Joey - Greenwood Greeter (July 2005 - June 2020)
Joey has been our official greeter since 2006 when he was adopted from CAPS. He loves everyone that comes to the office in Greenwood.
Joey enjoys spending his days being carried around by staff members or lazing in the sun on the front counter. He can often be seen through the front window watching traffic go by.
Joeys hobbies include stealing cat toys that are for sale, drinking from the taps, (he does own a water fountain), and keeping staff company in the lunch room.
He lives strictly indoors but will often greet you at the front doors.
Joey crossed over the Rainbow Bridge June 2020 with all of his family here at Greenwood Animal Hospital present.
Chili - Greenwood "Nurse Cat" (Feb 2017 - Feb 2020)
Chili has been an inspiration to us all as he has taught us resilience and zest for life :) Chili came to us in February 2017 barely clinging onto life. Dr. Teresa and the team of vets at Greenwood Animal Hospital helped him to rally each day as we searched for his owner. No owner was to be found and for the longest time, he would not leave the kennel rooms of Greenwood Animal Hospital. He was so shy and scared of the world but knew he was very loved by everyone who worked here, those who rescued him and those who were cheering him on to survive all his challenges. He grew strong with that love and support and today, you will see him laying with patients as they recover from surgery or treatments and you will see him in the reception area on the chairs by the fireplace sometimes sitting in the lap of unsuspecting clients. He is an amazing little fella!
Chili crossed over the Rainbow Bridge February 2020 with all of his family here at Greenwood Animal Hospital present.
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Georgie - MVS Greeter Cat
Ruth McVicar - Office Manager
Ruth has always been following her love of animals. In 1990, she and Dr Teresa opened up Greenwood Animal Hospital. She has seen the practice go from 2 people to where it is today. Her love of animals prevails. Ruth helps with the running of both clinics, and can be seen in the book keeping office, or out in reception giving a helping hand.
Ruth currently caters to 2 cats Adella and Squeakers, whom she adopted from CAPS. She also sponsors another cat there as well.
In her spare time, Ruth enjoys playing soccer.
Kim Strickland - Practice Manager
Kimberly joined the Greenwood Animal Hospital team in February 2016 as Veterinary Hospital Practice Manager. She is married to Mark and they have four daughters (Danielle, Morgan, Rachael and Mackenzie), two horses (LB and ABBA), a black lab named Elliott, a chocolate lab named Jake, a chocolate lab named Sissy, a boxer/pitbull mix named Brandi and a black cat named Pita. Kimberly loves her family and animals and is committed to their health and well-being.
Kimberly has over 25 years of sales and management experience having accumulated many awards over the duration of her career. Kim attended Success Business College in Truro, then Acadia University School of Business; she has taken courses at NSCC Kingstec and Truro campuses, HR Dynamics as well as becoming a Certified Sommelier in 2008. She is constantly learning, growing and looking for new challenges. She cannot wait to see how she can work with the team at Greenwood Animal Hospital to grow!
In her spare time, you will find Kimberly with her husband Mark and daughter Mackenzie on the open road around Nova Scotia on her purple Harley visiting all the little nooks, wineries and eateries NS has to offer or exploring trails with the horses or with the dogs at Miners Marsh, the rail trail and the beaches of NS.
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Victoria Chafe - Assistant
*Bio coming soon*
Stephanie Hall - Lead Registered Veterinary Technician
Steph has been an RVT for 20 years! Originally hailing from CB, she has spent time perfecting her skills in Ottawa, Halifax and Fredericton which has given her a plethora of knowledge.. 10 years ago Steph started working for us and we literally cannot imagine this clinic without her and quite frankly we do not want to!
She thrives in all aspects of the RVT life, however, anesthesia and pain management are where she naturally flourishes. Steph became an RVT because she has always loved animals.. At home, Steph has a Springer Spaniel named Nellie, a Chocolate Lab named Higbee, and a cat named Pretzel Sonic. Luckiest fur babies in the world if you ask us! When not at work Steph can be found spending time with her husband and two children, spending time outdoors, and relaxing.
We wanted to do something extra special for Steph as she is always doing extra here for us. We asked some of our co-workers what their favorite things about her are and this is what we came up with:
“One of the hardest workers I know”
“She is a PHENOMENAL mentor to me”
“Steph continuously goes above and beyond her job expectation and has come in on her days off on multiple occasions”
“I always enjoy coming to work and getting to enjoy her bubbly personality and one of a kind laugh”
“She is a helper by nature. She goes out of her way for everybody. She is the glue to this work family here at GAH. Without her, we simply wouldn’t be where we are now.”
“Steph is amazing with the animals and clients of our clinic. She is an amazing friend, co-worker, and mother. She is so deeply appreciated and loved here.”
