Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic
Meet Our Skilled Team.
Dr. Sandra Taylor DVM, PO, CCRP, CVPP
​Dr. Sandra Taylor has been a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine since graduating from Michigan State University in 1981. Dr Taylor has two sons, and one grandson. She is also mom to two dogs, Gemy, the Border Terrier and Samson, the Doberman, as well as two tabby cats, Rico and Skipper. Her interests in veterinary medicine include pain management, Chinese medicine, acupuncture and Tui-Na (massage). Dr. Taylor also enjoys photography, sailing, kayaking and skiing.
Dr. Erin Bristow DVM
Dr. Erin Bristow graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2013 and moved back to her home town of Sarnia. She has a keen interest in feline medicine and won the Young Veterinary Scholarship from AAFP in 2017! Dr. Bristow loves spending time with her two dogs, Scarlett the Doberman and Pavel the Border Collie Mix, whose favorite activities are hiking and playing frisbee. Dr. Bristow also loves to travel, attend concerts and cheer for the Toronto Blue Jays.
​Sam is our Practice Manager who also over sees scheduling, billing, ordering supplies and products. She has been an employee of the Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic since 2007. She has had 3 years of experience in the veterinary field prior to joining the team at LVC. Sam has two cats, Joey and Kitty V, a rescue Great Dane named Siegi and a yorkie mix named Dobby. Sam is a volunteer with the Great Dane Rescue Inc, helping with transports, home checks and short term fostering.
​Heather C.
​Heather is one of our receptionist who started at LVC in 2012.She completed the Animal Care program at Sheridan College in 2009. After working in a Veterinary Clinic in Toronto, she has moved back to Sarnia to be closer to family.
​Heather has a cat named Jasper and a Greyhound, Odie. ​ Heather is also a mom of 9 pigeons, Kendall, Kylie, Blue, Spooky, Flapjack , Cookies, Cream, Salt and Pepper
​Jenna
​Jenna is one of our receptionists who joined our team in September 2018. Jenna has always had a passion for animals. After exploring a couple different career paths she knew working with animals was she was meant to be. Jenna's experience with customer service and love for animals makes her the perfect addition to our team.
Jenna has two dogs, a Border Collie named Boogie, and a rescue Husky mix named Grey. She and her pups love to spend time doing agility and exploring the outdoors.
​Karina is a registered veterinary technician who graduated from the Baker College Flint campus in 2004. Upon graduation Karina worked in a small animal hospital, volunteered at Potter Park Zoo and with Furry Friends Rescue, in the United States for 4 years. Karina has been an employee of the Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic since 2009. Karina has two kitties, Harlow and Truffles, and a rescue Chihuahua named Lupita.
​Erin is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from Algonquin College in 2016. Erin began her career with LVC as a high school co-op in 2013 and was then hired on as a Kennel Assistant.
Erin then went on to pursue her career as a Vet Tech and worked her summers off from school with us. Upon graduation she started back with us full time as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
Erin is a lover of all animals, in every shape and size, but has an extra soft spot for Great Danes!
Erin has a deaf Great Dane named Lilly and a rescue kitten named LaLa who was adopted from the clinic!
Lilly and Erin enjoy going for trail walks with Lilly's best friend Odie!
Kurstie
​Kurstie is a registered veterinary technician who graduated from St. Clair College in 2012. Kurstie has always been passionate about animals and has known since she was 12 years old she wanted to become a veterinary technician. She has lived on a farm most of her life so she has become very comfortable with a variety of large and small animals. Kurstie has been riding and competing horses since she was a little girl, she has a quarter horse named Stormy and two Rottweilers, Mia and Bandit, and two Jack Russells, Cash and Maddie!
Crystal graduated from the Ridgetown Veterinary Technician program in 2002. She has been working with animals for 13 years at various clinics in Sarnia and Cambridge. She has three children, a girl and two boys. Crystal has a siamese cross named Gordon and a Boerboel named Luca. She has been employed with Lakeshore Veterinary Clinic since 2010. Crystal looks forwards to meeting you and you four legged friends.
​Ally graduated from the St. Clair College Veterinary Technician program in 2017. She has always had a passion for working with animals. Ally has three cats, Pekoe, Willow and Callie and a Chihuahua named Pablo, a Italian Greyhound named Finn and a cockatiel named Jake. Ally's bright, cheerful attitude, love and knowledge for all animals makes her a great addition to our team!
​Leah graduated as a Registered Veterinary Technician from St. Clair College in 2016 and is currently working on her certification in canine rehabilitation.
Her passion for travelling and fascination with wildlife has led her to take part in different animal welfare projects abroad.
Leah is the proud momma of Ariel, who despite having paralysis of her hind legs is a ball of energy who doesn't let her disability define her.
When Leah is not busy working at the clinic she can often be found working the gardens or at the farmers market with Taproots Green Gardens! Leah is also vegan for the animals, health and planet!
​Heather joined the LVC team in October 2018. She graduated from St. Clair College in 2014 as an RVT. She appreciates being able to help and comfort patients, watching them become more relaxed during their visit to the clinic and seeing their conditions improve.
Heather is always eager to learn the latest and greatest in Vet Med.
Heather has two cats named Trooper and Alli.
Heather enjoys spending her time off running or relaxing with reading a good book.
​Kate is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from Oulton College in 2012. Kate joined the LVC team in November of 2018 as a RVT.
She spent a few years working in small animal practice in her home province of New Brunswick before moving to Alberta and has been in Sarnia since 2016.
Some of her hobbies include hiking, camping, yoga and snowboarding. Kate has a rescue greyhound named Hugo and two senior kitties, Leggo and Nixon.
​Kelly joined the LVC team in February 2017 as a Veterinary Assistant. Kelly is well suited for the position as she has a strong love for animals, is always eager to learn new things and has a great eye for the little details. Kelly is a mother of two children, a boy and girl and mom to a lovely kitty named Peanut. She enjoys spending her spare time outdoors, hiking and canoeing. She also enjoys reading and home renovations!
Alexa joined the LVC team as an assistant in October 2018, after looking for a change in her career path.
Since she was a child she has always been a huge animal lover, and has a special place in her heart for Golden Retrievers.
Alexa enjoys spending her spare time hiking, climbing, travelling and being at the beach; and of course, snuggling with all the animals
Hannah has been working at the clinic as a Kennel Assistant since completing a high school co-op placement. Hannah has always had a passion for animals but is currently pursing a career in a different field. Hannah has two dogs, Penny the Mastiff and Georgette the Standard Poodle, she also has two cats, Giles and Spike, a bunny named Jolly, several fish and a horse named Polly. Hannah and Georgette also volunteer with Therapy dogs International. ​
LVC Greeters
​Harley is the Official Greeter at LVC. He has been our clinic cat since 2007. Harley was an orphan kitten. Harley's favorite hang out is on the front desk!
​Sniper is the Assistant Greeter at LVC. He has been our clinic cat since 2009. Sniper is not an ideal cat for adoption due to his gastrointestinal issues. You are most likely to see him hanging out by the window watching all the people go by, or hiding in the treat shelves!
Princess Pickle Pants
​Princess Pickle Pants Pickles joined our family in 2015. Pickles prefers to spend her days away from the public, she often hangs out in our VIC area or in the clinic cat lounge.
​Cleo has been a part of the LVC family since 2009. Cleo likes to keep to herself and stay away from the public, she hangs out in our VIC area or in the clinic cat lounge but will occasionally make an appearance to help with greeting!
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