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Our Team

Caring for animals is our passion

The people that work here all have one thing in common: They love caring for animals. Our number one focus is making sure that your pet gets prompt, quality and compassionate medical service, because we care about the well-being of your pets as if they were our own. Many of us have rescued at least one animal while working here. We take our work to heart.

Our hospital motto is

The service you expect,
The care you deserve.

Hospital Manager

Loree

Office Manager

Loree, now our office manager, strives to ensure that you feel at home when you…

Veterinarians

Dr. Catherine Sin

Dr. Catherine Sin grew up on the east coast in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She attended…

Dr. Denene Clifford

Dr. Clifford is from the town of Sydney Mines, on beautiful Cape Breton Island. She…

Dr. Michael Grimshaw

Dr. Grimshaw graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of…

Dr. Paul Brown

Facility Director

Dr. Brown graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1988, grew up on hobby farms…

Receptionists

Chantal

Chantal joined the Colonial Veterinary Family in November 2023 after spending 18 years at home…

Josee

Josee started working with us in March of 2019. She has worked at many rescues…
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Katelyn

Bio Coming Soon!

Krysta

Head Receptionist

Krysta joined the Colonial Team in July 2023.  She brings several years of experience working…

Maddie

Maddie is new to the field of Veterinary Science. When she isn't helping out the…

Nancy

Nancy started working with us in November of 2020.  She has worked as a medical…

Wendy

Wendy joined the Colonial Vet team in June 2021. After a 20 year hiatus from…

Veterinary Technicians

Donna

Head Technician

Donna grew up on a horse farm in Russell. She has always loved working with…

Mackenzie

Mackenzie started at Colonial Veterinary Hospital as a volunteer during the summer of 2016. While…

Marie-Eve

Marie-Eve works with us a technician part time.

Melanie

Melanie came to us in May 2018 after working as a registered veterinary technician in…

Sarah

Sarah came to our hospital in September of 2006 as a highschool co-op student. She…