OUR Support STAFF
Laura, Veterinary Office Manager (VOM)
Laura graduated from Granville Business College in 2011. She has been with WKE since 2012. Having both the pet and their people have the best experience possible while at our clinic is what she strives for daily. She lives with her boyfriend and two cats (Ms Jiggers and Mr P!). She is passionate about cooking, nutrition, getting outdoors. and spending time with family and friends.
Bree, Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Bree graduated from Douglas College Veterinary Technology Program in 2021 and joined the WKE team in 2021 once completing her practicum with us. Bree lived her whole life in Vancouver and in her free time enjoys practicing agility with her whippet, Alto. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is getting to follow cases and being able to see the incredible outcomes that it makes in the patients’ lives as well as getting the opportunity to continue learning throughout my career.
Kirsten, Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Kirsten graduated from the Thompson Rivers University Veterinary Technician program in Kamloops, BC, in 2002. She joined the WKE team in 2016. Kirsten's favourite part of veterinary medicine is knowing that what she is doing is helping both pets and their owners. In her spare time, she enjoys kayaking/paddle boarding, camping, crafting, reading, and travelling. She has lived in places all across BC: Kelowna, Pender Harbour, and currently resides in Port Coquitlam with her husband, two teenage children, and 4 cats: Cariboo, Moose, Kodiak, and Danny
Jenn, Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Jenn graduated from Douglas College Veterinary Technician program in 2010 and shortly after joined the WKE team in June 2011. She moved back to her hometown of Sherwood Park, Alberta in 2015 for family reasons, before the call of the we(s)t coast called her back. Jenn returned to WKE in February 2018 and currently resides in New Westminster with her 3 cats. In her spare time she loves camping, baking and gardening.
Layla, Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Layla graduated the Veterinary Technician program at Seneca Polytechnic University in Toronto, ON in 2013 which marked the beginning of a dedicated career in animal care. Layla joined our team in 2022 and has been a vital addition to our team. Her favourite part of veterinary medicine are the senior patients she gets to cuddle and care for!
Holly, Veterinary Technician Assistant (VTA)
Holly graduated from Granville College Veterinary Technician Assistant program in 2020 and joined the WKE team after finishing her practicum with us. She hopes to create a calm and welcoming environment to our clients and patients, especially our nervous ones! Holly happily became the retirement home for our former clinic cat Hugo, who has now crossed the rainbow bridge. In her free time she enjoys spending time on Bowen Island with family and getting outside.
Tae, Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA)
Tae graduated from Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a Bachelor's of English degree in 2021. She has previous experience working in emergency veterinary care and joined the WKE team in 2023.
Her favourite part of the veterinary industry is practicing fear-free techniques with the animals in the clinic to help reduce their anxiety during visits, and has a special interest in emergency medicine. Tae currently has one cat named Tonka, and looks forward to the opportunity to adopt more pets in the future!
Kaitlyn, Veterinary Technician Assistant (VTA)
Mandy, Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA)
Mandy graduated from the Veterinary Technician Assistant program at Vancouver Career College in 2021. She has experience working in emergency veterinary care and joined the WKE team in 2024. Her favourite part of the veterinary industry is being surrounded by like minded people who share the passion for animal health and wellness.
Her fur daughters are Callie, a German Shepherd X and Marie, a deaf (and very loud) kitten she found on a hike!