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, Susan holds bachelor degrees in Education and Science, and is now an instructor for the Distance-AHT program at TRU.

Susan enjoys participating in the dog sports of sheepherding and agility.

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/

Cindy - Veterinary Asssistant

Cindy is a graduate of the Veterinary Assistant's program at West Coast College.  She plays a vital role assisting in all manner of duties from reception and discharge to taking of X-rays and blood collection.  Cindy is also our resident nutrition advisor and is well equiped to help you find the way to get the right diet for your pet, no matter what health issues they face.  Cindy is a very familiar face in the Abbotsford community from her years of work with 4-H and the local dairy industry. 

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!

Candace - Receptionist

Greeting you at our front desk is Candace, another West Coast College Graduate to join our team. Candace has a huge love of all animals, and shares her home with three very special kitties right now.

Christina - Veterinary Assistant

Another recent college graduate, Christina joined us summer 2007. Currently, Christina works with us part time, helping to take care of our surgical and hospitalized patients. Christina has a lovely senior cat named Precious that she shares her home with.

Kirstin - Veterinary Assistant

After working many years in veterinary offices, Kirstin has taken the plunge and has gone back to university to complete her studies! You'll still see her smiling face here on occaision, helping to keep us all in line. Kirstin is owned by a beautiful senior dog named Braxus.

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!