Dr. Helen Foster graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2008. She opened Bickford Park Animal Hospital in 2012 because she lives in and loves this neighbourhood and community. She lives with her husband Jeff, her children: Emma, William, Charlie, and her forever angel Emmet. Her furry family members include Sammy the Goldendoodle, and George and Izzie her barn rescue cats.

Dr. Helen loves to chat and develop lasting relationships with her furry patients and their families. Her main areas of interest are preventive medicine, palliative care, and dermatology. But she enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and loves that she gets to learn something new every day.

She spends her free time frolicking in the park with her kids and dog. Watching documentaries and foreign detective shows with a nice glass of wine.

Tara is an Ontario Veterinary graduate and joined the Bickford Park Animal Hospital in 2022

In her free time, Tara likes to go on adventures with her Great Dane Gimli and her fiance Aidan. An avid reader, Tara loves to curl up and get lost in a good fantasy or romance book

While Tara enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, surgery, and building lasting, meaningful relationships with the clients are the part she loves most about being a vet.

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Jenna graduated from the University of Guelph in 2006 with an honors degree in Zoology. She has spent the better part of two decades devoted to the field of veterinary medicine and has the pleasure of calling Bickford Park her second home. She is an avid traveler in pursuit of visiting all seven continents and swimming all five oceans. When at home in Toronto, she can be found walking her dog Juno in High Park, or snuggling with her kitties Jax and Jace on the catio. Jenna spends her leisure time playing baseball, enjoying live music, and frequenting her local pizza place in Roncy.

Chantel graduated from Sheridan College in 2023 and began working at Bickford Park shortly thereafter. Chantel enjoys spending quality time with her sweet miniature dachshunds, Maki and Niko, who both have a knack for "meerkating" in exchange for treats. She thrives in the technical aspects of the job, from lab work to anesthesia, but finds great joy in building lasting relationships with clients. When not at work, Chantel enjoys traveling, gaming, and baking a variety of delicious treats. Whether it's exploring new destinations, relaxing with a good game, or perfecting a recipe, she is always eager to learn and experience something new.

Jessie graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Seneca College in 2007. She has been with Bickford since 2016. Jessie has 2 children with her partner, Daryl, where they reside in Whitby. She has 2 cats named Mocha & Latte that were adopted from Bickford Park when they were wee little kittens after being found on the street. When not at the clinic, Jessie enjoys spending time with her family exploring the great outdoors or relaxing while gardening in her backyard. She enjoys attending concerts with friends. Jessie frequents her cottage during the warmer months and loves riding her bicycle around the neighbourhood with her family.

Ashley is a veterinary technician who has been part of the team at Bickford since 2023, bringing her passion for animals to the clinic every day. Ashley graduated from Sheridan College’s Veterinary Technician program in 2024. In her role, Ashley is often the go-to person for answering pet nutrition questions, as well as assisting in surgeries and diagnostics. Her love for animals began at a young age, starting with family pets. She started working in the veterinary field during high school, gaining experience at both a horse stable and a small animal veterinary clinic. Ashley adores her Toy Poodle, Mimos, who sometimes makes an appearance at the clinic. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys going for drives with music, spending summer days at the beach, and hiking with Mimos.

Sam has been enjoying his passion working in the veterinary field for many years now. Sam grew up being surrounded by family dogs, which is where his love for caring for them came from. Outside of work Sam enjoys travelling, live music, and spending time with his own pets.

What's in a name? Luz, who you may know as Lucy will tell you it is about being easily recognizable and memorable. She wants to be easy to remember and to ask for, with a happy smile and a friendly attitude she will be happy to help you and your furry baby(ies) with whatever you may need. Currently in the works of starting her own at home reptile zoo, she is the happy mother of snakes and geckos to three Royal Ball Pythons, and three mischievous Crested Geckos. Those crazy morphs will have you in line for a ticket at the door to see their exotic beauty, and to uncover misinformation about the wonderful and gentle creatures they truly are.

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