Dr. Taylor is a native of Ottawa, Ontario. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in biology from Queen's University in Kingston in 1989, and his veterinary doctorate from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 1994. His great love of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and mountain biking made a move to British Columbia a natural choice following graduation.

Following many years of good-natured needling by friends, clients and even staff at other facilities, Dr. Taylor finally made the move to running his own veterinary hospital in 2004. He has particular interest in the areas of canine and feline reproduction, eye and skin problems.  Additionly, in 2006 he has taken advanced training in veterinary orthopedics with focus on perfecting his approach to repair of canine cruciate ligament injuries, and the use of plate and screw fixation and other methods of fracture repair in dogs and cats.

His beloved companion of 12 spotted years, Pogo, passed away late in 2004, but Dr. Taylor still manages to keep the fur-content of his home at a satisfactory level with his two cats Baker, and Jadzia. He also has a step-dog by marriage and has now added a Golden Retriever puppy to the household!

Since the advent of his first child and the ownership of Abbotsford Veterinary Hospital, outdoor adventures have been greatly reduced, but Dr. Taylor still manages to teach martial arts classes every week. He holds a 4th degree blackbelt rank in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu.

Susan - Animal Health Technician

Susan is responsible for organizing and maintaining all of our medical and surgical protocols so that all our patients have as safe and comfortable visit as possible, and everything runs efficiently at Abbotsford Veterinary Hospital.  In addition to being a "top of her classs" graduate of the AHT program and she holds bachelor degrees in Education and Science. Susan enjoys participating in the dog sport of sheepherding.

For more information on sheepherding in British Columbia, please visit http://www.stockdog.bc.ca/

For more information on Agility in Canada, please visit http://www.aac.ca/

Kate - Veterinary Assistant

Kate came to us from Alberta as a recent graduate of the Acadamy of Learning's Veterinary Assistant course. She grew up in Aldergrove on an equestrian farm with a huge passion for animals. Though riding has become a thing of the past, animal care definitely hasn't. While at the hospital Kate assists in all aspects, from reception to assisting in surgery. When not here, you'll most likely find her and her dog Maggie camping, or Maggie's favorite, swimming!

Christina - Veterinary Assistant

Another college graduate, Christina joined us summer 2007. Christina works full time with us helping to take care of our surgical and hospitalized patients and wherever else is needed. Christina has long time family member "Precious" the cat and a more recent addition "Ranger" the dog. Outside of her job here Christina enjoys horseback riding and has a special interest in ASL (sign language)!

Shannon - Veterinary Receptionist

Shannon joined our team in January 2010. She graduated from West Coast College's Veterinary Assistant Program in 1997. Her job is her passion and enjoys everyday of it. She enjoys helping and educating clients and their pets. When Shannon is not here you might find her hanging out with her two Great Danes "Duke and Markus" or her feline friend "Kit Kat". Besides her furry friends, she enjoys camping, drag racing, travelling with her family and of course boating!

Diane - Veterinary Assistant

Diane graduated from the Granville Business College Veterinary Assistant Program in 2009. She joined us early in the new year and is currently working part time helping out in all aspects of the hospital. She has a huge love for all animals, big and small. Diane hopes to one day be an animal behaviourlist. In her spare time you may find Diane horseback riding, snowboarding or spending time with family, friends and animals.

Candace - Receptionist

CONGRATULATIONS CANDACE!!!

"IT'S A GIRL"

Currently, Candace is on maternity leave, enjoying her new baby girl.

Apple- Office Cat

Apple is the newest addition to our animal staff, and is helping Gabby keep all in order. Apple used to be a barn cat, but now she's the Apple of our eye. A local farmer brought Apple to us after she had been injured. Apples' right hind leg had been wounded and had become infected. The bones were badly damaged, and the leg needed to be removed. Apple's old owners weren't able to take care of her, so our Doctor's and staff decided to take her on as a special project.

Apple had surgery to remove her old injured leg, and is now our 2nd resident 3 legged cat here at Abby Vet.

Gabby - Office Cat

Gabby is chief exeCATive officer in charge all operations and functions in the hospital.  Apparently, the rest of us here are on the payroll only to ensure that she is adequately fed and entertained.  Fortunately, she has a remarkable and friendly disposition to all of our visitors, dogs included.  Gabby arrived with the SPCA several years ago after losing an argument with a moving vehicle.  Her protracted stay after losing a front leg allowed her squatter's rights to the sunny spot in the admission area, and she's been there ever since!

Vespa - Will be sadly missed

Vespa passed away earlier this month and will be sadly missed by staff and clients alike. There will always be a special place in our hearts for Vespa.

A loved one is not gone, until they are forgotten!
To Live in the Hearts of those left behind is to live forever!