Who We Are

We’re proud of our practice and professional team

At Copthorne Veterinary Clinic, we have excellent veterinary facilities that are designed to provide quality services for dogs, cats, and small furries. Our services are tailored to make your pet’s visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

Modern Facilities for Your Pet

We love to care for your furry friends like they are part of our own family. We won’t treat you like a number.

Friendly & Dedicated Staff
Full Surgical Facilities and In-House Lab
Experienced Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses
Open 6 Days
Large Car Park with Disabled Access and Facilities

Our Team

Copthorne Veterinary Clinic’s team have been hand-picked for their clinical experience and ability to provide the highest level of care for our patients.

Richard Morris

BVSc CertVA GP Cert (SAS) MRCVS

Richard Morris

Richard studied veterinary medicine at the Liverpool University. Joining the practice in 2002, partner Richard holds advanced certificates in small animal surgery and veterinary anaesthesia, ensuring the best techniques are used in our practice.

Richard also has a special interest in animal welfare. Before joining the practice, he spent time in India treating not only dogs and cats but more unusual animals like elephants and camels.

Naomi Watson

BSc BVSc CertAVP MRCVS

Naomi Watson

I qualified from Liverpool veterinary school in 2007, having done a Zoology degree before. I started my veterinary career in South Shropshire as a mixed vet, spent a year in New Zealand but decided to come back to Shropshire having enjoyed my time before so much and have remained here ever since.

I have undertaken a number of additional qualifications including a certificate in advanced veterinary practice. This incorporated all aspects – with areas in medicine, surgery and clinical pathology. I have also undertaken a certificate in clinical animal behaviour and qualified as a clinical animal behaviourist (CAB) through the APBC (Association of Pet Behaviour Councillors).

I love working in first opinion and enjoy the varied cases you see. My love of behaviour evolved from my own dogs’ additional needs and the realisation that to effectively treat our patients we need to consider their mental health and take a holistic approach.

In my spare time I have two young daughters, a Welsh Collie and enjoying running in the hills.

Emma Morris

Bvsc MRCVS

Emma Morris

Emma qualified from Liverpool university in 1994. Previously working in mixed practice, she has treated both farm animals and domestic pets, and whilst working in India for 2 years she treated more exotic animals, including camels, elephants and monkeys.

Emma is interested in all aspects of veterinary practice but has a special interest in animal welfare and the care of older animals. She is a keen animal lover and has 2 cats, Dora and Boots, a dog, Spangle, a terrapin, Terry James and a tortoise, Mowgli, at home.

As well as being a vet, Emma is married to Richard and has four children, Hazel, Rosie, William, and Iris. She manages two holiday cottages and has a love of hill walking.

Ralph Simpson

BSc f BSc BVMedSci BVM BVS MRCVS

Ralph Simpson

Ralph studied veterinary medicine at the University of Nottingham, graduating in June 2021. Prior to studying veterinary medicine, he achieved a degree in Animal Science, also completed at the University of Nottingham.

Ralph has a keen interest in the surgical aspect of veterinary work, especially soft tissue surgery. In his spare time, he likes to go mountain biking, play lacrosse, and go exploring in the local area.

Gareth Parry

BVSc MRCVS

Gareth Parry

Gareth joined Copthorne Vets in May 2022. After working in mixed and equine practices he decided that he wanted to return to small animal work and hasn’t looked back. He is interested in all aspects of small animal work and also provides veterinary care for the small animals at the RSPCA rehoming center in Dorrington.

At home, he has a 3 legged dog called Bella and a pony called Mo who is 37 years old!

Corinne George

Practice Manager

Corinne George

I joined Copthorne Vets way back in 2001 as a student veterinary nurse! After lots of hard work and fantastic support from all the vets and nurses, I successfully qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2004. I went on to become Head Nurse, continuing to enjoy all aspects of nursing, especially anaesthesia, surgical nursing, and critical care, whilst managing a wonderful and dedicated team of nurses.

In 2010 I made the difficult decision to leave my clinical work behind to become Practice Manager – although with veterinary nursing in my blood I didn’t actually stop consulting until 2018!

My job now involves the day to day running of the practice, which includes ensuring we have a happy team providing outstanding patient care and excellent customer service – a task made easier when your colleagues are more like your family.

