Education

Ontario Veterinary College

I always knew growing up that I wanted to be a veterinarian; I love animals and science, and often got in trouble for trying to rescue wildlife in distress. My parents were not happy when I cut open the dryer-vent to rescue orphaned baby birds.

I went to the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) between 2007-2011, during this time I worked as a kennel attendant with Chicopee Hills Animal Hospital. After graduation, I went back home to Toronto and practiced at a small animal clinic for 4.5 years.

I moved to Kitchener in 2015, to be with my husband, Mickey, and also to start a job as an Animal Health Veterinary Inspector with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). I was exposed to a lot of regulatory veterinary medicine involving diseases of international concern, like, Avian Influenza, Tuberculosis, Rabies etc. While I loved regulatory medicine with large animals, I really missed having the connection with pet owners and their fur babies.

I am glad to be back with the clinic I worked at as a student and to find all the wonderful veterinarians and staff still here. I look forward to practicing clinical medicine again and further developing my interests in dentistry and internal medicine.

I currently have two middle-aged cats Smoke and Teka who spend their time sleeping, sunning themselves and eating.

Education

Ontario Veterinary College

The launch of our new website meant it was time to refresh my bio as well! It’s an interesting exercise to reflect back on a career that has spanned 32 years. I graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1986 and Dr. Ellie and I opened Chicopee Hills Animal Hospital in February 1997. I have come to realize that being a general practitioner and practice owner fulfils 2 different but important roles: it satisfies my enjoyment of puzzles and problem solving and it thwarts any risk of boredom as no 2 days are ever the same!

As the landscape of veterinary practice changes, as well as our societal understanding of science and facts, it can be challenging to communicate our recommendations effectively and clearly. However, that is my ongoing commitment to our clients and our patients. It is reflected in our mission and goals and is
at the heart of what we do every day.

Lastly, I can say without hesitation that after all these years, it is the daily diet of tail wags, purring cuddles as well as the hugs, tears and laughter shared with clients that makes this the best profession in the world.

Education

Ontario Veterinary College

I grew up knowing from the age of seven that I wanted to become a veterinarian. I have been thrilled with the opportunities it has offered. I love the relationships between pets and their families, the challenges of medicine and surgery, and the satisfaction of making a difference.
Dr Croft and I founded Chicopee Hills Animal Hospital in 1997, and we have been happy to offer high quality, personal veterinary care since then.

I share my home with my husband and our dog Monti.

Education

Ontario Veterinary College

Born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, I decided to become a veterinarian because I love how the profession combines my passion for animals with my desire to work with people. I enjoy the variety of a busy general practice and have a particular interest in preventative care, senior care and feline internal medicine.

I completed my undergraduate degree in Life Sciences at Queen's University and graduated from the University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College in 2000. I have worked at a variety of small animal practices in southern Ontario and British Columbia since graduation.

When I'm not at the hospital, I have a bustling home life with my husband David, our three teenagers, two cats, Tux and Orzo, and Juneau, a Shepherd X rescued from Northern Manitoba. I enjoy spending time outdoors with the kids, hiking, skiing, camping, canoeing, and going to the cottage. In my 'sparetime', I play the piano and am an avid reader.

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After receiving my Bachelor’s degree in Science (Mathematics) in 2010 and working in insurance for a few years, I adopted and fell in love with my first pet – a resilient little rescue cat named Claira. I quickly realized that caring for animals was my passion, and headed back to school to study veterinary technology.

I joined Chicopee Hills Animal Hospital in 2016, and worked as an assistant for 3 years, while studying to become a veterinary technician. In 2019 I graduated from the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus and immediately obtained my registered status.  I am so thrilled to be back at Chicopee Hills Animal Hospital as an RVT!

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my partner and our two rescue pets; Claira (tabby cat), and Gushue (Golden Retriever mix).

I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Wilfrid Laurier in 2013. After a few years of working in environmental conservation, I decided to return to school to pursue my childhood dream of working in the veterinary field. I joined the Chicopee Hills Animal Hospital team in the spring of 2018 after graduating from Georgian College’s Veterinary Technician program, and wrote the Veterinary Technician Nation Exam that summer to gain my registered status.  

