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Dr. Bob Perry
My love for animals started early in life. I grew up in India where we had a variety of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, a pet monkey, and pigeons. Despite growing up in a large family of caregivers, the care of our family pets seemed to naturally fall on me. Good veterinary care was not available in the part of India where I grew up. When poor care resulted in the death of one of my cats, a desire to be able to help animals started. Our parents routinely read the James Harriet books to us and this also helped me find my calling. Learning at an early age that proper housing and nutrition care can make all the difference in an animals life, I applied this learning experience into my studies when I got accepted into the veterinary program at the University of Guelph. Once graduated in 1991, I was honoured to accept a position in Dunnville and eager to start working in the environment I had come to love during my externship here. It is important to me that pet keeping is a positive experience for all concerned. I look forward developing long term relationships with my clients and their pets so we can work together to ensure the pets they love receive the best possible care. Treats are always in my pocket ready to greet your pet and gain their trust. As a mixed animal practitioner, I want farmers to be successful in their business and at the same time their animals should have a good quality of life and be treated humanely. My wife and I have a blended family of five children and five grandchildren, soon to be six! We are both animal lovers and enjoy spending time with our golden retrievers, Frankie and Phin. Life is to short to get hung up on petty matters, Let’s get along and make life better for all including our animals. I look forward to hearing from you - , DrBob@dunnvillevetclinic.com |
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Dr. John Las
Prior to my graduation from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2010, I completed my undergraduate studies in Animal Science at the Ontario Agricultural College. Upon graduation from OVC in 2010 I was fortunate to be hired immediately by Drs. Reid and Perry. It is a privilege to work and consult with the other veterinarians in a team-oriented practice. My interest for animals began at a young age on my father's small cow-calf hobby farm. After the cattle were sold my father encouraged me to ride along with his veterinarian Dr. Henk ten Oever for take a kid to work day in grade 9. The experience I had that day reassured me of what I wanted to do for a career. I practice mixed animal medicine and provide service to both our large and small animal clients, which brings variety to my career. I enjoy working with our producers ensuring the health, productivity and welfare of their animals. I am an advisor to our Dairy producers for CQM (the Canadian Quality Milk program) an on-farm food safety program to ensure the safety of meat and milk leaving our dairy farms and entering our grocery stores. Continuing education is important to me, so I am an active member of the OABP, AABP, IAFAS where I stay up-to-date with current thoughts and practices in bovine medicine and surgery. I am also a member of the Niagara Peninsula Veterinary Association, which allows me to attend evening lectures on current topics in small animal medicine. I can be contacted at: drjohnlas@dunnvillevetclinic.com |
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Dr. Kadri Uukkivi
I was only about 4 or 5 years old when I started to love animals. It was about this age I got to meet and ride two horses, Lady and Rascal, and received my very first cat, Mickey, as a Christmas present. This love of animals was always part of my life and the opportunity to be part of the bond between people and animals by becoming a veterinarian was an easy career choice. Just after graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph in 2007, I was honored to receive a position with the clinic and came to be one of the owners in 2012. I have many goals in mind with each patient and client I see. I aim to explain findings, ideas, and treatment plans clearly and involve owners with all decisions to be made. I take this goal with me while on the road visiting farm clients as well. My biggest goal is to provide my patients with the best quality of life. I love the challenges my career presents me with each and every day! When I’m not caring for animals at work, I find ways to enjoy every minute with my 3 old english sheepdogs, Butler, Karu and Keili as well as my cat, Kringel, and making memories with family, especially my nieces and nephews. Please contact me at: DrKadri@dunnvillevetclinic.com |
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Dr. Jennifer Thompson
I grew up on our family dairy farm, located just outside Cayuga, and it was this upbringing that lead to my interest in veterinary medicine. From an early age I was involved with the care and well being of the animals on the farm and I was heavily involved with many farm organizations including 4-H and Junior Farmers. I graduated in 2002 from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, and moved to the Ottawa Valley with my husband, Drew. I worked at a mixed animal practice for 6 years there, doing mainly large animal work. My husband and I and our 3 girls then moved back down to Cayuga in 2008 to be closer to the family farm. I started working with the Dunnville Veterinary Clinic in May 2009, where it has been a pleasure to get to know the clients and I look forward to getting to know those I have yet to meet. I can be contacted at: DrJenn@dunnvillevetclinic.com |
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Dr. Tom McQueen
