Our Veterinary Care Team

Dr. Ivan “Zak” Zakharenkov is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for the well-being of veterinary professionals. After graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College, he worked in various settings across Canada, from emergency to general practice. After 12 years in veterinary medicine and a severe case of burnout, Ivan pivoted to creating products that…

Dr. Ashley Ellsworth is a Veterinarian who has been working in the veterinary field (in various roles) since 2003. She graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 2014. She is passionate about emergency and critical care and has over 16 years of experience in emergency medicine. Her special interests include feline medicine, ultrasound and chemotherapy….

Dr. Cody Bourque is a dedicated veterinarian with a commitment to preserving the bond between families and their beloved pets. Graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College, Cody’s journey led him back to his roots in New Brunswick, where he embarked on a fulfilling career in general practice. Recently, he has joined the NB Veterinary Urgent…

Dr. Kristy Haines began her career in veterinary medicine as a Technician in 2004 and, after some great encouragement from a previous employer, she decided to go back to school to become a Veterinarian. She graduated from Atlantic Veterinary College in 2015 and began her journey in a mixed animal practice. Kristy enjoys internal medicine,…

Alexis is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated in 2020. She went directly into emergency medicine, where she found her passion. While working in ER, she was part of the Oncology Team and took great pride in watching her patients improve.  Alexis grew up on a farm and always had a passion for animals, which…

Emily, a Registered Veterinary Technician, joined our Urgent Care hospitals in August 2024. She holds a Biology degree from the University of New Brunswick, graduating in 2019, and completed the veterinary technician program at Oulton College in 2021. With three years of experience in general veterinary practice, Emily has developed a strong foundation in animal…

Cheyanne began her career as a Veterinary Technician in 2017, and after falling in love with the profession, enrolled and graduated from Thompson Rivers University in 2020 to solidify a career as a Registered Veterinary Technician. She has a special interest in the nursing care of patients and is always looking to expand and learn…

Sarah is a Registered Veterinary Technician with extensive experience in small animal medicine. Her journey in the industry took a unique turn in 2018 when she transitioned to the industry side of veterinary care, making a significant impact in various roles. In her role as a Certified Customer Success Manager at Smart Flow and IDEXX,…

Kristen is a client service representative with over 6 years of experience in the veterinary world. She graduated from Durham College with her Veterinary Assistant certificate and quickly jumped into the emergency medicine field, followed by general practice. Kristen joined the Veterinary Urgent Care Group in October of 2023! Kristen has a 4-year-old Labrador Retriever named…

Lindsay is a Registered Veterinary Technician of 10 years, graduating from the NSAC in 2014 with experience in General Practice, Emergency and Critical Care, Academia, Practice Management and Recruitment. After working at the Atlantic Veterinary College for 4 years, Lindsay developed a passion for teaching and wanted to have a bigger impact on the profession…

Maddy is a client service representative with a background in emergency medicine and general practice. Since childhood, I harboured a deep passion for working with animals. I vividly recall expressing to my mother my dream of constructing a barn to shelter strays, providing them with a loving home. In 2018, I embarked on my journey…