MEET THE TEAM
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
Samantha
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.
Sydney
Samantha
Taylor
Registered Veterinary Technician
Sydney is originally from Windsor, where she attended the Veterinary Technician program at St. Clair College. She became a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in 2016. Sydney took her college externship at an emergency clinic in Niagara, where she fell in love with emergency medicine! She had been workin
Registered Veterinary Technician
Sydney is originally from Windsor, where she attended the Veterinary Technician program at St. Clair College. She became a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in 2016. Sydney took her college externship at an emergency clinic in Niagara, where she fell in love with emergency medicine! She had been working in emergency and critical care until Aug 2024 when she made the decision to move to the Sault and join the GLAH team. When not working, Sydney also enjoys figure skating, camping, and spending time with her cat, Bacon.
"Moving to Northern Ontario and leaving emergency medicine has certainly been an adjustment but the amazing team at GLAH has helped ease the transition and made me feel very welcome."
Samantha
Samantha
Samantha
Veterinary Technician
Samantha graduated from the Veterinary Technician program from Penn Foster College in 2023 and joined the GLAH team in 2025. Originally from Cheboygan, MI, she grew up participating in the Cheboygan County Fair showing livestock, volunteered for many years at her local animal shelter, and fell in love with animals at
Veterinary Technician
Samantha graduated from the Veterinary Technician program from Penn Foster College in 2023 and joined the GLAH team in 2025. Originally from Cheboygan, MI, she grew up participating in the Cheboygan County Fair showing livestock, volunteered for many years at her local animal shelter, and fell in love with animals at a very young age. When not working, she loves to be outdoors (fall being her favourite season) and spending time with family. She has two dogs and a cat - Buster, Tex, and Timber.
Client Service Team
Kylee
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.
Assistants
Laura
Chelsey
Chelsey
Veterinary Assistant
Laura has a diploma in Natural Resource Science but found that her true passion is working with animals. She has worked with various Humane Societies and welfare organizations across Ontario for over a decade and joined the GLAH team in August 2024.
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.
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!