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Our Team

Our caring and compassionate veterinary care team!

Meet the Veterinary Team of Tower Hill-Bathurst Animal Hospital in Richmond Hill We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

Please call us at 905-737-4455 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!

Lenore

Hospital Coordinator/Chief Veterinary Technician

Lenore started out by doing part of her Co-op program with us in 2016 and she later graduated in the year 2018 from the Veterinary Technician program at Seneca College in 2018. She started working with us in the year 2020 where she quickly assumed the title of head Veterinary Technician. Before this, Lenore graduated the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant college in 2012, and received a degree in Science and Art on the island of St. Kitts. Lenore has over 15 years of hands-on experience working on a farm where she learned how to work with cows, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, and horses. This includes meal preparation, feeding, administering medications, delivering their babies, and non-invasive medical procedures such as neutering. There, she gained irrevocable experiences and training that she would carry on in her future career. Lenore also emersed herself in studies for plants and soil for about 4 years. She has been a proud variety dog owner all her life and has had the opportunity of owning three Vervet Monkeys on the sister island of Nevis. Today she owns an Argentine Dogo, Shih Tzu- Poodle mix rescue, and White Persian cat rescue. These days Lenore spends her time assisting Dr. Piotrowski with examinations, lab tests, being the anesthetist, dental assistant, pet nurse, answering your calls for inquires, or doing administrative duties in order to maintain the smooth running of the hospital. Her future plans  are, to one day open up a pet hotel and to replicate the healthy, happy farm life she had on the tiny island of Nevis. But until then, you’ll find her spoiling her nieces, nephews, and her pet-kids, listening to audio books, and singing any chance she gets.

Ella

Receptionist / Veterinary Assistant
Ella is often the first one to greet you with a smile on her face as you come into our hospital! Ella was born in Russia and spent her childhood there before moving to Israel when she was 12 years old. In 2010, Ella moved to Canada and resides with her husband, their three children, and their Maltese/Bichon Frise mix named Gucci. Ella has experience with a variety of animals, such as cows, sheep, chickens, dogs, cats, rabbits, and hamsters!During her free time, Ella enjoys spending time with her family, camping, reading, travelling, and cooking. Although she mainly worked in the make-up and dermatology field in the past, Ella believes that her transition to working in a veterinary clinic was one of the best decisions of her life! Ella is fluent in English, Russian, and Hebrew!

Olga

Receptionist/ Veterinary Assistant

Olga started working at the Tower Hill- Bathurst Animal Hospital in 2022 as a receptionist/veterinary assistant. Olga was born in Russia where she finished her nursing studies and worked as a neonatal nurse. She then migrated with her family to Israel and worked as a geriatric nurse in a nursing home for several years. A few years ago, she moved with her family including her husband, three sons and their black Labrador, Dobby, to Canada. She has always been passionate about animals, especially dogs. She’s had many pets throughout her life, including dogs mostly since she was 15 years old, cats, and hamsters. After the unfortunate loss of her Labrador, Dobby, she adopted a very spirited Golden Retriever, Remy. Olga is fluent in Russian, Hebrew, and English.

Kristie

Receptionist/ Veterinary Assistant

Kristie has always been passionate about caring for and helping animals. She recently graduated from the University of Toronto studying Chemistry and Biology. She is pictured here with one of her two pet turtles, both around 10 years old. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering at a local cat shelter nearby! Kristie also speaks Cantonese!

Julie

Social Media Consultant

Julie brings a wealth of knowledge to Tower Hill-Bathurst Animal Hospital, having worked with a variety of domestic animals including cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, and mice, as well as exotic animals such as snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians. Along with her enthusiasm and love for animals, Julie also brings with her a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a focus in Animal Behaviour, from York University, as well as a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto. She then went on to graduate from the Veterinary Technician program at Seneca College. She is pictured here with her cat, Monsieur, and enjoys attending the theatre, reading, and spending time outdoors with her friends and family. Julie is the creative mastermind behind all of the content you see on our blog and social media posts!