The Team

Andrew Schofield BVSc MRCVS

A native of Bury in Lancashire, Andrew graduated from Liverpool University in July 1988.

He spent 2 years in a mainly dairy practice in Kirkham on the Fylde coast, before joining the Minster Veterinary Practice in January 1991.

In 1997 he became a Partner in the Practice this was coupled with an increasing interest in farm work, in particular cattle. In 2006 Andrew’s role changed from ‘mixed’ work to becoming a solely dedicated livestock vet, with responsibility for the Farm Department.

Andrew is a past Secretary and President of the Yorkshire Veterinary Society. He is part of the Minster Vet Team that provides clinical cover for the Great Yorkshire Show and the Countryside Live Shows held in Harrogate. Outside work Andrew is a keen ornithologist, gardener and follower of sport (Bury FC), though his rugby playing days are now well behind him!

Mark Goodman BVM&S MRCVS

Mark qualified from Edinburgh University in 1992.  He joined the practice in 1993 after a year or so working at a mixed practice in Selby.  Mark became a partner in the practice in 1997.  He is based mainly at our branches at Copmanthorpe and Crockey Hill.  Mark has one dog and two cats Brian and Nigel.

Don McMillan BVM&S MRCVS

Don qualified from Edinburgh in 1984. He gained experience in all aspects of Veterinary medicine in the north east of England and New Zealand before settling in York in 1990, where he now concentrates his time in the small animal and farm departments, working mainly from the Haxby and Salisbury Road surgery. Don is also chairman of XLVets, a nationwide group of independently owned practices which work closely together, primarily in the livestock sector.

Don is married, is father to three boys, has a dog called Fizz, a three legged cat called Dusty, a selection of chickens and a varying number of Shetland sheep. When not working he enjoys all things outdoors.

Alistair Moir BVM&S MRCVS

I graduated from Edinburgh Vet School in 2000 and have worked continuously in genuine mixed veterinary practice for the last 10 years. The majority of my career has been spent in the north west of England and southern Scotland where I have worked for the Vet practices in Longtown, Brampton, and along Hadrian’s Wall to Hexham.

The farming there is still a good variety of dairy, suckler, and sheep units. There are many big long-established family farms and a good range of small holdings with pigs, goats and Alpaca. Before joining the Minster farm department I took a “year out” to locum around the UK to extend my experience in a variety of practices including the large dairy areas in Wiltshire. Having gained some experience of the York area as a locum, I was delighted when Andrew contacted me in with the opportunity to join the practice on a full time basis. 

At heart I’m a cow and sheep man, but it is the huge variety in farming and livestock in the York area that attracts me to working here! My main interests lie in surgery, fertility and obstetrics. I enjoy a more hands on approach and I like to get on farm as much as possible. Recently I have become more involved in lameness issues and the Alpaca side of the practice. Outside of work, the huge range of social and outdoor activities York has to offer keep me enthusiastic and entertained! I have really enjoyed the time I have spent this far in York and look forward to setting some roots down in the area.

Holly Simms BSCv, MRCVS

Holly Sims Graduated from The University of Liverpool in July 2010. She joined the Minster Vet Practice in November 2010 and works in the farm and poultry departments. While at University Holly relief milked on farms every weekend and lambed on sheep farms from December to April. She now keeps a small flock of Texel sheep and also has a Bronze Shearing certificate. Holly attends local shows with commercial beef and her Light Sussex bantams. When not sorting out her stock she enjoys growing vegetables and playing Hockey for her home team Garstang Ladies, she is a keen member of YFC and especially enjoys stock judging.

Jo Stanley Farm Office Manager

Jo runs the office and dispensary at the York Livestock Centre, Murton; being fully AMTRA SQP qualified she is able to advise and dispense POM-VPS and NFA-VPS medicines.  Jo is the first port of call for all queries and to organise visits on 01904 486712.

Dan Clow

I joined Minster Vets in April 2010 as part of the small animal nursing team, with the ambition and aim to progress my career within the practice.  Prior to this, I had spent many years working within the insurance industry and also running my own business. The opportunity to come and work for Minster Vets was too big to turn down and one that I haven’t looked back on. However, being a country lad and spending many a year helping my father at the farm, the transition from the small animal team to the farm department was simple and an easy choice to make. 

Working within the farm team as a veterinary paraprofessional, I intend to use my flexible attitude to perform a wide range of duties with the vets and for the improved service to our clients.  I am currently studying for my R-SQP qualifications, which I aim to achieve before the end of the year.Being a laid back kind of guy, a pint of real ale in a sunny beer garden is my idea of heaven, however a lot of frustration is taken out at the gym a few days a week!