Meet the Team of Lake Country Animal Hospital located in the Orillia area! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets! Please call us at (705) 326-4800 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
Tara joined the practice in 2021 after graduating from the Centre for Distance Education’s Medical Office Assistant Program with Presidents List Honours. Tara was thrilled to step into the role of Office Manager in the fall of 2024. She has had the pleasure of getting to know so many of our clients and their beloved pets over the years and she cannot wait to bring that same dedication to this new position.
With her background in customer service and a lifelong passion for animals, she enjoys working with clients and her colleagues to give the best possible experience for patients and their families.
When not at work, Tara enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, along with pets Gus, a golden retriever, and Merlin, a tabby cat. She loves working in the garden and baking whenever she can.
Betty joined the practice in June 2019 after hearing of a vacancy for the live-in role. She enjoys spending her days assisting the manager with paperwork, ensuring quality pet care by sampling the staff’s scratches and snuggles, and quality control of the staff lunches/pet foods.
She is sure to be found joining us at our morning and afternoon rounds daily to keep apprised of the day’s tasks. She can also be found enjoying any sunny spots throughout the clinic or trying to comfort the patients in the hospital.
Carly joined the practice in 2022 after graduating from Veterinary Technician program at Georgian College.
Her interest in veterinary medicine began in high school when she was working for a local animal shelter. Carly has continued to learn and grow her interests in veterinary medicine and enjoys a variety of different tasks from Surgery to appointments.
Carly has a special interest in the feline medicine, having three of her own cats at home Rosie, Kovu and Cas. Other hobbies Carly enjoys include hiking, camping, kayaking and dirt biking!
Taylor joined our practice after she graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Northern College in 2024.
Her love towards and helping animals started at a very young age and as she grew up, Taylor knew she wanted to work in veterinary medicine. She loves to learn and educate herself throughout her new veterinary technician journey and helping all she can.
Behind the scenes, Taylor loves to spend time with her Lab Rottweiler mix pup named Todd and her old gal Rosie, an Australian Shepherd mix. Taylor also enjoys camping, hunting and spending time with family and friends.
Jaiden joined the practice in June 2025 after completing her co-op placement with us.
She recently graduated from Georgian College and has had a passion for veterinary medicine for as long as she can remember. She began volunteering in clinics at just 12 years old and started working as an Animal Care Assistant at 16.
When she’s not caring for pets at the clinic, Jaiden is busy with her own furry family: two Boston Terriers (Hope and Sadie), two cats (Mocha and Gus), and a hamster named Basil. Outside the clinic, Jaiden enjoys boating, golfing, fishing, and traveling, and has been riding horses for over 10 years.
From a young age Angie has always had a deep love for animals, and her home has never been without a furry family member.
A music enthusiast at heart, she graduated from Humber’s radio broadcasting program and worked in the industry for a few years before taking time off to raise her two children.
In 2022, Angie ventured into the veterinary world and started working at an emergency animal hospital where she was instantly hooked. She strives to ensure every visit is a positive experience for both the client snd patient.
Angie shares her home with her husband, two daughters, and two giant fluff balls. Piper, a Bernese Mountain Dog, and Maverick, a Newfoundland. When she’s not in the clinic, Angie enjoys attending concerts, being out on the water, and making memories with her family.
