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Meet the veterinarians & dedicated support team at Oak Animal Hospital in Vancouver!
We will always strive to provide exceptional vet care for your pets. Find out more about what inspires and interests each of us at this hospital.
Dr. Dhillon is an incredibly passionate and devoted veterinarian whose deep affection for animals was nurtured during his upbringing on the family farm, ultimately inspiring his pursuit of this noble career. He earned his Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry in 1991 and went on to complete a master’s degree in veterinary Immunology in 1994. During his academic journey, he embarked on a one-year clinical rotation at Purdue University in the United States, where he developed a particular fascination with diagnostic medicine, with a focus on ultrasound and endoscopy. Afterward, Dr. Dhillon worked as an ultrasound consultant in New Jersey, USA, where he routinely conducted up to 20 ultrasound cases each day.
In April 1999, Dr. Dhillon decided it was time to turn his dream of practicing his personal philosophy of promoting health through science and compassion into a reality. He founded Oak Animal Hospital in Vancouver, where he has remained unwaveringly dedicated to providing top-tier patient care. Under his guidance, Oak Animal Hospital earned the prestigious distinction of becoming an AAHA certified practice. For over a decade, it has consistently received the “Consumer Choice Award” for Greater Vancouver, a testament to its commitment to excellence.
In 2008, Dr. Dhillon established Ultra-mobile Pet Diagnostics, a venture aimed at offering mobile pet ultrasound and endoscopy services to various small animal hospitals throughout Greater Vancouver. This initiative was undertaken with the objective of elevating the quality of veterinary care available to patients in need. While managing Oak Animal Hospital and delivering mobile pet ultrasound services in Vancouver, he successfully achieved diplomat status with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (canine & feline). This remarkable accomplishment showcases his unwavering commitment to enhancing his knowledge and expertise, ultimately benefiting his clients and ensuring the best possible care for his patients.
In 2015, Dr. Dhillon responded to the needs of his clients and patients by establishing Burrard Animal Hospital + Emergency, a 24-hour animal emergency facility in Vancouver. This facility not only offers routine veterinary services but also provides emergency care. Burrard Animal Hospital + Emergency commenced operations in March 2015, aiming to deliver comprehensive emergency care supported by advanced diagnostics, including an in-house lab, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, an intensive care unit, and surgical services. Notably, it is equipped with Canada’s pioneering Vimago Veterinary CT Scan (Epica Medical), allowing for comprehensive on-site advanced screening from head to toe in an economical and efficient manner.
Dr. Dhillon is dedicated to contributing to the field by actively mentoring aspiring veterinarians, offering valuable experience and growth prospects. Additionally, he volunteers on the committee for the College of Veterinarians of BC, where he works tirelessly to uphold and enforce high-level industry standards and regulatory practices.
In Dr. Dhillon’s spare time he loves to play golf, travel, and spend time with his family and fur babies Rocky and Happy.
Born in Taiwan and raised in Vancouver, Linda has always been living with furry small creatures all her life. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in animal studies from UBC, Linda went to China Agricultural University in Beijing to pursue her veterinary dream where she graduated with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in veterinary science.
Her interests in the veterinary field lie far and wide and she’s fluent in both English and Mandarin (but no stranger to Cantonese as well) She has a cat named Mango, who follows her around like a puppy and a dog name Lumi, who she rescued and nursed back to health 4 years ago. In her spare time, Linda enjoys hanging out with friends for mini-golf, room escapes and seeking out gourmet cuisines.
Dr. Brianca Wong was born in Vancouver but raised in Hong Kong. She obtained her Bachelor of Science at the University of British Columbia and traveled down under for her veterinary education at the University of Melbourne. She then completed a one-year small animal rotating internship in a specialty hospital in Ontario. Brianca has a special interest in dermatology and internal medicine. After being away from her family for 5 years, Brianca is very excited to be back to the beautiful Vancouver!
In her spare time, she likes to explore all the cool restaurants in Vancouver (and go to kickboxing occasionally)
Hi, I’m Seán. I’m from County Clare in the west of Ireland. I completed my undergraduate degree in Zoology at Trinity College Dublin before moving to Budapest, Hungary to study veterinary medicine. I graduated from Budapest in 2020 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. I worked in Ireland for 1 year in mixed animal practice. After moving to Vancouver, I’m loving the lifestyle so far – hiking, mountain biking, and playing rugby in my spare time.
