Prince George Veterinary Hospital Technicians

Kelly G:

Kelly was born in Merritt, BC but grew up in Fraser Lake. She attended Lakeland College in Vermillion, Alberta graduating in 2003 from the Animal Health Technician program. She then worked in Alberta for two years, before deciding to "go West". She has been with the Prince George Veterinary Hospital since May of 2005. Kelly has seven pets; two cats "Hey You" and "Felix", "Ben", a siamese fighting fish, "Zoom", a Border Collie, "Hairy", a black lab mix, and "Chris", a red-haired albino. In her spare time, Kelly likes to go camping, hiking, and taking the dogs to the lake.

Rosie W:

Rosie was raised in Unity Saskatchewan. She moved to Vermillion, Alberta to become a Registered Animal Health Technician. She graduated from Lakeland College in 2003. She moved to Prince George and started work at Prince George Veterinary Hospital in 2004. Rosie lives with her fiance and five children of the four legged kind. Bailey: A diluted tortie with an attitude was abandoned at the veterinary hospital and she couldn't resist taking her home. Scully: A picture cat (black and white female). Robin: a Yorkshire Terrier that she met and fell in love with at the veterinary hospital. Murphy: a Yorkshire Terrier that she also met and fell in love with at the veterinary hospital when he was only two days old. Havarti ("Cheese" as he is more commonly known) is the most recent addition to the crew. In Rosie's spare time she likes to watch hockey games, scrapbook and read.

Gen P:

Genevieve was born and raised in St-Andre d'Argenteuil in the province of Quebec. She graduated from the three-year Animal Health Technology program at the CEGEP Lionel - Groulx in Ste Therese. She has worked in many areas of the field, from wildlife to pharmaceuticals and even teaching future AHT's. She moved to Prince George in 2008 and lives on an acreage with her boyfriend and their zoo (two horses, one dog, four cats, one conure, one turtle, and two sugar gliders). She has a keen interest in animal behaviour and alternative medicines. In her (very few) spare moments, she enjoys reading and outdoor activities such as horseback riding, hiking, camping, skiing, etc.

Christina B:

Christina was raised in Houston, BC and grew up being very involved in 4-H. Her love of animals took her to Fairview College where she obtained her degree in Animal Health Technology. She then moved to High Prairie where she worked there as an AHT for six years with a one year hiatus to work as a barn manager at the White Mud Equestrian Centre in Edmonton. She now lives in Prince George with her three cats, one boxer, and two horses. When not working, she is either out riding or just spending time with her critters.

Kristie W:

Kristie was raised in Ottawa, Ontario and Aylmer, Quebec. She moved to Coquitlam, BC at age eleven where she completed French Immersion to Grade twelve. She was active in Girl Guides and represented BC at an international Scout camp in Finland. She attended SFU and Nursing at BCIT before finding her passion in Animal Health Technology. In 1996 she graduated with honours from the University College of the Cariboo in Kamloops. Kristie has lived in Prince George with her husband since 1998 and has two sons. She has been the editor of the AHT Association of BC newsletter for nine years. She worked with Dr. Alan Olson for eleven years until his retirement. She joined our staff In September 2009. She is a Cub leader and enjoys yoga and cycling.

Renate U:

Renate is shown here with her little friend, Benny. (He has his own issues, but that’s another story!) Renate has worked at the Prince George Veterinary Hospital for many years as a technician’s aid. When she is not working she is doing outdoor things like walking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and camping. She has lived in Prince George all of her life and thinks it’s a great place to live!