Dr. Sandra Taylor,  DVM, PO, CCRP, CVPP

​Dr. 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.

Dr. Erin Bristow, DVM

Dr. 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. 

Dr. Randi Font, DVM 

Dr. 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.

Dr. Bethany Bass , DVM 

Dr. Bethany Bass brings a diverse educational background to her work as a veterinarian, including a master’s degree in neuroscience, as well as physiotherapy. Her love for both science and animals lead her to further pursue an education in veterinary medicine, and she graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2022.  She is very happy to be working back in her hometown of Sarnia, Ontario! 

Dr. Bass loves all creatures great and small, including her small-but-mighty Lionhead rabbit, Lyla, and has a particular soft spot for senior animals. She also has a keen interest in Oncology, and was awarded the Veterinary Cancer Society Bob Rosenthal Senior Student Award in her final year of veterinary school.

In her spare time, Dr. Bass can be found cycling outside or at the gym, playing videogames, as well as trying her hand at a variety of musical instruments! She looks forward to meeting you, and providing care for your beloved furry companions.

Dr. Randi Delavigne, DVM 

Dr. Randi Delavigne graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2018 and is very happy to be living her childhood career dream in her hometown of Sarnia. She prides herself in quality patient care and strives to make each patient feel as comfortable as possible while in the clinic.

Dr. Delavigne loves the little things in life- like her 5lbs chihuahua, Petrie, a hot steeped tea from Timmies, and quality time with family and friends. 

Outside of work Dr. Delavigne enjoys acting on stage, going on spontaneous adventures and let's be honest- napping!  She also shares her home with her cat, Luke and her two rabbits, Stewart and Fern. 

Dr. Meghan McIlwain, DVM 

Dr. 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!

Sam, Practice Manager

​Sam 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 two cats, a tripod kitty named Pear and the silliest cat, Buddy as well as a senior Great Dane named Grandpa.  Sam is a volunteer with the Great Dane Rescue Inc, helping with transports, home checks and short term fostering. 
During her spare time she enjoys spending time on the lake! 

​Heather C., Receptionist 

​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 5 cats named Jasper, Sushi, Stripey, Miu and Pekoe. Heather also has a flock of Pigeons. 

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! 

Wendy, Receptionist 

Wendy joined the LVC team in March of 2023 after relocating to her hometown of Sarnia from the West Coast. Wendy loves thunderstorms, autumn leaves and any reason to curl up indoors with her two beautiful torti cats, Edith and Oona. 

Karina, RVT, CCRP

​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. Karina has two kitties, Harlow and Truffles, and a rescue Chihuahua named Lupita. 

Erin, RVT

​Erin 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, RVT 

Crystal 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.

Heather M., RVT 

​Heather 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.

Ally, RVT 

​Ally 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, an Italian Greyhound named Finn, and a Greyhound named Faye. Ally's bright, cheerful attitude, love and knowledge for all animals makes her a great addition to our team! 

Kate, RVT 

​Kate 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, CCRVN 

​Leah 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, RVT 

Shelby 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, RVT

Emma 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. 

Charlsey, RVT 

Charlsey joined the LVC team in April 2022. She is a 2014 graduate from St. Clair College, working in small animal clinics since graduating. 
Charlsey has a yellow Labrador Retriever named Toby, and 4 cats, Marbles, Campbell, Twitch and Talia.  

Kelly, Assistant 

​Kelly 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! 

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Tevlin, Assistant 

Tevlin 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. 

Sophia, Assistant 

​​Sophia is one of our kennel assistants who started working in 2020. Sophia is a student at UoG studying in Biochemistry, with the goal of become a Veterinarian. 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.

Whitney, Assistant 

Whitney is one of our kennel assistants who began working at LVC in 2023. When she is not at the clinic, you'll find Whitney at the gym, experimenting with make-up, crafting handmade jewelry, gaming, or enjoying quality time with her family and friends. 

Kamryn, Assistant 

Kacey, Assistant

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.

Bio coming soon!