Dr. Margaret Baar

Dr. Baar has been practising in the Ottawa area since graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1990. She spent three years at the Ottawa Veterinary Hospital doing emergency medicine and surgery. For 10 years before opening Fisher Glen she did locum work in Ottawa and the surrounding area. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing and tennis with her husband and step-children. If she's not on the court or on the hills, she's usually at the dog park with her lab Rory, or curled up on the couch with Mew, her orange tabby.

Dr. Jane Gates

Dr. Gates attended the Ontario Veterinary College, graduating in 1989, and also earned a Master of Journalism degree from Carleton University in 1999. She did locum work in Ottawa for seven years before opening Fisher Glen in 2003. She has two children, Sarah and Robbie, two gerbils, Joey and Chester, a guinea pig, Sophie,a crayfish, Seymour, and an ocean of fish! She is an avid dressage rider, loves cooking and enjoys cross-country skiing during the winter.

Jennifer Bergeron, Veterinary Assistant, Office Manager

Jennifer is our veterinary assistant. She graduated from the veterinary assistant program at Algonquin College October 2002, and is part of the glue that holds our clinic together so well! She has a cat, Ozzy and one cool blind rat dog, Wilbur, and another rat terrier named Monty. She enjoys exploring nature, going to the gym, kickboxing, and baking up sweet treats! Happily, she is a Sens fan.

Jolanda Jardine, Registered Veterinary Technician

Jolanda Jardine is one of our registered veterinary technicians. She is a graduate of the veterinary technician program at Algonquin College. She has worked and volunteered in the veterinary field for many years and has a special affection for horses. Her cat Winston, and two girls Sofie and Zoe keep her on her toes. When she is not busy with her two young girls she can be found out on the softball field, or reading her interior decorating magazines.

Katie Birtch, Registered Veterinary Technician

Katie is a graduate of Algonquin College's veterinary technician program. She has two cats, Gizmo and Spicolli. She enjoys spending time in the kitchen, cooking, and is an avid movie-watcher. Katie is the proud mother of a lab/shepherd cross puppy named Bodhi, who is a delight! Sadly, she is a Leafs fan.

Cheryl Doyle, Registered Veterinary Technician

Cheryl graduated in 1994 from St. Clair College, and has extensive experience in general practice and emergency work. She works for us part-time, and spends most of her free time with her son Brenden, daughter Linsey, her Bernese dog Thunder and her cats Mischief and Mojo.

Trish Easson

Trish Easson has been working with Dr. Gates since she began practising animal medicine. Trish will be helping out while Jolanda is on maternity leave this year. She has two daughters, Jessica and Emily, a husky cross named Bandit and two cats Cricket and Sticker. In her spare time (which with two kids, is hard to find!) she likes to bake, read books, swim and garden. Trish could care less about hockey.

Bess Maiczan, Kennel Student

Bess Maiczan is one of our part-time kennel students. She currently attends Canterbury High School. She has two bassett hounds, Henry and Elvis, and two cats, Esme and Chester. Bess likes to spend her time drawing and watching the T.V. show "House", but often spends her time doing homework and practising her oboe. Soon she will be adding cake decorating to her hobbies, as she will be taking classes in her spare time this fall.

Theresa Reilly, Kennel Student

Theresa Reilly is our other part-time kennel student. She currently attends Merivale High School. She enjoys art class and spending her time with friends.

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