Dr. Mandy Brown

Veterinarian and Owner

Dr. Brown is an Ontario Veterinary College graduate who proudly brings over 23 years of small animal clinical, emergency medicine, and surgery experience to the Kawartha Lakes and Coboconk community. She is married with 2 children, rounded out with  two dogs and two cats. Dr. Brown is passionate about caring for each pet as if they were her own. She enjoys sailing in her spare time.

Dr. Brian Watson

Veterinarian  

Dr. Brian Watson graduated from OVC In 1984. After practicing for 3 years in Cobourg, he bought a practice in London where he remained for 32 years. He, his wife and 2 shelties retired to the area in 2019. While working part time 3 days a month at Gull River, he still finds time for long distance running, forest exploration, camping and enjoying his 3 grandchildren.

Lori

Hospital Manager 

Lori is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from Ridgetown College in 1999.  She has over 22 years of experience working with dogs, cats and a variety of other animals. We were thrilled to have Lori join our Gull River team in July of 2018. Puppy appointments are Lori’s favourite part of the day, and she loves being a part of their care over the years; watching them grow into happy, healthy adults. Lori also has a special interest in senior pet care, pain management and anesthesia.  Lori, her husband Dan, and their children, were all very excited to have left the city in 2018 to move to the beautiful Kawartha area. They share their home with three dogs (Stitch, Percy and Loka), as well as a cat named Spitfyre. When she is not busy playing with her pets, Lori enjoys photography, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, having campfires, and travelling with her family.

Molly

Veterinary Technician

Molly is a Veterinary Technician and graduated from Georgian College in 2017, where she received two awards for her academics. Molly also has a degree in Biological Science, from the University of Guelph, where she graduated with Honors.

Molly has always had a love of animals and knew from a young age that she wanted to work with them, originally planning to be a Veterinarian. However, after time spent working in clinic Molly realized she loved the role of Veterinary Technicians. Being a Technician combines all the things that Molly enjoys; patient care and nursing, surgery and anesthesia, client support and education, lab work such as ear and skin cytology, and most importantly snuggles with the patients.

Outside of work Molly is often with her husband, Garrett, and their young son, exploring the outdoors and finding things to do as a family. Molly also enjoys recreational horseback riding, reading and snuggling with their tuxedo cats, Bagheera and Winnie!

Kaitlyn

Veterinary Technician Student

Kaitlyn plans to attend Georgian College for their Veterinary Technician Program come fall. Kaitlyn grew up in Scarborough and has always had a love for animals, she moved with her family to the Kawartha area in 2015. She is now living with her boyfriend James and their overweight cat Chance. When Chance came into her care she was determined to give him a healthier life, so he is on our Metabolic diet trying to lose some pounds. In her spare time Kaitlyn enjoys being outside with nature or being inside with a good movie in the evening.

Trina

Veterinary Technician Student  

Trina has been at the clinic since she was a co-op student in 2020, and is enrolled to attend the Georgian College Veterinary Technician program in fall 2022 with her twin Kaitlyn! After growing up in Scarborough, Trina and her family moved to Kawartha Lakes and haven’t looked back! Her and her boyfriend have a bouncy husky named Grizzly, who always keeps them on their toes with his happy go lucky attitude. In her spare time Trina enjoys hiking, camping, video games, and a good cup of coffee!

Ashley

Veterinary Assistant

Hayley 

Veterinary Receptionist/Assistant  

Hayley is new to the veterinary world and has always had a love for animals. She has wanted to work in this field ever since she was a child. She has grown up in Coboconk, and loves seeing all our local clients come into the clinic. Having a background in digital media she enjoys working with our social media platforms. When she isn’t at work, she is spending time with her husband, two kids, and their bouncy dog Eevee. She enjoys reading and crocheting on a nice quiet day.

Hollie  

Veterinary Receptionist 

Hollie is new to the veterinary field and enjoying every minute of it.  She has lived in the Kirkfield area with her fiancé, and their 2 boys for 10 plus years. They currently have one cat Oreo, whom they adopted from the Humane Society in Lindsay. When she’s not at the arena or ball diamond with the boys, she enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Pam  

Veterinary Receptionist  

Pam worked for Tyco Electronics for over 20 years as a Customer Service representative. Because of her love of animals, she transitioned into the veterinarian world starting with Baker Animal Clinic in Whitby where she was a Client Care Specialist  for the last 12 years, and also 5 years at the Animal Emergency Clinic in Durham. This summer Pam and her husband decided to move to their cottage with their 12 year old doodle named Dodge, who is enjoying the cottage life! They love spending time with their family, friends and 6 grandchildren where they can swim and go on the trails enjoying their RTV’s and snowmobiles. They are enjoying life in the Kawartha’s.

Gullie

Office Greeter