HOURS
For your convenience we are
open six days a week:
Mon, Tue, Thurs - 8 am-8 pm
Wed, Fri - 8 am-6 pm
Saturdays 9 am-1 pm
Our Staff
Meet the staff at Vetcetera!
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Dr. Emma Raghavan |
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Jenny Kendrick is a veterinary technician and began her career in the Veterinary field at a canine, feline, avian and exotic practice in Halifax where she worked for 10 years. She joined the team at Vetcetera Animal Hospital in 2007 and brings over 14 years of experience in all areas of the veterinary hospital from surgery and anaesthesia monitoring, to radiology, laboratory work and client education. Jenny is totally committed to animal care and is focused on making sure every patient that comes to Vetcetera Animal Hospital feels safe and secure while in our care. She also believes in preventative medicine for pets and has a special interest in veterinary dentistry and educating clients on dental care and the benefits it provides for their pet. In her spare time jenny love spending time with her husband Greg and her two wonderful K9 kids, Baylee and Wilson. |
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Samantha Pomroy graduated from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in may of 2011 with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Animal Science. While completing her degree, she worked as a Veterinary Assistant at a small animal practice in Truro. During this time she gained experience with a wide variety of species, including wildlife. Samantha joined Vetcetera Animal Hospital in April 2011 and is the newest member of the team! She has a great passion for animals and veterinary medicine and therefore enjoys helping patients and clients in any way she can. Samantha spends her free time with her boyfriend, Lance, and two kitties, Lexi and Happy. She also enjoys flying home to Newfoundland to spend time with her family any chance she gets! |
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Melanie Oakley graduated from the Veterinary Assistant program at the Maritime Business College in Halifax in 2002. Shortly after graduating she moved out west where she continued to expand her knowledge and skills in a small animal clinic in Edmonton, Alberta. In 2009 she moved home to Nova Scotia and joined the healthcare team at Vetcetera Animal Hospital. Melanie has a special interest in canine and feline nutrition and is the Pet Weight Loss Counsellor here at Vetcetera. She diligently counts up calories and calculates feeding amounts for all of our "Slim Fit" patients and encourages them on their road to healthy weight loss. She also is very interested in animal behaviour and loves to share her knowledge with patients and clients. Melanie and her fiance, Jon, enjoy spending time with family and friends in Halifax and Cape Breton with their fur-kid, Angus. |
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Tanya Power began her career in the Veterinary field in 1995 at a canine, feline, avian and exotic practice in Halifax where she worked for 8 years. After a brief hiatus from the industry, she joined Vetcetera Animal Hospital and has been serving as Customer Care Specialist for the past 3 years. Tanya's dedication to customer service and client education helps our patients and clients feel welcome from the very first phone call through each and every visit. She also has a special interest in animal behaviour and nutrition and especially enjoys continuing education in these fields. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her 2 wonderful teenage sons, Liam and Nial, and hiking with her canine companion Gulliver who was rescued from Alabama. Gulliver loves his job in Nova Scotia as guardian to his new 'flock' that also includes his 7 year old orange tabby cat, Simon. |
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Inge Sadler has been a valued member of the Vetcetera Animal Hospital team for the past 5 years. She helps out in many areas including office work, client relations and assisting the veterinarian when needed. Inge is the founder and president of Pick of the Litter Society and has taken in over 2000 orphaned kittens throughout the past 10 years, not to mention many puppies, mice, bunnies and squirrels that have availed themselves of her skills and kind heart. In her spare time Inge enjoys spending time with her husband Ken and 2 adult children, Scott and Tara. Inge shares her home with 2 rescued dachshunds, Fritz and Mindy, and 3 orange tabby cats, Norman, Rudy, and Reilly, along with whatever orphans happen to be in need! |
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Alyse Andrews grew up in Hants County with a pack of 5 dogs and a couple horses. She was training and showing dogs at an early age with her family, specifically her mother who now teaches obedience and agility classes and shows full-time. After graduating from Mount St Vincent with a bachelors degree in psychology in 2008 Alyse went on to work at a local farm teaching horse-back riding lessons and leading trail rides, gaining knowledge and experience in animal behaviour and care. Alyse joined the team at Vetcetera Animal Hospital in the early spring of 2011 as the Stay N' Play attendant. She spends her days at Vetcetera Animal Hospital in the daycare supervising our furry guests at play, making sure their stay is fun and safe! In her free time Alyse still trail guides and works with horses, or visits her retired agility champion Skye at her parents' house in Hants County. Keeping her company in her apartment here in Halifax is a rescued 3 year old barn cat named India. |
