I was lucky to grow up surrounded by animals on a small dairy farm in the Niagara region. I also felt magic in observing wildlife while working the fields – especially mowing hay as a teenager – which gives you plenty of time to think. I thought, “I want to have a job I enjoy”. I knew working with animals would bring me joy – which led to me graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2014. While in my final year, I met Dr. Brittany who is now my wife and partner in all things. I’m very proud of her – especially her well deserved confidence in her dental and surgical skills. In late 2023, together we became the proud owners of Cambridge Veterinary Services.
My philosophy in veterinary medicine is constantly changing as I grow and learn. The core value which never changes is the importance of communication. You – the owner, pet parent, mom, dad or guardian – are the expert on your animal. It is my job as the expert in animal health to listen, assess, and provide advice and recommendations, then listen again as we decide together how to take care of your pet.
I love preventative care. You can’t always avoid illness but I’d rather prevent 100 animals from getting sick than treat 100 sick pets. I have also found treating diseases of the skin and eyes particularly rewarding.
In my personal life, I would call myself an athletic nerd. I basically wish I was Henry Cavill (and I doubt Britt would complain). My go-to stress buster is video games, but I also enjoy reading and board games. On the athletic side I have played hockey my entire life, I enjoy hiking, backcountry camping, cycling and fitness in general. I struggle to find time for snowboarding and Dungeons and Dragons (not at the same time though, that’d be crazy). Dr. Britt and I have a daughter together and a house full of pets. If you ask at the clinic, they’ll probably tell you our daughter has had me wrapped around her finger since she was born.
