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
Taylor
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
Taylor
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."
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.
Assistants
Laura
Sophie
Sophie
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.
Sophie
Sophie
Sophie
Animal Care Assistant
Sophie graduated from Lake Superior State University in December 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-Veterinary Medicine, a Minor in Biochemistry, and an Associate of Applied Science in Animal Health. She started as a summer student in May 2022 and is now full-time to gain more experience. She hopes to att
Animal Care Assistant
Sophie graduated from Lake Superior State University in December 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-Veterinary Medicine, a Minor in Biochemistry, and an Associate of Applied Science in Animal Health. She started as a summer student in May 2022 and is now full-time to gain more experience. 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.
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
Chelsey
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.
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!