About Us
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Dr. Cathy Emms D.V.M. B.Sc.Agr |
| I Graduated from University of Guelph in 1978 with an Honours B.Sc. Agr., and in 1984 with Honours D.V.M. I began working at various veterinary clinics including Barrie Veterinary Hospital (Dr. Lloyd Fisher) for almost 10 years, prior to building Ivy Veterinary Services in October of 1997 with the help of my husband Roger. I consider myself to be a truly multi-faceted practitioner with 25 years of experience in providing care for dogs, cats, birds of all types (Avian), reptile and pocket pets. | |
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Jill Jankewicz Veterinary Technician |
| I graduated from Ridgetown College in 2000, and I currently live in Collingwood. I have a daughter, as well as two dogs (a Rottweiller cross and a Bulldog), two cats, four birds, an inguana and fish. I have worked with Ivy Vet since 2001. | |
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Jessica Strongman Receptionist |
| I am working full-time at the clinic. I work part-time as a receptionist and also work in the kennel area with the animals. I have worked here at Ivy Veterinary Services since I was 14 years old. I have four horses, one which I trained, and 2 dogs. I now have an awesome Golden Retreiver named "Hunter". In my spare time I figure skate. | |
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Crystal Clarke Receptionist |
| I have worked at Ivy Veterinary Services since November 2007. My passion has always been art and animals. Graduated from Fanshawe College in 2006 for Fine Arts, I now have the pleasure of working with animals both large and small, domestics and exotics. My job is receptionist which includes answering phones, booking appointments, checking appointments in and out, drawing vaccines, entering results and running blood work, among other things. In my personal time I enjoy sailing, snowboarding, and weekends with friends. Currently, I am on a "leave of absence" from the clinic. | |
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Amanda Johnson Receptionist |
| My name is Amanda Johnson, and I am now working full-time at Ivy Veterinary Services. I have worked at the clinic since December of 2008. In my spare time I horseback ride, which I've been doing since I was 11-years old. At the clinic I work in the front reception, answering phones and making appointments. I also work in the back looking after the animals that are in the clinic. | |
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Charlotte Lange Kennel Assistant |
| I graduated from University of Guelph in 1996 with a diploma in agriculture. I also received a diploma from Stratford Career Institute as a Veterinary Assistant in 2006. I live on a Holstein dariy farm near Thornton with my husband and three children where I am actively involved in daily milking and farm chores. We have a cat, dog, rabbit, guinea pig and numerous barn cats and cows. I have been working as a kennel assistant at Ivy Vet since October 2009 where my jobs include feeding, medicating, restraint, and general care of the animals. | |
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Colin Cochrane Inventory Manager |
| I have worked for Ivy Veterinary Services since 2006. My job includes inventory manager extraordinare and helping wherever I am needed. I look forward to meeting you and your pets. If you need something ordered call Ivy Veterinary Services and ask for extension Colin. I enjoy long walks on the beach and Kraft Dinner, as well as riding my horse, Windchester, and my motorcycle. | |
