Gemma Coutts

Administrator

Gemma joined Donview in July 2011 after completing an Animal Care course at Aberdeen College.  She worked on Reception for a number of years before doing all the administration full time in 2022.  In her spare time Gemma enjoys going for walks with her parents cocker spaniel, Rosie.  Spending time with family and friends, exploring castles and beaches.  She also enjoys travelling.  Gemma is also a member of Kintore Pipe Band where she plays the Bagpipes – she has been a member of the band for around 20 years now!  When Gemma was in Australia she climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge.  At home Gemma has one rescue ginger cat named Marvin and also a rescue Guinea Pig named Elsie.  Ginny the practice cat is also Gemma’s partner in crime, she can usually be found near Gemma at all times.

Fiona Steele

Receptionist

Fiona started working at Donview Veterinary Centre in January 2013. She has a cat and a dog at home and really loves her job!

Mhairi Bain

Receptionist/Accounts Assistant

Mhairi joined the reception team at Donview in 2016 after working at another Veterinary Practice in Aberdeen for a number of years.  In her spare time Mhairi enjoys walking her crazy cocker spaniel, Raffi, reading and has a slight obsession with Harry Styles.  A fun fact about Mhairi is that she can touch the end of her nose with her tongue.  Along with Raffi, Mhairi also has a wee cat called Pandora Lady Gaga.

Fiona Walker

Receptionist

Fiona joined Donview in August 2023 after working in Nursery’s for many years.  In her spare time Fiona enjoys reading, camping, hiking and taking part in some Zumba classes.  Fiona once swam with wild Dolphins in New Zealand!  At home Fiona has 2 Guinea pigs, Coco and Bramble.

Katrina Clayton

Receptionist

Katrina joined the practice having worked as a receptionist for a number of years in Abervets in Aberdeen.

Roisin Robertson-Greig

Receptionist

Roisin joined Donview in December 2021 after having her wee boy.  In her spare time Roisin enjoys reading, crocheting, metal-detecting and is interested in all things astronomy.  She also has a particular interest in all things vintage!  Roisin once hiked across Iceland for charity.  At home she has 2 cats, Peanut and Bessie.

Lizanne McCrossan

Receptionist

Lizanne joined Donview in April 2022.  She loves interacting with all the patients when they come in to see us.  Above is her pride and joy, Hugo the cockapoo.

Lorraine Kerr

Receptionist

Lorraine joined Donview in January 2022 after working in a pharmacy in Inverurie.  In her spare time Lorraine enjoys walking, cycling, reading and spending time with her family and friends.  Lorraine likes dancing, however she says now a days she likes sitting down more often as she gets tired.  She has one 11 year old West Highland Terrier named Bailey.

Lynda Glezer

Receptionist

Emma McPherson

Receptionist

Emma joined Donview in 2024 after working at a local pet shop for a number of years.  In her spare time Emma enjoys being an artist/illustrator, focusing particularly in pet portraits and nature.  She is also a Youth Worker one evening a week.  Emma has a keen interest in all things Hamster Care.  She once did the illustrating of a Children’s book which was all about a Turkey.  Emma has 2 dogs, a Cocker Spaniel called Blue and a Collie called Floss.  She also has 2 Russian Dwarf Hamsters, Fig and Porridge and also has 2 Musk Turtles, Oogway and Elton.

Allison Duncan

Reception Manager

Allison joined Donview in April 2023.  Allison is very sociable and is always happy to greet and interact with clients at reception.  In her spare time Allison enjoys walks with her Rottweiler, Ava either at the beach or Castle Fraser.  Her daughter, Anna, lives in Australia and Allison has just recently been over there to visit.

Libby Smart

Practice Manager

Libby is practice manager which involves everything that is involved in the day to day running of the practice business.

Vicky Mckenzie

Kintore Receptionist

Vicky has worked at Donview for over 10 years at our Kintore Branch.

She has 2 lovely British Shorthair Cats and 1 bouncy Labradoodle.  Vicky enjoys taking her dog for long walks with her family.

Lindsay Forsyth

Kintore Receptionist

Lindsay has worked for us for a number of years at our Inverurie branch before making the change to our Kintore Branch.

Sarah Finnie

Pharmacy Controller

Sarah joined Donview in February 2022 and is in charge of our Farm and Equine Pharmacy.  In her spare time Sarah enjoys farming with her family and spending time with her array of different animals.

Gaye Christie

Cleaner

Gaye joined Donview in June 2023 after working at another business in Inverurie.  In her spare time Gaye enjoys cooking, listening to music and having guests over so she can be a host.  Gaye once took part in Dragon Boat Racing, however she is scared of water!  Unfortunately Gaye doesn’t have any pets at the moment but is desperate to get one.

Paula Blackhall

Credit Control

Ginny

Therapet

Ginny joined Donview in January 2023.  She was found by a member of the public in a field and she was very unwell.  After keeping her for a few days and making her feel better no-one claimed her so she took up residence at Donview.  Ginny loves nothing more than getting brushed (she knows when the drawer opens), dreamies, laying in the sun, biting the tops of pens.  She also likes to sit on keyboards when we are trying to type.  Ginny’s main goal in life to get into the forbidden store cupboard and has succeeded on a few occasions. Her favourite thing to play with is a scrunched up bit of a paper.