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Dr. Joan Brocklebank Joan founded Shamrock Veterinary Clinic in 1995. She shares her life with her family and her dog, Kyra. Joan loves being outdoors but theatre, music, art, books, and fiddling will entice her inside periodically. |
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Dr. Saskia VandenBosch Saskia has one dog named R.J. Since moving to the Comox Valley in 1997, she has fallen in love with the area and spends her free time in the great outdoors. |
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Dr. Pam Wood Pam spends time cuddling with cats, walking, hiking, biking with her family, stopping to smell the roses and enjoy the beauty of nature. Pam has: four cats named Brandy, Sluggo, Zipper, and Nimbus; a dog named Tari; and four ducks named Pepper, Miss Wigglesworth, Waddles, and Daphne. |
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Dr. Pawel Palkiewicz Pawel recently joined the veterinary team at Shamrock Veterinary Clinic. His previous veterinary experience includes almost 10 years of working in one of the largest referral practices in Calgary where he gained extensive experience in emergency medicine, surgery, and critical care. He also worked in primary care practices and strongly believes in preventive medicine. Pawel's special interests include internal medicine and ultrasound, as well as dentistry. Pawel and his family fulfilled their dream of living in the Comox Valley where they can kayak, canoe, and camp for an extended season as well as snowshoe and cross country ski in winter. When not outdoors, Pawel enjoys reading books and listening to classical music. He spends the rest of his spare time vacuuming the hair shed by his dog and three cats. |
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Cris Cris has 2 cats and 3 dogs. And, yes, she has a tendency to rescue any dog that looks potentially lost! Hiking, camping, canoeing, gardening and yard work occupy her free time especially when she can share these activities with her canine companions! All of her own pets have been acquired through the clinic in some way. |
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Alana Training: 1976-1978 Animal Health Technology - Kelsey Institute of Applied Arts & Science, Saskatoon, SK Alana is a Registered Animal Health Technologist with 25 years experience. She is currently self-employed working as a dental locum. Other employment includes teaching at Malaspina University-College and working as a keeper at the Mount Washington Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Centre. Alana lives with Bella, a Black Lab, and Pippin, a calico cat with an attitude! She enjoys a plentitude of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, sailing, kayaking, bicycling and skiing.
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Margaret Margaret is the proud mother of five wonderful sons including two sets of twins! Margaret loves to spend her free time walking, doing yoga, gardening, and reading. Margarent has a beautiful Golden Retriever named Gracie. |
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Kristina Kristina enjoys most outdoor activities especially hiking, camping, snowshoeing, skiing, spending time on the water, and walking her dog. She also loves to travel to different parts of the world, reading, board games, and movies. Kristina has one dog, Tucker, and 3 cats, Jasper, Annabelle, and Matilda. Kristina has been involved with the Canadian Animal Assistance Team and has travelled to New Orleans to assist after Hurricane Katrina and the Northwest Territories to participate in a spay and neuter program.
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Sylvia Sylvia joined Shamrock's team in May 2005 after working at the Comox Cat Clinic as a receptionist with Dr. Pam Wood for four years. Sylvia enjoys gardening and leisurely walks with her family.
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Sue Sue has been a receptionist at various places all around the world for the past 40 years. Travelling is Sue's passion and she also enjoys walks, the beach, camping, making wine, and meeting new people. Chi Chi, the tuxedo cat, and her best friend, Charlie, share Sue's household. Sue has been in the Comox Valley since 1983 and at Shamrock Vet Clinic since 1996. |
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Kellie Kellie came to Shamrock in 2004. She enjoys reading and running and spending time with her daughter. |
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Pam Pam joined the team in 2007 as a receptionist, taking on the position of Office Manager in early 2010. Pam is the mother of 2 very busy teenage boys. Pam also raises, trains, and stockdog trials Australian Shepherds. In her 'spare' time, she enjoys long walks, kayaking, gardening, and spending time caring for all of the critters on the farm.
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Brenda A transplant from the mainland, Brenda loves to call the Comox Valley home. She is the proud "mom" to Ice and enjoys participating in any outdoor activity that can include him, such as running, hiking, and agility. |
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Terra When Terra is not working at a job she loves, she is content to be with her 2 young girls. They spend time reading, going to the beach, cooking, or just hanging out together with their cat, Eli. During the summer months, they enjoy spending time on Terra's father's boat, touring local oceanside areas. |
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Louise Louise came to Shamrock in 2004. Her hobbies include sewing and crafts. Louise has a white and tan flop eared rabbit named Cliff. It is the only pet that her daughter hasn't been allergic to! |
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Lulu Lulu is the gorgeous panther you'll often find sprawled across our reception area. Her goal in life is to be adored and to spread black hair everywhere. She came to stay "temporarily" with us many years ago. |
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Trouble Her name says it all! And we actually went to the SPCA to adopt her. What were we thinking? If you ever leave a pet carrier open in our clinic, you can be guaranteed Trouble will be in it before you leave. |
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