Meet The Team
Practice Manager
Karla Brown
Karla is our amazing Practice Manager and is responsible for the day to day running of our practice behind the scenes. However will turn her hand to anything including DIY!
She is always there to listen and ensures we are all ok throughout the day.
Outside of work Karla loves nothing more than spending time with her family especially the little man in her life.
Karla has achieved the Diploma of Veterinary Leadership and Management.
So thank you, you are the mother and superwoman of the practice
Our Vets
Jess Dann MRCVS
She promises to work with our amazing team to help them develop in all areas, so we can provide first class care to all our clients and their pets.
Her main interests within the veterinary field are in small animal surgery and dentistry.
Whilst outside of work Jess loves nothing more than walking her doggy, baking and motorbikes –
So thank you – you are amazing.
Lindsey Burgess MRCVS
So let’s tell you a little about Lindsey who has already and continues to live a very exciting life!
Lindsey is Zimbabwean and studied in South Africa. She has worked in rural settings with emergency and PAHC from dogs and cats to hyena and lions also in equine.
Within the veterinary field Lindsey has a special interest in dentistry (small animal and exotics).
Lindsey is married to Devon (one of the emergency night vets) they have written a book series together which is being published this year!
Outside of work Lindsey has 3 dogs, loves the outdoors, hiking and adventure sports.
Keep smiling you are a true gem and we are lucky to have you and your wonderful energy.
Devon Seaton MRCVS
Having worked in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Scotland and now England, I feel that I have found my home here in Louth. When I am not working at the best job ever, I can be found walking with my savage hounds, writing fantasy novels, playing musical instruments or upon the nearest enactment field with some burly folk clad in armour swinging axes at my head.
I joined the ELEV and Blacksheep vets team in September of 2022 with my wonderful wife, Lindsey.
These are clinics dedicated to serving the community and striving for excellence in veterinary medical care, as such, there were high expectations for me when joining. With their strong emphasis on teamwork and patient care, they’ve guided me to becoming the vet I am today and now, together, we strive for the gold standard of veterinary care whilst maintaining the Louth spirit and values in everything we do.
Our Vet Nurses
Harriet Smith RVN
Within the veterinary field Harriet loves Anaesthesia, Schedule 3, Surgery and Geriatrics, she is a fountain of knowledge.
Outside of work Harriet enjoys nothing more than spending time with her family, walking with her gorgeous doggies, horse riding, looking after all her pets, helping out with the turkeys and generally just enjoying life.
Keep smiling Harriet as you’re beautiful inside and out and a credit to our team.
Natalie Harrison RVN
Outside of work you will find Natalie on her family run farm, with her husband, children and ever growing list of animals or socialising with her friends.
Hannah Pocklington RVN
Her interests within the veterinary field are Surgical Nursing, Radiography and Wound Care.
Outside of work Hannah loves spending time with her family, walking the dogs with Ralph the cat who likes to join them; and baking.
You have fitted in so well keep up the great work and smiling like you always do.
Eloise Scales RVN
Eloise has a keen interest in Orthopaedic surgery and is often the first to offer to scrub in and assist our surgeon. She also enjoys anaesthesia as well as meeting you and your wonderful furry family during nurse consults.
Outside of work Eloise enjoys long country walks with her Golden Retriever, Lola. Family days out and baking are also close to her heart. We look forward to sampling her chocolate cake and cookies.
Becky Short
Outside of work Becky loves nothing more than spending time with her family and doggies.
Always smiling and super friendly you are a star of this practice so keep up the great work Becky – we love you to bits.
Jo Harper RVN
Jo started her veterinary nurse training in 1991 and qualified in 1994. Jo joined us in March 2023 and is a true gem in our team. Jo enjoys surgical nursing, radiography and nursing patients back to health. Outside of work, Jo enjoys spending time with her family, seeing friends and walking her dog Tink. Jo also has two cats called Ron and Tia.
Jo North RVN
In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, walking, socialising with friends and family days out with my husband and my boys.
Ella Wrisdale
Ella embarked on her journey as a Student Veterinary Nurse in 2022.
She is extremely hard working and no job is too small a true gem of the practice and nursing team.
Outside of work Ella enjoys time with her family and friends, walking her dogs and playing with their newest member the cat.
Keep up the great work Ella.
Amy – Student Veterinary Nurse
She joins us everyday with a welcoming smile and is super organised throughout the week.
Amy enjoys cooking, walking her dog, reading, when time, as is also a busy mum to 2 children and has 2 Guinea pigs who are pictured here.
So welcome to our ever expanding team keep up the great work.
Animal Care Assistants
Jess Drewery
Outside of work Jess’s true love is her family. She has a keen interest in horses and has just added to her family with a furry baby and a very photogenic cat.
Jess you are beautiful inside and out and we are lucky to have you.
Reception/Administration Team
Jo Roberts Clinical Care Manager
Jo in her spare time loves a little gardening , reading, lovely country walks and socialising.
So welcome Jo to our team, thank you for making us laugh and for doing an amazing job.
Steve Goodear –
Practice Owner & Veterinary Surgeon
In 2021, Steven established East Lincs Emergency Vets which is based within Black Sheep Vets in Louth. Steven’s ethos is to provide the highest standard of medical and surgical care for pets and owners in Lincolnshire around the clock.
Steven is married with a young family, which also includes horses, dogs and cats. His interests include completing his house renovations, along with attending veterinary conferences to continue his learning and development (ideally somewhere hot and sunny).
He is particularly interested in training and looking after his veterinary team, loves all things animal and is extremely caring.
Steven is always looking for a new project, so watch this space.