DOUGLAS SQUARE - Key Persons
Ever since she was a young child Dr. Amanda Maclean wanted to be a veterinarian. She grew up with, and cared for, many pets on a small hobby farm in Southern Alberta learning about animal behaviour, and the importance of patience and empathy.
Dr. Averil Almeida has had a love for animals since she was very young. In school she discovered a passion and an aptitude for Biology so becoming a veterinary doctor was the next logical step.
Averil honed her passion for veterinary medicine by volunteering at a small animal clinic during weekends and vacations in high school and university. She graduated with a veterinary degree from the University of Nairobi. She worked for a year in Kenya with companion animals, exotics and ostriches too.
Averil relocated to Canada where she continued to work on companion animals. Her interests are in orthopaedics and during her free time she enjoys hiking, cycling and reading