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Dr. Derek Fingler - a 2000 Ontario Veterinary College graduate, practiced as an associate veterinarian in the Ottawa region before founding GVC in September 2003. In his “previous life” he obtained a bachelor of mechanical engineering degree from the Royal Military College of Canada and served as an Engineering Officer and Project Manager in the Navy. He lives in the Winchester area with his wife, their four children, a cat named Zazou, and their two dogs, Grace and Kia.

Dr. Sarah Slater - grew up in the Trenton area and graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2004 after completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. She practiced at veterinary hospitals in Winchester and Morrisburg before joining the GVC team in 2007. She lives in the south end of the "Greater Ottawa area" and shares her home with two dogs, Zuri and Max, and two cats, Mac and Mattie.

Dr. Norene Hyatt-Gervais - graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1987. She worked in Ottawa for one year then purchased the Morrisburg Animal Hospital which she owned for 10 years. Since selling MAH, Dr. Hyatt-Gervais has continued to work at various area clinics, including Morrisburg. She shares her country home with her husband, 4 children and a collection of pets, including: 4 cats, 2 dogs, 3 birds and 2 horses. She also has a 5 acre vineyard and is working on her sommelier certificate in her spare time. She is happy to be part of the Greenboro Veterinary Clinic team.

Amanda Brown (Lead Technician) - is a Registered Veterinary Technologist graduate from St. Lawrence College in Kingston. Amanda has always held a deep love for animals that was likely nurtured from continuous exposure to pets because of a hobby that her mother pursued. Amanda’s interest and compassion for animals ultimately blossomed into a very suiting career choice. True to her passion, Amanda shares her home with two dogs (BearBear and Brody), 4 cats (Goliath, Modric, Gweedo and Willywonka), and a 30 gallon fish tank.

Lindsay Hunter (Technician) - is a graduate of the Veterinary Technology program at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus in Southwestern Ontario. She completed a degree in Biological Science, also from the University of Guelph. Her love of animals has always driven her career pursuits, and also her personal activities. She and her husband Darren share their home with 3 cats (Murray, Kit and Striker) and their dogs (Timber and Maple).

Mike Levitsky (Office Manager/System Administrator) - He lives with his wife Rachelle, in Ottawa’s south end with their cat Chewy. He also has a passion for parrots and currently lives with their Double Yellow-Headed Amazon Victoria. His other interests include Music, especially playing the acoustic/electric guitar and nutrition.

Erin Stead (Receptionist) - grew up in Prince Edward County, Ontario and had aspirations to work in the veterinary field since childhood. Before joining the GVC team, Erin was employed at Ottawa Veterinary Hospital in receptionist and supervisory roles where she reaffirmed her passion for animals and compassion for their owners. She has aspirations of pursuing a veterinary technician diploma from University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus in the near future. Erin currently resides in Ottawa with three cats, Camille, Taitum & Timmy, a beagle/walker hound-mix named Betty and a lab mix named FORD.

Christina Colton (Receptionist)- Christina's love of animals prompted her to leave the field of advertising to pursue work in the veterinary field. She is currently studying for her veterinary assistant diploma. She lives in Manotick with her husband, George, daughter, and two happy Labrador retrievers, Magnum and Kona.

Julie Seibel (Receptionist) - returned to her native Ottawa after a lengthy retreat to Canada’s West Coast, where she worked in a veterinary practice that specialized in the care of avian companions. Prior to entering this wonderfully rewarding field, Julie studied arts at the University of British Columbia and subsequently worked in a fine art gallery. Pleased to be home (Stittsville), she shares her space with spouse Adam, 3 children, avian friend “Mango” and furry companion “Charley” the coonhound.

Emilie Lapointe (Receptionist) - moved to Ottawa to attend university; she completed a Bachelor of Science degree and is currently studying business at the University of Ottawa. Emilie’s passion for pets, and the special bond shared with their human companions, made the veterinary field a natural career path. She currently resides in Hull with her two cats and feisty Jack Russell Terrier.

We cannot forget to include our hard working assistants that hustle in the background of the clinic to help keep us all organized and keep the clinic spic & span!
Samantha Brown (Technician Assistant) & Arielle Weir (Technician Assistant)