Mr. Frame graduated from Glasgow University in 1948. He began his veterinary career in Norfolk, moving to Penrith in the 1950s to set up the base from which the practice grew. He is now retired from active veterinary duties but retains a keen interest in the running of the practice and the well-being of all its clients.

Neil graduated from Edinburgh in 1978. After working for a few years in Devon he returned to Penrith. He gained the Certificate in Equine Practice in 1986 and the Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia in 1990. He works mainly on the large animal side of the practice with a particular interest in the equine work and farm animal diagnostics. He is an Honorary Clinical Fellow at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh and an examiner for the Certificate in Equine Practice.

Rona graduated from Edinburgh in 1978. She worked for a time in Nottingham and Devon before coming to the practice, where she gained the Certificate in Bovine Reproduction in 1985. Rona now works mainly on the farm animal side of practice with particular interest in cattle fertility. She also has an interest and experience in alpaca medicine and pregnancy diagnosis.

Chris graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1982 and joined the practice that year. He was awarded the Certificate in Cattle Health and Production in 1988, one of the first four vets in the country to do so. He works mainly on the large animal side of the practice with a particular interest in herd health.

Matt graduated from Edinburgh in 1986 and gained the Certificate in Sheep Health and Production in 1991. He joined the practice in 1996 after spending time working in the Scottish Borders, Edinburgh Vet School and Dalston. Whilst in Edinburgh he worked in the large animal reproduction department, gaining considerable practical experience in all aspects of equine reproduction, sheep AI and embryo transter. He now works mainly on the large animal side of the practice with a particular interest in sheep medicine and farm animal and equine reproduction.

Jess graduated from Edinburgh in 1997. He initially worked in mixed practice in the South Lakes and joined the practice in 1998.  He works mainly on the small animal side of the practice and has a particular interest in Small Animal Medicine. He gained the RCVS certificate in that subject in October 2005.

Richard graduated from Cambridge in 1990. He worked in Reading and then in Kendal, before joining the practice in 1999. He works mainly on the large animal side of the practice and is particularly interested in maximising herd performance through regular routine fertility work.

Suzy graduated from Edinburgh in 1997. She began her career in a mixed practice in Cockermouth before moving to work in a purely small animal practice in Halifax. She joined Frame, Swift and Partners in 1999. She now works exclusively with small animals.

Sam graduated from Edinburgh in 1999 and joined the practice after initially working in Strathaven near Glasgow. He works mainly on the equine side of the practice. He gained the RCVS Certificate in Equine Practice in September 2006. He is interested in all aspects of equine work, particularly ENT and dental disorders.

Alex graduated from London in 2001. He joined the practice in 2002 after working for DEFRA through the Foot and Mouth crisis and then for a period of time at the RSPCA in Manchester. He works mainly on the small animal side of the practice and is particularly interested in surgery, especially orthopaedics. He is currently registered for and studying towards the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery.

Chris graduated from Bristol University in 2004. He worked in a mixed veterinary practice close to the North York Moors before moving to Frame, Swift and Partners in August 2005. He has a strong interest in veterinary ophthalmology and is currently registered for and studying towards the RCVS certificate in that subject.

Sam graduated from Edinburgh Veterinary School in July 2006 and joined the practice in September that year. He is originally from a suckler farm in Scotland. Sam assists with all aspects of the veterinary workload and enjoys the challenge and variety of mixed practice.

Alison graduated from London University in July 2007 and joined the practice as her first job. Her family lives locally and she spent a lot of her student 'seeing practice' time working at the Veterinary Centre.

Martin graduated from Liverpool in July 2008 and joined the practice in August 2008. Like Alison, his family live locally and Martin worked regularly at the practice throughout his student years.

Julie joined the practice in 1993. She is very experienced in all aspects of the practice workload, particularly the equine side. She is a keen rider and is currently studying for the Equine Veterinary Nursing exams.

Kim has been with the practice for 6 years. She is interested in all aspects of small animal nursing and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2006 . She is currently studying towards the Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing.

Anita qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 1992 and joined the practice in 2003. She works on the smalll animal side of the practice and is particularly interested in nurse clinics, obesity management and dentistry.

Janice has been with the practice since the mid 1990s. She assists with both small animal and equine work, as well as the general running and maintenance of the clinic.

Rachael lives on a local dairy farm. She joined the practice in 2006, after studying animal care at Newton Rigg College. She works with both the equine and small animal sides of the nursing team.

Laura has joined us in 2008 having trained as a veterinary nurse in southern Scotland. She is currently in the final stages of completing her nursing qualification

Eunice has been with the practice for an impressive 46 years. She is the longest serving member of staff , having started her career with Mr Frame when the practice was still based in Angel Lane.

Julie has been with the practice for over 20 years. Her Penrith roots mean she is a friendly, familiar face to most clients and her amazing local knowledge is an invaluable asset to the practice.

Gail has been with the practice since the late 1990s. Gail lives (and works) on the highest working farm in Cumbria with her husband David. We often think that her time at the practice must seem easy in comparison!

JACQUELINE ALEXANDER (Reception)

Jacqui joined the team in 2004. Having lived in this area all her life, she is another well known and welcoming face at reception.