Blog: Teams
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Sara Rudell
When I was growing up my family always had golden retrievers, which nurtured my love for animals from an early age. I went on to attend the University of Guelph, where I majored in Animal Biology and minored in Molecular Biology and Genetics. During the final years of my undergrad,…
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Katie Happl
Having worked in veterinary medicine for many years as an Animal Care Attendant, I found so much joy in those experiences that I decided to become a Technician. My ongoing passion for this industry is greatly influenced by my cat, Ezme, and dog, Moses. Outside of work, I love spending…
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Christina Plavosin
From a young age, I have had a fascination and a love for animals that only grew the older that I got. Wherever I went, I would seek out the pets of the household and befriend them. When I finally got my very own pet at age 10, I became…
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Connor McCarthy
After completing the Animal Care Program at Sheridan College in 2014, I dedicated four years to a busy animal hospital in Mississauga. Transitioning from the clinic, I ventured into the realm of veterinary nutrition, initially as a Sales Rep and later as the Technical Manager. However, I found myself missing…