Our Veterinary Team

Michelle is your ultimate cat fanatic. Whether it’s an actual cat or just cat-like decor, you will always find some sort of feline in each room of her house. If you bring in a new kitten, Michelle will be embarrassingly excited to be a part of your appointment. Michelle has a keen interest in the anesthesia portion of being an RVT. She loves to ensure your pet is safe and secure while undergoing surgery. Michelle also specializes in extreme reorganizing! …just ask the rest of the staff at St. Francis about her impressive skills! Outside of the hospital, you can find Michelle snuggling with one or all of her three cats, finding the next adventurous trail with her cattle dog, or simply looking for the next room in her house she can redecorate (without her husband noticing).

Bonnie is our St. Francis veteran. She has the answers to any clinic-related questions, whether it be a certain protocol or a missing item at the back of a cupboard. Bonnie has been through the trenches at St. Francis Animal Clinic and is truly a foundational member of our team. Every clinic needs a superhero and Bonnie is ours! She comes each day with her trusty sidekick Penny, her beloved Boston Terrier. Outside of the hospital, Bonnie loves traveling, having visited Egypt and Greece, with plans to visit many other places as soon as she can. At home, you may find her at the computer playing online games such as World of Warcraft. Stay on her good side or she may cast a spell on you!

Natalie is a vet clinic Guru. She is a master at her daily duties as a receptionist but also excels in animal handling from her educational background. Natalie also provides exceptional skills over the phone by comforting pet parents when their pet is sick. She provides peace of mind by determining whether your furry friends must be seen straight away or can be monitored at home until the next available appointment. Whether it is welcoming you as you enter the clinic or helping snuggle your pet for a procedure, Natalie will do so with a smile. Anyone who has a pet with allergies, Natalie can relate. She knows all about the time and effort it takes to maintain these pets. Her dog Chula has made it evidently clear Natalie will be living the hypoallergenic lifestyle for a long, long time.

Aside from being a fantastic receptionist, Steph is your ultimate adventurer. She loves kayaking, snowboarding, camping, soccer and so much more! She is always on the go, keeping active. Being the outdoorsy woman that she is, she is required to have a booming voice that travels far and wide. Therefore the next time you’re in the clinic and hear a boisterous voice, it is likely Steph! She has THE bubbliest personality and can turn a frown upside down as fast as you can say “Duke”. Duke is Steph’s dog and also, her other dog! Steph loves the name so much that she just had to use it twice. All jokes aside, there was already a Duke in the household when they happened to adopt a rescue with the name Duke. Next time you’re in the clinic, you’ll be greeted with the biggest and brightest smile, Steph will make sure of that.