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Meet Our Team

Our Caring & Compassionate Veterinary Team!

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Aldergrove Animal Clinic in Barrie. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets! Please call us at (705) 726-5031 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!

Owners/Veterinarians

Virginia Cornell

DVM

Dr. Cornell joined the Aldergrove team after completing an Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery in Sacramento, California in 1993. A native of Lachute, Quebec, Dr. Cornell graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1992. In 2004, she proudly became the owner of Aldergrove and has never worked with a more skilled team. Although she loves all animals and can never pick a favourite breed, her passion is working with cats. She has 6 cats of her own, along with her Boston Terrier Jellybean. She is also the mother of two amazing children. When not at the clinic, Dr Cornell can be found enjoying the beauty of nature at her cottage by Huntsville. Dr. Cornell’s primary interests revolve around gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders in pets, and she received her certificate in endoscopy/coloscopy/laparoscopy in 2000. She also completed a course in ultrasonography in 2009. Her goal is always to provide the highest level of care for her patients, and in that pursuit maintains high standards for the technology available at Aldergrove as well as the competency of the rest of the team.

Lauren Meakings

DVM

Dr. Lauren Meakings graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science and the Ontario Veterinary College with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Proud to be a part of the Aldergrove team since 2017, Dr. Meakings has clinical interest in surgery, dermatology, internal medicine, nutrition, and pain management.
When not helping pets and their humans, Dr. Meakings enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and their golden retriever Stevie. She also enjoys playing tennis and baking goodies!
Veterinarians

Adam Guerreiro

BSc (Hons) MVB

Dr Adam Guerreiro graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science (Hons), afterwards he travelled to Ireland to complete the veterinarian medicine program at the University College Dublin, and graduated in 2022. His areas of interest in the veterinary field include small animal internal medicine, exotic animal medicine and One Health. During his spare time, Adam takes every opportunity to live a physically active lifestyle and go on as many adventures as possible.

Dr. Ali Parry

DVM

Dr. Parry completed her Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree at Queen’s University and went on to complete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Ross University, spending her final year clinical rotations at Cornell University, and graduated in 2015. Since then, she has worked in general practice and emergency veterinary clinics in Barrie and Oakville. She loves caring for her patients while forming strong bonds with their families and providing an exceptional client experience. Her veterinary interests include preventative medicine, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery. When she is not in the clinic she enjoys travelling, golfing, skiing, scuba diving, and baking. She shares her home with her husband, two young sons, and their 23-toed polydactyl cat Simcoe.

Jen Budarick

DVM

Bio coming soon!
Office Manager

Amanda Latanville

Office Manager

Amanda joined our team in April 2008 as a kennel attendant and from there moved to reception. Amanda has recently been promoted to office manager. After completing her animal care certificate at Sheridan college, Amanda took a few years off school to work at a standardbred racehorse farm as barn manager. In 2001 the farm closed and she decided to go back to University. Amanda completed both her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science at UPEI. Amanda was accepted into Medical School to become a human doctor but realized her true passion was with helping people and there furry family members. She has worked in many large and small animal practices on and off since highschool. The majority of the time you may find Amanda at the front desk willing to help you with any concerns that you may have with your pet. She is passionate about client care, patient care and continuing education. Amanda resides in Angus with her purrrfect boy Quinn. Amanda looks forward to meeting you and your family pet.
Administration

Eve

Bio coming soon...

Amy-Loren

Administration

My name is Amy-Loren. I have had a passion for animals my whole life, having had pet dogs, a cat, mice, rabbits, hamsters, a rat, fish and frogs! My soft spot is definitely for dogs, though. I rescued Lucy the Shar-Pei/Basset Hound/Beagle as a puppy from the OSPCA and she is my spoiled, silly girl who keeps me laughing and makes friends everywhere we go! After a long time in cosmetics and skin care, I’m excited to return to my true calling in the field of animal care with Aldergrove.

Grace Goudis

Administration

Bio coming soon...

Nicky

Administration

Bio coming soon...

Caleb Fenton

Administration

Lead Technician

Sarah Warnica

RVT

Sarah joined the Aldergrove team in 2005. After graduating Seneca College in 2004, she moved back to Barrie with her husband and they now share their home with Banjo their dog, Milo the cat, Toaster the rabbit.

