Our Caring and
Compassionate Veterinary Care Team

Dr. Ivan “Zak” Zakharenkov is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for the well-being of veterinary professionals. After graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College, he worked in various settings across Canada, from emergency to general practice. After 12 years in veterinary medicine and a severe case of burnout, Ivan pivoted to creating products that…

Dr. Ashley Ellsworth is a Veterinarian who has been working in the veterinary field (in various roles) since 2003. She graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 2014. She is passionate about emergency and critical care and has over 16 years of experience in emergency medicine. Her special interests include feline medicine, ultrasound and chemotherapy….

Dr. Cody Bourque is a dedicated veterinarian with a commitment to preserving the bond between families and their beloved pets. Graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College, Cody’s journey led him back to his roots in New Brunswick, where he embarked on a fulfilling career in general practice. Recently, he has joined the NB Veterinary Urgent…

Amanda Baker is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated in the fall of 2021. She has experience working in both orthopedic and emergency medicine since graduating from the technician program at Oulton College. She attended Mount Allison for a year before finding her passion in veterinary medicine. She loves surgery and comforting both patients and…

Michael Dodge is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated in the fall of 2020. He has been working in emergency medicine since graduating from the technician program at Oulton College. Michael has had a passion for animals ever since he was a little kid. He would ask for animal encyclopedias for presents to further broaden…

Alexis Prentice is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated in 2020. She went directly into emergency medicine, where she found her passion. While working in ER, she was part of the Oncology Team and took great pride in watching her patients improve.  Alexis grew up on a farm and always had a passion for animals,…

Olivia Bickford is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from Dalhousie Agricultural Campus in 2019 and joined our team in July. Returning from the Greater Vancouver Area, Olivia has spent the last 5 years working in Emergency, Specialty Services and General Practice. She had the opportunity to work under some amazing boarded Veterinary Radiologists who…

Kayla Yates is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from Oulton College in 2020 and joined our team in November 2024. She Has been working in a general practice clinic since graduating and had the opportunity to work with some amazing vets along the way.  Kayla has always had a love for caring for sick or injured…

Asha is a Veterinary Assistant who joined Urgent Care in February 2024 with two years of experience in Emergency Veterinary Medicine. She started her career in the fast-paced world of emergency care and quickly knew she’d found her calling. Her greatest reward is helping animals who come in not feeling their best and seeing them…

Sarah Hall is a Registered Veterinary Technician with extensive experience in small animal medicine. Her journey in the industry took a unique turn in 2018 when she transitioned to the industry side of veterinary care, making a significant impact in various roles. In her role as a Certified Customer Success Manager at Smart Flow and…

Lindsay Mosher is a Registered Veterinary Technician of 10 years, graduating from the NSAC in 2014 with experience in General Practice, Emergency and Critical Care, Academia, Practice Management and Recruitment. After working at the Atlantic Veterinary College for 4 years, Lindsay developed a passion for teaching and wanted to have a bigger impact on the…

Maddy Mallaley is a client service representative with a background in emergency medicine and general practice. Since childhood, I harboured a deep passion for working with animals. I vividly recall expressing to my mother my dream of constructing a barn to shelter strays, providing them with a loving home. In 2018, I embarked on my…

Kristen Landon is a client service representative with over 6 years of experience in the veterinary world. She graduated from Durham College with her Veterinary Assistant certificate and quickly jumped into the emergency medicine field, followed by general practice. Kristen joined the Veterinary Urgent Care Group in October of 2023! Kristen has a 4-year-old Labrador…

Marie Zonneveld is a client service representative and joined the Urgent Care team in the Spring of 2024. Joining the industry in 2021, Marie found her passion for small animal critical care. She came to us from a small animal clinic here on PEI, so some of you might recognize her.When Marie is not at…