Meet the Team
Glenn Veterinary Clinic are a highly skilled team providing expert care for your pets and excellent customer service and support for you.
Veterinary Team
We believe consistency of care is very important in optimising our patients’ treatment and endeavour to make sure the same vet carries out the complete course of treatment.
Veterinary Surgeon and Clinic Owner
Linda Glenn MVB MRCVS
Linda is a local girl, living in Bangor with her 2 standard wire haired dachshunds, Nzuri and Matata. Growing up in the Ulster Folk Museum where her father was the Caretaker, Linda attended Glencraig Primary School and Glenlola, and qualified from UCD in 1984. Her son, Owen was introduced to practice life as a baby and rather than being put off, qualified himself as a Vet from Glasgow University in 2017.
After working in a local practice for 7 years, Linda established the Glenn Veterinary Clinic in 1991 with 2 trainee Veterinary Nurses.
Veterinary Surgeon
Rachel Heenan BSc DVM MRCVS
Rachel graduated from St. George's University, Grenada, West Indies in 2008, having spent her final clinical year at Edinburgh University. She initially started her career in North Yorkshire in a mixed animal practice but soon discovered her main interests lay in small animal practice. She quickly developed a love of all things surgical and started studying in April 2014 for a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice which she completed in 2016.
After 7 years in Yorkshire, Rachel decided to head closer to home and joined us at Glenn in October 2016. Rachel hit the ground running and has enjoyed meeting new clients 2, 3 and 4 legged alike. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys walking her Labradors Bert and Otto, and travelling.
Veterinary Surgeon
Emma Gullen MRCVS
Emma graduated in veterinary medicine and surgery from Nottingham University in 2018. Emma also has 2 Bachelor of Science degrees in Bio-veterinary Sciences and has a keen interest in small animal medicine.
Emma enjoys nothing more than walking her 2 dogs and paddle boarding when the weather allows.
Veterinary Surgeon
Gaelle Esnault MRCVS
Gaelle graduated in veterinary medicine from The University of Milan in 2018 and moved all the way to Meath, where, following an internship at the National University of Ireland there, she went on to conduct investigative projects, culminating in her being awarded an MSc in diagnostic research in 2020.
Not to sit around, Gaelle moved straight into a mixed animal practice in the north where she spent 2 years before joining us in 2022 to lend her focus to small animal medicine.
Gaelle puts us all to shame with her multilingual status, speaking 5 different languages. Her gentle greyhound, Perrie, can understand them all!
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Veterinary Surgeon
Anna Silina MRCVS
Anna graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2021, after which she returned to Belfast to begin her veterinary career.
Anna has adopted bunnies, one of which she found straying in Ormeau Park. She enjoys baking (the rest of the clinic enjoy the finished delights!), exploring Northern Ireland on the back of a motorbike and embracing the cool Irish waters with a sea swim.
Veterinary Surgeon
Kerri Stuart MRCVS
Kerri graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London in 2017. Despite starting her career as a mixed practice vet, she soon realised her main interests lay in small animal practice.
Whilst Kerri loves surgery, she has a keen interest in medicine and completed a post-graduate certificate in small animal medicine in 2024.
When not working, Kerri enjoys painting, crocheting and chilling with her two cats, Rogue and Nugget.
Nursing Team
Our amazing team of nurses spoil all our patients and many who have had to stay with us, can’t wait to see everyone again.
Veterinary Nurse
Tina Mackey
Tina first showed her dedication for animal work by working in Assisi Animal Sanctuary for many years, during which time she completed the B-Tec National Diploma in Animal Management. In July 2005, after completing placements with Glenn Veterinary Clinic as part of her course, Tina became a full-time member of the Glenn Veterinary Nursing Team.
In 2010 Tina had the honour of winning the Province wide Trainee Veterinary Nurse of the Year award for her exemplary care and dedication and the following January, passed her final exams qualifying as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
Tina is mum to Murphy, a lovely black lab. She also provides home comforts for other dogs when their owners are away.
Veterinary Nurse
Kristyn Burge
Kristyn Burge first worked with the Glenn Veterinary Nursing Team during her placements as part of her BTec Animal Management course which she started in 2005. On completion of the course
Kristyn came to work in the clinic full-time and has been with us ever since. Kristyn completed her veterinary nursing training at Greenmount College and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2014.
Veterinary Nurse
Faith Stanfield
Faith qualified from her nursing course in June 2019, having carried out her studies with us and has enjoyed nursing furry friends ever since.
In her spare time Faith enjoys walking Fig her dog, trying new places to eat and the gym.
Veterinary Nurse
Deborah Wilson
Deborah began her career in animal care in Assisi Animal Sanctuary where she worked for several years while studying for a degree in Zoology at Queen's University Belfast.
Deborah joined our practice team in 2006, gaining valuable experience before her formal Veterinary Nursing training at Greenmount College, from which she qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2013.
Veterinary Nurse
Cerys Brown
Cerys started here at Glenn Vet Clinic in November 2016 after 10 years working at Assisi Animal Sanctuary. Working predominantly with the small animals Cerys has a keen interest in rabbit and guinea pig care.
