Veterinarians

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Dr. Lechten earned her Bachelor of Science – Honours Agriculture, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri. She then practised in Las Vegas for three years and in Toronto for one year. Dr. Lechten came to Allandale in October, 1989, and became a partner in the Small Animal Division in January, 1998. Dr. Lechten has demonstrated her keen interest in all companion animals but has a special interest in canine reproduction. You can find Dr. Lechten as a guest speaker when time allows on the show "Animal House Calls" on CP24 (city tv).



In February of 2009, Dr. Lechten took Lisa and Anita; travelled to Ocho Rios Jamiaca to volunteer spaying dogs and giving medical attention to abandoned animals of The Animal House.
Dr. Lechten lives in the area with her husband, Mike, and their son Ryan. They share their home with their cat Cosmo, a Border Terrier named Henry, Holly - yes another border terrier and their newest addition Clementine the baby Basset Hound! She also enjoys reading, travelling and baking. The staff especially enjoys her banana chocolate chip muffins.

Dr. Neilan graduated from OVC, Guelph, in 1996 and came to work at Allandale in May of that same year. He enjoys the variety of things he encounters each day but has a special interest in rodents and pocket pets. Dr. Neilan lives in Barrie with his wife, Diane, and their daughters Katelynn and Samantha! (Dr. Neilan has photos at the ready.) The family pets are Maggie and Diego, both cats. Dr. Neilan enjoys coaching his daughters soccer teams, basketball, hiking, reading and cheering for England's soccer teams and taking family trips!

Dr. Anne Paquette grew up in Sudbury, Ontario, and graduated from Laurentian University with a BA in geography, with aspiriations of becoming a lawyer. Goals changed when Dr. Paquette acquired her dog and veterinary medicine became her primary interest.
Dr. Paquette graduated from OVC in Guelph in the spring of 2002 and came to Allandale at that time. She has two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: Finnigan, Rufus. In her free time Dr. Paquette enjoys spending time with her family-her husband Rob and their children Parker and Grace! Dr. Paquette has found a new love- cake decorating. Dr. Paquette enjoys baking and decorating cakes for the staff! Yum Yum!

Dr. Bonnie Wesley graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College and has been practicing small animal medicine since 2001. Dr. Wesley joined our team as our fourth small animal veterinarian. She lives with her three collies "Alaibi", "Annie", "Ceileigh" and "Chi Chi" the siamese cat, along with her husband, Bart and son "Joey". In her spare time Dr. Wesley enjoys camping, going to the gym, playing ultimate frisbee and crafting. She has taken stained glass lessons and pottery lessons. Dr. Wesley is currently on maternity leave.

Dr. Janyk Laferriere was born and raised in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. She attended the university of Guelph where she earned a BSc. degree in 2003. In 2006 she graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College. Returning home she practiced as a mixed animal veterinarian. She found her niche of small animal medicine and decided to strictly focus on it. Dr. Laferriere joined the veterinary team here at Allandale in June 2007.She is fluent in both French and English and would be happy to provide veterinary care in either language! She now lives in Newmarket with her husband Shawn, their lovebird "Oscar" and their cat "Andie". In her spare time Dr. Laferriere enjoys reading, gardening, scrapbooking and playing the piano.