Hi! I’m Paulette. I grew up in Thailand and have been interested in animals from an early age as I spent lots of time taking care of stray animals there. I love travelling and have lived in many different countries over the past 10 years, some of those years working with wildlife in sanctuaries. I graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest, Hungary, and am enjoying being a part of the OAH team. In my spare time you can find me hiking, swimming in the ocean and hunting down tasty new places to eat.
Dr. Abbey Sewell was born and raised in North Vancouver. She completed both her undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in Arizona. From the excitable puppies visiting for their first check-up to the elderly pets needing extra care, Abbey strives to create an environment where both pets and their families feel supported and understood. When she’s not at the clinic, she enjoys playing tennis, pickleball and hiking with her dog Maisie. As a lifelong animal lover and dedicated veterinarian, Abbey is committed to each pet’s well being and looks forward to assisting you with your furry friend.
Dr. Devon Pletcher was born and raised in Vancouver and has always been interested in science and animal care. During high school Devon began to volunteer at Burrard Animal Hospital and once starting veterinary school continued to work there during holidays and school breaks. While at veterinary school Dr. Pletcher found interest in oncology, emergency medicine and client communication. Dr. Pletcher graduated from Royal Veterinary College in London, England and hurried home back to the West Coast to work again at Burrard as well as at its sister clinic Oak Animal Hospital. Devon is an avid Dungeons and Dragons player, resin crafter and enjoys visiting Tofino for a surfing adventure every summer. Currently working on rehabilitating a lovebird rescued through the SPCA, Dr. Pletcher looks forward to adding plenty more animals to their menagerie in the coming years.
Corina started working at Oak Animal Hospital in June of 2005. Her goal is to make everyone’s visit to Oak Animal Hospital as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Corina has 2 beautiful daughters named Calina & Clara. She also has a very handsome 6-year-old male Siberian Husky named Fonzo and a 14-year-old orange tabby named Hazy who has kidney disease.
Naoko is our head technician she has been with us since 2007, she previously worked as a Veterinary technician in Japan and has been working with animals since 1999. she’s very proud of her job and the work she does with the animal. She is dedicated and always a step ahead whenever assisting our veterinarians. She is happy to work with lots of pets at the Oak Animal Hospital and she hopes all pets live happy lives with their families for a long time.
Michelle has been with us since 2013 she is a graduate of Granville Business College, her love of animals has always lead her back to working with them. She believes pets are part of the family and enjoys working at Oak Animal Hospital as she gets to help clients & their beloved pets every day!
Karen was born and raised here in Vancouver. She joined the team in the Summer of 2017 as a graduate of the Veterinary Technician Assistant program from Granville Business College, following her everlasting adoration of animals. In accordance with the friendly, selfless, and empathetic nature that of a Pisces, she is always willing to lend a helping hand whenever needed. In her spare time, Karen enjoys spending time with friends and playing video games online.
Lisa joined our team in 2018. She is a receptionist and Veterinary assistant at Burrard. She graduated from the Veterinary Office Assistant program at Granville College. She has experience in customer service and retail experience and is looking forward to gaining more skills and knowledge in the Veterinary field.
Rashelle was born and raised in the Philippines. She joined our team in the summer of 2021. Rashelle earned her Veterinary Technician Assistant diploma from CDI College in 2021 and has a Bachelor’s Degree of Civil Engineering from 2018 in the Philippines. After moving to Canada, she pursued her childhood dream to work in the veterinary field. She loves working with animals, and has a soft spot for cats, especially kittens! In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and playing games.
Simrin has been a passionate animal care assistant and receptionist for the past 5 years part-time. Before that, she was an eager volunteer. Simrin graduated from Rutgers University Magna Cum Laude in 2018 with a Bachelor in Science.
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Yolanda was born in Korea, and raised in North Vancouver. She graduated from the Veterinary Assistant program with Vancouver Career College in 2023. She has lots of experience in customer service working in different restaurants previously. She has the desire to continue studying to become a Veterinary Technician in the futire. She has an adorable 4-year-old black poodle named Khan that loves hiking in the summer. Yolanda has loved animals her whole life and is committed to compassionate animal care.
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