Our Careteam

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.

Following high school, Dr. Binarbasi successfully passed the university entrance exam to enter veterinary school. While attending school, and even during her internship, she spent countless hours volunteering at various animal shelters. Clinically, Dr. Binarbasi has a particular interest in surgery. Being able to witness the dramatic and rapid improvement in a patient’s health situation following a procedure is incredibly satisfying.

When she’s not busy serving the clients and patients of Firth Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Binarbasi resides at home with her husband, Hikmet, and their son, Ege. The family enjoys being active and spending time together outdoors. Dr. Binarbasi’s favorite pastime is yoga. Thanks to her hard work and determination, she’s now able to do head stands, hand stands and full splits. She also enjoys skiing, running and is currently learning to speak French.

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.

Dani is from Brazil, where she is actually a licensed veterinarian. She’s currently working on validating her diploma here in Canada. While the paperwork goes through, she wanted to keep helping as many pets as she possibly could—that’s why Dani joined the Firth Veterinary Hospital team. She’s been a part of the clinic family since late 2020, and serves as a Medical Assistant and Client Advocate.

Following her passion, Tia began working in pet stores and animal shelters as soon as she was old enough to do so. Eventually, she learned about the Veterinary Technician program and decided it was the best path forward for her, so she enrolled in Georgian College.

After graduation, Tia spent some time at a clinic in Wasaga Beach before moving back home and joining the Firth Veterinary Hospital team. Professionally, Tia has a special interest in nutrition. In her role as a Client Advocate, she also enjoys learning about our clients’ day to day lives and how their pets fit into that.

At home, Tia is fur mom to three Great Danes – crazy Bailey, who has an endless amount of energy; lovable Luna, who is obsessed with balls; and lazy Mickey, who loves to snuggle the day away. Two rats, Spike and Blue, complete the family (for now). In her spare time, Tia enjoys reading, taking her dogs on walks and throwing balls with them for hours.

Originally from Brazil, Leonardo graduated from the University Methodist of Sao Paulo in 2009 and earned his specialization in veterinary acupuncture in 2012. He worked as a veterinarian in Brazil until 2018, when he and his wife decided to relocate to Canada. He’s been here ever since! Leonardo is now a Veterinary Technician and Pet Advocate here at Firth Veterinary Hospital and couldn’t be happier with his choice.

Medically, Leonardo’s favorite aspect of veterinary care is neurology, and he loves to watch patients respond positively after the correct treatment is administered. He’s particularly proud of the way his acupuncture skills have helped pets—he’s given several companions the ability to walk again thanks to his expertise!

In addition to adoring her patients, she also appreciates playing an integral role in the human animal bond. Helping people care for their furry family members is her lifelong passion!

While working toward her diploma in Veterinary Technology at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus, Jill began her journey as a Client Care Representative at an integrative veterinary clinic. From there, she progressed to a Veterinary Assistant role before ultimately graduating with distinction in February 2021.

In her current role as a Vet Tech, Jill loves being a calm, comforting presence for animals who are often anxious and confused in the hospital setting. Educating clients on how best to care for their loved ones brings her great joy. A self-professed nerd through and through, Jill is always striving to learn new skills and expand her existing knowledge.

Currently, Jill resides just west of London with her beautiful and brilliant little boy, a watermelon-obsessed Golden Retriever named Jack, a sly cat named Max, who loves to steal food right off the plate, and a tarantula named Racy (a.k.a. ‘Ms. Piggy’ due to her voracious appetite).

In her spare time, Jill enjoys traveling, playing video games and walking with her son and Golden Retriever in the forest behind their home. She also loves to read and watch movies - especially anything scary. Jill’s greatest achievement thus far has been completing her education while simultaneously working and parenting through a pandemic.

Kennedy serves as a Medical Assistant here at Firth Veterinary Hospital while studying veterinary medicine in college—soon, she’ll be a veterinarian herself!

Kennedy was born and raised in London, Ontario, then moved to Guelph in 2015 to start her education at the University of Guelph, studying to earn her degree in animal biology. She applied to the Ontario Veterinary College during her third year of university and gained early admittance for the fall of 2018. Kennedy has been working toward her Doctorate of Veterinary medicine ever since, and is thrilled to supplement her coursework with real-world experience here at the hospital!

Kennedy has been a member of the team since April of 2018, and has a particular interest in diagnostic testing. Her favourite parts of the job, though, are socializing with clients and seeing owners’ reactions when their beloved companions are returned to full health.

When she has a spare moment between her rigorous veterinary studies and her shifts here at the clinic, Kennedy likes swimming (she was even a certified lifeguard for five years!), curling up with a good book, and spending quality time with family. Back home, her mother and brother share their home with two cats: Fatty, who loves playing fetch, and Skinny, whose favourite pastime is carrying the family’s shoes to different parts of the house.

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.