Meet the Staff

Trevor Black BVMS MRCVS
Originally from Belfast, I qualified from the University of Glasgow  Veterinary School in 1998.  I began my career in Cockermouth, Cumbria, working for two years in a busy mixed practice.  Following this I travelled the country doing locum work for a further two years, gaining experience in a wide variety of types of practice.  I then held the position of senior assistant at Links Veterinary Practice in Haddington.  I was always keen to own my own practice one day, and when the opportunity arose to purchase Two Rivers Vets in 2005, I jumped at the chance.  I have really enjoyed the challenge of   modernising and developing the business in Biggar and Peebles, and along with the rest of the staff aim to provide the best possible service to all clients and their animals.

David Campbell BVM&S MRCVS
I grew up helping out on my family’s farm on the north coast of N Ireland and first came over to Scotland to study at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh. After qualifying in 1998 I went back home to work in a mixed practice in rural Co Tyrone but returned to Scotland when I married in 2000 and started work in Biggar at the start of 2001 when the practice was owned by Les Clerihew. I enjoy the challenges of mixed practice and relish the opportunity to develop my skills with as wide a range of species as possible. I live in Biggar with my wife Nicola, my dog Scrappy and five hens, surrounded by old bits of Landrover.

Danielle Crawford BVM&S MRCVS
 I started work at Two Rivers Vets in August 2012. After graduating from the Royal (Dick) Vet School in Edinburgh in 2008, I worked as an intern equine practice, then went travelling around the world. Before moving to Two Rivers Vets I worked in a large mixed practice in Fife for 3 years.  l enjoy small animal and farm work but have a particular interest in horses.
I live on a farm in Howgate, and have 2 dogs - a pointer called Taylor and a Jack Russell called Kiwi.  I have two horses and try to compete whenever I get the chance.  I also love skiing and have recently taken up running as well.

Stephanie Smith RVN
Hi my name is Steph and I’m the newest member of the Two Rivers Veterinary team. I studied an honours degree in Veterinary Nursing at Napier University in Edinburgh, after completing the Veterinary Nursing Preliminary Course at Telford College. I have a special interest in feline medicine and behaviour, and have just finished a research project studying arthritis in cats. My interests outside work include gardening, cycling, card-making and cake baking. I moved to Peebles in April and very much enjoy getting out and about exploring the Scottish Borders and of course meeting the pets and their owners at Two Rivers Vets

Julie Devine RVN
I qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in SE England in 1998 and since thenhave enjoyed working with a wide variety of animals and people.  I've previously worked at three busy practices and a large Veterinary Hospital where I developed a keen interest in surgical and intensive care nursing.  I joined Two Rivers in 2005 and am currently working part-time at the Biggar Practice.  My working day here might include assisting the Vets in the operating theatre, taking care of in-patients, running laboratory tests or advising clients on pet health care.  No day is ever the same and I think that’s what makes this job so special.

Victoria Hammond, Student VN
Hi my name is Tori.  I am a 19 year old first year student studying at Scottish Rural College Barony Campus in Dumfries.  I will be splitting my time between studying at college and training at Two Rivers Veterinary Practice.  I have a huge interest in animals and have 2 dogs, a cat and chickens.  I also enjoy horse riding, having owned horses in the past.  I also have a big interest in art and regularly paint and draw animal portraiture.  I am thoroughly enjoying my course at Barony and my time at Two Rivers, I hope this is the start of long and successful career.

Jacqui Warwick
Hi, my name is Jacqui and I am the Receptionist at the Biggar Surgery.  I have worked here since July 2005 when Trevor took over the practice.  I have had a love of animals since being born and raised on a farm, and have always had dogs as pets.  I have a lurcher called Jade and she is 11 years old.     My hobbies include walking Jade, reading, crossword puzzles and swimming.

Carol Calder
My name is Carol Calder, and I work at the Biggar Surgery.  I do evening surgeries and Saturday mornings, as Receptionist and general dogsbody.  My hobbies are reading, walking and doing agility with my young German Shepherd Breeze.  I am coordinator for Peebles and Biggar Cats Protection, and I also look after foster cats awaiting homes.  I previously opened and ran the Pet Shop in Biggar for eight years

Arianna Hardwick
I joined the practice in November 2010. I work part time as an animal care assistant, cleaner and also work on reception. Before joining the practice I spent two years studying at Barony College and qualified as a fish farmer. Previous to attending Barony College I studied animal care at Borders College. My intrests