Steph, we are not sure what we would do without you. There aren’t any words we can think of to let you know how appreciated and loved you are by all your coworkers! Your beautiful personality, big smile, contagious laugh and your knowledge in all things animal medicine are appreciated more than you will ever truly know. Thank you for all that you do each and every day here at GAH. We are SOO grateful for you!
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Stephanie Trimm - Registered Veterinary Technician
Steph graduated RVT school in 2018 and we’ve been lucky enough to have her here on our team ever since! Steph knew from a very, very young age that she wanted to work with and help animals. While seeing her in action, it’s very clear that this was the perfect career choice for her.
Her knowledge, experience and infectious smile bring comfort to owners knowing their precious fur babies are in the best hands. Steph also particularly enjoys getting her hands dirty and doesn’t shy away from any service, no matter how messy or smelly!
When not at work, she can be found hanging out with her Corgi Eevee and her two Guinea Pigs, Fritter and Timbit. Steph has Eevee enrolled in scent detection classes and loves to see how smart and eager Eevee is to work hard during the classes.
Thank you for being you, Steph T. We appreciate you and are not sure what we would do without you. Show Steph some love next time you're in with your fur babies for an appointment!
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Kailan Gough - Registered Veterinary Technician
Kailan came to GAH right after graduating from Dal Agricultural College in 2018. Prior to going to school, she worked as a Vet Assistant gaining experience and exploring within the field. During her time as a VA, her co-workers encouraged her to follow her passion which led her to become an RVT and we are SO happy she did!
Her passion and dedication to each and every animal that comes through our doors is what makes her such an invaluable member of our team. It’s clear to see that Kailan became an RVT for all the right reasons, she wanted to be an advocate and voice for the voiceless and she does just that!
Kailan enjoys discussing all things behavior and despite being a natural with all animals, she is definitely a cat person! Having two cats of her own, Mister and Magnus, who she loves so deeply.
Outside of work Kailan is a classically trained singer and once had plans to be in opera. As cool as that career sounds, the animals of our community and the staff in our building are very happy to have her here. On top of being a trained singer, she’s also a licensed scuba diver!
Kailan is extremely passionate about her work and about the animals she gets to help every single day. We are so happy and beyond lucky that she is a part of our team. Thanks for all that you do, Kailan!
Jaclyn Power - Registered Veterinary Technician
Jaclyn has been an RVT for 11 years, spending the last 4 of those with us here at GAH. Jaclyn has always had a passion for animals from a very young age, beginning with 4-H and pony club. Her very first job was a stable hand and has even worked as a wrangler in Alberta.
Jaclyn leads with her heart which is why her co-workers and patients love her so much! 11 years into her career, Jaclyn still considers emergency situations her favorite part of the job. There are not many things more crucial in an emergency situation than someone who can handle the stress and pressure, which is one of the MANY reasons Jaclyn is so appreciated and valued here.
At home, Jaclyn has a wooly husky named Loki. In order from left to right of the photo above, you will see Jaclyn with her 3 huskies: Aria, Loki, and Eli. Aria and Eli crossed the rainbow bridge in 2025 and 2023 respectively, and if you know Jaclyn, you know how important these sweet fur babies are to her, so we just had to share their sweet faces with the world!
Outside of work, Jaclyn is always busy doing lots of outdoor activities. Her hobbies are trail running with Loki or mushing with her dog sled. So cool!
Jaclyn, your extra large heart and superior skill set are what make you an exceptional RVT and we are so grateful to have you each day at Greenwood Animal Hospital. Thank you so much for everything you do!
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Danielle Wood - Registered Veterinary Technician
This lovely human graduated from Dalhousie Agricultural Campus with her Bachelor's in 2014 and then graduated with an RVT degree in 2020! We’ve been lucky enough to have her on our team since then. Danielle knew from a young age that she wanted to work with and help animals, we are so happy that her career choice and passion brought her to us!
Danielle is a natural with our canine and feline patients but she has a true soft spot for all reptiles! She even has her own Northern Blue Tongue Skink named Calcifer at home! In addition to Calcifer, Danielle has a dog named Lexi and cat named Moriarty.
When Danielle is not at work she can be found spending time with her pets, hiking, camping, and playing Forever DM.
Thank you for all that you do, Danielle. Your hard work, care, and dedication is exceptional and we are so lucky to have you on our team here at GAH!
Stay tuned as we show love to each of our RVT's through-out the month of October!
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Tiffany Lemire - Registered Veterinary Technician
Tiffany has been an RVT since 2015 when she graduated from Northern College in Ontario. After graduation, Tiffany found herself working here at GAH until August 2020 when she became employed with Wolfville Animal Hospital. We are so happy that by May 2024, her journey brought her back here to us.
