The Team behind St Francis Dispensary
Our team comprises of highly dedicated, experienced and qualified individuals, who share a passion for the wellbeing of all animals. Undertaking ongoing continuing training, funded by the charity's endeavours, they are highly knowledgeable in the most up to date animal medical techniques and procedures.
Pauline Behan
Practice Manager View Details
Julia Ivanova
DVM,MRVCS,MSC,GP CERT FEL VETERINARY SURGEON View Details
Paige Doherty
Animal Care Assistant View Details
Claire Masterson
RVN/UCD Veterinary Nurse View Details
Emma Gaffney
Animal Care Assistant View Details
Pauline Behan
Practice ManagerI have always loved animals for as long as I can remember. I was involved in rescue and fostering for a number of years. I have 3 dogs and a cat. I joined the St Francis Team in 2010 and became Practice Manager in 2017. I feel very grateful to have a job I enjoy every day.
Julia Ivanova
DVM,MRVCS,MSC,GP CERT FEL VETERINARY SURGEONI love animals and have over 20 years experience in small animal practice. I have worked in veterinary practices in Russia, USA and in Ireland. I joined Celbridge Veterinary Clinic team in 2002, and also worked in Dublin Pet Emergency Hospital in UCD, Cara Veterinary Hospital in Blanchardstown and Port Veterinary Clinic in Portarlington, until I joined St Francis team. We have a beloved cat Masha, who is a family member. We also look after little dogs for our neighbours, when they go away. I can’t wait to see your pet in our clinic.
Paige Doherty
Animal Care AssistantMy name is Paige. I am an animal care assistant in St Francis Dispensary. I studied animal science and will be going on to study veterinary nursing in the future. I have always loved all animals, big and small. Everyday I’m working in St Francis is a pleasure and meeting all the furry babies that come in is the best part of the job.
Claire Masterson
RVN/UCD Veterinary NurseFor as long as I can remember I was animal mad. It didn’t matter whether it had fur, feathers, scales, 8 legs or 100 legs I was captivated by the beauty of the natural world and the animals we shared it with. Working with animals was always a dream of mine. So after years of working to pay the bills, I took the leap at the age of 25 and began my new career path. After 5 years of study (with a year off in between to have my son), I qualified with a first class honours bachelor’s degree from UCD. The dream was now a reality. I’m very fortunate to wake up every day and go to work in a job that I love.
Emma Gaffney
Animal Care AssistantMy name is Emma, I am a Animal Care Assistant. Ever since I was young I was always surrounding myself with all types of animals. I studied Animal Science and completed my work experience here in St Francis Dispensary. Now I am fortunate to be part of the team and working doing what I love most.
