Hi! I am DR. RAJIV BHATIA and I am a doctor of veterinary medicine graduate of the Punjab Agricultural University in India . Upon completion of my veterinary degree I did my masters in veterinary surgery and radiology. After achieving my masters I practiced and taught veterinary surgery and radiology at the same University for over 8 years. In December 2000 I immigrated to Canada and have been practicing in small animal medicine and surgery since. I have worked in various settings – daytime practice, after hour emergency practice and 24 hour animal hospitals. I feel compassion for the pets and their owners is the most essential part of veterinary medicine. My special interests lie in surgery, radiology and internal medicine. I attend continuing education courses on a regular basis and always strive to provide the most current diagnostics and treatment for my patients!

Cheers! I’m DR. JARED LOUW. I’m originally from South Africa and immigrated to Canada in 1999. I have been a proud Canadian ever since! I obtained my bachelor degree in biomedical sciences at the University of Guelph, and graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2017. In my spare time, I enjoy catching up on TV shows and movies, spending time with my three cats, studying martial arts, and if weather permitting spending time outdoors. I love animals in all forms but my main veterinary focus is dogs and cats, with some extra experience with exotics/pocket pets, wildlife, and poultry.

Hello! My name is DR. REBECCA PHILLIPS. I was born and raised in London, Ontario. I did my undergraduate degree in Animal Biology at the University of Guelph and graduated fro the Ontario Veterinary College in the spring of 2016. I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of my job but have special interest in feline medicine and internal medicine. I find it very rewarding getting to know owners and their pets. Outside of work I love to ride horses, read, play the piano and spend time with my partner Peter and our handsome cat Gus.

Hi everyone! My name is AMY BHATIA and I am the hospital administrator here at Beaver Creek Animal Hospital. I was born and raised in Windsor, ON and moved here with Dr. Raj in August of 2009. I completed my Bachelor of Science honours degree at the University of Guelph in Animal Biology in December of 2007. I enjoy being around animals and educating clients on how they can take the best care of their additional family members as they possibly can. I love all the nature and walking areas the St. Thomas region brings. I also enjoy riding my horse Ralley, walking our dogs Sydney and Darla and watching movies!

Hi my name is SARAH MCGANNON and I am the office manager here at the Beaver Creek Animal Hospital. I joined the hospital team in August of 2012. Before moving to Ontario from Vancouver in 2005 I was a Veterinary Assistant for 15 years and I still truly love what I do! I live in St. Thomas with my son Finnley and my furkidlet golden retriever cross Payton. I enjoy gardening, cooking and anything creative and crafty.

Hello! My name in AILEEN ZYLSTRA. I am a Registered Veterinary Technician at Beaver Creek Animal Hospital. I have been employed here since summer 2001 and thoroughly enjoy my job! I have had a love for animals since being a child and growing up on a farm. I have had many experiences with animals and love helping them out! I share my time with my husband Greg, our children Levi, Jude and Anna, our dog Bentley, Dutch bunnies Ralphy and Carl and our friends. My interests are playing baseball, sports, reading, scrapbooking and enjoying time spent with friends and family.

Hi my name is MICHELLE ADDLEY. I graduated from Ridgetown College in 2002. Working at Beaver Creek Animal Hospital since 2003 as a registered veterinary technician has allowed me to do a job I love and could not imagine doing anything else. I live in St. Thomas with my black cat Bogie, but still find time to go home to my parents to see my dog Knight, a male dutch shepherd. When not at work I enjoy spending time with friends and family watching movies and going to London Knights Hockey Games.

Hi, my name is BRITTANY THIBODEAU. I joined the Beaver Creek Animal Hospital as a coop student in 2013. Upon completion of the coop program I was employed on a part time basis as a nighttime kennel staff. During that time I witnessed numerous interesting cases of animals requiring after hour care. In the fall of 2016 I switched to full time employment as a veterinary assistant. I love animals, I love my job and I couldn’t imagine anything better than working with my favorite thing in the world! I love spending my spare time with my four legged children; my wrinkly Sharpei mix Rocky Rue and my two fur kitties Gracie and Tigger.

Hi! My name is MICHELLE BUCZKOWSKI. I graduated as a Certified Veterinary Assistant in 2009. I joined the team here at Beaver Creek Animal Hospital in September 2016. Originally from British Columbia, I moved to St. Thomas with my husband in 2011. We live with our four fur-babies – two Mini-weenie dogs, Barkley and Lulu and our two kitties, Fox and Zoe. I look forward to meeting you and your fur family.

Hello, my name is CELINE DESNOYERS. I have just recently joined the team at Beaver Creek Animal Hospital as a Registered Veterinary Technician. I grew up in Northern Ontario and have been working in the veterinary profession since the age of 15. in 2013, I graduated from the University of Guelph with a B.Sc. in Biomedical Science. I then returned to school graduating as an RVT from Northern College in the spring of 2017. When I’m not busy caring for the patients at our hospital  I love going for long walks with my best buddy Dexter (a handsome Golden Retriever) or spending time at home with my hearing-impaired kitty named Edison.

Hi there! My name is CAITY GOUGH and I have also recently joined the team at Beaver Creek Animal Hospital as a Registered Veterinary Technician. I graduated from the University of Guelph Ridgetown campus as an RVT in the fall of 2016. I’m truly passionate about animals and veterinary medicine. I share my home with a small menagerie; my pet rats: Ruby, Norwich, Smudge, Pugley, Smokey, Pheonix and Spook; my Basset Hound, Finnigan, and my tortoise, Mr. Turdis! I’m a huge fan of the arts. In my free time, you might find me thrift shopping, refinishing antique furniture, painting wine glasses and making home made all natural bath and beauty products. I love all things that are colourful and that glitter!