Blog: Teams
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Anna Clifford
I have always been a big fan of animals of all different kinds, and I’ve always been around Manitou because, fun fact, Practice Manager/ RVT Lisa is my Mom – and she’s been here for a long time! I started working here during the winter on my off-season working landscape,...
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Dr. Patrick Serafini, DVM
I graduated from Algonquin College in Ottawa and became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2015 before attending Carleton University, where I earned my Bachelor of Science. In 2022, I graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College and started working at Georgetown Animal Clinic before joining the Manitou team in December 2023....
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Dr. Andrea Aliaga-Leyton, DVM
I always was the child rescuing animals, trying to convince my parents that we could have more pets. Following my passion for all animals and love of Medicine, I decided to study Veterinary Medicine, graduating with honours. After practicing at a small animal clinic for 3.5 years in South America,...
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Benjamin Jongepier
Growing up in a home with a love of animals but the restrictions of pet allergies, I was surrounded by less common pets such as snakes, hermit crabs, and hamsters. While enjoying spending time with my pets, I always felt like I was missing out on the experiences that came...