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 one grandson. She is also mom to two dogs, Gemy and Maive 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, Scarlett the Doberman, whose favorite activities are hiking and playing frisbee. Dr. Bristow also loves to travel, attend concerts and cheer for the Toronto Blue Jays.
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SamSam is our Practice Manager who also over sees scheduling, billing, ordering supplies and products. She has been an employee of the Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic since 2007. She has had 3 years of experience in the veterinary field prior to joining the team at LVC. Sam has three cats, Joe, Kitty V, and a tripod kitty named Pear, two rescued Great Danes named Siegi and Grandpa and a yorkie mix named Dobby. Sam is a volunteer with the Great Dane Rescue Inc, helping with transports, home checks and short term fostering.
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Heather C.Heather is one of our receptionist who started at LVC in 2012.She completed the Animal Care program at Sheridan College in 2009. After working in a Veterinary Clinic in Toronto, she has moved back to Sarnia to be closer to family.
Heather has a cat named Jasper and a Greyhound, Odie. Heather is also a mom of 16 pigeons! |
Karina, RVT CCRPKarina 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. Karina has two kitties, Harlow and Truffles, and a rescue Chihuahua named Lupita.
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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! Lilly and Erin enjoy going for trail walks with Lilly’s best friend Odie! |
Leah, RVTLeah graduated as a Registered Veterinary Technician from St. Clair College in 2016 and is currently working on 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! |
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 a siamese cross named Gordon and a Boerboel named Luca. 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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Ally, RVTAlly graduated from the St. Clair College Veterinary Technician program in 2017. She has always had a passion for working with animals. Ally has three cats, Pekoe, Willow and Callie, a Chihuahua named Pablo, an Italian Greyhounds named Finn, and a Shih Tzu name Jorge. Ally's bright, cheerful attitude, love and knowledge for all animals makes her a great addition to our team!
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Heather M., RVTHeather joined the LVC team in October 2018. She graduated from St. Clair College in 2014 as an RVT. She appreciates being able to help and comfort patients, watching them become more relaxed during their visit to the clinic and seeing their conditions improve.
Heather is always eager to learn the latest and greatest in Vet Med. Heather has two cats named Trooper and Alli. Heather enjoys spending her time off running or relaxing with reading a good book. |
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. |
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 Sunny and Luna. 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. |
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 the family Golden Retriever, Morgan, for a walk. 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!
Emma, Veterinary TechnicianBio Coming soon.
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Kelly, AssistantKelly joined the LVC team in February 2017 as a Veterinary Assistant. Kelly is well suited for the position as she has a strong love for animals, is always eager to learn new things and has a great eye for the little details. Kelly is a mother of two children, a son and daughter and fur-mom to two lovely kitties named Peanut and Butter. She enjoys spending her spare time outdoors, hiking and canoeing. She also enjoys reading and home renovations!
Hannah, AssistantHannah has been working at the clinic as a Kennel Assistant since completing a high school co-op placement. Hannah has always had a passion for animals but is currently pursing a career in a different field. Hannah has two dogs, Penny the Mastiff and Georgette the Standard Poodle, she also has two cats, Giles and Spike, a bunny named Jolly, several fish and a horse named Polly. Hannah and Georgette also volunteer with Therapy dogs International.
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Sophie, AssistantSophie joined the LVC team as a volunteer in 2017 and has since been hire as a kennel assistant. When Sophie isn't working or studying, you will most likely find her cooking up a new recipe in the kitchen or spending time outdoors with her Shorkie named Alaska.
Sophia, AssistantSophia is one of our kennel assistants who started working this year. She attends Saint François-Xavier high school, pursuing an education in French. Sophia loves working with all animals and people and always has a positive attitude when coming into the clinic. She has two cats of her own; Eli and Bella.
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LVC Greeters |
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HarleyHarley is the Official Greeter at LVC. He has been our clinic cat since 2007. Harley was an orphan kitten. Harley's favorite hang out is on the front desk!
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SniperSniper is the Assistant Greeter at LVC. He has been our clinic cat since 2009. Sniper is not an ideal cat for adoption due to his gastrointestinal issues. You are most likely to see him hanging out by the window watching all the people go by, or hiding in the treat shelves!
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