Meet Our Team

Damien Cain

Damien Cain

Clinical Director

Damien Cain BVSc MRCVS
Damien graduated from University of Melbourne, Australia in 1999. He worked for 4 years in mixed/equine practice in Australia before heading off to travel the world as many Australian vets do.

Over the next three years he worked as a locum equine vet in various parts of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, before settling down with a lovely girl from Yorkshire. He started working for us in 2006 for two years before returning to Australia with his now wife, Jo and their two sons.

We were very pleased that they decided to return and make Yorkshire their permanent home and we welcomed Damien back as our third partner in the Equine Centre in 2010. He has a special interest in equine reproduction and breeding with ‘problem’ mares as well as general equine internal medicine.

Libby Dutton

Libby Dutton

Vet MRCVS

Libby Dutton MRCVS

Libby completed her studies at the University of Liverpool, School of Veterinary Science and graduated with commendation in July 2022.

Throughout her studies she has completed placements at a number of world renowned hospitals, including Newmarket Equine Hospital and Leahurst Equine Hospital, where she gained lots of hands on experience.

Her favourite ways to spend days off include walking her Border Terrier, Reggie in the Peak District and meeting up with friends. Libby has always had a keen interest in horses and has been riding since she was just 6 years old! Before university she spent time working on a show yard and as a groom.

Jo Cain

Jo Cain

PRACTICE MANAGER

Jo, who is also Damien’s wife; first started working for us part time in 2012. Little did she know that we would gradually increase her hours, until before she knew it, she was not only our practice manager but is also still sorting out all the accounts for the business.

Besides trying to organise all of us (more than a full time job lets face it!), Jo is also kept extremely busy running around after Damien, their two sons, the horses and their menagerie of animals. When she gets a chance she still likes to go riding herself and looks forward to the day the boys are all big enough to look after themselves…

Ellie Frow

Ellie Frow

Patient Care Assistant/Reception

Ellie started with us in October 2018, though she and her family have been long term clients of the practice. Ellie is part of our cheerful and friendly reception team. When not working, she is kept busy with her own horses and going on walks with her family.
Though she does also likes to “relax” by playing the occasional game of Rugby.

Jade Briggs

Jade Briggs

Office Manager

Jade joined the practice in 2019 originally as temporary staff and has worked her way up to Office Manager.  

Jade came to work for EVC after spending 3 years working for Bransby Horses Rescue and Welfare, before this she spent 2 years at Aberystwyth University studying a degree in Equine Science.  Outside of work Jade likes to spend her time with her two young nephews and taking care of her cats Bertie, Bruce and Rabbit.

Cheryl Almand

Cheryl Almand

RECEPTIONIST

Cheryl has worked as a small animal PCA and receptionist for the last 19 years and EVC as Head Receptionist in February 2023. Cheryl has been horse crazy for the last 50+ years.

She spends her spare time riding her shared horse Merlyn and caring for her menagerie of ponies, dogs, cats, chickens and birds of prey.