Julie Dorney

Julie is a full time veterinary assistant working towards her Veterinary Technician designation. Julie recently received a scholarship from Oxbow Animal Health for her interest in exotic medicine.

She started at Campus Estates Animal Hospital in early 2005 as a part-time Veterinary Assistant earning a promotion to Supervisor – Vet Assistants, in 2007. One of Julie’s many responsibilities is controlling the inventory at the clinic, the importance of which is always noticed when she takes a vacation!

Julie has a strong passion for small pocket pets and shares her home with three guinea pigs, six rabbits, an Australian bearded dragon, an Illigers Macaw and an Irish Wolfhound. Julie has fostered many small pockets and works and supports the work of Rabbit Rescue. She enjoys spending time with family and visiting her trailer near Turkey Point.

Melissa Ruf

Melissa started out as a client 15 years ago with her ferrets and her deaf boxer Archiebald, aka “the meathead,” whose frequent trips to the clinic made him a well-known visitor. Archie also inspired a strong belief in pet insurance for those times that extra care is required, and at the clinic Melissa has been a strong advocate. She joined us in the fall of 2007 as a Veterinary Assistant and currently shares her life with three cats, two dogs and usually a spare creature or two.

Mishka Gonsalves

Mishka has been working at Campus Estates Animal Hospital as an assistant and receptionist since February 2007. She is in her third year of vet school at OVC (Ontario Veterinary College) and will continue to apply the practical skills and knowledge gained while working at Campus Estates in her future career. After graduation she hopes to specialize in small animal surgery. Outside of school and work, Mishka enjoys hockey and playing with her many Chihuahuas: Candy, Tito, Tia and the newest edition, Brutus.

Kendra Liteplo

Kendra joined the Campus Estates team in September of 2008. She is currently attending the University of Guelph and is in her fourth and final year of her bachelor degree in biological science. While not in school or working, Kendra enjoys reading, intramural sports and spending time with her friends. While Guelph is now Kendra’s full-time home, her family resides in her hometown of Ottawa, as well as her furry best friend, a nine-year-old golden retriever by the name of Parker.

Ashley Williamson-Landry

Ashley came to Guelph in 2002 after completing her degree in Animal Biology. She is currently working on a Master's degree in immunology with a thesis focusing on diabetes in dogs. Ashley has been working at Campus Estates Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Assistant since August 2008. She enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee, hosting games nights and baking. She has five wonderful animals - three cats (Petri, Fred and Seven), a dog (Scully) and a bearded dragon (Dr.Pepper).

Katie Morin

Katie joined the Campus Estates Animal Hospital team in September 2007. She has both Veterinary Assistant and reception responsibilities, and especially enjoys her emergency on-call work and all of the learning experiences that come with it. Katie is in her second year at OVC (Ontario Veterinary College). She hopes to practice in companion animal medicine after graduation. Outside of school and clinic time, Katie enjoys jogging and playing intramural sports such as soccer and hockey. She especially loves spending time with her family, friends and her cat Felicity (at home in Ottawa), as well as her housemate`s pets whom she adores like her own. Overall, Katie loves living, working and studying in Guelph and is proud to call it her second home.

Kathleen Yates

Kathleen joined the Campus Estates Animal Hospital team as a volunteer in 2007 and started in 2009 as a Veterinary Assistant. As a recent graduate of the University of Guelph and a current student at the Ontario Veterinary College, her role at the hospital keeps her on her toes caring for a variety of species while constantly learning from our assistants, technicians and veterinarians. In her spare time she keeps busy coaching soccer and teaching downhill skiing. She enjoys camping in Algonquin Park with her family and friends while taking every opportunity to ski out west. Her extended family includes her chocolate lab Maggie, and guinea pig Guinness.

Adrienne Gosse

Adrienne joined the Campus Estates Animal Hospital team during the summer of 2006. Initially working as a volunteer she was hired on a Veterinary Assistant the following summer. Adrienne has completed her undergraduate degree in biology with a major in animal biology. Currently she is finishing up her Master's degree in animal behavior and welfare, where she is working with cheetahs from the African Lion Safari. Adrienne is hoping to determine the impact of dominance on reproductive success in captive male cheetah groups. She enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing and rock climbing, as well as spending time with her three pets – a 12-year-old female Himalayan named Orion, and her two male pet rats, Theodore and JGM4.

Amanda Rosborough

Amanda grew up on a Limousin Beef farm with horses near Peterborough and graduated from St. Lawrence College with an RVT, RLAT in 2006. While working part-time at Campus Estates Animal Hospital she also works at Woodbine Racetrack and the Ontario Veterinary College in Small and Large Animal Sciences. She is currently enrolled at OVC. Amanda has two loveable Boston Terriers named Toby and Rudy, and a Friesian Cross Filly named Darbi.