Sharon McNeil
Clinical Lead/OwnerI’m Sharon and I am the Clinical Lead/Owner of Riverside Veterinary Clinics in Callendar and Stirling.
I qualified as vet in 2000 from Glasgow University and have worked all over the UK and in America also. I have worked as a Clinical Lead in a Veterinary Hospital, putting me in charge of over 35 colleagues.
My favourite part of my job is surgery and coaching junior vets to be the best they can be.
In my spare time I like hillwalking and swimming with my husband and two children. I have a bengal called Batty and a giant millipede and lots of houseplants.
Pamela Hynd
Practice ManagerHi, my name is Pamela and I am the Area Practice Manager of Riverside Veterinary Clinics.
I previously worked at Pets at Home in various management roles for 23 years and then moved to Vets4pets where I have been a Practice Manager and Area Practice Manager for the past 2 years.
I have 3 dogs, 1 miniature Dachshund called Rollo and 2 whippets called Storm and Gem.
My favourite part of the job is client and patient interaction and helping to train any new colleagues.
In my spare time I love walking off all the food I love to eat. I have also been known to help raise money for various charities.
Crystal Thom
ReceptionistCrystal moved to Callander in 2020. She has had a life long interest in animals, whether they be pets or wildlife.
Her spare time is spent gardening, going for long hikes or cooking. She has spent the past three years transforming her small garden into a wildlife habitat, where she enjoys feeding the wild birds and hedgehogs.
Norma
ReceptionistNorma moved to Braco 2 years ago to enjoy a bit of country living with her 3 dogs.
She has Lola-Bean age 5, Bruno age 4 who are both Pugs, and Poppy is a 9 year old Border Collie.
She loves to take the dogs out exploring or camping in the warmer weather. The Pugs have literally changed her persona as she is now a crazy pug lady.
Ross Paton BVMS MRCVS GpCert
Registered VetRoss graduated from Glasgow veterinary school in 2012. After working in mixed practice for the first four years of his career Ross developed an interest in surgery, internal medicine and some dermatology and has worked in busy small animal practice since 2017.
Since then, Ross has gained an affinity for veterinary dentistry and has undertaken further training in this field both in the UK and abroad, gaining a certificate in this last year, while continuing his studies into advanced veterinary practice.
In his spare time Ross enjoys trying to play cricket, cooking, reading and walks in the country with his wife, two daughters and dog, Rolo.
Alexia Alvarez BVMS MRCVS
Registered VetTexas born, I traveled to Boston, Massachusetts where I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a focus in Animal Behaviour from Northeastern University.
During my studies, I worked at the zoo and assisted in veterinary clinics before traveling to South Africa to work in wildlife conservation. I furthered my studies and qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 2022 from the University of Glasgow where I have developed a passion for surgery and continued my passion for wildlife conservation.
In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, world cuisine, and hillwalking with my husband and rescue dog, Tali.
Rebekah Butterworth
Administrative AssistantI am the Administrative Assistant/Social Media Manager.
I’m new to the Veterinary world but always up for a challenge when it comes to learning and progressing. My favourite part of the job is interacting with clients and their furry friends.
I’ve never owed a pet myself so I love coming into work to shower your pets with affection (and treats.) One day I’m determined to own my own little rabbit sanctuary.