When I’m not working, I love to spend time outdoors. I volunteer for a dog rescue organization called Save Me Dog Rescue, and have fostered numerous dogs over the past few years. My partner and I share our home with two furry family members: Tuck (a rescue spaniel) and Peluche (a rescue cocker spaniel cross).

I graduated from Ridgetown College in 2018, and that summer I gained my registered status by passing the Veterinary Technician National Exam. I previously worked at Chicopee Hills during the summer of 2017 as an Assistant to the RVT and I returned to work as an RVT.

At home I have three dogs, Alexa (Lab X) and Charley and Lacey (Westies). I also have one horse, Diamond. I grew up always at my grandmother’s farm, so I’ve been around a wide variety of animals. I always knew when I was younger I would want a career in the veterinary field. When I’m not at work I like to take my Lab for a run or a long hike or spend time at my cottage with family and friends. 

Ever since I was a child I have enjoyed spending time with animals, whether it was catching frogs at the lake or teaching our family dog new tricks. After receiving my Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Resource Studies in 2015, I spent some time working in the outdoor industry, including guiding dog sled tours in the Rocky Mountains. I enjoyed working with animals so much that I decided to peruse my desire to contribute to the wellbeing of animals, and go back to school to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).

I happily joined the team at Chicopee Hills Animal Hospital in 2021 as an RVT. I have a special interest in pain management, anesthesia, fear free vet visits, and feline behaviour. 

When not at the clinic, I enjoy spending my time canoeing, camping, playing board games with friends, and listening to my vinyl collection with my two cats Kovu and Dutch lounging around me. I look forward to meeting you and your furry family members!

Hi, I’m Anne and I have been receptionist/office manager at Chicopee Hills Animal Hospital since its opening in 1997.

I have worked in the veterinary field all my adult life. I especially enjoy interacting with our clients and their beloved pets, sharing in the amazing human/animal bond between them.

My own dogs are whippets (look like small greyhounds) and I am enthusiastic about participating in various sports with them. I am, or have been, involved in flyball, agility, obedience and conformation showing. My favourite is a sport called Lure Coursing which tests the speed, endurance and agility of sighthound type dogs. I travel all over Ontario and the United States to race my whippets in these meets.

Since whippets have little body fat or hair, they need warm winter coats. I started sewing coats for my own dogs, then had many requests from friends. This has exploded into a mini business and I spend my winter evenings and weekends sewing coats for whippets all over North America. I also sew all the dog bandanas on display at our reception desk, as well as other items of dog apparel.

I look forward to seeing you and hearing about the passion you have for your pets.

I currently live with my husband John in Waterloo but have lived in the Cambridge
area for most of my life. I previously owned a small hobby farm in Branchton
and have enjoyed many different pets including a pot-bellied pig named Teddy.

My passion is horses. I have ridden and shown them successfully for 50 years. As
well as being a competitor, I am also a carded judge and travel most of Ontario from Sarnia to Sault Saint Marie to judge shows. I currently own and show my quarterhorse gelding, Sheik’s What’s Hot who came from Tennessee and never disappoints in the show ring.

I have two grown daughters, Tracy and Becky, who have inherited my love for horses. They have also been involved in competing and have been since they were two years old. We have gathered so many wonderful memories over the years travelling and competing together. They have also given me three special grandsons, Liam, Cooper, and Ciaran and one grandaughter, Kailey who keep me entertained constantly.

John and I share our home with and love our crazy Jack Russell Terrier Floyd Beanz.

I started working in the veterinary industry as a kennel attendant back in 1987 and I have been lucky enough to consistently work in the industry ever since.  I have been a veterinary nurse, practice manager and a receptionist. Receptionist is by far my favourite position to hold.  We are able to build wonderful relationships with our clients and their pets.

I love all animals but I am especially fond of the brachycephalic breeds.  I own a Boston terrier named Gordie and a Pug named Jilly Bean. 

When not working, I like to spend quality time with my two daughters.