Education: Ontario Veterinary College

Dr. Boyd is a 1986 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College. She also completed her Master’s degree in Veterinary Microbiology & Immunology before opening the Grey Bruce Pet Hospital in July 1987. She is a certified Pennsylvania Hip Improvement veterinarian (PennHIP) and became an Affiliate with Synbiotics (formerly International Canine Genetics) to open one of the first Canine Semen Freezing Centers in Ontario. In 2001, Dr. Boyd attended the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) training program in Houston and was certified as a veterinary acupuncturist shortly thereafter. She has continued to pursue expertise in alternative therapies including Chinese Herbal Medicine (IVAS ongoing), Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy (2007), Chinese Food Therapy (2010), Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (2013) and Advanced Tui na massage therapy (2017). Dr. Boyd also achieved Certidication in Natural Nutrition in 2022.

Dr Boyd bred Gordon Setters, with her life partner Bill, under the prefix Duurstede Kennels for more than 30 years. Their current companion is Piet, a Stabyhoun. If you ask about the breed, expect to be handed one of Piet’s calling cards which describes this rare and adorable breed.

Dr. Gomez, affectionately known as Dr. Dave, has lived all across Canada. A graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College in 1981, Dr Dave spent the early years of his career in mixed animal practices in southern Ontario. He and his family (Marg and two sons) settled in Owen Sound in 1992 the same year that he joined Dr. Debbie Boyd at the practice. Dr. Gomez enjoys the broad variety of cases that general medicine has to offer and has a special interest in ultrasonography. When not spending time at the clinic, Dr. Dave enjoys cycling the local countryside and working out at the YMCA. Currently, there are 2 pets in the household. Both his dog and cat were adopted through the clinic. Travel plans for Dr. Gomez include an Alaskan cruise.

When she is not at the clinic you will often find her at home on her husband’s 5th generation apple orchard and farm in Meaford with their 2 dogs. Dr. Brittany loves spending time outdoors with family and friends no matter the season and can be found hiking, swimming, or sitting by a campfire in the summer or snowmobiling and snowshoeing in the winter. While she loves creatures of all sizes, she has an extra soft spot for large and giant breed dogs, as evidenced by the 2 Bernese Mountain Dog/Great Pyrenees mixes that currently share her couch and home.

Dr. Brittany will be taking a brief break from the clinic in 2023/2024 while she goes on maternity leave to welcome a new family member.

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Kristi McLean was born and raised in Owen Sound and from a very young age, knew she wanted to spend her life working with and helping animals. She graduated from the Animal Health Technician program at Centralia College a really, REALLY long time ago! She was among the first year of technicians able to write the registration exam, earning the title of Registered Veterinary Technician, and received her 30 yr pin in 2020. Kristi would list dentistry, surgery and nursing as her favourite parts of the job. In 2016, Kristi stepped into the role of Practice Manager and while she enjoys the new challenges of the position, she can often still be found cuddling any puppies or kittens she can get her hands on. Kristi enjoys hiking, knitting, reading and spending time with her family as well as trying to convince her husband there’s alway room for one more fur-kid! Top things on her bucket list include getting back on the horse (literally!) and visiting Iceland and their charming Icelandic horses.

Carley graduated from the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus in 2019. More recently, in 2023, Carley obtained her certification (CHPT) in Animal Hospice and Palliative Care through the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC).

The areas of the pet hospital that Carley is most passionate about include animal hospice and palliative care, end-of-life support, educating pet parents, and pain management.
In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding – especially dressage, and hiking with her two fur babies, Sage (Chesapeake Bay Retriever) and Quinn (German Short-Haired Pointer).

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Patti was born and raised in Owen Sound. She grew up with many pets throughout her whole life. She’s always known that she was destined to help animals.

She graduated in 1991 from St. Clair College in Windsor, in the Veterinary Technology Program as a Veterinary Technician. Soon after graduating, she became a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for over 16 years.

After 16 years she took some time off work, started a family and stayed home to raise their children. She wanted to spend as much time as she could with them. She then returned back to the Veterinary field in 2015, then had joined the team with GBPH in 2017.

Currently, still living in Owen Sound with her husband, 3 daughters and 4 pets – a Golden Retriever named Colby, a Miniature Poodle named Carly, a DMH Tabby named Gypsy and a DSH Tabby named Aria. Both cats were adopted from the shelter.

Her strong interests are nursing and palliative care, surgery, dentistry, obedience training and client/pet relations.

Outside of work, she enjoys playing all sorts of sports, walking her dogs, painting and watching her daughters play competitive sports. The most important thing she truly loves is spending most of her time with family and friends and sitting around bonfires listening to music.

Trisha is a RVT & Rehabilitation Technician at GBPH. Originally from Mississauga, she graduated with her BSc from the University of Guelph, and RVT from Sheridan College. She is enjoying furthering her rehabilitation training and being able to help pets who can’t help themselves. In her free time, she loves camping, skiing, hiking, playing ball, and hanging out with her family. She has 3 pets at home, 2 dogs – Hank and Jasper, and 1 cat – Lily. An item on Trisha’s bucket list is to travel to South America and/or Australia!

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She graduated from the Animal Care Aide program in 1995 with honours and has experience working in a mixed practice and animal welfare.

She left the field to be with her family and returned to school, earning honours in the Personal Support Worker program. After working for many years in long term care, an injury caused her to leave that field. An amazing opportunity to return to the animal care field presented itself at GBPH and she jumped at the opportunity to be a team member. Who wouldn’t want to spend their days with furry friends and doggy kisses!

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family (including 2 amazingly adorable grandsons)and friends, whether it be watching baseball, going on outdoor excursions, concerts or a campfire, she tries to make the most of every moment. They share their home with Bentley, a golden retriever, Gracie, a Maltese cross and Zoey, a Netherland dwarf rabbit.

Kim’s bucket list includes visiting Greece and living in Newfoundland, even if it’s part time!

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