Lisa Flood MVB(Hons) GPCertSAS, GPCertDI PgCertSAS, GPAdvCert(SAOS) MRCVS

Veterinary Director and Advanced Practitioner.

Hi, I’m Lisa. I graduated with Honours from the University College Dublin in 2007. Since then I have achieved the GP and PG Certificates in Small Animal Surgery, a GP Certificate in Diagnostic Imaging and a GP Advanced Certificate in Small Animal Orthopaedics. I am also an Advanced Practitioner in Surgery – this status is awarded by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to those who demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in a specific area of expertise.

I have a particular interest in neurosurgery, alongside my interests in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. I especially enjoy the challenges involved in the diagnosis and surgical management of spinal and neurological disease, and am committed to providing patients with the most appropriate advanced surgical care.

In 2026 I made the decision to move back to Ireland and open East Coast Vets. I’m thrilled to be able to offer advanced veterinary services to our local community.

Abigail Hick RVN NCert(SurgNsg) RECOVER Certified BLS/ALS Rescuer®

Head Veterinary Nurse

Hi, I’m Abi. I qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2018, and went on to achieve a Certificate in Surgical Nursing (NCert SurgNsg) in 2022, and in Schedule 3 Nursing in 2023.

Over the past 10 years I have gained extensive referral-level surgical experience, assisting with a wide range of advanced Soft Tissue, Orthopaedic and Neurological procedures. Most recently, I have gained my RECOVER Certification, the internationally recognised, gold-standard for veterinary CPR.

As Head Veterinary Nurse, I’m passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while supporting and developing our nursing team. I love being part of a practice that strives for clinical excellence and takes the time to support both our patients and their families throughout every stage of their treatment.

Charlotte Spruce FdSc RVN RECOVER Certified BLS/ALS Rescuer®

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Hi, I’m Charlotte and I qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2023.

Over the past 6 years I have gained extensive referral-level experience in a multi-disciplinary veterinary hospital, where I have managed a wide range of surgical cases from anaesthesia, through to recovery and post-operative care. I gained my Schedule 3 Nursing Certification in 2024 and my RECOVER certification in veterinary CPR in 2026.

I have a particular interest in small mammal anaesthesia and I am currently studying towards the Advanced Programme of Veterinary Nursing (APVN) in Small Mammal Nursing.

I am passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care and ensuring that every patient, no matter how small, receives the very best support throughout their treatment and recovery.