Introducing Our Practice Team
Everyone at our practice is committed to providing you with the very best in pet healthcare. Our veterinary team bring a wealth of experience to the practice and have individually obtained high standards of professional qualification.
Vets
Hector Low - Owner/Head Vet
Hector is Head Vet and Owner of Old Mill. He came to the island and took over the Practice in 1989. He has grown a close relationship with his client base over the years and cares as much about the owners as he does their animals. He is dedicated to providing the best care to all animals.
In his spare time, Hector loves to fish and run his dogs beloved lurchers, Gael and Neve, on the moors.
Guillermo Borruel
Guillermo, affectionately known as ‘G’ within the practice, came to us as a Veterinary Surgeon in March 2023. He has a special interest in fertility and large animals although thrives in all aspects of his role.
In his spare time, Guillermo enjoys regular trips to the gym and loves to socialise. He has a Whippet named Alba who keeps him busy, along with his two guinea pigs – Cappuccino and Blanquito.
Office
Anne Marie - Practice Manager
Anne Marie joined the team as Practice Manager in January 2017. As Manager, Anne Marie over sees every decision made within the practice, all the while maintaining a close relationship with her staff.
In her down time, Anne Marie is an avid gym goer and runner and is an established coach and the local running club. She is kept busy at home with her children and two dogs, Bruce and Mara.
Jane
Jane joined Old Mill in reception in September 2008 and is our longest serving member of staff. She loves getting to know our clients and making a big fuss over their pets. She has been a familiar and comforting face to a lot of our clients over the years.
In her down time, Jane is an avid walker and has raised a huge sum of money for the local RNLI. She loves to spend time with her family and you’ll never see her out and about without her Staffie X, Dooker, by her side!
Kelsey
Kelsey joined the reception team in August 2016. She enjoys being part of a close-knit team and having a family-like relationship with her colleagues. She loves to meet new clients and animals and making a big fuss of their pets when they come to visit.
In her spare time, Kelsey enjoys travelling, going to the gym and taking her two dogs, Paddy the English Springer and Grace the Working Cocker, for long walks and swims.
Rebecca
Rebecca started work on reception in May 2022. She has a history in agriculture so the move to Old Mill seemed only natural. She thoroughly enjoys the friendly and welcoming environment and her amazing work colleagues. Getting to cuddle puppies is a big plus too!!
When not at work, Rebecca spends time with her young family, loves to knit and takes her three Whippets for runs on the moors and beach!
Debbie
Debbie joined Reception in October 2023. She has previously worked as an RVN and holds a diploma in Animal Management. She thoroughly enjoys all aspects of her job, especially her role in ensuring the health of animals and getting to know our clients.
In her spare time, Debbie enjoys spending time with family and taking her two dogs, Cookie and Tilly, for long walks.
Jodie
Jodie came to Old Mill as a receptionist in October 2023, having previously worked in hospitality – she fancied a change. She enjoys working as part of a close-knit team and getting to see animals of all shapes and sizes every day!
When she isn’t working, Jodie has plenty to keep her busy! She has two horses, Bella and Lucy, who she dedicates a lot of her time to and two dogs, Bella and Mason, who she loves dearly.
Veterinary Nurses
Hayley Ford RVN
Hayley joined Old Mill as a receptionist in October 2013 before progressing to do her Veterinary Nurse training in September 2014. She qualified as a RVN in the summer of 2016. She also holds a certificate in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC).
In her spare time, Hayley loves to run and has done several half marathons and a full marathon. She also enjoys paddle-boarding and taking her Woodle, Sid, to the beach.
Kirsteen Morrison RVN
Kirsteen joined Old Mill as an RVN in January 2023. She did a lot of placement work here while studying and couldn’t wait to come back full-time. Kirsteen has a special interest in nutrition and is excited to expand on this further.
Kirsteen’s spare time is split between socialising in Stornoway with her friends and visiting her family in Harris. As a student, Kirsteen would make the long drive from Leverburgh to Stornoway and back daily. She has a lovely Yorkshire Terrier called Carly who she would be lost without!
Halley Martin - Student Nurse
Halley first came to the practice on work experience from school and never left! She would come in to work after school and on Saturdays. Once she left school, Halley joined the Practice full-time in Reception and in January 2024 left the reception team to pursue Veterinary Nursing.
In her spare time, Halley is kept busy helping out on a farm and keeping her young Border Collie, Moss, amused. She loves to take him on long hill walks, strolls on the beach and has started to train him to work the sheep.