Our Team

Caring Hands, Expert Minds

At Lucavet, our team is united by a genuine love for animals and a commitment to their health and happiness. Each staff member brings experience, skill, and compassion to ensure your pet receives the best care possible

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Dr. Liviu Luca DVM MRCVS OV-Ca

Head Veterinary Surgeon / Director

If you’re looking for a caring, skilled, and dedicated vet for your companion, you’ve found the right person. Dr. Liviu Luca graduated from the Veterinary University of Iasi, Romania in 2010, and has been practising in the UK since 2012. He has extensive experience caring for dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, birds, and reptiles, always combining professionalism with compassion. Before founding LucaVet in Market Rasen, Dr. Luca worked as Lead Vet at Welton Vets, and later as Lead Vet and Veterinary Mentor at Ashby Road Vets in Scunthorpe. During this time, he developed a reputation for delivering thorough, patient care and building trust with pets and their owners. Driven by a lifelong dream to open his own practice and create strong bonds with the local community, Dr. Luca moved with his family to Market Rasen and established LucaVet. He lives with his wife, three children, and a wonderful menagerie of rescued pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, hedgehogs, reptiles, and fish. Many of these animals have been treated for complicated health issues, reflecting his commitment to giving every pet a happy and healthy life. When not caring for animals, Dr. Luca enjoys creative projects, fitness, and kickboxing. Looking for a compassionate local vet to care for your pet? You’ve found him.

Andreea Luca

Practice Manager /Director

My name is Andreea, and I truly love being part of an environment dedicated to animals. Throughout my life, I have shared my home with rabbits, cats, and dogs — and I could never choose a favourite, as each one has held a special place in my heart. I graduated in Law from the University of Hull and, alongside my professional role, I am a proud mother of three wonderful children. Behind the scenes, I manage the administrative and organisational side of the practice. I focus on keeping everything structured and running smoothly, supporting the team so they can concentrate fully on caring for every patient.

Leigh Quinn BSc (Hons) AnSc RVN

Head Veterinary Nurse

Leigh is a registered veterinary nurse and has worked alongside Liviu for several years prior to joining the team at Lucavet. She has worked in animal care since she was 14, starting out in the local rescue kennels. She has a rescue dog Lil, whom was going to be put to sleep due to an orthopaedic condition. However, Lil copes really well on medication. On her spare time Leigh loves swimming, cycling and running.

Megan Bateson

Patient Care Assistant

I was born in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, and moved to Lincoln when I was 7. I completed my BSC (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare Degree at Bishop Burton and have been working at LucaVet since 2021. In my free time, I enjoy going on walks with my miniature dachshund Misha, and playing video games with my friends.

Ellie Irish

Registered Veterinary Nurse

With a strong foundation in veterinary science and hands-on experience, Ellie is ready to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners. When she’s not at the clinic, Ellie enjoys spending quality time with her beloved dog, Toby. He has a knack for demanding her attention, ensuring that her spare time is filled with fun and companionship. Whether they’re going for long walks or snuggling on the couch, Toby is a constant reminder of the joy that pets bring into our lives.

Dr. Antonio Syrris

Veterinary Surgeon MVDr MRCVS

Hello everyone! My name is Tony and I’m proud to be part of the brilliant team here at Luca Vets. I qualified in 2005 and have been working in the UK since 2007. I knew from a very early age that I wanted to become a vet, so for me, being a veterinary surgeon is more of a calling than simply a profession or a job. I hold a postgraduate certificate in Advanced Surgery, which enables me to perform more complex procedures, and I am currently studying towards a second postgraduate certificate in Oncology—bringing me closer to a lifelong goal of mine. My purpose here is to listen to your concerns about your beloved four-legged family members and to do my absolute best to put your mind at ease and help in any way I can, whether that’s an annual booster or managing a lifelong condition. My family and my work occupy most of my time. I enjoy travelling and visiting sites of historical significance—a passion I share with my wife, Jen—as well as spending time with our children, whether it’s a lazy day at home or an active day out with our dogs. I am also a self-proclaimed cigar aficionado, an avid custom motorbike rider, a somewhat rusty self-defence instructor, and an equally rusty deep-sea diver.