Our Team

DVM CVA CVFT CVCH CVTP MScTCVM

Specialist in Integrative Medicine

Dr. Lloret graduated as DVM from Murcia University, Spain, in 2002. She is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture, Veterinary Food Therapy, and Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine. She has been a full-time TCVM practitioner for small animals and horses since 2006, offering complementary treatment in conjunction with Western medicine. She is the founder of the Chi Institute of Europe (2008).

She is on the Board of Directors of the World Association of TCVM representing Spain, and Co-Chair at the Curricular and Educational Committee of this Association. She is founder and president of AEMVTC (Spanish Association of TCVM).

Dr. Lorena was the chief of the TCVM Service of the veterinary teaching hospital of the University Alfonso X in Madrid from 2014-2021. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Lorena to launch the integrative medicine service at Veterinary Specialists Ireland in January 2022.

MVB DipECVS MRCVS

EBVS European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Brónach graduated from UCD and then completed a rotating internship at Veterinary Specialists Ireland, followed by a surgery internship at Northern Ireland Veterinary Specialists. Brónach completed her residency at Veterinary Specialists Ireland in June 2025 and was welcomed as a member of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in February 2026. She has a keen interest in orthopaedic traumatology, minimally invasive surgery and joint replacement.

MVB PgC/GPCert(Cardio) MRCVS

RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Cardiology

MVB DipACVS-LA DipECVS MRCVS

Hospital Director

American, EBVS® European and VCI Specialist in Equine Surgery

Turlough graduated with a first degree honours in Veterinary Medicine from University College Dublin in 2008. He completed a surgical internship at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, followed by a residency in large animal surgery at the Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital, Ocala, Florida.

In 2013, Turlough joined Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital as staff surgeon. He has been an active Diplomate in the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Surgeons since 2013. Turlough is actively involved in teaching and regularly delivers lectures and practical workshops nationally.

Turlough maintains a strong interest in all aspects of surgery and practice management. Turlough joined the Veterinary Specialists Ireland team full-time from February 2020 as practice manager.

BSc(Hons) BVM&S DipECVS MRCVS

EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Chief of Surgery

A Wicklow native, Tim graduated from the University of Edinburgh and spent time in general practice before completing a residency at Fitzpatrick Referrals. Tim worked in specialty private practice for several years prior to relocating home to Ireland to become Chief of Surgery in Summerhill. Tim is a renowned surgeon with a special interest in Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery.

BVSc PhD DACVN DECVCN

American and European EBVS® Specialist in Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition

Cecilia graduated from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Spain in 2000 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine, and subsequently a doctoral degree in Animal Nutrition in 2005. She was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California Davis for two years, with a focus on feline obesity. She subsequently completed her residency in small animal nutrition at UC Davis. She was welcomed as a Diplomate of the American and European Colleges of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition in 2010.She became adjunct Professor of Small Animal Nutrition at UAB where she was also chief of service of the nutrition support service. She currently works as a consultant clinical nutritionist at Expert Pet Nutrition. Cecilia works with Veterinary Specialists Ireland as a visiting consultant nutritionist.

BVMS PgCertEmerg(WBIS) DECVECC AFHEA MRCVS

EBVS European Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care

BSc (Hons) RVN CertVNECC DipFN

Head Nurse

Olivia graduated from University College Dublin with a degree in Veterinary Nursing in 2016. She initially worked as a Nurse Intern and then a Junior Rotating Nurse at the University Veterinary Hospital in UCD, followed by a stint in the Internal Medicine Departments. Olivia joined us in October 2019 and was promoted to Head Nurse in 2022.

Olivia is passionate about continuing education. She completed her certificate in Emergency and Critical Care in March 2019, followed by a Certificate in Feline Nursing in 2023 and a certificate in transfusion medicine in 2024.

BSc (Hons) RVN CertVNECC

Deputy Head Nurse and Head Medicine Nurse

Eimear graduated from UCD with a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Nursing in 2018. She spent two and half years as a Rotating Veterinary Nurse in UCD Veterinary Hospital before coming to join Veterinary Specialists Ireland in 2020.

Eimear completed her Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care in 2023 and was promoted to Deputy Head Nurse and Head Medicine Nurse. She enjoys intensive patient nursing and strives to provide the best care to every patients.

BSc (Hons) RVN CertVNECC Cert (ECC)

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Referral co-ordinator

Zoe graduated from Athlone Institute of Technology in 2010 with a BSc in Veterinary Nursing and in 2012 with a BSc (HONS) in Veterinary Practice Management.

Zoe worked for several years in general practice and then became lead veterinary nurse in the Pet Emergency Hospital from 2018-2021. She is a part-time lecturer in the veterinary nursing programme in Dundalk IT. We were delighted to have Zoe join our team in April 2021.

Zoe has since become an integral part of our referring vet co-ordinating team.

Administration

Aura joined our client relations team in November 2021. Aura is originally from Lithuania and moved to Ireland 12 years ago. She had a career working in customer service and management prior to joining the Veterinary Specialists Ireland team. Aura loves hiking and long walks along the canal with her dog, Stella.

Welcome Concierge / Moral Support.

When you come to visit you and your pet may be greeted by our very friendly concierge, Dickie.

Dickie joined the family in 2015. His hobbies include chasing rabbits, largely unsuccessfully, and long walks in the countryside. Dickie is proud to be a blood donor for pets in need.

Welcome Concierge / Moral Support

Rita is a very special girl who found her way to us as a stray after being hit by a car in 2024. Now a beloved family member living with surgeon Brónach. Usually found snoozing in the office, or checking on the inpatients.