Meet The Team
Dr Emma Rogers-Smith, BSc(Hons) BA VetMB CertAVP MRCVS
Veterinary Surgeon & Director
Dr Rogers-Smith graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in Zoology in 2011. She spent time researching intestinal parasites in horses and donkeys before undertaking her veterinary training at the University of Cambridge, graduating with her veterinary degree in 2016
She has worked in both first opinion and specialist veterinary practice since graduation, focusing her additional training in the fields of Internal Medicine, Acupuncture, Pain Management and Rehabilitation. Emma holds a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary practice and has further training in the field of Western Veterinary Acupuncture. Emma is a member of the Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists, the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and the British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Association. She has training in rehabilitation through the University of Tennessee and is completing a CCRP qualification as well as a Masters in Clinical Rehabilitation and Veterinary Physiotherapy through the University of Lancashire.
Emma also has published extensively in the field of veterinary medicine in both the scientific research community but also across the Pet Health Sector. Emma has interests in pain management, sports medicine, internal medicine and integrative veterinary care. She bases her practice foundations in Western Medicine and advocates for conventional medicines but is undertaking a diploma in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Acupuncture to complement and expand on her knowledge of integrative therapies.
Outside of her veterinary career Emma lives on a smallholding in the North Pennines with her husband, two children and a small menagerie of animals of her own.
Lottie, RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Lottie is a Registered Veterinary Nurse and the first, very lovely, point of contact here at Pawsitive Relief.
Lottie first connected with Pawsitive Relief as a client with her own senior dog, Mylo, giving her valuable first-hand insight into the standard of care and outcomes delivered at the clinic. She is now proud to be part of the same team, supporting pets and their families through every stage of their rehabilitation journey.
Alongside her role at Pawsitive Relief, Lottie works part-time as an Emergency and Critical Care triage nurse. She has also worked extensively in first opinion practice and brings a strong background in pet insurance, providing her with a well-rounded understanding of both clinical care and client support pathways. Lottie is a strong advocate of holistic, whole-body and mind-focused care, and has a particular soft spot for our senior patients.
At Pawsitive Relief, Lottie supports the day-to-day running and management of the practice, while also assisting patients and their owners wherever needed. She looks forward to welcoming you and your pets to the clinic
Jade, BSc PgDip (Vet Phys) NAVP
Veterinary Physiotherapist and Hydrotherapist
Jade is a veterinary physiotherapist and hydrotherapist, and a member of the NAVP. She brings over eight years of experience within the veterinary rehabilitation sector and is delighted to have joined the Pawsitive Relief team.
Jade enjoys working with a wide variety of cases and values building strong relationships with both patients and their owners. She finds great reward in supporting animals through their rehabilitation journey and seeing the positive progress achieved through collaborative, tailored care.
She looks forward to welcoming you and your pets to the clinic.
Danielle, BSc MSc Vet Phys MNAVP
Veterinary Physiotherapist
Bio coming soon.
Claire, RCH
Veterinary Hydrotherapist
Claire has been working in canine hydrotherapy since 2018 and holds a Small Animal Hydrotherapy qualification. She is NARCH registered and has worked within a busy veterinary hydrotherapy clinic alongside a multidisciplinary team, including vets, nurses and physiotherapists, gaining a wide range of clinical experience.
In 2025, Claire completed additional training in underwater treadmill work and gait analysis, allowing her to further tailor rehabilitation programmes to each individual dog.
Claire particularly enjoys working with older dogs and finds it incredibly rewarding to see them gain confidence, comfort and a new lease of life through their rehabilitation plans.
Outside of work, Claire can usually be found tending to her allotment, walking her two dogs Poppy and Mavis, or enjoying horse riding.