Team
It is our team that makes the difference. Come in and see for yourself, we would love to meet you!
Veterinarians

Dr. Jonathan Uyede, DVM
Veterinarian and Owner
Dr. Jonathan Uyede was raised in Guelph, and in fact, went to elementary school, high…

Dr. Barbara Gartshore, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Gartshore’s teenage love of training and showing dogs was the foundation for her interest…

Dr. Mary Lichti, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Lichti graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2003 and joined Parkdale Animal Hospital…

Dr. Laura Ruggiero
Dr. Ruggiero grew up in the country near Fenelon Falls surrounded by many animals including…

Dr. Becky Kendall
Dr. Kendall graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2018 and practiced as a locum…
Management

Meagan
Office Manager
Prior to Meagan joining the Parkdale Animal Hospital team in 2016, she graduated from the…
Veterinary Technicians

Justine, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Justine has always had a love for animals and has grown up around dogs, cats,…

Erika, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Erika grew up wanting to care for animals and credits her family veterinarian for feeding…

Steph, Lead RVT
Lead Registered Veterinary Technician
Stephanie graduated with honours from Ridgetown College, University of Guelph in 2002 and joined the…
Client Care Specialists

Jill
Client Care Specialist & Veterinary Assistant
Jill joined the Parkdale Animal Hospital team back in 1997. In 2002 she graduated from…

Tejha
Client Care Specialist
Tejha joined the Parkdale team in 2021. She is currently pursuing an honours biology degree …

Casey
Client Care Specialist & Veterinary Assistant
Casey joined the Parkdale Animal Hospital team in January 2021. She attended Northern College in…

Ashley
Client Care Specialist & Veterinary Assistant
Before working in veterinary medicine, Ashley had a long career as a letter carrier. Ashley…

Amy
Client Care Specialist & Veterinary Assistant
Amy started off as a co-op student here before becoming a valued part-time member of…

Taylor
Client Care Specialist & Veterinary Assistant
Ever since Taylor was a young girl she has always had a passion for animals.…