Veterinarian
Dr. Megan Shaw
DVM, Practice Owner
Dr. Shaw graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2012 after obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Guelph. Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, she returned home to practice for a few years in the Algoma district prior to founding Great Lakes Animal Hospital in 2015. She is very p
DVM, Practice Owner
Dr. Shaw graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2012 after obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Guelph. Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, she returned home to practice for a few years in the Algoma district prior to founding Great Lakes Animal Hospital in 2015. She is very passionate about small animal medicine, with particular interest in preventative medicine. When not at the clinic Dr. Shaw enjoys spending time with her family and many fur babies.
Veterinary technicians
Taylor
Registered Veterinary Technician
Taylor graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program at Georgian College in 2019. She then completed the provincial exams to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). Taylor joined the GLAH team in 2020. She enjoys and continues to develop new skills in all aspects of small animal practice, but ha
Registered Veterinary Technician
Taylor graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program at Georgian College in 2019. She then completed the provincial exams to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). Taylor joined the GLAH team in 2020. She enjoys and continues to develop new skills in all aspects of small animal practice, but has a special interest in pet nutrition. In her spare time, Taylor enjoys camping, four-wheeling, and cooking. She has a dog named Angel and a cat named Potato.
Client Service Team
Heather
Heather
Heather
Office Manager
Heather graduated from the Office Administration-Medical Program at Durham College in 2018. She joined the GLAH team as a receptionist in February of 2020. She took a small break to move to the U.S. in the summer of 2022, and rejoined the team in January of 2024 in the role of Office Manager. Her love of animals led her from
Office Manager
Heather graduated from the Office Administration-Medical Program at Durham College in 2018. She joined the GLAH team as a receptionist in February of 2020. She took a small break to move to the U.S. in the summer of 2022, and rejoined the team in January of 2024 in the role of Office Manager. Her love of animals led her from human to animal medicine. Her combination of education and skills help her to strengthen client relations, as she genuinely enjoys interacting with clients and helping them through their experiences of caring for their animals. Originally from Northern Ontario, in her free time she enjoys hiking, camping, a newfound love of gardening, and will always be a Harry Potter fan. She also has two dogs named Jack and Lemon, two ferrets named Tonks and Bjorn, and several chickens.
Kylee
Heather
Heather
Receptionist
Kylee graduated from Algoma University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography. She joined the GLAH team in 2023. She has a love for animals, particularly small dogs and hamsters. In her spare time, she likes to play tennis, rollerblade, and bake.
Reanna
Heather
Reanna
Receptionist
Reanna graduated from Lakehead University with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, and Anthropology with a specialization in Biomedical Sciences. She will be returning to school in September to advance her biomedical education. In her spare time, she enjoys playing pickleball and hanging out with her d
Receptionist
Reanna graduated from Lakehead University with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, and Anthropology with a specialization in Biomedical Sciences. She will be returning to school in September to advance her biomedical education. In her spare time, she enjoys playing pickleball and hanging out with her dog, Kirby. Reanna always gets super excited when a large dog comes into the clinic, the bigger the better!
Assistants
Ally
Chelsey
Chelsey
Veterinary Assistant
Ally completed her honours BSC degree in Psychology and Neuroscience at Wilfrid Laurier University. She joined the team in October 2023 as a veterinary assistant to develop new skills and experience working with mammals before attending the University of Guelph’s Master of Wildlife Biology program in fall of 2024. In
Veterinary Assistant
Ally completed her honours BSC degree in Psychology and Neuroscience at Wilfrid Laurier University. She joined the team in October 2023 as a veterinary assistant to develop new skills and experience working with mammals before attending the University of Guelph’s Master of Wildlife Biology program in fall of 2024. In her spare time, Ally enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and volunteering at Entomica Insectarium.
Chelsey
Chelsey
Chelsey
Veterinary Assistant
Chelsey graduated from the Veterinary Office Administration Program through the University of Guelph in 2021. She then completed her AVA exam to become an Approved Veterinary Assistant through NAVTA. Chelsey joined the GLAH team in 2021. She enjoys assisting in the completion of diagnostic testing in the laboratory. In
Veterinary Assistant
Chelsey graduated from the Veterinary Office Administration Program through the University of Guelph in 2021. She then completed her AVA exam to become an Approved Veterinary Assistant through NAVTA. Chelsey joined the GLAH team in 2021. She enjoys assisting in the completion of diagnostic testing in the laboratory. In her spare time, Chelsey enjoys hanging out with her dog, Prada.
Avery
Chelsey
Sophie
Animal Care Assistant
Avery recently completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Guelph. She joined the team as a summer student in 2021 and returned after completing her degree to gain more experience before applying to veterinary school.
Sophie
Jessica
Sophie
Animal Care Assistant
Sophie is currently the Pre-Veterinary program at Lake Superior State University. She started as a summer student in May 2022 and will be staying on part-time throughout her school year. She hopes to attend veterinary school in the future, and practice both large and small animal medicine. In her spare time, she enjoy
Animal Care Assistant
Sophie is currently the Pre-Veterinary program at Lake Superior State University. She started as a summer student in May 2022 and will be staying on part-time throughout her school year. She hopes to attend veterinary school in the future, and practice both large and small animal medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, playing hockey, and going to camp.
Jessica
Jessica
Jessica
Animal Care Assistant
Jessica is currently enrolled in the Pre-Veterinary program at Lake Superior State University and hopes to one day attend veterinary school. She has two dogs: Macy and Diesel.
Residents
Tiggs
Tiggs
Tiggs
General Supervisor
Tiggs is GLAH's first resident, adopted in July 2015. He has been a beloved team member ever since! He loves greeting clients and overseeing general operations in the hospital, especially in the lab. Tiggs' favourite things include fresh warm laundry, sleeping in the sun, investigating empty boxes, stealing staff's chairs, playing with wand toys, and cuddling!
tobi
Tiggs
Tiggs
Food Quality Control Officer
Tobi joined the GLAH family in Sept 2017. He is the self-appointed Food Quality Control Officer and takes his job very seriously! He is well known for his ability to open any food or treat bag with his single remaining fang in under 5 seconds. Tobi enjoys sunbathing, playing with his ball, chatting with clients and staff, and reminding us when feeding time is near!