DR. SANDI ROSELY:

Cheers to all from Dr. Sandi Rosely! For those of you who do not already know, I am the founder of Avonlea Animal Hospital, Brittany Glen Veterinary Services and Hollybank Animal Hospital. It has been my pleasure to provide you and your four legged companions with veterinary care over the past 7 years. As corny as this may sound I feel blessed that I am able to go to work each day doing what I love, knowing that I am making a difference in a pet's life. My inspiration to become a veterinarian began when I was 8 years old. Through much dedication and devotion I was able to save two wild baby birds and release them back to nature. I continue to feel the same happiness and sense of accomplishment that I felt when those birds flew away, when I help you help your pets. While I spend much of my time in the clinic I do find the time to balance out my life with my family. Don is my wonderful husband. If he isn't fixing the computers at the clinic, or renovating our home, he can be found whizzing our boys, Bradley 7, and Russell 5, to and from the hockey arena. Hecter, our loving and very needy 9 year old pitbull, and Zoser, our thirteen year old handsome and snuggly cat, round out the family very well. Life is certainly a whirlwind but I wouldn't change a thing!

DR. TARA MONTGOMERY:

Hi there! I am Dr. Tara Montgomery, a veterinarian here at Avonlea, Brittany Glen and Hollybank. I have been practicing at all the hospitals since my graduation from the Ontario Veterinary College, and I am thrilled to be a part of such a friendly and dedicated group! I look forward every day to working with our clients to keep their furry friends in good health. When I am away from the clinics, some of my favourite distractions include mountain biking, baseball, and snowmobiling. At home, my four-legged family consists of two mischievous Mini Rex rabbits named Hazel and Zoe, and two energetic gerbil cousins named Philip and Timothy.

MICHELLE:

Good day all I'm Michelle the Animal Care Technician. I've been here at Avonlea since the first day we opened in 2000 and have been in the Veterinary industry for 16 years LOVING every minute of it. Some of my duties here include the general care of all our patients in hospital as well as drawing blood, taking x-rays, placing IV catheters, assisting with surgery and performing dental prophy's. I have two pets that own ME, the first being a 4 year old bearded dragon "Cecil" and the other is a 1 year old Boston terrier "Diesel".

RENATA:

Hi my name is Renata and I am the senior receptionist. I have been with Avonlea and Brittany Glen for a little over two and a half years now. What started off as a field placement for an animal care program turned into full time employment with a great bunch of girls! My main responsibilities as a receptionist are to ensure that you feel welcome, your pets feel comfortable and your questions have been answered to your satisfaction. I also assist the veterinarians and technician while your pets are in the hospital. I currently have two pets that unfortunately just can't get along! "Gizmo" is my 12-year-old "big" cat and "Koral" is my 12-month-old German shepherd also known as "Big Monster".

TANYA:

Hi I'm Tanya a reception and veterinary assistant at Avonlea Animal Hospital, Brittany Glen Veterinary Services and our newest location in Milton, Hollybank Animal Hospital. My love and compassion for animals was the impetus to my completing a 3 year veterinary technology program at Georgian College. I am so happy be part of the Avonlea Animal Hospital team, who share my sentiments for pets. I live with the "Main Man" who is a Staffordshire bull terrier mix named Ben and a black domestic short hair cat named Shadow. Ben and Shadow are not the best of friends yet, but they are learning to tolerate being in the same room together.

KATHERINE:

Hi I'm Katherine. I enjoy working as a receptionist and animal care assistant at Avonlea, Brittany Glen and Hollybank Animal Hospital. You can usually find me adoring and snuggling the in-clinic patients, ensuring that they feel loved and comfortable. I love my job because I am constantly learning new things and have the privilege of meeting dedicated families who share my passion for animals. My beloved pup is Jack, whose troubled background was my inspiration to pursue animal care technology. The newest addition to my family is the bigger than life, mischievous little feline, Eddie. When I am not picking up turned over vases and recovering my glasses from his grasps I can be found snuggling and spoiling Eddie rotten.

JESSICA and NATASSIA:

Hi, we're Jess and Natassia! We have the best job at Avonlea Animal Hospital. We are the primary care givers and providers of TLC to the patients in the clinic. We ensure that your pets are well cared for and comfortable during their stay with us. We both completed our high school Co-operative placement at Avonlea Animal Hospital and enjoyed the experience so much. We are so delighted to be able to continue working as veterinary assistants providing loving care for your pets.

DIGIT:

Good day humans, my name is Digit and I'm the permanent resident and boss at Avonlea Animal Hospital. A good samaritan who found me after being injured brought me to the clinic back in 2003. Because of my injuries, which required prolonged care and my sweet personality...except of course if you want to shove a pill down my throat or cut my nails, Dr Sandi decided I would be the purrrfect clinic guardian. My duties include lounging at the front desk or in the window, teasing all the furry animals that come in to the clinic, and bugging every staff member to FEED me. At this current time the only pet I have is my furry mouse.