Home is where the heart is for Yorkshire surgeon making waves in the veterinary world

A senior vet at a popular West Yorkshire practice has been appointed to a prestigious national clinical board, advising colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

- By Laura Kearns Contributor

Kate Downie, who is lead veterinary surgeon at Parkhill Vets in Wetherby, has been appointed to the clinical board of leading veterinary group Linnaeus.

Her position as a surgery subject matter expert for Linnaeus sees Kate providing pivotal advice and guidance to thousands of veterinary colleagues across the group.

West Yorkshire native Kate, who has based her career in her beloved home county, has also been responsible for writing canine neutering guidelines to support vet practices across the UK and Ireland.

Kate, who rejoined Parkhill in 2020, said: "I was appointed to the Linnaeus clinical board earlier this year as a subject matter expert for surgery.

"This position is one of the main reasons I'm so proud to be part of Linnaeus.