› our staff
Our Practitioners
› Michael Goldberg, DVM
› Erik Irre, DVM
› Sue Pollen, DVM
› David Lane, DVM - Whistler Vet web site
Our Staff
Ronee Downey - Office Manager
Ronee brings her experience as an office manager. She is well organized and has had years of managing experience. When she is not busy taking care of the 3 girls and 7 pets at home, she can be seen busily working at the office.
Lisa Penfold - Veterinary Technician
Lisa grew up in a loving home in Ontario with pets. She decided to pursue love and obtained a two year Veterinary Technician diploma College Boreal. Lisa was a dedicated employee at a small animal practise for five years in Hamilton before recently moving to Vancouver. She decided to pursue her career at Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital to learn new medicine. Lisa has a Siamese named Kinkers and a domestic short-hair named Shadow.
Natasha Bjornson - Veterinary Technician
Natasha joined us after she moved to the lower mainland from Campbell River. She has worked in the veterinary field for over 5 years. She lives in New Wesminster with her son, her partner, and their cat and lizard.
Marta Van Camp - Veterinary Technician
Amy Haines - Registered Animal Health Technician
Amy has been working with the Vancouver Animal Wellness team for the last year; during which time she finished the Animal Health Technologist course at Douglas College. She has a handsome dog named Darby and two cats Punkin' and Eli.
Jennifer Nation - Veterinary Assistant
Jennifer graduated from Granville Busines College (from the Veterinary Assistant Program) in March, 2006 and began to work at the Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital shortly after. She is currently in her first year at Langara studying for her Bachelor of Arts. She has two beautiful cats named Simba and Coco.
Jennifer Simmons - Veterinary & Administrative Assistant
Jenn grew up in Kamloops BC, and completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Victoria. Jenn has been with Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital since March, 2007, and will be taking the Animal Health Technician course by distance education through Thompson Rivers University. She has an interest in dog training and enjoys helping people to understand their dogs in her spare time. She shares her life with her two border collies Thea and Daz.
Emma Tokes - Receptionist
Emma comes to us from Montreal; she joined the team in January 2009. She completed her studies in interior design, but has been working in the veterinary field as a receptionist for over 3 years. She has a chocolate lab named Logan.
Cheryl Pinder - Receptionist
Cheryl grew up in Vancouver and started working in the veterinary field in 1997 at Hudson Place Veterinary Clinic. She joined the Vancouver Animal Wellness team in October, 2008. Cheryl has a 14 year old Maltese cross named Leyka.
Michelle Martin - Receptionist
Michelle joined the Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital in the summer of 2006. She is currently in her fourth year at Simon Fraser University studying History and Archaeology. Michelle has a 3 year old tabby named Zack.
Rachel Rosenberg - Receptionist
Rachel is our newest staff member! Please check back for her bio.
Samantha Hampton - Receptionist
Our Associates
Nicola Way - Registered Massage Therapist
Jorge Santa Barbara - Dog Trainer, Behaviorist & Breeder
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