Aimee was born and raised on the family farm in Knutsford. At a young age, Aimee was drawn to animals so the dream of becoming a veterinarian was no surprise. Aimee completed her undergraduate degree at TRU before moving to Saskatoon to complete her veterinary degree.
She graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in spring of 2017 and was fortunate to be able to move back to Kamloops to start working at Riverside with her husband (Benny), two dogs (Tuff and Kip), 2 cats (Bullseye and Spur) and 3 horses (Ellie, Chyme and Ceasar). Aimee’s veterinary interests include ophthalmology and surgery, and her personal interests include riding horses and dog agility.
Caroline grew up on Gabriola island. She obtained her Veterinary Degree in 2004, from the University of Liverpool. After graduation she spent 12 years working in rural mixed practice, first in the UK, then Alberta, and finally in 100 Mile House BC.
In 2017 she joined the team at Riverside Small Animal Hospital. Her interests favour dentistry, internal medicine/endocrinology, and soft tissue surgery. In addition, she has developed a dedication toward skin and ear cases. Caroline shares her home with 2 cats, 1 dog and a bearded dragon. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, walking her dog, playing squash, skiing and visiting family. Kamloops being the ‘big city’ has allowed Caroline to try new hobbies such as West Coast Swing and playing the violin.
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Eric was born in Alberta and grew up on a small mixed dairy and beef farm. After attending universities in both Edmonton and Vancouver, he completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. His first job was with a mixed animal practice in Wetaskiwin, Alberta where he began to develop his interest and experience in small animal orthopedics.
In 1997, Eric and his family moved to Williams Lake, BC, where he became a partner in the Williams Lake Veterinary Hospital. Here he had the opportunity to further his interest in orthopedics and also began to pursue education in small animal ultrasound. After moving to Kamloops in 2004, he began working at Riverside Small Animal Hospital, and became partner in 2007.
His practice interests include diagnostic imaging modalities including ultrasound and digital X-rays, with advancements in telemedicine and the potential for the incorporation of such technologies as MRI. He also still has a strong interest in orthopedic surgeries and hopes to learn and incorporate new and advanced orthopedic techniques.
Kirsten grew up in Lloydminster, Alberta. She completed her veterinary degree at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. After completing her degree she practiced at a small animal clinic in Saskatoon for 2 years but had always longed to move to B.C. for the outdoor activities!
Matt graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1998. Matt is passionate about minimizing pain during and after surgical procedures. The result of that passion is the introduction of minimally invasive surgical techniques at Riverside. Laparoscopy, Thoracoscopy and Arthroscopy are now all available.
Matt says “By using surgical telescopes through tiny incisions we can reduce surgical pain substantially. This means happier patients who feel better and get back to normal activity more quickly than they otherwise would. Who wouldn’t want that?”
His philosophy that ‘Pain is bad’ led to Riverside being one of the first Hospitals in BC to introduce Class iv laser therapy for pain relief after surgery and for a variety of other conditions.
Matt’s other practice interests include Internal Medicine and diagnostic imaging.
Noreen grew up in Prince Rupert, BC. She first completed her Animal Health Technology Diploma, then worked in a mixed animal practice in Alberta for 2 years. She returned to school and obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1992 from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, SK.
After 16 years of working in Williams Lake, Cache Creek, and Kamloops, she has been permanent staff member at Riverside Small Animal Hospital for the last thirteen years. Her practice interests include the diagnostics and treatment of small animal medicine. Her special interest is in internal medicine and she is very passionate about emergency and critical care medicine.
She has attended five International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care conferences. She is constantly striving to improve her knowledge and care in this area to provide the best possible care for critically ill animals.
Noreen shares her home in Cherry Creek with her family as well as two horses, two cats, three dogs and five chickens. She enjoys horseback riding and reading.
Sam graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine in Edinburgh Scotland in 1995.
She worked in rural mixed practice in the North East of Scotland for four years before moving to Companion Animal Practice first in Kent and later on Jersey, one of the Channel Islands, just off the French coast. She Immigrated into Canada in 2002 and has been in Companion Animal Practice at Riverside ever since. Her Practice interests are soft tissue and reconstructive surgery.
Pets: Rosco (West Highland White), Angus (Deerhound) and cats, Princesss-Lucy and Shimmer