meet
the team
Our team serve our pet owners and farmers 24/7/365. They work tirelessly ensuring every animal gets the very best care and attention.
Our vets, nurses, administrative, reception and shop staff offer a consistent, reliable service to keep your animals fit and healthy.
Phone 029 50888 or drop in to our surgery on Strand Street to make an appointment.
meet the team
staff profiles
the veterinary centre
Our team serve our pet owners and farmers 24/7/365. They work tirelessly ensuring every animal gets the very best care and attention.
Our vets, nurses, administrative, reception and shop staff offer a consistent, reliable service to keep your animals fit and healthy.
Tom Vaughan
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Tom Vaughan Snr.
Veterinary surgeon // owner
Tom Vaughan is the senior member of the team. Tom graduated from Trinity college Dublin in 1979.
He has a keen interest in bovine abdominal surgery and management of the transition period of the dairy cow.
Outside of his work he breeds holstein cattle on his dairy farm. He is an avid Irish and Munster rugby supporter.
Tom Vaughan
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Tom Vaughan Jnr.
Veterinary surgeon
Tom is a graduate of Istvan University, Budapest.
Tom worked in Wexford before returning to the family practice in Kanturk.
He loves all aspects of veterinary.
Outside of his work, Tom loves sports and enjoys travel.
Sadbh Kilgallen
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Sadbh Kilgallen
Veterinary surgeon
Aoife Taylor
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Aoife Taylor
Veterinary Nurse
Aoife qualified from St. John’s Central college in 2008. She joined the team in September 2020.
Aoife comes from a farming background and enjoys both the large and small animal side of the job.
She enjoys being outdoor in her spare time either working on her home farm or going on hikes.
Aoife has 2 working sheepdogs named Mille (8) and Hollie (6). She also has Timmy, a 6 month old Jack Russel. Jimsy and Desmond are Aoifes 2 rescue cats.
Eileen Heffernan
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Eileen Heffernan
Receptionist
Eileen Heffernan, receptionist and office administrator joined the team in 2013.
A lover of all creatures great and small.