Meet Our Team

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.

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!

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.

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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.

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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’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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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 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!

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Liv graduated from the Veterinary Assistant program with honours at Seneca College in 2023 and started working in the field directly after. Liv is returning this fall to Seneca for their Veterinary Technician program.

She has always had a love for animals and has always enjoyed caring for them and spending time with them whenever possible, since she never had a pet of her own until last April. She currently resides in Barrie with her fiancé Greg and their 1 year old munchkin Siamese named Willow!

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.

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.