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Our Caring & Compassionate Veterinary Team!

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Bridge Street Veterinary Hospital in Waterloo! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets! Please call us at (519) 746-7557 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!


 

Veterinarian

Dr. Tracy Buhrows Leach

From the young age of four years old, my dream was always to become a veterinarian. I have always had a strong love of animals of all kinds and helping them to live their best lives is the perfect career choice for me. Graduating in 1993, I have seen a lot of amazing changes within my profession and am thrilled to embrace Fear-Free and Cat-Friendly patient care. I adore senior pets and every little milestone along the way – from kitten or puppy to this wonderful stage of life. Helping pet parents have all the information and tips to care for their pets makes me happy. I have always had a house full of pets and currently have two huskies, a malamute, a canary, a turtle, an iguana, and a crested gecko. In my spare time you’ll find me in my kayak, in the garden, or somewhere immersed in nature!
Veterinarian

Dr. Marie Hardy-Locum

Veterinary Assistant

Niloo

From a young age I have been fascinated by animals and their behaviour, which led me to study veterinary medicine in Iran. While treating animals, my interest in behaviour and welfare grew and, in addition to working as a veterinary technician's assistant, I am now pursuing a master's degree in animal science at the University of Guelph, focused on dog behaviour. I share my life with two lovely Alaskan Malamutes and a black German Shepherd. In my free time I enjoy nature photography and hiking. I am thrilled to be part of this team!
Patient Care Assistant

Julian Velle

Ever since I was young, I’ve loved every single animal I’ve met. I have 2 cats, a dog, and lots of fish, but I still want to adopt all of the animals in need of a home. I believe that each and every animal deserves the best care possible, no matter what. I always knew I would end up working with animals, so doing my co-op placement at a vet clinic seemed perfect, and it turned out to be the best educational experience I’ve ever had. I’m so grateful that I’ve had this opportunity to meet wonderful people (and pets!), gain hands on experience, and know for sure that I want to pursue a career in the veterinary field. My goals for the future are to apply to programs including Zoology at the University of Guelph and Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Dalhousie University, and I eventually hope to apply to the Ontario Veterinary College.
Veterinary Client Service Representative

Megan J

I've been an animal lover my whole life. I grew up with dogs, but our family also had birds and a Flemish Giant Rabbit at one point too! I'm now a proud kitty mom to two rescue kitties, Stella and Mitzy, who make my world go around. I worked as a medical office administrator for many years and am thrilled to join the Bridge Street Veterinary team! I look forward to assisting our team to ensure your pets receive the best medical care possible.
Hospital Assistant

Grace

I absolutely adore animals, and I have grown to love them even more as I’ve gotten older! From a young age, I always envisioned a career with animals and my dream has begun to come into fruition. I am currently in my first year at Sheridan College for the Veterinary Technician program. My husband and I currently have 2 cats; Loki and Remi, and we hope to add many more pets to our home in the future! I enjoy relaxing with a good book and snuggling with my kitties in my spare time. I am grateful to be a part of such an incredible team so dedicated to loving and taking care of your fur babies as if they’re our own!
Veterinary Assistant & Veterinary Client Service Representative

Mya

I love animals, as well as helping others so working in veterinary medicine always seemed like a perfect fit! I began working with animals by volunteering at a local clinic when I was in high school, which further developed my dedication to animal care. Based on this experience, I worked to pursue jobs in veterinary medicine and I was lucky enough to be granted the opportunity to provide compassionate, and thorough care and support to clients and their pets. My passion for veterinary medicine grows more with each day that I work with animals, and I am extremely excited to be able to help promote happy and healthy pets here at Bridge Street Veterinary Hospital!
Registered Veterinary Technician

Meaghan S

As with most veterinary professionals, I’ve always held a deep love and interest for animals. Growing up I had dogs, hamsters, and was an avid equestrian. Initially my career goal was to become a veterinarian but changed track while at the University of Guelph and instead decided to pursue a BA in History and from there work towards a Masters/PhD in historical and classical academia. After my undergraduate studies however, I chose ultimately to return to my animal roots in the role of a Registered Veterinary Technician. I completed my technical studies at University of Guelph’s Ridgetown campus in 2020, and earned my OAVT Accreditation the same year. I now work primarily in Large Animal emergency medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College, but have also joined the team here at Bridge Street to keep my skills up with the lovely puppies and kitties of small animal medicine as well!

Co-Op Program

Bridge Street Veterinary Hospital is proud to support both secondary and post-secondary students in their education and work experience by collaborating with high schools and universities to bring more compassionate individuals into the veterinary industry.


(Fall 2021 – Winter 2022)

Avery Boughner

(Spring 2022 - Summer 2022)

Brittany Naeckel

For as long as I can remember animals have been an essential part of my life. Growing up, my friends knew my house as "the zoo" because of all the different species of pets I had. I had rabbits and mice to lizards and birds and of course a dog and cats! I now have 3 kitties, Sky, Jasper, and Pixel! I currently attend UWaterloo as a biology undergrad student with the goal of attending OVC in the future to become a veterinarian. This is why I feel so grateful to be working as a veterinary assistant at Vets on Bridge. I am very passionate about the wellbeing of animals which is why I look forward to caring for your furry loved ones.
(Winter 2023 – Summer 2023)

Julian Velle

Ever since I was young, I’ve loved every single animal I’ve met. I have 2 cats, a dog, and lots of fish, but I still want to adopt all of the animals in need of a home. I believe that each and every animal deserves the best care possible, no matter what. I always knew I would end up working with animals, so doing my co-op placement at a vet clinic seemed perfect, and it turned out to be the best educational experience I’ve ever had. I’m so grateful that I’ve had this opportunity to meet wonderful people (and pets!), gain hands on experience, and know for sure that I want to pursue a career in the veterinary field. My goals for the future are to apply to programs including Zoology at the University of Guelph and Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Dalhousie University, and I eventually hope to apply to the Ontario Veterinary College.
(2024 Bluevale Co-Op Student)

Kailey

Growing up I have always been very interested in animals. I grew up with 3 dogs and 2 cats, and I now have 2 dogs and a cat of my own. When I take my pets to the vet and watch how they do things I always imagined myself doing that job: caring for animals and educating pet owners. I am so grateful to be doing my co-op placement here at Bridge Street Veterinary Hospital. Gaining hands on experience, learning the roles and the tasks at a veterinary hospital and meeting new people has been amazing and now I am positive that I want to join the veterinary field.
(Winter 2022 – Summer 2022)

Kaitlyn Wu

(University of Waterloo Co-Op Student)

Shafein

I am currently obtaining an Honours in Biology with a minor in Medical Physiology and specialization in Animal Biology at the University of Waterloo. I plan to continue my studies in Veterinary Medicine and obtain a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in the coming years.
As a Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist at BSVH my favourite part of the day is getting the opportunity to meet your cute animal companions and help provide compassionate care for every pet who walks through the door!
(2024)

Ashley B

Coming soon
(2024)

Ellie

Since I was a child, I've known that I wanted to work with animals, so doing my co-op placement at Bridge Street Vets seemed like the ideal decision. So far, my co-op experience has been amazing. I've learned so much while meeting some wonderful people and getting to help animals.
(2022)

Ashley UW

Since I was a child, I've known that I wanted to work with animals, so doing my co-op placement at Bridge Street Vets seemed like the ideal decision. So far, my co-op experience has been amazing. I've learned so much while meeting some wonderful people and getting to help animals.