We are a team committed not only to helping pets, but also to excellent client service, education and communication. Our staff members are special pet lovers who have also received formal training.

Choosing the right veterinarian is an important decision. We can assure you that your pet is in good hands.

Cheddar

Meet Cheddar, our team mascot! Cheddar is a Domestic Shorthair orange Tabby. He was surrendered to us when his previous owners could no longer take care of him. Cheddar needed emergency surgery and treatment and is now 100% recovered. Cheddar has a wonderful personality; he gets along with everyone he encounters, especially children. Cheddar loves to have his ears and tummy scratched. You can look for him to greet you around the clinic when you come to visit!

Dr. Baraliya, DVM

Dr. Baraliya's love of pets started at a very young age when he knew he wanted to become a veterinarian. He grew up in a pet loving family; he and his brother always shared the responsibility of being pet owners. Many years later in 1996, he graduated with his veterinary degree and has been helping to heal his furry friends ever since. His favorite part of the job is being an "advocate for the creatures that cannot speak for themselves." Dr. Baraliya has a special interest in preventive medicine, pain relief management, and surgery. Dr. Baraliya enjoys watching soccer, hockey and spending quality time with his young family and dog Hunter.

Adrienne Nieman, RVT

As far back as Adrienne can remember, she wanted to work with animals. She has been working in small animal veterinary clinics for 5 years now, and before that she worked with any animals she could. Adrienne recently graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Georgian College and passed her certification exam to qualify for Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) status. Her favourite part of the job is treating sick and injured animals, assisting and monitoring surgery, and she particularly enjoys dentistry and exotic animals. Adrienne spends her spare time training and playing with her dog, reading, and playing video games. She loves working with all kinds of animals, and shares her home with her dog Yuki, her gecko Sabin, her snake Seth, and her fish Ogopogo.

Amanda Leonelli, RVT Student

Amanda has had a great love for animals since she was 5 years old. She still remembers the day when she told her grade one teacher "when I grow up, I want to be an animal doctor." Amanda has been working with small animals since the winter of 2006. Amanda is a second year Veterinary Technician student at Seneca College. Her favorite part of this field is monitoring in surgery, treating sick patients, performing lab work and she also has a special love for parasitology. She wishes that all pet owners would understand the true value of medicine like she does. Amanda is the type of person that would want to rescue every animal she could. When Amanda is not studying or at work, she is at home spending time with her family, her boyfriend Élvio and her friends. She also loves to spend time with her dog Bailley, her cat Chloé and her fish named Mr. Fishy.

Sara De Marchi, Receptionist

Sara absolutely loves animals, both land and water! Since she was a little girl she has raised and cared for different animals and watched them grow; from dogs to tadpoles. Her secret fascination is with sharks and her ultimate dream is to swim in the ocean with them, while study their species. She is currently in her 5th year at York University studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science and is planning to do the Veterinary Technician program next year. Her goal is to do her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Guelph. While not working at the hospital or in school, Sara plays competitive soccer and regularly works out to improve her fitness, as well as the occasional volleyball, rock climbing and her goal to complete a full marathon. When she is at home, she spends most of her time with her dog Chelsey and her fish.