After growing up in Riverview, New Brunswick and doing her thing at UNB, Anne moved to Ottawa where she attended Algonquin College. She worked for a combined large and small companion animal practice for 7 years before beaming in to join us at the Queensway West Animal Hospital. Anne has two daughters. Jenny, a University graduate has left the nest to experience life on her own. Anne lives in Richmond with Amy, her second daughter who is now in college; two dogs (Tasha and Bobby) and two cats (Willow and Ernie). This doesn’t leave much time for her interests which include horses, cycling, swimming, gardening and playing with recorders and tin whistles.

Dawna Lucas started with Queensway West Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Technician in June of 2010.  She is a mother of 3 daughters ranging in age from 16 to 22 years of age, Dawna lives with her family on a 12 acre hobby farm in rural Kinburn.  Animals on the farm include 8 cats, 5 horses, 2 miniature donkeys, 6 ducks, Lily a Golden Retriever and Lawna a miniature Dachshund.

Dawna worked as a Credit Union Administration Manager for 15 years prior to her position here; she then left this job to raise her 3 daughters while operating a successful Hobby Farm Childcare business from home, introducing many children to life on a hobby farm sharing her love of animals.  When her children were older, this love of animals lead her to a complete career change, taking her back to school full time to make her dream of working with animals a reality as a Registered Veterinary Technician graduating from Algonquin College in June of 2010.

After working in a pharmacy for 10 years, Amanda received her Medical Laboratory Assistant / Technician diploma in the spring of 2010. She also received her Ontario Society of Medical Technologists certification the same year. Amanda has always wanted to work in the veterinary field and that dream was fulfilled when she started with Queensway West Animal Hospital in May 2010. Amanda shares her home in Mountain Ontario with her husband Theo, 3 dogs (Lincoln, Buddy, Harley) and her 1 cat (Crazy) Her interests outside the hospital consist of camping, crafts, ATVing and spending time with family and friends.

After graduating from the Veterinary Technician program at St.Clair College in Windsor Ontario and obtaining her RVT status, Megan went on to work at several different practices in the Ottawa area before finding her place at QWAH in the spring of 2008. She has always been interested in exploring all areas of her profession, which she has fulfilled by working in different areas such as at the National Research Council and teaching for the Veterinary Assistant program at Algonquin College.

She strongly believes that it is important for her knowledge as a RVT to continue to expand and grow, and has pursued continuing education in fields such as, veterinary dentistry, cytology, and OHSA in the veterinary practice. She enjoys helping others learn, and regularly accepts students to come into the clinic, be it as a high school co-op, volunteer, or as part of the Technician or Assistant program.

When not at QWAH Megan shares her home and her time with her husband Nathan, and their 3 dogs (Osker, Wiki and Molly) and 2 cats (Toot and Titan).

After graduating from Centralia College of Agricultural Technology and obtaining RVT status, Mary has had a varied career including managing a horse farm, breeding horses and teaching riding; working in veterinary clinics in the Ottawa and surrounding area; running a successful pet sitting business; and doing drug testing of race horses. Mary is now happy to be part of the team at QWAH where she especially enjoys helping clients with providing advice for their pets’ care, particularly in the area of nutrition.

Away from the clinic Mary enjoys participating in dog agility, both as an instructor and competitor with her dog, Buddy, who has achieved his titles as an Agility Dog of Canada, Agility Games Dog of Canada, and most recently, Advanced Agility Dog of Canada. Other activities include travelling to spend time with family in England and California, and studying Medical Transcription with the goal of adding a parallel career alongside Veterinary Technology.

Mary shares her home with her husband, Jeff, and in addition to Buddy, she has her cat, Arthur, who some may remember as a former clinic resident until he drove everyone crazy with his antics. Finally there are her 3 beloved “kittens”, orphaned at 5 weeks, and now 2 years old – Charles, Camilla, and Diana.