily basis.