Chantele

Chantele loves her work here, especially helping to educate dog owners about their dogs and their behaviours, as she is a certified dog trainer.  Her responsibilities are numerous as she helps our River Oaks families care for their pets, and she helps Dr. Gold and the rest of our hospital team treat and care for our patients in hospital - whether it be in Surgery, Radiology, the Examination room or general treatments.    When you call us in the mornings,  it will often be Chantele warmly greeting you on the phone and assisting you with your questions and scheduling appointments for you as needed.  Chantele has been with us for 3 1/2 years, and truly helps us all feel at home!

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Mary
Registered Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Receptionist

Mary is thrilled to be part of our Animal Hospital of River Oaks family!  As a Registered Veterinary Technician she has the knowledge and skills of a "Veterinary Nurse" and she is very happy to help you and your pets in every way possible - in our reception and exam rooms, when you are here for your appointments, assisting with nutritional and medical advise, and generally being part of our team, ensuring best care for you, our clients, and your pets, our patients.
  You will enjoy your time with Mary, she is compassionate and empathetic and she is a warm, caring person!  

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Candace with Jagger
Veterinary Student

Candace has been on our team for 13 years.  Her warm personality, intelligence and true high level of care are greatly appreciated by all of our team and the many clients that know her so well.  While Candace joined us as a high school student, in an "Animal Care" position, her growth with us and in life is something that we are all so proud of!  After graduating from high school, Candace continued to work with us part time while she completed her Undergraduate and Masters degrees in science at the University of Guelph, she then she was accepted into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional program at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph!  We are so excited for her amazing successes and are thrilled that she is spending so much time here with us now.  As she will graduate as a Doctor in just 1 1/2 years, you will see her assisting Doctor Gold during your appointments and in all aspects of patient care.  Don't hesitate to ask Candace questions, as she helps you with your special family member!

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Krissie
Veterinary Technician and  Assistant

Krissie has  been working side by side with Dr. Gold for 20 years.  Our clients and patients have known and loved Krissie and her wonderful care of both our clients and patients for all of this time.    Whether it be assisting Dr. Gold in surgery, seeing clients to take blood samples from our patients, or generally assisting all of our staff with their varied responsibilities, Krissie is a wonderful friend and team member!

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Alyssia
Animal Care Attendant

​I was born in Oakville and I live with my parents and two sisters. We have a cat named Bella who is 11 years old and a 6 year old Maltese-Yorkie who is named Max. Outside of work I attend Holy Trinity Secondary School where I play field hockey and I belong to the ski team.

I came to work at the Animal Hospital of River Oaks in April, 2019.  I had been looking for a job for a while that would give me experience working with animals.  I now attend the University of Guelph, with the intent to pursue a career as a veterinarian, but I still come in to assist when my studies allow me the time to support the rest of our team.

I find working at the clinic especially rewarding because I get to be around animals and therefore I learn more about the veterinary profession.  My position at the clinic is Animal Care Attendant. My job includes looking after the animals that are boarding at the clinic or are recovering from surgery. I also make sure the veterinary clinic is sanitized and presentable to the public.

Learning from Dr. Gold and watching him interact with his clients and their animals is invaluable to me and I hope to learn so much more.
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Alyssia is away at the University of Guelph, now, but she does still come in to help out when she can.  We are very proud of Alyssia and we know that she will be very successful at school!
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