Blog: Teams
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Devan Carter
Shifting from primarily customer service roles, I transitioned to pet care in 2016 when I joined a dog walking company and was there for three years. I learned so much during that time that I could not imagine not working with animals. Being an animal enthusiast my entire life, landing…
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Rebecca Vandenbogaard
For the past 8 years, I worked as a hairstylist, but I felt it was time for a change. With a deep love for meeting new people and a genuine affection for animals, making a shift to an animal hospital felt like the perfect new beginning. Getting to know each…
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Evelyn Slezak
My very first patient that sparked my interest in the field was a wildlife rescue – an injured pigeon which I named Squeak. I nursed him back to health and cared for him until the day that he was released. This was very gratifying and helped me to realize my…
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Kathy Zubick
I have been working as an RVT since graduating from St. Clair College in 2002. In 2007, I became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner through the University of Tennessee, and have been working in this field ever since. Residing in Paris, Ontario, with my husband, I share my home with…