I have known that I was going to work with animals ever since I was little. My passion for animals has taken me down several different roads that I didn’t expect but I’m so proud to be where I am today!
I grew up just outside of Brockville and have lived in the area my whole life. I’ve had the pleasure of working with the team here at Brockville Animal Hospital for almost 9 years now and am so thankful for all the help and encouragement I’ve had along the way. From starting off as a kennel and high school co-op student, volunteering in between summers off from school, 2 full time years as an assistant and now an RVT, I’ve managed to experience a variety of positions at BAH!
I began my animal science career by completing a bachelors of science in agriculture with a major in animal science at Dalhousie University’s Agricultural Campus in Nova Scotia. It was here that I built upon my love for all things farming but also found an interest in nutrition and aided on a few research projects based on poultry and aquaculture nutrition. After graduating, I spent some time deciding where I wanted to go from there and with my experience at BAH, it led me to enrolling in the veterinary technician program at Northern College in Temiskaming, ON. Here I gained more experience in both small and large animal technical skills and upon graduation, I received the Purina Nutrition Award. In my future technician career, I have an interest in learning more about emergency medicine, laboratory work, nutrition and large animal medicine.
I currently have 2 cats whom I adore, Alfie and Luigi (did I mention I’m a self proclaimed Crazy Cat Lady?), a hermit crab named Dave, a herd of purebred hereford cattle with my Fiancé (soon to be Husband in September of 2021!!) Ethan and one very special jersey cross cow named Sienna. In my spare time, you can find me enjoying the outdoors including fishing, walking or just taking in some sun rays, reading, baking, taking pictures of my cats or talking about my cats, working on the farm, milking cows at a side job, or spending time with my family and friends. I love to learn and hope to never stop and am very excited to see what my time at BAH turns into!