Cerys qualified from Greenmount as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in January 2023. She is enjoying the extra challenges this brings and has a keen interest in radiography and anaesthetics.
In her free time Cerys spends time with her two horses and also her array of small pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and cats.
Veterinary Nurse
Giorgia Denny
Another home grown RVN, Giorgia first came to the clinic in 2019 on work experience and returned in 2022 to complete her university nursing placement. Giorgia graduated as an RVN in 2024 from Edinburgh Napier University, after which she jumped straight into a full time position with us.
Outside of wotk, Giorgia enjoys time with her family, friends and her many dogs and cats.
Assistant Veterinary Nurse
Joanne Cameron
Joanne joined us in August 2013 from Assisi Animal Sanctuary where she had worked as a welfare assistant for 3 years. Prior to this Joanne had worked in another veterinary practice through which she completed her Animal Nursing Assistant course at Greenmount in 2009 and also managed a cattery for 9 months.
Joanne is kept busy outside of work in family life, married with 3 young sons and an active Labrador Daisy.
Student Veterinary Nurse
Gillian Haydon
Gillian joined us in July 2020 having worked in Assisi Animal Sanctuary for over 4 years. Prior to this, Gillian graduated from Ulster University in 2014 with a degree in Geography but decided to change career path to work with animals. She has gained a wide range of experience having worked with birds of prey and a variety of exotic animals in World of Owls, resulting in her being one of our 'go to' girls when we have any wildlife in the clinic.
Gillian is a keen outdoor enthusiast and shares her love of the countryside with her partner and her 5 working Labradors.
When she isn't being kept busy with her dogs, she also enjoys spending time with horses and going for hacks with friends, although she isn't averse to a cosy night on the sofa with Sushi, her little Siamese cat.
Student Veterinary Nurse
Rachel McIlveen
Rachel joined us in July 2022 having worked in another veterinary clinic for 3 years. She completed her Animal Nursing Certficate at Greenmount and is now back at Greenmount studying for her Veterinary Nurse qualification.
Rachel loves the outdoors and is a keen horse rider.
Trainee Veterinary Nurse
Aimee McKeown
Aimee started placement with us in 2022, whilst attending Bangor Tech where she studied Animal Management Level 2. On completion, Aimee started Level 3 and joined our team as a receptionist. She has now moved across to the clinical team where she will study to become a veterinary nurse.
In her spare time Aimee likes to spend time with her dogs and getting coffee with friends.
Practice Manager
Practice Manager
SJ Gibson
SJ, a Maths and Statistics graduate, joined us in January 2016. SJ has extensive experience in customer service and account, operations and people management across a diverse range of business functions and disciplines. She is also actively involved in dog and cat rescue in NI - she coordinated the transfer of dogs on the joint Dogs' Trust / Assisi scheme, Chance of A Lifetime for 5 years and assists in the co-ordination of rescuing, rehoming and fundraising for Animal Connexions.
SJ was brought up with boxers, which still are extra special to her. Pictured here with Tammy, adopted from Dog's Trust and Fred from Animal Connexions.
Another outdoor lover, S-J belongs to the Antrim Chilli Dippers and loves nothing more than a refreshing sea swim, or a freezing waterfall plunge.
Admin
Our great Reception and Admin team are sympathetic and empathetic, always personally greeting our clients and lending a very understanding ear when our clients are worried.
Client Care Co-ordinator
Judith Goodman
Judith, another client, joined Glenn Veterinary Clinic as Client Care Co-ordinator in 2020 and, despite only working a matter of weeks before we were thrown into Lockdown, picked up our systems and practices very quickly.
Judith is kept busy outside of work with two teenage daughters and two dogs Lola and Dixie.
Administrator/Receptionist
Anne Boardman
Anne, a longterm client, joined Glenn Veterinary Clinic as a Receptionist in 2006 and over the years, has been an invaluable participant in all things administrative. Since 2016, Anne's focus has been dealing with insured clients but, never too far away from meeting and greeting, she works closely with reception and provides backup and cover when required.
Anne has opened her home to many rescue dogs and currently has a lovely long haired shaggy, Flint.
Receptionist
Linda Hopkins
Linda worked at Assisi Animal Sanctuary for a number of years before joining us in September 2021. Linda enjoys the outdoors, gardening and spending time with her 2 dogs, Roly and Gracie and cat, Minx.
Receptionist
Taryn Bailie
Taryn joined the admin team in 2025. She has a gorgeous chocolate Labrador Abby and two beautiful calico cats, Maisy and Molly.
Taryn enjoys taking Abby to the beach and meeting friends for coffee.
Insurance and Accounts Advisor
Helga Cairns
Helga has been Insurance and Accounts Advisor for the Glenn Veterinary Clinic since October 2007. Helga spent the early part of her business career working in the Insurance industry and has extensive experience in managing claims and supporting the needs of clients and their pets.
Helga enjoys much of her spare time travelling around Europe in her motorhome.