Our Team

From an early age, Dr. Maggie developed a deep passion for animals, raised in a family that adopted and fostered many well loved furry friends. She remembers being present for the euthanasia of her beloved family dog, Jersey, when she was 6 years old, and vividly recalls the grief she felt over the loss of her canine sister. Since then, she has experienced several family pet euthanasias in both clinic and home settings, with the most peaceful being at her family cabin with several family members present around their beloved senior shepherd mix, Mouse, as she passed.

Soon after starting her career as a veterinarian, Dr. Maggie recognized the clear need for a more comprehensive approach to the care of animals in their senior years, especially those with complicating conditions. This led her to becoming certified in Hospice and Palliative Care through the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC).

Dr. Maggie graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2018, after obtaining Bachelors Degrees in both Biology and Psychology at Western University in her hometown of London, Ontario. She moved to Barrie in 2020 after practicing in Collingwood for two years. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, crafting, and DIY projects in her new home, which she shares with her partner, shelter dog Tika, and 2 kitties.

Ever since she was young she has known no other passion than caring for animals. Growing up, she and her family had a variety of pets from dogs and cats, to lizards, guinea pigs, bunnies, and fish! She graduated from Georgian College’s Veterinary Assistant program in 2016 and has since then, had the pleasure of working for multiple small animal veterinary practices.

Despite her many exciting experiences in regular practice, Kaylin felt drawn toward the families needing hospice and end-of-life care for their pets. Becoming a mother has given her the gift of offering genuine comfort and support in many challenging times, and joining Dr. Laura’s team has allowed her the opportunity to share this with others.

Ever since she can remember Emilina has shared a special connection with animals of all shapes and sizes. Over the years her desire to understand animals and the beauty they bring into our lives continued developing.

In high school Emilina was given the opportunity to complete a co-op placement caring for both native and exotic wildlife species. During this time she became passionate about Veterinary Medicine and started to dive deep into gaining an understanding of how to help animals live their happiest and mostly comfortable lives.

In June 2021 Emilina earned her designation as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Since then, she has worked in general practice and most recently in emergency veterinary medicine. Working in ER helped Emilina develop a multitude of technical skills and also gave her a new perspective in the world of Veterinary Medicine.

Over time her love for her furry patients progressed into an overall sense of responsibility for helping animals and their families through life’s hardest moments. Emilina finds value in each day that she spends getting to witness the special impact that animals have in our lives.