Lisa
Registered Veterinary Technician
Lisa is a Registered Veterinary Technician. She graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Seneca College in 2005 and began working at Burnhamthorpe Animal Hospital shortly after. Lisa has previous experience as a part time groomer and animal care attendant. Animals have always been a part of her life. Currently, Lisa’s family consists of her loving husband, beautiful daughter, six dogs, and a horse. In her spare time, Lisa is involved with a competitive dog sport called Flyball. She organizes a team, Double Impact, which she has been involved with for 18 years
Jenny
Veterinary Assistant/Animal Care Attendant
For as long as Jenny can remember she has wanted to work in the animal care field. After High school Jenny took the Animal Care program at Sheridan College and graduated with honours in August 2005. She joined the BAH team later that year as a receptionist. Eventually Jenny was able to move to an Animal Care Attendant position and has been at BAH for the past 15 years. Jenny spends most of her time with Cherry her Bull Terrier, and 3 cats Jubilee, MacLean and Olive. Jenny likes to take Cherry on hikes whenever she can and she also likes camping and the outdoors.
Karunaa
Receptionist / Animal Care Attendant
Karunaa was born on the island of Trinidad and grew up on a dairy farm. She immigrated to Canada at the age of 18 and attended Applewood Heights Secondary School to complete her OSSD. She continued on to Sheridan College and graduated to receive her Animal Care Certification.
Karunaa joined Burnhamthorpe Animal Hospital as an Animal Care Attendant in July of 2000. She also worked as an ER Animal Care Attendant and ER Receptionist at the Mississauga-Oakville Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital for several years. Karunaa lives in Brampton with her husband, daughter and her amazing Goldendoodle named Piper.
Josie
Receptionist / Animal Care Attendant
Josie graduated from the Sheridan College Animal Care Program and has been part of the Burnhamthorpe Animal Hospital family for over 28 years. BAH is like a second home for Josie and she has formed very special relationships with many clients and pets over the years. When not at work, Josie enjoys spending time with friends and family, including her three amazing cats Gemma, Owen and Ethan. She also loves being outdoors in her garden and enjoys going to the movies with friends. Josie looks forward to meeting you and your pets soon.
Alex
Receptionist/Animal Care Attendant
When Alex was a little girl she got her first cat Tucker, and her love for animals has only grown since then. Before deciding she wanted a career with animals, Alex dabbled in the art of photography. She realized afterwards that what she truly wanted to do, was to be in the animal care field. In her spare time, Alex enjoys reading, listening to music, watching movies and spending time with her orange boys Spiderman and Venom.
Ouija
Official Greeter
Hi, my name is Ouija! When I first came to Burnhamthorpe Animal Hospital (BAH) in the spring of 2012, I didn’t have a name. The Mississauga Animal Control picked me up off the road after being hit by a car. They took me to BAH because they knew they would provide me with the best care and compassion a homeless kitty could ever hope for. I was very cooperative for all of my x-rays and treatments and surgical repair of my fractured right hip and knee. The veterinarians and staff at the clinic loved me so much that they decided to make this clinic my forever home!
I have recovered very well since then and can be seen lounging in the reception area. I love to come and greet all of our clients and their pets… especially rabbits and guinea pigs. Be sure to ask our receptionist if you can give me a treat next time you stop by for a visit! (wink, wink).
Hex
Official Greeter… second in command
Hex was brought to us by Mississauga Animal Services in June, 2016 with an injured right front leg. After treating her with various medications, time and TLC, Hex improved dramatically and regained full use of her leg.
Like Ouija, we fell in love with Hex very quickly. Although Hex was very shy when she first came to us, that did not last too long! Most of the time you will find her on the reception chair, waiting to see who walks in the door.
Hex and Ouija make a great team!
