Blog: Teams

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,...

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...

Amelia Kimsto

Amelia joined the Manitou Animal Hsoptial team in March 2023. Growing up, Amelia was always fascinated by animals. One time she helped her uncle deliver a calf at the family farm. Amelia went to school for PSW and Medical Receptionist but still felt like she wasn’t in the right career...

Bella Gauvin

I joined the Manitou team in November of 2022. Although new to Manitou, I’ve been in the industry for over 4 years now, and my passion is still going strong! I love getting to know all the animals as well as their human families. I strive to build a relationship...