Our Careteam

Your pet’s emotional and physical well-being is prioritized with every visit. We put the patients first!

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Cassi

Office Manager / Veterinary Assistant

Cassi graduated with distinction from the Veterinary Office Administration program at University of Guelph: Ridgetown College in 2011. Since that time, she has worked at several local clinics as a veterinary assistant/receptionist.

In 2015, Cassi took a brief hiatus to have her son before returning to work and moving back to the Kitchener area. Professionally, Cassi has a particular passion for client education and rescuing/connecting with animals in need.

Outside of work, Cassi resides with her family, which includes two beagles: Darci, a retired show dog and her granddaughter Mira; three cats: Bianca, a DSHXRagdoll, Monster and Valas, both Devon Rexes, and an ancient Bearded Dragon affectionately named Smaug the Ungrateful.

In her spare time, Cassi enjoys going on hikes and doing wildlife/bird photography with her husband and son. Half of Cassi’s pets are rescue animals and have enriched her life exponentially.

Ashley

Registered Veterinary Technician

Ashley graduated with distinction in 2017 from the Veterinary Technician program at University of Guelph: Ridgetown College. She obtained her Registration in December of 2017 and has been a member of high standing since.

Immediately upon graduating, Ashley started working at OVC in the large animal sector. While she enjoyed the work and gained a variety of valuable skills there, she found herself missing the experience of working with dogs and cats. This longing resulted in Ashley’s decision to move to small animal practice.

Professionally, Ashley is comfortable and confident in all aspects of clinical work, from routine appointments to surgeries. She wants her clients to know that their pets are in caring, capable hands with her!

At home, Ashley has a couple of four-legged friends of her own, including a Great Dane and a horse. If she’s not at work, you can usually find Ashley out in the field.

Alex

Veterinary Assistant

Growing up, Alex remembers being surrounded by dogs and cats, though there was also the occasional rodent that found its way into the mix. Having this kind of childhood sparked a love of animals that would ultimately shape her future.

Alex’s journey began as a shy co-op student, driven by a passion for animal care. She started her placement at Huron East Animal Hospital during the winter of 2018 and knew right away that she’d found the perfect profession.

Following the completion of her placement, and having built up a considerable skillset, Alex was offered a part-time job as a veterinary assistant/receptionist at Huron East Animal Hospital as well as our sister clinic, Waterloo West Animal Hospital.

In the Spring of 2020, Alex accepted a full-time position at Huron East Animal Hospital. Over the past several years, she has had plenty of time to develop and grow her comfort level in dealing with all sorts of patients that come into our care. She is always learning new things and currently working towards her dream of becoming a veterinary technician.

When Alex is not at work greeting clients and patients at our reception desk, answering the phones, or helping a furry friend in our back treatment area, she can likely be found snuggled up at home with her three rescue cats, rescue dog (an American Eskimo) and three rats (One Rex, and two Fancies).

Marissa

Veterinary Assistant

As many people who work in the animal care field, Marissa has always had a deep connection with animals – so much so that she has dreamed of working in the veterinary field since a very young age. After graduating from Seneca’s Veterinary Assistant Program in 2022, Marissa completed her co-op placement here at Huron East Animal Hospital. Shortly thereafter, she was brought on as permanent member of the team.

Marissa feels strongly that working with animals and watching them succeed is what she is truly called to do. In addition to her passion for pets, Marissa also enjoys spending her free time hiking with her dog, Charlie, or relaxing at home with her cat Clementine.

Emily

Client Care Representative

Emily grew up in the London area with sporting dogs, such as the Vizsla and German Short-hair Pointer. Prior to entering the animal health care field, she owned her dog walking business, which she enjoyed immensely. That experience made her realize, however, that she wanted to do more to provide care for animals, so she decided to make a change and focus on veterinary clinics instead.

Emily graduated from University of Guelph’s Animal Biology Program in 2014. During the summer of 2022, she married and the couple relocated to Kitchener. Shortly thereafter, Emily joined the Huron East Animal Hospital team. While she currently does not share her home with a furry, four-legged companion, she does have plans to do so in the very near future.

Confetti

Resident Cat

Confetti is a sassy domestic shorthair who was rescued by Dr. Laura in 2016. She loves spending her days greeting all the clients and taking snoozes at the reception desk. While Confetti appreciates all the attention she gets, sometimes she does like to play bite. When she’s not napping, you can usually find her waiting at the front door for the next patient to arrive.

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