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. Amy Panning, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Panning has known she wanted to be a veterinarian from a very young age.…
Dr. Paul Hodges, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Hodges has known Dr. Uyede since they were roommates in undergraduate studies at the…
Dr. Jamie Imada, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Imada has wanted to be a vet since he could draw (His parents framed…
Management
Christy Pillinger
Practice Manager
Though Christy originally graduated with an ECE (Early Childhood Educator) degree, she began another personal…
Jill Straus
Weekend Manager & Client Care Specialist
Jill joined the Parkdale Animal Hospital Team in 1997 and has been with us ever…
Meagan Driver
Veterinarian Administrative Assistant and Client Care Specialist
Prior to Meagan joining the Parkdale Animal Hospital team in 2016, she graduated from the…
Veterinary Technicians
Cynthia Brittain, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Cynthia (Cyndi) grew up with a strong interest in biology and how body systems work,…
Sarah Quinn, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Sarah is one of our Registered Veterinary Technicians who graduated from the University of Guelph…
Bobbie Ruthig, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Bobbie graduated as a veterinary technician from Ridgetown College, University of Guelph in 2000. After…
Laura Schleicher
Veterinary Technician Student
Laura is currently taking the Veterinary Technician Program at Sheridan College where she is completing…
Yasmeen Eloueitti
Veterinary Technician Student
Yasmeen is graduating from the University of Guelph, Ridgetown campus this coming April, and will…
Client Care Specialists
Madison Cornell
Client Care Specialist & Veterinary Assistant
Madison is currently attending her second year at the University of Guelph for Animal Biology,…
Justine DeBuck
Client Care Specialist & Veterinary Assistant
Justine has always had a love for animals and has grown-up around dogs, cats, horses,…
Kayla Trenholme
Client Care Specialist & Veterinary Assistant
Kayla graduated with a Practical Nursing diploma from Conestoga College in 2015, however shortly after…
Kennel Attendants
Sophia Armbruster
Kennel Attendant
Sophia joined the Parkdale Animal Hospital team in 2016 and is currently a student at…
Gwen Karger
Kennel Attendant
Gwen joined the Parkdale Animal Hospital team in 2018 and is currently a student at…
Savannah Sauve
Kennel Attendant & Co-op Student
Savannah joined the Parkdale Animal Hospital team in 2018 and is currently a student at…