Dr. Tom graduated from the University of Guelph Veterinary Medicine program in 1982. Most of his career has been in mixed animal practice, recently focusing on large animal. He joined our team in 2005 after the closing of his previous vet clinic in Fisherville. Tom is actively involved with the Haldimand Cattlemen Association and has been part of Agstravaganza for many years. When not working, Tom enjoys spending time with his wife, Edith. |
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Dr. Angela Graham
Growing up my family never had animals, so I always made it a special interest to spend as much time with them as I could. Something about not having animals around drove me to follow this career path so I could always have animals in my life. I am also heavily involved in a dog rescue and have been fostering since the beginning of vet school, and have recently adopted a Mastiff named Timbit. I practice mixed animal medicine here at Dunnville, and love the variety it brings to my days. Farm animal medicine was my primary interest coming out of school, but couldn't leave the dogs and cats completely. I strive to provide compassionate and thorough care to all my patients, and enjoy meeting all the owners just as much I can be contacted at: drangela@dunnvillevetclinic.com |
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Dr. Blossom deBruin
I was born and raised on an acreage in the Fraser Valley of BC, where I developed a love for animals at an early age, milking the family goats, watching my mom's couple of sheep have their lambs every spring, and owning a small flock of chickens and a horse in my teenage years. After high school, I started working on a dairy farm, and the barn soon became my happy place as I learned about farming, cow health and herd management. Dairy farming became a passion for me, and I continued to work on dairy farms while I completed my Bachelor of Science degree at the University of the Fraser Valley in 2018 before moving two provinces over to attend the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, where I graduated in 2022. Following graduation, I attended the Summer Dairy Institute at Cornell University, a specialized training program for new dairy veterinarians.
My original plan was to work exclusively with dairy cattle; however, my close relationship with my very special dog Jax allowed me to experience personally the strength of the human-animal bond and just how important and beneficial that relationship can be. I decided I wanted to be involved in those relationships as a veterinarian for other people and their pets as well, and I love variety in my life, so becoming a mixed animal veterinarian was ideal for me. I really enjoy working with producers to keep their herds healthy, happy, productive and profitable. I also love working with people and their pets, which is very different from farm work but equally rewarding! I truly believe that learning is a lifelong venture and look forward to all that I will continue to learn along the way.
When I'm not working, I enjoy traveling, hiking, cycling, martial arts, board games, and playing the piano and violin. Since I'm new to the province, I'm looking forward to exploring the area and meeting all of you!
Please don't hesitate to contact me at: drblossom@dunnvillevetclinic.com
I was born and raised on an acreage in the Fraser Valley of BC, where I developed a love for animals at an early age, milking the family goats, watching my mom's couple of sheep have their lambs every spring, and owning a small flock of chickens and a horse in my teenage years. After high school, I started working on a dairy farm, and the barn soon became my happy place as I learned about farming, cow health and herd management. Dairy farming became a passion for me, and I continued to work on dairy farms while I completed my Bachelor of Science degree at the University of the Fraser Valley in 2018 before moving two provinces over to attend the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, where I graduated in 2022. Following graduation, I attended the Summer Dairy Institute at Cornell University, a specialized training program for new dairy veterinarians.
My original plan was to work exclusively with dairy cattle; however, my close relationship with my very special dog Jax allowed me to experience personally the strength of the human-animal bond and just how important and beneficial that relationship can be. I decided I wanted to be involved in those relationships as a veterinarian for other people and their pets as well, and I love variety in my life, so becoming a mixed animal veterinarian was ideal for me. I really enjoy working with producers to keep their herds healthy, happy, productive and profitable. I also love working with people and their pets, which is very different from farm work but equally rewarding! I truly believe that learning is a lifelong venture and look forward to all that I will continue to learn along the way.
When I'm not working, I enjoy traveling, hiking, cycling, martial arts, board games, and playing the piano and violin. Since I'm new to the province, I'm looking forward to exploring the area and meeting all of you!
Please don't hesitate to contact me at: drblossom@dunnvillevetclinic.com
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Dr. Natalie Ries
Growing up in Winona, Dr. Natalie had many family pets that fostered her love of animals. Spending her summers working at dairy farms in Binbrook piqued her interest in agriculture and large animal medicine. After graduating from the University of Guelph with an undergraduate degree in Biology she perused a degree in Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College. Dr. Natalie practices mixed animal medicine and is excited to provide care to small and large animals alike. When she is not working, Natalie enjoys riding and spending time at the barn, relaxing with her dachshund Chris, and camping. I can be contacted at drnatalie@dunnvillevetclinic.com |
