Our Team

Our Expert Team Members

Ian Moore MRCVS

Founder - Veterinary Surgeon

Originally from Banbridge , Ian qualified at the University of Liverpool in 1990 and

worked in various mixed practice in the UK before coming home and setting up practice in Moira 1996.

​Outside of work Ian enjoys farming and equestrian pursuits.

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Amber Cloughley BVMS MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

Amber grew up in Banbridge and went to study veterinary at Liverpool  University.

She enjoys all aspects of veterinary work and outside of work enjoys  equestrian pursuits along with her cats and dogs

Pete Dillon BVMS MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

Peter grew up in Moira and starting helping at Lagan Valley Vets for work experience.

He qualified from University of Glasgow in 2011 and then worked in a mixed practice in Lockurbie for two years. After locuming in England he took a position as clinical director in a Small Animal Emergency Only Practice in Preston.

​Outside work, Peter plays Rugby and enjoys getting out on his bike and walking in the Mournes as much as possible. He also helps with his dads Hampshire Down sheep at home.

Claire Black BVMS MRCVS

Claire is from Dromore and came to Lagan valley vets for work experience before qualifying from Glasgow in 2012. She has been working in equine practice in England for over 10 years before joining us in October 2023.

Outside of work Claire enjoys horse riding and racing.

Ruth Hamill BVMS MRCVS

Ruth grew up in Lisburn and went to study veterinary at Nottingham university.

She enjoys all aspects of veterinary work.
Outside of work she enjoys showing cattle at all the local shows.

Jan Abbott Manager

Originally from scotland Jan moved to Northern Ireland in 2004 Jan has worked in Lagan Valley vets since Aug 2004 Outside of work Jan’s hobbies are reptiles having over 30 tarantulas at any one time along with snakes and lizards.
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Rhiana Wilson BVMS MRCVS

Rhiana grew up in Dromore and went on to study veterinary at Glasgow university.

She enjoys all aspect of veterinary work.

Outside of work she enjoys her equestrian pursuits.