The Granville Island Veterinary Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Carla

As our hospital dog's biggest fan, Carla has been at Granville Island Veterinary Hospital since The Animal Clinic merged with us in December 2005. An exceptionally bright and talented Registered Animal Health Technologist, Carla also holds a Bachelor of Science degree. Carla astonishes all those that discover she graduated in 2005 from TRU (formerly UCC), since she executes her work with such ease and expertise. Carla shares her free time with her much loved dog Taz and Leuk (when she can sneak him out of the hospital!), her cat Luther and her two bunnies Gracie and Freebie.

Donna

Donna has been a Registered Animal Health Technologist since 1996 and has had a life-long devotion to animals. A few short days after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans Donna decided it was time to act and formed the Canadian Animal Assistance Team (CAAT). She is the Executive Director of CAAT and loves the challenge of leading the ever-growing team of Canadian Veterinarians, Technicians and Assistants to work around the world relieving the suffering of innocent dogs and cats. From experience gained in New Orleans, the Team is also working together with the city of Vancouver on emergency preparedness for pets. Donna has been on staff at GIVH since 2004, both as a technician and as an assistant to our accountant, Davy. She resides on their forty acre paradise in Hope with her best friend and hubby, Doug, and their four-legged kids - a black lab cross Liz, six cats - Peppermint, Scruffy, Teddy, Mickey, Pookie and Squirt, an d one adorable hamster - Hammy. They also have kids of the human variety - Dave, Jim, Jon and Jen.

Emily

Blessing us with her fresh knowlege and skills, Emily joined our team after a small experience with alternative medicine at Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital. Emily graduated from Thompson Rivers University in 2007 after completing a general biology degree at Carleton University. Growing up with five sisters, Emily learned to have a giant heart and tireless spirit that she recently chose to share with tow new rescue kitties; Uma, the princess and Chance, the prince. Emily invites anyone that needs help translating Mandarin or Taiwanese requests at Granville Island Veteriarny Hospital to seek her out and she will gradly help. When Emily isn't busy working she enjoys watching movies with Uma and Chance.

Kacia - Technician

Kacia (On Leave)

Kacia joined our team in May of 2007. She has been a Registered Animal Health Technologist since 2002 and also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from SFU with a concentration in Animal Ecology. Kacia enjoys educating clients and has a particular interest in pet nutrition and animal behaviour. She holds a special place in her heart for wildlife and volunteers weekly at the Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. In her spare time she enjoys cuddling with her husband Mike, teaching her fabulous kitty, Danae, new tricks, reading at coffee shops, dancing and spending time with her girlfriends.

Lori

Lori first came to Granville Island as a practicum student in April 2007, and once completed we had to keep her! She is a NAIT, Fairview graduate and completed the Animal Health Technology Program in May 2007. She loves all aspects of the profession but has a particular interest in Surgery and Dentistry. Originally from Victoria, Lori has settled here in Vancouver with her cats, Mister, Raine, and Penelope Jane (yes she is a bit of a cat lady!) However, she does love Boston Terriers and hopes to have her own one day! Lori is a great addition to our team, always smiling and willing to help everyone!

Vanessa

Vanessa recently joined us in December 2008. She has taken the Veterinary Assistant Program in March 2002. After working as an assistant for a few years she decided to become a Veterinary Technician and graduated in June 2007 from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloop. After graduation she worked at the Vancouver Animal Emergency Clinic for 9 months.

Her Hobbies include listening to music, going to concerts and reading. She also enjoys spending time with her two cats Monty and Sheeby that she rescued through work. At the Hospital Vanessa is passionate about radiology and pharmacology.

Wendy

A skilled registered animal health technologist from Kamloops, Wendy joined our team in 2002. She has worked in every aspect of the hospital, giving much needed support to our night team, helping out the nurses and receptionists, and regulating our inventory of supplies so all our patients can always get what they need to get better faster. Wendy brings a ray of sunshine every day she comes to work; whether she is taking care of healthy puppies and kittens, nursing a sick patient, or anesthetizing someone for surgery, everyone benefits from her great attitude and exceptional attention to detail. When Wendy isn’t working at the hospital, she is spending time with her “kids”, Sheba the sleek and beautiful cat, and Walter, the cutest terrier around!

Nikki