Our Careteam

Shannon’s experience at Firth Veterinary Hospital has been a great one, and she enjoys several different aspects of it. She loves being able to make connections with clients and creating long-lasting relationships with them and their pets. She is appreciative of the opportunity to learn more about the field and grow within it. Her goal is to be a medical assistant at the hospital one day, and realizes what an incredible privilege it is to be around a team that’s so knowledgeable and helpful.

Even when she’s not at the hospital, Shannon has plenty of animals at home that keep her on her toes. She has 2 cats and 1 dog, and their unique personalities keep Shannon and her husband entertained. Whenever she has free time, she still enjoys dabbling in fine art, photography, hiking and you might even find her in the kitchen baking!

Katelyn will never forget her most exciting moment in the veterinary profession. She was awaken by a call at 1AM and hurriedly drove to the clinic to help a dog with an emergency c-section. She not only assisted in saving the puppies’ lives, she also got to see them eight weeks later when they came back for their first shots!

Helping save animal lives is just one of the many aspects that Kately enjoys about her job. She also loves prevention, from tick removal and to having a front-row view of the surgeries that take place.

Currently, Katelyn is a dog mom to a foxhound named Squid. She took the dog in after it had a broken hind leg as a 4-week old puppy, and nursed her back to health. She also has an adopted cat named Walter who won’t interact with anyone other than Katelyn’s dad - but everyone loves her, nonetheless!

Lindsey graduated from the Sheridan College veterinary technician program in April 2022. As a new graduate, she knew she wanted to be a part of a positive, inclusive team where she could learn and grow in her career. She found that place when she joined the Firth Veterinary Hospital in September of 2022. Professionally, Lindsey finds laboratory work particularly fascinating. She also takes great pride in helping to make visits to the vet as positive an experience as possible, both for the pet and his or her owner.

Outside of the clinic, Lindsey has two fur babies of her own: a Hungarian Vizsla named Moose and a shorthaired cat named Lulu. Moose is a 50-pound lap dog who loves to cuddle. Lulu is an expert at pulling the draw string out of any hoodie and is quite proud of her skill. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys hiking, playing golf and walking Moose.

As a young child in Ukraine, Cassandra found herself surrounded by stray cats and dogs, as there were no animal shelters. She remembers bringing in countless kittens and playing with all the dogs. Being exposed to so many four-legged friends only fostered and strengthened her love of animals. Now living in Canada, Cassandra is attending Western University for Animal Biology and Behaviour. She is also taking veterinary assistant courses at Animal Behaviour College. Once she gets her degree, her next endeavor will be vet school.

Having recently joined Firth Veterinary Hospital, Cassandra’s favourite part of the job is interacting one on one with clients and making a positive difference in their visit to the clinic. Everyone appreciates a friendly face and a warm welcome, and she is more than happy to be the provider of those things. She also loves to help around the clinic, and does not get overwhelmed working with lengthy documents or multiple tasks – something her colleagues appreciate.

Outside of work and school, Cassandra spends most of her time with her dog Sandie, who loves belly rubs and always rolls over on her back when she gets excited. Cassandra’s creative pursuits involve painting, singing, and bracelet making. She also enjoys reading and creative writing. A natural athlete, she used to participate in high performance rowing, coming in 2nd in The Royal Canadian Henley, a prestigious rowing event, 1st and 2nd at Row Ontario Championships and 3rd in her single boat at CORA Championships. She also loves yoga and running.

While attending the veterinary program in Brazil, Nat briefly considered going into the research field because the mechanisms implicit in nature intrigue her. She loves to observe them and feels compelled to understand them. Animals are completely fascinating and offer a range of knowledge to be unraveled. At the end of the day, however, she decided that working hands-on with patients would be her true calling.

In June 2021, Nat graduated as a DVM in Brazil and then promptly relocated to Canada. She is currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technician (AHT) blended program in Lakeland College, which will enable her to work in the veterinary field while she awaits her diploma validation. Professionally, Nat enjoys the opportunity to continue learning and updating her knowledge. She is also considering a specialization in either feline health or laboratory procedures.

Back home in Brazil, especially during the COVID pandemic, Nat found pleasure in crocheting, gardening, and handcrafted activities – particularly those that were tied to nature in some way. Here in Canada, her newest hobby is riding her bike to new places.

David’s journey began at the University of Guelph, where he majored in Zoology before spending two summers working in a dog kennel. During his second year at the kennel, he also started volunteering at a Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic in his free time – something he continues to do to this day. Professionally, David enjoys assisting with surgery as he finds it incredibly fascinating to watch and be a part of such a challenging and delicate process.

At home, David is a pup-parent to two labradoodles: Hunter and Chloe, both of whom believe they are lap dogs. In his spare time, David loves participating in sports and has recently taken up playing tennis with his Dad. He also loves working with wildlife, which he does every weekend through his volunteer work at the wildlife rehabilitation center.

Danielle is a London native and graduated with honors from Sheridan College’s animal care program. She launched her career at a local boarding facility, where she would care for pets for six years. When the time came for a change, Danielle knew that she wanted to transition into a hospital setting—she jumped at the chance to join the Firth Veterinary Hospital family, and she’s been a part of the clinic team since July of 2018.

Here at the hospital, Danielle finds that she loves soaking up knowledge from the clinic’s support staff and veterinarians, and she especially likes watching puppies and kittens grow and mature over time. Danielle’s favourite part of her job, though, is getting to know clients and patients on a personal level.

Away from the office, Danielle enjoys boating and hiking in the outdoors, practicing hot yoga, riding roller coasters, and spending quality time with her family, boyfriend, and dogs. She has three canine companions: Archie, a Bichon Frise/Poodle mix who volunteered alongside Danielle as a therapy dog; Greta the lovable and loyal Labrador Retriever/Mastiff mix; and a purebred Beagle, Hazel, whose favourite pastimes include making new friends at the dog park and sleeping under the covers every night.

Nicole attended St. Lawrence College to complete the Veterinary Practice Management Program. She effectively combines her education and wealth of practical experience to provide the best possible care for the area’s Pet Owners. Nicole is particularly passionate about developing a team filled with excitement and positive influence to effectively deliver amazing care to the Patients and Clients of FVH. She still thrives in spending time “up close and personal” with the hospital’s clients, patients and staff to stay in touch with the ongoing needs of both clients and patients as well as the practice. Continuing education conferences and seminars are also important to ensure she continues growing and thriving both personally and professionally.

Nicole resides in London with her husband and their two young daughters, Livia and Lexxi. As a family, they love going for walks and spending plenty of time outdoors. Nicole also enjoys playing the piano, singing, photography, exercising, and staying active in her church community.

Terra was born here in London, but grew up in the small nearby town of Dutton, Ontario. She worked in various fields before deciding to make a change—when she saw an advertisement in the newspaper for a position in a veterinary hospital, Terra knew it was the perfect fit! She became a member of the Firth Veterinary Hospital family in October of 2007 and couldn’t be happier. Terra especially enjoys welcoming New Clients & Patients to the hospital, and getting to know owners’ beloved Pet companions. She also enjoys setting up canine obedience classes for Dr. Firth!

Terra currently lives in St. Thomas with her husband Jeff and their young daughter Paige. When she isn’t spending quality time with her family and friends or tending to the needs of London’s Pets here at the hospital, Terra loves to enjoy the great outdoors including visits to the beach. She also enjoys being an active part of the London Down Syndrome Association Family.