Sore Paws Winlaton

01/07/2025

Today marks 10 Years of Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic, and what a ride it's been!

We've made many changes since 2015 and we couldn't be more proud of the team representing us today at both our Newton Aycliffe and Winlaton clinics, bringing modern medicine and old fashioned care to the local area and consistently adding to the services we offer!

If you're not already part of the Sore Paws Family, dont forget that as a new client your first consult is ABSOLUTELY FREE!

So why not come down and visit us and see what we can offer you and your furry (or scaley!) companions.

Lots of love
The Sore Paws Team

Small Animal Veterinary clinic in Winlaton. Blending modern medicine with old fashioned care.

20/06/2025

Matthew completed his Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degree at the University of Surrey. He came to us during his 3rd year of his studies and demonstrated himself to be a perceptive and intuitive future Veterinary Surgeon, so much so that we hired him immediately upon qualifying! We have all been impressed by his self-motivation, and his commitment to his studies and practical advancement is nothing less than inspiring.

Matthew has displayed unwavering commitment and dedication throughout his time here at Sore Paws and you can be confident your beloved companion pets are in the best possible hands with him.

19/06/2025

Ross joined the Sore Paws team in 2022, bringing a vast amount of knowledge with him. Qualifying in 2009, Ross has worked as an equine vet for 13 years, and he loves to share his expertise with the team. His patience and empathy make him a very caring and dependable veterinary surgeon. Ross loves imaging, ultrasonography in particular, and is currently working towards further qualifications in this area.

Ross loves to hike and explore nature: in his spare time, he is often planning various routes in the countryside. Another of Ross’ hobbies is baking bread! Ross loves to try new recipes and seeing how they turn out.

19/06/2025

Tomorrow is an amber weather warning. Please do not walk your dogs. If you absolutely must, do it either very early or later on when the temperature is lower. A dog will not die from missing a walk but a walk may well kill them in this weather. Stay safe!

18/06/2025

Jasmine joined us late 2020 and hit the ground running. With plenty of wildlife and exotics experience in the local community Jasmine has always had a passion for animal care and since joining Sore Paws has been able to put her enthusiasm to good use at the Sore Paws Reception desk. She is dedicated and hard working and always does her very best to ensure clients and their pets get the care and service they deserve.
Jasmine is also our SQP at Winlaton, following successful completion of a pharmaceutical dispensing qualification during her time with Sore Paws.

She is devoted pet-mam to two cats called Leo and Pixie.

17/06/2025

Kerida is one the Senior Veterinary Surgeons at Sore Paws Veterinary Clinic Winlaton. Graduating in 2004, Keri is an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a keen interest in ferrets and cats! Keri is a huge advocate for animals and their owners, being both compassionate and friendly.

Keri has moved to the Northeast from the United States, bringing with her a fountain of knowledge. She is very family orientated and in any spare time she has, you’ll find her cycling and gardening.

We love to have Keri here and she is an asset to the team!

16/06/2025

Sofie is a dedicated and enthusiastic receptionist; we have loved having her as part of the team since she joined in June 2022. In Jan 2025 Sofie was promoted to Head Receptionist in recognition of her consistent hard work and dedication to providing exceptional customer service! She has a love for small fluffy animals, having two dogs of her own: Coco and Jules. Sofie adores seeing all the animals and her favourite part of the job is learning something new every day (and the endless chocolate supply!).

In her spare time, Sofie enjoys spending it with family and travelling.

15/06/2025

Stacey joins us from an extensive background in veterinary, and is an integral member of the reception team. She brings with her a wealth of experience and enthusiasm.

You will regularly find her at Reception meeting and greeting our lovely clients and their owners, and she is more than happy to help with any of your questions and queries.

She is a devoted Pet Mam to Frank (who we promise is a dog).

14/06/2025

Michaela graduated as an RVN in 2021 and is a solid part of our nursing family. Michaela is a very bold character who has a real passion for teaching and is Clinical Coach to our student nurse Mia. She also has a love for surgery and is currently studying to complete her surgical certificate so that she can perform Schedule 3 procedures.

Michaela has horses, dogs, cats and ferrets of her own and has a real weakness for a stray

13/06/2025

Meet Abby!

Abby graduated as an RVN in 2019 and joined the Sore Paws team as our Senior Nurse in August and very quickly became a part of the family. She has a real passion for medical cases and nurturing the team.

There is no job too big or small for Abby and she is always on the go. Abby has two dogs of her own – a boarder terrier called Moose and a cockerpoo puppy called Marley.

12/06/2025

Introducing Dr Kourosh!

Kourosh is a dedicated and compassionate Assistant Veterinary Surgeon at Sore Paws.

After graduating in 2016 from Iran, Kourosh gained extensive experience working in veterinary clinics and as a solo practitioner. Motivated by a deep passion for animals, especially companion animals who bring joy to our homes and expand our families, he moved to the UK in 2023 to further pursue professional growth and contribute to the well-being of animals in a new environment.

Alongside his veterinary career, Kourosh is also a talented musician. With a flair for creativity, he has published music albums and singles that are available on all major music streaming platforms.

11/06/2025

Meet Alex!

Alex is a dedicated and enthusiastic receptionist, who loves meeting new and existing clients. Alex started off as a client, then joined the Sore Paws family in September 2024 as a receptionist and a PHP administrator. You will see Alex during the middle of the week and every Saturday with a smile on her face and is always willing for a chat. Alex adores seeing all the animals, especially the labradors that come into practice.

Alex is a loving pet mum to her cat Murphy who she rescued with Sore Paws after only working here a month and Foxy the horse. She loves spending time with her family and getting out and about. Her favourite part of the job is meeting new people every day and seeing all the animals.