Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic / Meet the Staff

Dr. Sandy Taylor:

Dr. Sandy Taylor has been a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine since graduating from Michigan State University in 1981. She has two sons, one pursuing a pharmacy degree and the youngest a film degree. She has one cat, Victoria, who is being treated for hyperthyroidism, her dog Beamish is an elderly patient, and Grunter the doberman. Her interests in veterinary medicine include pain management, Chinese medicine, acupuncture and Tui-Na (massage). Dr Taylor also enjoys photography, sailing, kayaking and skiing.

Sam:

Sam is our receptionist who also over sees billing, ordering supplies and products .She has been an employee of the Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic since 2007. She has had 5 year of experience in the veterinary field. Sam has two cats, Joey and Apple.

Jane:

Jane is a part time receptionist, who has been employed with Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic since 2009 but has been a client of Dr. Taylor's for 8 years. Jane has an extensive history of showing, breeding, grooming and working in a veterinary clinic since 1970.

Karina:

Karina is a registered veterinary technician who graduated from the Baker College Flint campus in 2004. Upon graduation Karina worked in a small animal hospital, volunteered at Potter Park Zoo and with Furry Friends Rescue, in the United States for 4 years. Karina has been an employee of the Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic since 2009.

Alex:

Alex is a registered veterinary technician who graduated from Algonquin College in 2009. After the technician program Alex pursued a diploma in Wildlife Rehabilitation at Northern College in 2010. Alex worked the summer of 2010 in Vancouver as a technician with the Vancouver Aquarium in the Marine Mammal Rescue Department rescuing and rehabbing orphaned, and injured Harbour Seals for 6 months. Alex returned to the Sarnia and has been employed by Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic since 2010, and volunteers at Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation in Mount Brydges on her days off.

Leslee:

Leslee is a registered veterinary technician who graduated in April 2000 from St.Clair College in Windsor . Upon graduating Leslee starting working in a mixed animal practice. She has been employed by the Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic since 2009. Leslee has a son and a daughter, as well as a German Shepard and Cat. Leslee enjoys horse back riding in her spare time.

Sarah:

Sarah is a veterinary technician who graduated from St.Clair College in 1999. After graduating Sarah started a family, she has 2 children. Sarah returned to the veterinary field in 2009, she has been employed by the Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic since 2010.

Crystal:

Crystal graduated form the Ridgetown Veterinary Technician program in 2002. She has been working with animals for 13 years at various clinics in Sarnia and Cambridge. She is married and has two children, a girl and boy. Her fur children include a 6 year old mastiff named Shelby and a siamese cross named Gordon. She has been employeed with Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic since 2010. Crystal looks forwards to meeting you and you four legged friends.

Rebecca:

Rebecca started off at Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic as a co-op student from L.C.C.V.I in 2011. Upon finishing her co-op she became an employee helping out around the clinic doing various duties. Over 2011-2012 she will be applying to schools to further her career to become a veterinary technician. Rebecca has two cats of her own, Marlow and Greg.

Kayla:

Kayla started volunteering at Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic in 2009, after graduating from the University of Guelph with an Honours Bachelor of Science. Presently, Kayla is working part-time as a receptionist at the clinic, and attending Teachers College in Windsor.

Hannah:

Hannah started at Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic as a co-op student from Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School in 2009. Upon finishing her co-op she became an employee helping out around the clinic doing various duties. Hannah is working part-time while attending Lambton College to study Police Foundations.

Jess:

Jess started at Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic as a co-op student in 2011. Since finishing her co-op placement she has been working helping out around the clinic as a part time employee.

Harley:

Harley has been our clinic cat since 2007. Harley was an orphan kitten. Harley's favorite hang out is on the front desk!

Sniper:

Sniper has been our clinic cat since 2009. Sniper is not an ideal cat for adoption due to his gastrointestinal issues. Sniper is usually hanging out by the window watching all the people go by, or hiding in the treat shelves!

Cleo:

Cleo has been our clinic cat since 2009. Cleo is currently being treated for bladder stones. Cleo likes to keep to herself and stay away from the public, she hangs out in our back office all day!