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Our Staff
Doctor
Dr. Ross Ainslie Dr. Ross Ainslie has looking after Halifax's pets for over 50 years . 'Doc' is an Ontario Veterinary College graduate, is very active in all facets of veterinary medicine and is current in all the latest technology such as cryosurgery and laser surgery. | 
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Dr. James Gillis Dr Gillis did his undergraduate work at Dalhousie, is a 1993 Atlantic Veterinary College grad and has been with Spryfield Animal Hospital ever since. Dr. Gillis works hard to support his family and fuzzy friend Schooner - a big goofy Black Lab ! | 
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Dr. Laura M Speer , D.V.M. OVC 2000
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Dr Speer can be found at Spryfield Animal Hospital and has been with us since last summer. Although really from Ontario, after a couple of years working in Newfoundland I think she can be considered an honourary Maritimer ! Dr. Speer has 1 cat,a dog Nancy and a new baby daughter. |
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Dr. Michael West , B.Sc. Dalhousie University 1989, DVM Atlantic Veterinary College 1994, MRCVS Certificate Veterinary Dermatology Dr. West is a fairly recent addition to Ainslie Animal Hospitals but it already feels as if we've known him for years. He and his family have recently returned from 8 years in England and he brings back with him 2 English cats - Bryn and Rhyl , a charming accent and scads of experience.
Dr West can be found at either the Spryfield or the Fariview location, or pedalling furiously on his mountain bike somewhere in between ! | 
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Dr. Suzette Dibblee , D.V.M. Atlantic Veterinary College 1998 Dr. Dibblee had wanted to be a Veterinarian ever since she could remember. 5 years into her chosen profession she loves her job more every day. She is a native Haligonian, loves the outdoors and romping with her 2 dogs !! | 
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Dr. Adrienne Harris - Dain , D.V.M. Atlantic Veterinary College 1997 Dr. Harris-Dain was born and raised in New Brunswick and has been with Fariview Animal Hospital since 2000. She has always wanted to work with animals and has 'no regrets - even on those difficult days' of chosing this profession. She currently shares her home with 3 cats, 1 dog ..... and her husband ! | 
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Dr. Mary Jane Corkum Dr. Corkum is usually found at Halifax Vet on Quinpool Road or busy at home with her 2 small children !
Dr. Kelly McInnis , B.Sc. Dalhousie 1993, DVM Atlantic Veterinary College 1997 Dr. McInnis is a full time fixture at our Quinpool Road location. She is a born and raised Haligonian and has covered most of this city, if not the whole province, on foot as she enjoys hiking and exploring with her sidekicks Brody and Sherman. | 
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Management
Mr. Peter Ainslie , B.BA MSV 1988 , CVPM 2000 Peter is, of course, Dr. Ainslie's son and is the Manager of all three practices. Peter holds a certification as a Veterinary Practice Manager and is the current North American President of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association.
He has 2 kids, Carissa and Michael, 3 cats and a big dog named Shilo. Peter's main office is Fairview Animal Hospital but he is usually somewhere between the three clinics. | 
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Ms. Arlene Van Leeuwen , A.S.T. 1987 N.S.A.C. Asst Manager - Spryfield Animal Hospital Arlene has been with Dr Ainslie and Spryfield Animal Hospital many years and is the Assistant Manager there. She functions in every and any capacity in the hospital and still finds time for all the administrative duties as well. Her treasured cat Ivan welcomes her home at the end of the day, as does her husband Hunter.... of course ! | 
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Ms. Peggy Ainslie Most of you, regardless of which Hospital you attend , will recognize Peggy. She has been the face and voice of all hospitals for many years, but mostly concentrates her efforts at the Fairview branch these days. | 
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Darlene Fleming
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Darlene has been the face of Spryfield Animal Hospital for many years. Now she can be found at our Fairview Clinic assisting Margo in all Accounting aspects. She and her husband, Bill, also look after Dr. Ainslie's farm and crematorium in Shubenacadie where they have many cats and a new dog named Chubby - and a horse, Diamond ! |
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Technician
Reception
Ms. Amy Benson Amy has been actively involved in the veterinary field for more than 16 years and remains surrounded by animals to this day. Her current menagerie includes 2 cats, Roland and Curt, 2 Papillons - Myra and Monty, and 1 Bernese Mountain Dogs - Devon.
Amy is one of the first friendly faces you'll meet at Fairview Animal Hospital and in her spare time she enjoys dog showing, horse back riding and hiking with the dogs.
When Amy is not tending to her pets, she is tending to her adorable 2yr old son Alexander, and her husband Joseph. | 
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Ms. Shelly Flinn Shelley joined our staff in 1997, and she can always be found at our Halifax location. Ever since she was small, Shelly has dreamed of working around animals. She says till this day that it is a job that never is boring or predictable. She loves all the cats and dogs that come through the door and enjoys helping their caretakers keep them happy and healthy.
When Shelley is not taking care of the animals at work, she is taking care of her own pets at home which include 4 cats, 1 guinea pig and 1 budgie. | 
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Ms. Lori Trahon Lori joined the team at Spryfield last spring, bringing with her a few years experience . Lori has 3 self described BEAUTIFUL cats at home and may soon add another as she can't help falling in love with every kitten that comes our way. | 
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Ms. Erin Gamble Erin came to our Spryfield locaton in May 2006, she likes to be known as an expert in Kitty Snuggling. Erin is a graduate of the Veterinary Administration Assistant Program from Compu College in March 2006.
When Erin is not behind the desk she is kitty snuggling her own two kittys - Ollie and Shorty. | 
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Grooming
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