About Us
The Leek Veterinary Clinic is an independent practice, dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality care for your pets.
Taking a much loved pet to the vet's can be a worrying time. With our three expirienced vets and our team of fully trained and registered nurses, you can be sure that your animals are in safe hands. And despite being a busy practice, we still have that personal relationship with our clients.
None of our vets have to meet any financial targets. They are free to use their professional expertise to offer you all the options available and to individually tailor the treatment around you and your pet's needs.
Our Clinic
We are a small, independently owned veterinary practice based in the market town of Leek, Staffordshire.
We are known as 'The Pink Vets' because the outside of the building has always been painted pink.
In 2020 we expanded into the terraced house next door to create a designated operating suite, diagnostic imaging room and another consultation room, as well as fully modernised isolation ward, cattery and dog kennels.
Most of our patients are dogs and cats, but we see a lot of rabbits, guinea pigs and other, more exotic, pets as well.
Meet the Team
Our small team of dedicated individuals is committed to providing your pets with the best care possible.
We believe that every pet deserves love, attention, and a top-notch service.
Trust us to treat your pets like family!
Ralf Konen PgCertDent MRCVS
Ralf is one of our talented Vets and Practice Owner. He graduated from Berlin University in 1999 and came to Leek Vets in 2007. He took over the practice in 2008 and has been a wonderful boss ever since. Ralf has a keen interest in the dental care of your pets. Here he is with one of his pet spiders!
Jenny Davies BVetMed MRCVS
Jenny is another of our talented vets. She graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2010 and joined our practice in 2025. She has a particular interest in acupuncture and the chronic pain management of your furry pals. Here she is with her dog, Jed.
Helen Skepper BVSc MRCVS
Helen joined the practice in 2025 and is a talented addition to our veterinary team. She graduated from Bristol Vet School in 2007. She enjoys many aspects of Veterinary medicine and particularly likes caring for the geriatric cats and dog asnd helping them enjoy their later years.
This is her being a perch for a King parrot in Australia.
Ruth Clark RVN (DipAVN)
Ruth qualified as an RVN in 2002, she then went on to do an advanced diploma.
She joined our team in 2018 and has been a great support for our previous student nurses. Ruth is passionate about her nursing work and strives to give your pet the best care. She also handles a lot of the admin side of the practice including our Pet Health Plans. This is her cat, Leo.
Kate Hodkinson RVN
Kate qualified in 2004 and has a love for all areas of nursing.
She has worked in a variety of practices, 1st opinion and referral both in this country and abroad. Kate particularly enjoys learning about Nutrition and Behaviour and always happy to chat to clients and share her knowledge. Kate has a crazy labrador called Hugo, 3 guinea pigs and a much loved flock of hens! Kate joined the practice in 2013. Here she is with her Labrador, Hugo.
Phoebe Vincent RVN
Phoebe joined Leek Vets in 2017 as a volunteer. She then went on to qualify as a Vet Nurse in 2023. She was trained at our clinic, so is our home grown nurse! She is passionate about her job and treats all her patients like they're her own pets. She has a lot of pets at home and also fosters cats for Leek Home for Strays and rabbits for Fluffy Butts. Here she is with Gigi.
Nicky Allsopp
Nicky has been at the practice since 2006. She aids the Vets and Nurses with the care of the patients and covers reception. This is her bull, Watson.
Anita Sims
Anita has been with the practice since 2019 and is one of our trusted receptionists. She is always smiling and happy to help out in anyway she can. Here she is with her rescue dog, Lucy.
Deborah Spencer
Deb has been with the practice since 2000. She is one of our dedicated receptionists and deals with all of the insurance claims. This is Spike, her pug from the past.
The Clinic and all of the medical team are registered with the RCVS.
You can search for their registration here.
Charities We Work With
Leek Home for Strays
Also known as Pat Wood's, they help cats to find forever homes. In extreme circumstances, they may also provide financial assistance for Veterinary Treatment.
Greyhound Gap
Helping hounds into homes.
Rehabilitate and re-home greyhounds and lurchers.
