Meet Our Team

Tanya is a native of the area, having grown up on a dairy farm in Adolphustown. She attended St. Lawrence College, graduating in 1994 from the Veterinary Technologist program. After graduation, Tanya started her career in Picton as a Veterinary Technologist where she worked for 16 years, before joining our veterinary team in May 2010.

Spending time with family at the hunting camp, hiking and four-wheeling are very important to her.  She now lives on a hobby farm outside of Napanee with her husband, two daughters, horses and pets.

Valerie was born and raised in Oshawa but moved to Prince Edward County in 1984. She graduated from Centralia College in 1984 and worked as a Veterinary Technician for 28 years before joining Napanee Veterinary Hospital's team in January 2012.

Valerie , her husband and youngest son live just outside of Napanee. She has three other grown children and nine grandchildren. Valerie enjoys travelling and a variety of outdoor activities.

Kimberly graduated from St. Lawrence College in 1988. After graduation, Kimberly moved to Toronto and worked as a Veterinary Technologist for 8 years, then settled in the Kingston Area. Kimberly has worked at Napanee Veterinary Hospital since May 2002.

Shannon grew up locally. Shannon graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at Georgian College in 2017. She went on to further her studies in Haileybury and graduated from the Wildlife Rehabilitation Program at Northern College in the spring of 2018.

Shannon enjoys reading, running, and the outdoors in her spare time..

Growing up in Napanee, Ontario, Arrin’s love for animals began at a very young age. That early connection with animals eventually grew into a lifelong passion and a career dedicated to their health, comfort, and well-being.

Arrin graduated from St. Lawrence College’s Veterinary Technology program in 1998 and has spent more than 28 years working in veterinary medicine. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience in general practice, emergency and critical care, surgery and anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, mobile veterinary services, and practice management.

As a Registered Veterinary Technician, Arrin especially enjoys the hands-on aspects of patient care—from supporting surgical and dental procedures to caring for hospitalized patients and helping animals feel safe and comfortable during their visits. Just as important to her is building relationships with pet owners, helping them understand their pet’s health, and providing the knowledge and support they need to make informed decisions about their care.

Over the years, Arrin has worked in a variety of veterinary settings, from busy multi-doctor hospitals and emergency clinics to house-call veterinary services. Her broad experience has given her a well-rounded perspective on veterinary medicine and a deep appreciation for the teamwork that goes into providing exceptional patient care.

After nearly three decades in the profession, Arrin’s favourite part of veterinary medicine remains the same as when she first started: making a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them.

Tammy has worked in administrative support since 2008. Her career has taken a few turns along the way, from 20 years in Special Education as an E.A and D.S.W., to Volunteer Coordinator in the non-profit sector.

Tammy has lived and travelled all over Canada and has chosen to settle in leafy Selby, Ontario with her husband and their two dogs, Meeker and Tofino. Fun fact: Meeker is the Letter "E" in the skydiver's alphabet, and "Tofino" is just about the loveliest place in all of Vancouver Island. Tammy loves to write, play the drums and is an avid watercolour artist.

Jennifer is a proud mom of three and has been a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) since 1997. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to caring for children and supporting families, and she is excited to bring that same compassion, patience, and dedication to veterinary medicine.

A true animal lover, Jennifer is also a proud pet mom to Bailey, her adorable Pomeranian, and Nala, her playful chocolate Labrador. Life with these two keeps her busy and brings plenty of love, laughter, and a little chaos!

Jennifer is excited to join the team at Napanee Veterinary Hospital, where she looks forward to learning new things, meeting wonderful pets, and getting to know their amazing owners. She is happy to join a team dedicated to keeping pets happy and healthy while building lasting relationships with the families who love them.