Our Staff

Becky

My name is Becky; I am a Registered Veterinary Technician from Algonquin College in Ottawa. I graduated in June of 2009 and I started my career at Westbridge Veterinary first as a co-op student, and then as a full time Registered Veterinary Technician. When I started with a Co-op placement in the month of May, I felt that I learned so much from my experience that I joined the Westbridge team after my placement. Some of my responsibilities are to take radiographs, administer and monitor anesthetics, and provide a caring environment for our patients. I especially enjoy watching the sick animals recover and meeting all the new puppies and kittens.

I currently own a three year old, bed-hogging, ball obsessed, bundle of energy Springer Spaniel, named Madison. I enjoy scuba diving, and I am a certified open-water diver and I am working toward acquiring my advanced-divers certification.



Corrin

I am a recent high school graduate and obtained my position here at Westbridge Veterinary Hospital as Animal Care Assistant in Nov. 2008. My initial intent was to pursue visual arts in post-secondary, but after working in the veterinary field I fell in love with my work. I have never had a more fulfilling and interesting job than working with the animals and staff at Westbridge and have happily redirected my career choice. I hope to attend a reputable college course to become a Veterinary Technician and see where my dedication and curiosity takes me. I have not abandoned visual arts and continue to draw as a past-time when my 8 yr. old male blue Burmese cat permits me to!






David

I’m an aspiring veterinarian currently working in hopes of eventually obtaining my DVM from the Ontario Veterinary College. I’ve had the privilege of working alongside the four incredible doctors that make up Westbridge Veterinary Hospital for the past four years, and I’m extremely proud and fortunate to be a member of their team. I have a special interest in internal medicine, anesthesia/analgesia, emergency medicine and nutrition, as well as a passion for herpetology – I spend a lot of time keeping current with the latest ideas and information in these particular fields through reading various texts and veterinary forums. While I’m primarily a dog and reptile lover, sharing the house with several snakes and my Golden Retriever Christy, I do have a maniac of a cat named Killer (although I can’t take the credit for the name). Outside of veterinary medicine, my primary interests are similar to those of any other male in his twenties; I spend a lot of time in the gym and playing sports.


Jason

I have been working as a Veterinary Receptionist since April 2006, starting at North Town Veterinary Hospital in Brampton, and moving to Westbridge shortly before we opened. I am a student of Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in North York, with a background in Environmental Engineering, Plant Biology and Biomedical Science from the University of Guelph. After an extended leave of absence from CCNM, I have returned to my studies and joined the graduating class of 2014. Though I am ultimately called to treat humans, I recognize the sanctity of all life, and the healing power of the human-animal bond. I share my life with Dr. Rosamund (my wife), five adorable and quirky cats, two boisterous guinea pigs, and Whispers Serenade, Natalie’s horse (whom I may one day be allowed to ride, if he and I behave ourselves, and provided I bring along the appropriate bribes—-bananas and apples for Whisper, Godiva chocolate for my wife!). I am also working on the third (and final) draft of my novel, with intent to publish. As work and school take up most of my time, I do not expect to publish until after I graduate from school and establish my career as a Naturopath. I am planning to stay with Westbridge as long as possible through my studies.


Kim

I am a recent immigrant to Ontario from the US. I grew up in Michigan, where I attended Michigan State University’s Veterinary Technology program. During this time, I also worked with a wildlife rehabilitator “learning the ropes” of wildlife rehabilitation. I spent about ten years operating my own wildlife rehab centre near Grand Rapids, Michigan, before moving to Florida. I lived in Florida for six years, where I operated a ferret rescue/shelter.

Over the years, my family and I have rescued and re-homed numerous cats, dogs, ferrets, rats, rabbits, parakeets, and other animals. We’ve also adopted many pets of our own, including dogs, cats, ferrets, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and others. We currently live with two dogs and four cats.

I feel privileged to be able to work at Westbridge Veterinary Hospital, where I am part of a team of gifted and talented professionals.


Ashley

My name is Ashley and I currently attend Secondary School. My experience at Westbridge all began when I started out as a high school co-op student, trying to figure out which career in animals I wanted to pursue. I quickly realized that I enjoyed working at the clinic and was learning more than I could ever imagine. I was absolutely thrilled when I was asked to join the Westbridge team! Over the past nine years I have been actively involved with dogs by competing in conformation dog shows, obedience, grooming and breeding Golden Retrievers. I have successfully shown a variety of breeds as well as my own golden’s to Canadian Championships. While competing at dog shows I also became one of Canada’s top junior handlers by winning the Canadian National Junior Handling competition, which then qualified me to participate at worlds in Birmingham, England where I went on the make top 12. I currently share a home with 4 Golden Retrievers and 2 cats.

Andi

My name is Andi. I have been working here at Westbridge since the Spring of 2010. I started out as a Receptionist and now split my time doing both Reception and ACA (Animal Care Attendant). Since I was a child I have had a deep love for animals. As well as learning from the Doctors and my fellow staff, I have also taken courses in Veterinary Terminology as well as Animal Nutrition. I have learned so much since working here and just want to continue expanding my capabilities. What impressed me most about Westbridge is the compassionate people that work here. They have truly become my extended family.
Before working here I worked on Cruise Ships for a number of years and was fortunate enough to have travelled much of the world. Having settled down, I now live with my devil-kitty, Cajun, my spoiled rotten Lhasa Apso , Rocky, our latest feline addition, Lance, and my husband Giles.
I made a promise to my husband when I started working at Westbridge, that I would not turn our house into Noah’s Ark… but with so much furry sweetness that walks in the door everyday, it becomes harder and harder to keep that promise ;).






Karen

Hi, I’m Karen. I’m a recent graduate from the Sheridan College Animal Care program. Work placement at Sheridan brought me to Westbridge where I was immediately comfortable in the team/family atmosphere. It is a pleasure to be back working with this group of wonderful professionals. My prior education was in the Fish and Wildlife Technology program at Sault College . The time in between has taken me down many paths, including: international travel, raising a family, lifeguarding and photography. Our family has cared for a number of pocket pets and we currently enjoy the company of a hedgehog named Echo and a cat, Savita.






Katie

My name is Katie and I graduated high school in 2010. During my last year in high school I was lucky enough to have the wonderful opportunity to complete my co-op here at Westbridge Veterinary Hopsital. Fortunately for me I was asked to join the always exciting Westbridge team, shortly after completing my co-op hours. Since then I have had the privilege to be working as an Animal Care Assistant, and loving every minute of it. In the near future I plan on going to school to become a Veterinary Technician. Gypsy, Jekyll, Spencer, and Taz, are just a few of my little monsters, which I can always rely on to keep my life eventful and full of love. When I’m not at the clinic I’m either Wrestling, doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or taking part in one of my other favourite sports.