Nicola Abraham

RVT

Nicola’s interest in the veterinary field began when she started working at a small animal practice at the age of 14. Nicola graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Centralia College in 1990. After successfully completing the registration exam she began employment at Aldergrove Animal Clinic in June of 1990. When not working, Nicola enjoys spending time with her two children and four pets, Cooper, a border collie cross and three cats, Annie, Willy and Merlyn, all adopted from Aldergrove.
Veterinary Technician

Shawna

RVT

Shawna always had a passion for helping animals since she was young. She graduated with Honours from the Veterinary Technician program at Georgian College in 2013. She loves assisting in spay/neuter surgeries and interacting with all the cats and dogs. She lives in Barrie with her husband, her son, her dog, and her 2 cats.

Katrina Abram

RVT

Katrina graduated with honours from the Veterinary Technician program at Seneca College in 2014 and has worked as an RVT in Barrie since her graduation. She also received a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Wildlife Biology and loves animals of all shapes and sizes. She fosters dogs through a local dog rescue and tends to take in the ones with broken bones, soft tissue injuries or skin issues and nurses them to health. She has volunteered her time to travel to several remote northern Ontario communities to assist with spay/neuter clinics. Katrina lives in Barrie with her husband Jason and they have 3 dogs of their own- a cockapoo named Bailey, a husky mix named Emma and a shepherd mix named Mara.

Lacey Davies

RVT

Lacey graduated from the Vet Tech program at Seneca College in 2009. Lacey has always had a passion for pets and loves the spicy kitties, the spicier the better. Lacey accidently got lost on her way to HVEC and showed up for work one day last year and we don’t have the heart to tell her she is in the wrong building. You can often find her singing random lyrics to the patients and having a whole conversation with them. Whenever you come to see Lacey make sure you have had your coffee, you will need it to keep up with her. In her spare time, which is very little, Lacey spends it with her two children, husband, 2 dogs and 3 cats.

Molly Forward

VT

Molly started at Aldergrove during her placement in her first year of technician school in 2019. She has been working as a full time veterinary technician since May 2020 after graduating in 2020, and is working towards her registration status.

Molly’s passion has always been animals – she is continuing her education to further her knowledge in small & companion animal rehabilitation as rehab is what inspired her to join the veterinary field.

Molly lives in Orillia & travels to the best clinic in Barrie to work at! She has three dogs, two chihuahua mixes named Peanut & Butch and a beagle named Yogi.

Kelly Ottaway

VT

Kelly started working at Aldergrove Animal Clinic on a volunteer basis in 2006 and was hired onto staff later that year. Kelly enjoys working with the animals and interacting with our clients. Kelly graduated from Georgian College in April of 2010 and has joined the team as a full time veterinary technician. Kelly now shares her home with her cat name Remi.
Veterinary Assistant

Cassandra Bulmer

Veterinary Assistant

Cassandra graduated from the Veterinary Assistant program at Seneca College this year 2022 and is excited to pursue a career in the Veterinary field. She has always had a love for animals and has had many species of pets throughout her life such as rats, hedgehogs, rabbits, hamsters, cats and a dog. She has always enjoyed caring for animals and spending time with them. She currently resides in Orillia with her 2 cats Clover and Milo.

Meghan Poole

Veterinary Assistant

Meghan is thrilled to now be a full time member of the Aldergrove family, having joined us in September 2020!

Meghan has always been an animal lover and grew up with dogs in her life.

She worked briefly as a dog groomer before starting her career as a veterinary assistant five years ago and has since earned certification in fear free pet handling, canine first aid and canine CPR. She is currently working on various veterinary technician and assistant related continuing education courses.

Meghan loves building relationships with clients and their beloved pets and helping to give them the best care and as much love and treats as possible! She also strives to help keep her co-workers safe and happy as the Aldergrove health and safety committee lead!

Meghan resides in the beautiful town of Elmvale with her husband Cory, son Clark and their southern belle rescue from Texas – shepherd/lab cross Gracie!

Mataeo

Veterinary Assistant

Bio coming soon...
Surgical Assistant

Keira Punshon

Surgical Assistant

Kiera is deeply devoted to all animals large and small. When she isn’t in the surgery suite you will also often find her doing whatever she can to help around the office. She loves Halloween and lives every day like its October 31. When she isn’t at work she is dying her hair or spending time at the barn with her much loved horse Abbadon.
Kennel Attendants

Nick Filion

Kennel Attendants

Nick has grown up with animals since birth and has cultivated a deep love for all sorts. He started working as a kennel attendant in 2022. He is devoted to ensuring all animals boarding have a safe and comfortable experience, as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the clinic.