Three veterinary surgeons brought Ironstone together to offer independent, personalised veterinary care in Middlesbrough. Get to know the people behind the practice.
Ironstone was established in 2025 by Rob, Lucy and Tasha. Together, they set out to create an independent clinic that puts pets and the relationships with their owners at the heart of veterinary care.
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Clinical interests: Orthopaedics and ophthalmology
Rob has more than seven years of experience as a veterinary surgeon. He holds a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice and a master’s degree in Advanced Veterinary Practice from the University of Nottingham. His clinical interests include orthopaedics and ophthalmology.
Outside the practice, Rob enjoys walking his dog Harry, cycling and spending time with friends.
Lucy BVMedSci, BVM BVS, MRCVS
Veterinary surgeon
Clinical interests: Consultations, surgery and senior-pet care
Lucy enjoys both surgery and consultations, with a particular interest in geriatric patients and pain management. The practice describes her as calm, organised and attentive to clients and their pets.
Away from work, Lucy enjoys cooking and spending time with friends.
Clinical interests: Soft tissue surgery, dentistry and medicine
Tasha has ten years of veterinary experience and holds a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice and a master’s degree in Advanced Veterinary Practice from the University of Nottingham. She has particular interests in soft tissue surgery, dentistry and complex medical cases.
Outside the clinic, Tasha enjoys baking, volunteering with the Girls’ Brigade and walking her dogs on the beach.
