About Intake Vets
Nick, David and Suzie are the senior vets/Directors with Nick being mainly responsible for the equine side and David primarily in charge of the farm/alpaca work. Suzie works equally across all aspects of the practice. Lizzy, Sam, Louise and Poppy are our able assistant vets.
We work on a principle of 'one client - one vet'; we feel continuity of care is crucial to providing good quality veterinary care and we strive to provide that. We encourage clients to use the same vet as far as possible for all routine work.
Nicholas Freeman BSc (Hons) BVMS MRCVS
Director / Vet
Nick graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2000. As one of the directors at Intake Veterinary Services Nick has a keen interest in equine orthopaedics. When not hard at work Nick is most likely to be found hanging off a mountain somewhere cold.
phone: 07764 826 668
email: nick@intakevets.com
David Parkins BVMS MRCVS
Director / Vet
David graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2000 and work in several practices before coming to work for Intake and eventually becoming a director. David has a keen interest in all aspects of herd health but enjoys the odd sunny afternoon to get in a rare game of golf.
phone: 07734 489 598
email: david@intakevets.com
Suzanne Yeend BVSc MRCVS
Director / Vet
ON MATERNITY FROM FEBURARY 2024.
Suzie graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2013. After working in mixed practice in North Yorkshire for a couple of years, local girl Suzie decided to return home. Having seen practice with Intake for many years as a student Intake was the perfect place to continue building her equine and farm experience.
Suzie recently became a director of Intake in January 2022 after being away on maternity. Suzie is rarely seen without her trusty side kick, Walter.
phone: 07961 119 777
email: suzie@intakevets.com
Elizabeth May BVetMed PgDip MRCVS
Vet
Lizzy graduated from the Royal Collage London in 2019. Lizzy is a familiar face at Intake Vets and some may recognise her from 2020 when she last covered Suzie’s maternity. Hailing from a sheep farm in Lincolnshire, Lizzy has a wealth of farm experience. With a keen interest in nutrition and recently completing a diploma in farm and equine nutrition – Lizzy is keen to further her interest and expertise here at Intake. Look out for her and her little co-pilot Molly the cockerpoo.
phone: 07508 904 711
email: elizabeth@intakevets.com
Sam Thompson BVSc MRCVS
Vet
Sam graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2021 and went to work in mixed practice in Morpeth for 18 months. A local lass, Sam was born and bred in Kingston Park. During her time at University Sam saw plenty of valuable work experience at Intake and decided this was the place for her to further her experience and expertise, particularly in dentistry and equine orthopaedics. When not at work Sam loves to go travelling, climbing cheviots and enjoys volunteering with the territorial army.
phone: 07500 040 140
email: sam@intakevets.com
Louise Bedford BVM&S MRCVS
Vet
Hailing from a beef suckler herd and shire horse stud in Yorkshire. Louise graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2023. With a wealth of experience and a keen interest in all aspects of large animal work, we’re excited for Louise to be part of the expanding team at Intake. Keep an eye out for her and her trusty side kick Ted the Jack Russell.
phone: 07949 582 122
email: louise@intakevets.com
Poppy Izat BVSc MRCVS
Vet
Poppy graduated from the University of Bristol in 2021. After working in Norfolk for a couple of years, Poppy took some time off to go travelling around Chile and Argentina before joining Intake in April. Poppy enjoys the variation that comes with working in mixed large animal practice and is keen to keep exploring her interests as part of our expanding team. Outside of work she enjoys indoor and outdoor swimming, scuba diving, and hiking with her black labrador Henry.
Charlie Higgs
Manager/ Receptionist
Amy Lee
VCA/ Equine Nurse
A local shire lass, Amy has been with Intake since 2020. A farmer daughter, shepherdess and a keen racing enthusiast – Amy enjoys getting involved in all aspects of equine and farm work.
Georgia Hamilton
VCA/ Equine Nurse
Julie Craig
Receptionist
Tracy Annan
Office Manager
As the office manager at Intake Tracy is in charge of the everyday running of the practice and is tasked with the unenviable job of keeping the vets in line!
phone: 01434 606 033 (9:30am - 5:00pm)
email: tracy@intakevets.com