Our Staff
Doctor
Dr. Michael Bondar , BSc. DVM
Dr. Bondar graduated from the University of Toronto in 1988 with an Honour's Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience. He then graduated from the University of Guelph with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1993. He has been the owner of Westside since 1997. His special interests include cardiology and soft tissue surgery. He is married with two children, Joshua and Abby. Dr. Bondar also shares his home with a beautiful standard poodle name Cari and a rambunctious boston terrier named Dexter.
Dr. Bondar now has a program "Animal House Radio" every Friday night at 8pm on AM 1610 with fellow host Aaron.
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Charlene Somer , BSc, DVM
After completing a bachelor of Science, Dr. Somer continued her education at the University of Guelph obtaining her degree in Veterinary Medicine. Dr Somer has a special interest in internal medicine and dermatology.
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Technician
Kaylyn , RVT, BBM
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Kaylyn graduated from Ryerson Polytechnical University with a Business Management Degree and then continued her studies graduating from Seneca College as a Registered Veterinary Technician in 1996. She is a wife and mother of two wonderful children. Kaylyn also shares her home with a beautiful Standard Poodle named Cari and this adorable Boston Terrier named Dexter.
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Kathleen , RVT
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Kathleen attended Centennial College in the Industrial Microbiology program for 2 years before completing the Veterinary Technician course at Seneca College where she graduated in 1999. She has been working as a tech in Toronto ever since and joined the Westside team in October 2005. Kathleen shares her home with two Australian Shepherds named Rileyand Sydney, a ferret named Simon, two cats named Molly and Cookie and a turtle named Clumpy. Kathleen has a special interest in animal behavior. |
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Lisa , RVT
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Before attending Seneca College to become a Veterinary Technician, Lisa graduated from George Brown College with a Diploma in Hotel Management. Lisa became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2005 and has been working in Toronto since then. She joined the Westside Team in March of 2007, and has fallen in love with our sweet girl Twizzle who posed with her for this picture. Lisa shares her home with her husband and two cats Cally and Heff. |
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Nicole , R.V.T.
| Nicole attended Seneca College to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. While in the program, Nicole completed her co-operative education with us at Westside Animal Hospital. She graduated in 2009, and obtained a position with us in May. Nicole shares her home with 2 dogs; an American Cocker Spaniel named Storm, and a Yorkshire Terrier named Milo. |
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Reception
Deborah
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Deborah is the Customer Service Coordinator at Westside, and also a receptionist. She attended Fanshawe College for 4 years studying business and has worked in various industries in a management capacity. Deborah came to Westside looking for a more rewarding work experience. She is the owner of 3 cats, 1 Italian Spinone named Tess, and 1 Pug named Delilah. |
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Sandra , BSc., RN
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Sandra is a Registered Nurse by trade but graces us with her presence every Tuesday in our front office. She has worked at Westside for 11 years and has one dog named Riley, and too many cats to list here. |
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Andrea
| Andrea joined us in July 2008. As well as helping us out on the front desk, she is also a kennel tech. Andrea graduated with a Bachelors degree in Biology last year. She owns a Bengal cat named Sheba. |
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Marieve
| Marieve joined us in August 2008. She also hopes to go to college in the near future to become a registered vet tech. She is the proud owner of a rescued guinea pig named Bertrand, and her dog Lilou. |
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Kennel
Natasha Initially pursuing a career in early childhood education, Natasha has spent a considerable amount of time in the day care field. However her career took a turn after she became a pet owner. Since her new found passion Natasha has enthusiastically changed her career direction. She looks forward to working with animals here at Westside.
Alysha
| Alysha began as a volunteer at Westside in June of 2007. We liked her so much, we decided to hire her. She is currently enrolled at the U. of T. taking Zoology. She hopes to become a Veterinarian. She owns a lovely dog named Princess. |
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