Tiffany rocks every aspect of the clinic life here at GAH and we are so grateful for her knowledge and passion. When asked what Tiffany's favorite service to provide is, she explained how she enjoys making all patients feel comfortable and supported. Isn’t that just the sweetest answer!
Tiffany loves all animals but has a particular soft spot for beagle puppies and bully breeds. When watching Tiffany in action you truly see her thrive during nursing care, blood draws, IV catheter placements, and anesthesia.
At home, Tiffany owns 9 dogs with her best friend! A 15yo min pin mix, 10yo chihuahua, 8yo beagle, 6yo cattle dog mix, 6yo mix, 5yo Pitbull mix, 3yo dalmatian mix, 2yo French bulldog mix, and a 5 month old Pitbull mix. Safe to say that's a busy household filled with a whole lot of love and a whole lot of paw prints!
We are so grateful you chose to be back here with us each and every day. Thanks for everything you do Tiffany!
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Brittany MacIsaac - Registered Veterinary Technician
Brittany is the newest member of our RVT team! We are so lucky to have had Brittany join our team here at Greenwood Animal Hospital. Brittany has been with us since September 2025 but she comes to us with 10 years experience as an RVT! 10 years of dedication, experience, and knowledge brought her here and we are so excited to be able to have Brittany help us serve our community.
Brittany’s love for animals and her passion to give them a better life is what drew her to become an RVT. When she’s not spending her time helping your animals here at GAH she can be found spending time with her cat Cupcake and her dog Marley. She also enjoys spending time with family as well as hiking. Fun fact: she lived in Iqaluit for a year and a half!
Brittany, we hope you know how appreciated you are and we look forward to many more work days and memories to come as a team. Thanks for everything you do for us and the furry friends in our clinic.
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Farrah Ferguson - Veterinary Assistant
Farrah works very hard here at Greenwood Animal Hospital as our Veterinary Assistant. Farrah’s responsibilities here at GAH are very similar to that of an RVT.
Farrah's desire to support and contribute to a team that makes the magic of veterinary medicine happen every single day is what led them to join our team one year ago and we are SO lucky they did! Rest assured if Farrah is in the building, your furry loved one will be showered with snuggles, warmth, and kisses going into and coming out of surgery. Farrah’s natural kind personality and tender demeanor make for the best after care for our patients.
At home, Farrah has one tuxedo kitty named Cillian. Cillian is 7 years old but is still as snuggly and playful as a kitten. Farrah has a particular interest in bugs as well.. An honorable mention goes to their favorite bug: the Blue Woolly Aphid!
Farrah, thank you so much for everything you do here in our clinic. Whether it’s your smiling face first thing in the morning or completing one of a thousand tasks that keep our doctors and techs on track, we notice and appreciate everything you do to keep this clinic running smoothly! Thanks for being you!
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Janice MacLeod - Lead Client Service Representative
If you do not recognize this fabulous Client Services Representative (CSR) it's probably because you have never stepped through the doors of our office in the last 20 years (since 2005)! Janice has been the friendly face of reception for 2 decades and keeps everything running smoothly. Many long-time clients know she has sound advice, is a shoulder to lean on with tough questions and conversations, and will be there for them when they need it most.
Watching your animals grow from babies to seniors and hitting all of the milestones in between has been very special to her and she loves all of your babies like her very own. When we asked her co-workers what they love most about her they tell us she is fun to
work with, is the force of the front office, she is empathetic, kind, sarcastic (in the best way possible) and a true animal advocate.
Us here at the Greenwood Animal Hospital are pretty sure that she puts ice skates on when she leaves the office and lives the rest of her time on the ice with her fiancé, Bonnie. We love you and appreciate you, Janice! We could not imagine our clinic without you here each day. Thank you for all that you do!
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Kristina Bushell - Client Services Representative
Kristina originally worked at GAH for several years in 2007 before changing careers to Paramedicine. She missed the veterinary environment so much she came back to us part time in 2023 and we could not be happier! Her knowledge, empathy and kindness make her a true rockstar CSR. She is always happy to help clients navigate their next visit or assist with any pet related questions or concerns they may have.
Kristina is a true people person, thriving on client interactions and the joys of being invited to love everyone's animals like her own. She is the perfect combination of serious and silly - she is always making her co-workers smile and helps ease tension during stressful moments. She also keeps us happy with her mad baking skills!
When not at work she loves spending family time with her two children and her husband, Kyle. You may see her walking one of her dogs bright and early in the morning or growing flowers on her little town homestead.
"I believe everyone's animal is perfect in their own way and celebrating them is a priority, every single time they come into our clinic". - Kristina
Kristina, we absolutely adore you and know our clients do too! You are a beautiful soul, inside and out! Thank you for being an amazing human and co-worker.
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Calum Woodworth - Client Services Representative
*Photo and bio coming soon*
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Kayla Summers - Client Services Representative
*Photo and bio coming soon*
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