caring for your pets
caring for your pets
Who We Are
Thank you for visiting our site.
We are an independent, companion animal veterinary practice that was founded in 1982 by Chris and Pam Hanson. Claire Hanson and Adam Wraith are excited to have taken over the practice in April 2016 after having worked alongside Chris and Pam for over 10 years.
We are extremely proud to have achieved RCVS accreditation as a Tier 2 vet nurse training practice as we believe it aids in maintaining standards and progress and overall improves the service and advice we offer.
With the complement of experience, continued professional development and approachability we hope to offer peace of mind and the best preventative healthcare for you and your pets. Click here to meet the team.
Would definitely recommend this great family run practice to anyone.
Meet Our Team
The Vets
Claire Hanson
B.Sc. B.Vet. Med. MRCVS
Claire graduated from London Veterinary School before working at a small animal practice. She then joined her father Chris Hanson here at the family practice where she enjoyed working alongside him for over 10 years. When her father retired, she took over running the practice alongside Adam in 2016.
She enjoys walking the family dog. She lives locally with her husband Simon and three young children. Outside work she enjoys travel, reading, cooking and long walks with Cooper (the family Viszla). Claire also plays badminton, golf and netball in a league with friends.
Her favourite wild animal is the Sloth.
Adam Wraith
BVMedSci BVM BVS MRCVS
Adam graduated from The University of Nottingham. While studying at university he saw practice here as a vet student. After graduating he worked at a small animal practice in Wigan. He joined the team here at Hansons in 2013.
After Chris Hanson retired, he took over running the practice alongside Claire in 2016.
He lives locally with his wife and two sons. He has a German Shorthaird Pointer named Ralph, a cat named Phoebe and gecko named Yzma. His main interests out of work are playing hockey, watching football and he also enjoys swimming and scuba diving.
His favourite wild animal is
James Tilling
BVetMed MRCVS
The Nurses
Carris
Practice Manager/Registered Veterinary Nurse
Carris is a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse. She has been at the practice since 2013. She completed her training here at the practice to become a RVN and has been our Senior Registered Veterinary Nurse and practice cliinical coach, training our Student Veterinary Nurses. More recently (2023) she has moved in to the Practice Manager role. You will still see her around the practice as she likes to be involved with clinical work and is always keen to cover on the nursing or reception team where needed.
She has a Whippet named Myrtle and two Burmese cats named Penelope and Gimli.
She collects house plants, her favourite being Hoya which she has amassed a large collection of. In her spare time she enjoys weekend trips exploring new places, spending time with family and friends, walking and being outdoors, gardening, DIY and constantly renovating her house.
Her favourite wild animal is the Crocodile.
Reception
Jo
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Jo is a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse. She initially joined the practice in 2010 and completed her training with us to become a RVN. She left in 2016 to gain experience elsewhere after qualifying. She has recently (2022) rejoined the team here at the practice and has a particular interest in veterinary dentistry and radiography, particulary dental radiography.
She lives locally with her fiance, daughter and son. She has a Sprocker named Abraham and four cats named Ariel, Jibbs, Teddy and Florence.
In here spare time she likes walking and takes regular hiking trips with her family and of course Abraham the dog. She enjoys family movie nights at home. She also dedicates her time to rehabilitating and hand rearing abandoned cats and kittens.
Her favourite wild animal is the Squirrel.
Millie
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Millie is a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse.
Her favourite wild animal is the Lion.
Alice
Senior Receptionist
Alice joined the team as a Receptionist in 2022. She then became our Senior Veterinary Receptionist. She has many years of experience in a veterinary charity setting where she worked as a Veterinary Care Assistant..
Alice has a Poodle name Bonnie, two cats named Socks and Roo and three horses named Zach, Hattie and Kitty.
She spends much of her spare time on the horses and enjoys being outdoors. She loves to travel and is often planning her next destination to see another part of the world. Alice also makes excellent cakes, she is a keen baker and we’ve all been lucky enough to sample the goods!
Her favoutire wild animal is the Capybara.
Sophie
Veterinary Care Assistant
Sophie joined the practice in 2023 as a Receptionist and has recently moved into a Veterinary Care Assistant role. Sophie is keen to become our next student and train here to become a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
She has two black cats named Snowball and Dusty. In her spare time she enjoys baking, hiking and travelling. She is also passionate about learning languages.
Her favourite wild animal is the Turtle.
Vicky
Receptionist
Vicky joined the team this year (2025) as a Receptionist. She has come from a Wildlife Hospital background where she spent many rewarding years. She still continues to advocate for wildlife protection, welfare and rehabilitation.
She lives with her husband and two daughters. She has a rescue Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Bruce, a cat named Dizzee, a corn snake named Stormi, two rescue Barn Owls named Charley and Wallis, a Little Owl named Nog and a rescued Magpie named Kevin who could not released.
In her spare time she enjoys crafting and being creative. She also helps with the running of fundraisers and educational talks for a local Wildlife Charity.
Her favourite wild animal is the Bat.
Where We Are
Hansons Vets Ltd
40 Barrington Road, Altrincham, WA14 1HJ.
40 Barrington Road
Altrincham
WA14 1HJ
tel: 0161 928 8367