Dr. Sandra Taylor, DVM, PO, CCRP, CVPPDr. Sandra Taylor has been a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine since graduating from Michigan State University in 1981. Dr Taylor has two sons, and two grandson. She is also mom to two dogs, Gemy and Maeve the Border Terriers as well as two tabby cats, Rico and Skipper. Her interests in veterinary medicine include pain management, Chinese medicine, acupuncture and Tui-Na (massage). Dr. Taylor also enjoys photography, sailing, kayaking and skiing.
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Dr. Erin Bristow, DVMDr. Erin Bristow graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2013 and moved back to her home town of Sarnia. She has a keen interest in feline medicine and won the Young Veterinary Scholarship from AAFP in 2017! Dr. Bristow loves spending time with her dog, Clark the Jack Russel Terrier. Dr. Bristow also loves to travel, attend concerts, bird watch and cheer for the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Dr. Randi Font, DVMDr. Font grew up in Lambton County where her love of animals both big and small began at a young age. Since graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2013 she has practiced as a mixed animal veterinarian in both the Sarnia and London areas. During her career, Dr. Font has developed a special interest in surgery and has taken additional training in ultrasonography and spinal manipulation (chiropractic).
In her spare time you can find Dr. Font at home on the farm with her husband and daughter, as well as her large furry family. She loves spending time with her animals- a lovable Golden Retriever Frankie, Stanley the cat, a goat named Loretta, as well as her pony Timbit, and Fooler, her senior horse whom she has had since she was a teenager! When she’s not caring for them she enjoys spending her time riding horses. |
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Dr. Meghan McIlwain, DVMDr. Meghan McIlwain graduated from the veterinary medicine graduate program at University College Dublin in Ireland in 2023. While the 4 year adventure in Ireland was an amazing experience, she’s glad to be back in her hometown of Sarnia. Dr. Meghan’s favourite aspects of veterinary medicine include diagnostic imaging, reproduction and dentistry, but she’s also interested in further developing her skills in soft tissue surgery, nutrition and alternative therapies.
Her previous experience as a wildlife rehabilitation intern, working on dairy farms and various veterinary school placements have given her an appreciation for all species, but Dr. Meghan has a special place in her heart for cows, cats and Great Danes. At home, she loves crafting, baking, playing video games and snuggling her pets: a black cat named Levi and a deaf Great Dane named Ghost. She also enjoys the outdoors, hiking and traveling to new places! |
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Alexa, Receptionist
Alexa joined the LVC team in October 2018 as a Receptionist. Alexa loves to be outdoors with all the animals and nature; whether she is running, or taking Grace the Chocolate Lab for a walk or to the beach. Her newest addition to the family is her rescue cat, Luke, who loves to drink from the sink and play with his cat nip. Hopefully there will be more Golden's added to the family soon!
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Erin, RVTErin is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from Algonquin College in 2016. Erin began her career with LVC as a high school co-op in 2013 and was then hired on as a Kennel Assistant.
Erin then went on to pursue her career as a Vet Tech and worked her summers off from school with us. Upon graduation she started back with us full time as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Erin is a lover of all animals, in every shape and size, but has an extra soft spot for Great Danes! Erin has a deaf Great Dane named Lilly, Levi a senior Chihuahua and a rescue kitten named LaLa who was adopted from the clinic! |
Crystal, RVTCrystal graduated from the Ridgetown Veterinary Technician program in 2002. She has been working with animals for 13 years at various clinics in Sarnia and Cambridge. She has three children, a girl and two boys. Crystal has 2 cats, Wall-E and Jimmy, and doodle mix named Louie. She has been employed with Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic since 2010. Crystal looks forwards to meeting you and you four legged friends.
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Kate, RVTKate is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from Oulton College in 2012. Kate joined the LVC team in November of 2018 as a RVT.
She spent a few years working in small animal practice in her home province of New Brunswick before moving to Alberta and has been in Sarnia since 2016. Some of her hobbies include hiking, camping, yoga and snowboarding. Kate has a rescue greyhound named Hugo and two senior kitties, Leggo and Nixon. |
Leah, RVT, CCRVNLeah graduated as a Registered Veterinary Technician from St. Clair College in 2016 and has her certification in canine rehabilitation.
Her passion for travelling and fascination with wildlife has led her to take part in different animal welfare projects abroad. Leah is the proud momma of Ariel, who despite having paralysis of her hind legs is a ball of energy who doesn’t let her disability define her. When Leah is not busy working at the clinic she can often be found working the gardens or at the farmers market with Taproots Green Gardens! Leah is also vegan for the animals, health and planet! |
Shelby, RVTShelby began working at LVC as a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2019 after graduating from St. Clair College. Prior to becoming an RVT with us, she completed her high school and college co-op placements with us and worked as a kennel assistant.
Shelby has one pup named Hudson, he is an American Bulldog mix, two cats named Pepper and Willow. Shelby has always called herself an animal lover and knew from a very young age that she was going to work with animals! When she is not busy working, Shelby likes to bike, read and spend time with her fur babies. |
Emma, RVTEmma joined the LVC family in May 2021. Emma graduated from St. Clair College in 2021 as veterinary technician. She was her class representative of her program and joined the animal care committee that helped to fundraise for their animal colony. From a young age Emma has had many animals, currently she has chickens, ducks, dogs and a cat. Emma enjoys meeting all of the pets and their families that come into the clinic.
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Tevlin, AssistantTevlin is one of our kennel assistant who started working with us in November of 2021. She is a mom of 3, Gramma of 2 and fur mom to two Golden Retrievers, Stella and June and a cat, Mavis. Tevlin has always loved all animals making this the perfect position for her.
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Kamryn, born and raised in Sarnia on May 2, 2006, is a passionate animal lover who has taken up the job as kennel assistant at Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic. She not only cares for the clinic's patients with unwavering dedication but also extends her love for animals to her home, where she nurtures four cats and six chickens. She hopes to further expand her knowledge and skills as she continues to work, enriching her journey in the field of animal care.
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