Tina

Tina knew early on that she would spend her life working and living with animals. She turned her passion for animals (and science) into a career and studied Animal Health Technology at Vanier College.  She has been working as a vet tech since 2007 and has been part of the Timberlea Veterinary Clinic team since it opened its doors in 2013. Tina brings with her a wealth of knowledge about all kinds of creatures. She has cared for and lived with many different species, from hamsters, guinea pigs and birds, to cats, dogs, and has spent an inordinate amount of time riding and caring for horses in years past. 

She has always had a keen interest in purebred dogs and began competing in CKC conformation and obedience events with her Rhodesian Ridgebacks in 2000. She continues to participate in these events regularly with her ever growing K9 crew. She has bred several litters of Rhodesian Ridgebacks and more recently, has started showing and training her Shetland Sheepdogs. She also teaches our puppy classes at TVC and enjoys watching those puppies learn & grow into well-loved and well socialized companions.

Her menagerie at home includes her 'pack' of dogs, a quad of furry felines, gerbils, and a pond full of Koi & Goldfish. Tina is also known to have raised quite a few wild orphans and has a love for all creatures, domestic and wild alike.