Gabby & Handy - Office Cats

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!

 Handy joined us in 2011 - after having suffered a broken jaw and still being so very loving, we BEGGED the SPCA to allow him to stay with us when he wasn't claimed by an owner.  He is exceptionally loving and playful, but needs to wear "Soft Paws", because he likes to "reach out and touch someone", quite often!  Need a hug?  Handy-Cat is here to help!

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 class" graduate of the AHT program at Thompson Rivers University, she holds bachelor degrees in Education and Science from the University of British Colulmbia.  Susan has particular interests in dentistry, radiology and surgical assistance.

Susan enjoys participating in the dog sport of sheep herding.  For more information on sheep herding in British Columbia, please visit http://www.stockdog.bc.ca/

Candace - Receptionist

Candace graduated from West Coast College of Health Care in 2005. She is back from being on maternity leave after having a baby girl and is now enjoying being back at work. In her spare time you will find her outside with her dog, Domino at the park or even at a lake. She also shares her home with 2 cats, and 3 snakes.

 Christina - Veterinary Assistant

Another college graduate, Christina joined us summer 2007. Christina works part time with us helping to take care of our surgical and hospitalized patients and wherever else is needed. Christina shares her pay cheque with "Ranger", a lab mix, and Porche, a SiberianHusky. Outside of her job here, Christina enjoys road trips!

Amanda - Veterinary Assistant

Amanda is the newest member of our fabulous team. She started in November of 2010 and is a 2001 graduate from the West Coast College of Health Care. Her career is her passion and makes every effort to ensure patients feel loved and comfortable during their hospital visit. Outside of work you may find Amanda enjoying the great outdoors, boating, gardening or spending time with her son. She has two furry best friends, Mustang Sally who is a Rhodesian Ridgeback and Charlie Brown, a Siamese Cat who enjoys sitting in her own chair by the fire when camping. 

Diane - Veterinary Assistant

Diane has decided to work on a ski hill and perfect her snow boarding technique this year!  We wish her the best of luck in her adventures!