VETERINARIANS
DR. THERESA DEGELDER, DVM
I joined the Forest Glade Animal Hospital team in 1993 as an Associate Veterinarian and eventually became a practice owner. When not at work, I can be found tending to my beautiful garden. I also enjoy camping and hiking with my husband, two teenage sons and two golden retrievers Sophie and Ace.
DR. SHANNA PERRY,
B.SC. (HON), B.VET.MED, CVA
I joined the Forest Glade Animal Hospital team in 2013 and eventually became a practice owner. Prior to my return home, I worked on both large and small animals in Midland Ontario and then moved to Bracebridge where I focused on small animals, particularly learning the art of acupuncture. Since being at Forest Glade I have taken special interest in orthopaedic surgery and I love the challenge! When I'm not 'knee' deep in work, I love all aspects of life near the great lakes - swimming, boating, camping and sunsets with my young family, our dog Jed and 3 legged cat named Moe-G.
DR. ESTHER MCCORMICK,
B.SC., DVM
I am a lifelong resident of Essex County with a passion for animals of all shapes and sizes. I have been an Associate Veterinarian with Forest Glade Animal Hospital since 2007. When I'm not practicing veterinary medicine, I am an avid reader who loves to garden, bake and travel with my husband and three young children. I share my home and barn with a dozen nubian goats, chickens and our lab mix Ruby.
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DR. NAVLEEN DHALIWAL, B.Sc (Hon), B.Ed, DVM
I joined the team at Forest Glade & Tecumseh Animal Hospitals as an Associate Veterinarian after graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2019. Originally from the Greater Toronto Area, I am excited to explore all that Essex County has to offer. When I’m not working, I enjoy reading, cooking, and living an active lifestyle.
DR. HEATHER EGAN, DVM
Born and raised in Windsor, I joined the team at Forest Glade & Tecumseh Animal Hospitals as an Associate Veterinarian in 2019, following a decade in private practice. In my time away from the hospitals, I enjoy yoga, reading and camping with my husband, three children and Rhodesian Ridgeback, Zander.
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS (RVT)
Amanda
I am a 2010 graduate from St.Clair College and I have been working as a Registered Veterinary Technician at the Forest Glade Animal Hospital since 2011. At home my furry family includes two kitty cats, Oakley and Jasper and our new dog Mara. When not working, I enjoy stand-up paddle boarding, travelling and spending time with my fiancée, family and friends. In 2015, I volunteered for the Wildlife Friends Foundation in Thailand, where I spent two weeks helping elephants. I can't wait to go back !
Kylie
I joined Forest Glade Animal Hospital team in 2016. I am a 2010 St.Clair College graduate from the Veterinary Technician Program. I have recently moved from Brantford, where I worked as an overnight Emergency RVT at a 24 hour clinic. In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer, writing and visiting my niece and nephew back home. I have two furry four legged daughters, Bitsy and Nevaeh, whom I rescued from St.Clair College.
Amy RVT
Amy joined the Tecumseh and Forest Glade Animal Hospital teams in the spring of 2018.
Catarina
I joined the team at Forest Glade Animal Hospital in June of 2020. I work as a Veterinary Technician
Deanna
I have been working as a Registered Veterinary Technician since 1993. I joined the Forest Glade and Tecumseh Animal Hospital team in 2016. I have obtained certification in Small Animal Veterinary Ultrasound. My love for animals was rooted at a young age where I spent my spare time in the barn with my chickens, ducks, rabbits, ferrets, cats and birds. Now I spend my free time with my husband, son and dog Rylee.
ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANTS
Wanda
I have been working as an Animal Care Attendant with Forest Glade Animal Hospital since 2012. I not only assist the Veterinarians and Technicians, but also help with reception. I have the pleasure of caring for all of our boarders! I love spending quality time with my family which includes 2 cats, and 3 dogs. My biggest passion though is mushing / dog sledding on various trails throughout the county with my three Siberians Luna, Ile & Baron.
Meighan
I am one of the part-time Animal Care Attendants. I am often responsible for caring for our weekend boarders.
Maggie
I joined the team at Forest Glade Animal Hospital this past year. I work part-time as an Animal Care Attendant.
ADMINISTRATION
Dana
I have been working at the Forest Glade Animal Hospital since May 2016 as a Receptionist. I have always had a love for animals and I adore my Dachshund named Nina. In my free time I enjoy attending concerts, travelling, cooking and staying active.
Brittney
I am a veterinary receptionist for both Forest Glade and Tecumseh Animal Hospitals. I joined the team in the summer of 2018.
Tanya
I am a veterinary receptionist for both Forest Glade and Tecumseh Animal Hospitals. I joined the team in early 2019.
Kaitlyn
Office Manager
I joined Forest Glade Animal Hospital team in 2016. I am a 2014 graduate from the Veterinary Technology Program at Ridgetown College where I also adopted two of my pets. After graduation I moved to Alberta where I worked at a mixed animal hospital. I currently share my home with my husband, two cats Max and Sterling and two dogs Cap'n and Baites. I now work as the Office Manager for Forest Glade and Tecumseh Animal Hospitals.