Sarah Evans

Head Veterinary Nurse

Sarah Evans

Sarah started working at Copthorne Vets back in May 2004 and has never looked back. She qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in July 2021.

She loves working with animals, and her interests at work are running weight clinics and organising puppy parties.

Outside work she is a member of Bayston Hill Amatur Dramatics Society and takes part in Bayston Hill pantomime every year

She currently has 2 dogs, 2 cats, 1 rabbit, and 4 Teparins that keep her busy the rest of the time.

Zoe Griffiths

Veterinary Nurse

Zoe Griffiths

Zoe has been a familiar face at Copthorne Vets for several years, having spent her student nurse placements with us while studying at Harper Adams University. After graduating with a first in 2021, she joined us as a full-time registered veterinary nurse and general morale booster! Zoe is particularly interested in the surgical side of veterinary nursing.

In her spare time, Zoe can be found helping out at home on her family sheep farm (especially during lambing season!) and playing cricket on the weekends.

Stacey Blakeway

Veterinary Nurse & Cat Advocate

Stacey Blakeway

Stacey joined us as an animal nursing assistant in 2015, following completion of the BTEC level 3 extended diploma in animal management at Walford College. She soon became a student veterinary nurse and successfully completed her training, becoming a qualified veterinary nurse in March 2022. She is the practice’s cat advocate and ensures that our feline patients’ visits to the practice are as stress-free and enjoyable as possible, with lots of fuss, treats, and feline-friendly protocols. Stacey also enjoys working with rabbits, guinea pigs, and more exotic species and has a special interest in diabetes management.

At home, Stacey cares for her 5 cats Erick, Prince, Grayson Millie, and Harry, as well as rabbits Alec, Buddy, and Boris. She enjoys playing the piano, which she taught herself, and also trains and competes in strongwoman competitions.

Maddi Williams

Veterinary Nurse

Maddi Williams

Maddi has over 10 years of experience working with animals of all shapes and sizes but found her true calling when she started working in a veterinary practice. She began her training at Reaseheath University Center and after lots of hard work successfully qualified as a veterinary nurse in July 2023. Her special interests include behaviour, rehabilitation, and wildlife.

Outside of work, there is nothing Maddi enjoys more than hiking and exploring the Welsh and Shropshire hills with her husband and 2 dogs, Rocky and Bandit.

Seren Wright

Veterinary Nurse

Seren Wright

Seren graduated as a registered veterinary nurse from Harper Adams University in 2025. She has a special interest in senior care, providing comfort and reassurance to our elderly patients.

In her spare time, Seren enjoys travelling the world, horse riding and walking her two greyhounds, Archie and Poppy.

Laura Davenport

Receptionist

Laura Davenport

Laura joined us on reception in March 2021, after previously working in a GP surgery as a medical receptionist. She quickly found her feet, always calm and smiling – and it soon felt like she had been one of the team forever!

Laura lives in Shrewsbury with her partner and Leonberger Honey. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, taking trips to the beach, and taking Honey on walks, especially in the beautiful Shropshire hills.

Georgia Cowlishaw

Receptionist

Georgia Cowlishaw

Georgia joined the Copthorne reception team in April 2022 in a part time role. She had previously worked in a veterinary practice as a patient care assistant and slotted straight into our team.

The rest of her time is taken up running around after her little boy, but she also enjoys playing pool and is currently her ladies team captain.

Emma Pheby

Receptionist

Emma Pheby

Emma joined our reception team in January 2024. After previously working in customer service roles she quickly got to grips with all things Copthorne Vets, offering a warm and friendly welcome to all our clients and their pets.

In her spare time she enjoys gallivanting across the Shropshire countryside on horseback with her loyal cocker spaniel Brian.

A Trusted Veterinary Clinic in Shrewsbury

Who We Are

At Copthorne Veterinary Clinic, we have excellent veterinary facilities that are designed to provide quality services for dogs, cats, and small furries. Our services are tailored to make your pet’s visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

Modern Facilities for Your Pet

Our Team

Richard Morris

Naomi Watson

Emma Morris

Ralph Simpson

Gareth Parry

Corinne George

Sarah Evans

Zoe Griffiths

Stacey Blakeway

Maddi Williams

Seren Wright

Laura Davenport

Georgia Cowlishaw

Emma Pheby

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