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practitioner experience and works atboth clinics.“She is a very good general practitionerwith some exotics experience,” saysMcLeod.McLeod credits hospital administratorEllen Crockford with keeping everythingrunning smoothly.“I can’t say enough good things abouther,” he says, explaining that she runs allaspects of the hospital, including financeand human resources, in conjunctionwith McLeod.She has been at Bracebridge AnimalHospital since 2005 but has over 25years experience working in the veterinaryfield in Muskoka.“It still makes me smile, to see howpeople want to speak to her, choosingEllen over one of the doctors,” he says.Registered veterinary technicians alsoplay an important role in the practice.Amber Wood-Hurst first worked at thehospital as a student before joining as aregistered veterinary technician.“She has spent her entire career withus and has blossomed into a skilled andsharp technician,” he says, adding thatshe has always shown special care andcompassion to all animals.The first new addition to the BracebridgeAnimal Hospital once purchasedby McLeod was Crystal Jacklin.“She is a very capable, thorough andnaturally talented technician,” he says.Shauna Jensen also started as a student,coming on staff upon graduation.“She is an extremely intelligent, giftedlady and will be very quickly become astrong member of our staff,” he says,adding she is a natural fit with the hospitalteam.Off on maternity leave is registeredveterinary technician Jocelyn Reimanwho also came to the hospital as a studentbut also as a client.“She is a charming, engaging younglady who really fits in nicely,” he says.Annette Ball and Lisa LaBrash, clientrelations staff at the Bracebridge AnimalHospital have been there longer thanMcLeod.Advertising FeatureDr. Melanie Sigetich has experience with exotic animals. She is assessing aCuattro digital X-ray of a sick loon, assisted by technician Shauna Jensen.“I get so many comments about Lisaand Annette’s energy and friendly personalitiesas the major reason why peoplecome to this hospital,” he says.Janice Enright has more than 40 yearexperience in grooming as is a certifiedmaster groomer and has trained manyother groomers.“I think she is a wonderful person anddedicated to being a groomer andlicensed wildlife rehabilitator,” saysMcLeod, adding that many people comefrom miles away just for Enright’sgrooming.Photograph: Sandy LockhartAssisting Enright with grooming isthe newest employee, Amanda Bredner.She just completed six months ofgrooming school and is eager to trainunder Enright. “She is very enthusiastic,”says McLeod.With the move, and the impossibilityof closing the hospital down for morethan a short period of time, the staffworked long hours and stayed late to getit done.“The staff was extremely dedicatedduring the move,” he says.“I know we are doing things wellbecause clients call and ask to speak withour team members not just the veterinarians,”he says, explaining the staff isso well trained and informed that peoplecan, in most cases, call and speak withone of the team to get the support informationthey are looking for. “This isempowering for our team as it allowsthem to utilize the education they possess.”McLeod is pleased the staff is so committedto being part of the veterinaryteam and to helping pet owners withtheir concerns.“It makes me very proud to see themengaged with pet owners because youcan see the joy in their eyes,” he says.Seeing the response from clients andthe interaction between the staff andclientele is very rewarding, says McLeod.“We know we are establishing abond with their family – even if it iswith a little bribery in the form oftreats and pet kisses!”Congratulations!Greystone Project Management wishes Dr. JasonMcLeod and the Bracebridge Animal Hospitalcontinued success at their new location.SIMCOE MASONRY CENTREWOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATEDR. JASON MCLEODAND HIS STAFF ON THEIR NEWFACILITY.WE WERE VERY PLEASED TOHAVE SUPPLIED THE BUILDINGMATERIALS FOR THIS PROJECT.261 CEDAR LANEBRACEBRIDGE, ONT705-645-5296GREYSTONEPROJECT MANAGEMENT INC.Proudly Supporting Muskoka’s Growth8 Crescent Road, Unit A-1, Huntsville, ON P1H 0B3Phone: 705.789.1418 Fax: 705.789.8543Email: greystone@greystoneconstruction.caWeb: www.greystoneconstruction.cawww.whatsupmuskoka.com July 2010 19