Meet the veterinary team of Owen Sound Veterinary Clinic in Owen Sound! We’re pleased to provide a variety of services for your pets! Please call us at (519) 371-1221 to speak to one of our caring staff members!
Veterinarians
Mehrdad Ardeshiri, DVM
Veterinarian
Graduated from the University of Tehran in Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Ardeshiri became a certified Veterinarian (DVM) in 2015. After graduation, he took a voluntary role at Ghoghnoos Small Animal Hospital to provide free medical care to local stray animals. Then, he joined the team of Veterinarians of Nikan Pet Hospital in Tehran since 2019, practicing soft tissue surgeries and internal medicine.
Mehrdad just moved to Owen Sound with his wife to pursue his dream job in Canada. He successfully completed his CPE exams in August of 2024, meaning he is fully licensed to practice in Ontario.
He has a craving for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing and cycling, also he is so excited to explore the beautiful landscapes of Canada.
Elizabeth Maloney, DVM
Veterinarian
Bio Coming Soon…
Barb Lewars, DVM
Veterinarian
Bio Coming Soon…
Registered Veterinary Technicians
Heidi Nusko, RVT
RVT/Veterinary Office Manager
Heidi graduated from the Veterinary Technician program University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus, in 2008. She completed the registration exam that summer and has been at the Owen Sound Veterinary Clinic since May of 2008. Heidi was born and raised in Tara where she lives with her cat Mika. Away from the clinic, Heidi enjoys playing ball and camping in the summer months. In the winter, she spends her time at the curling club and exploring the trails on her sled.
Jennifer Craig, RVT
RVT
Jennifer graduated from the Nortern College Veterinary Technician Program in 2002. She wrote and passed her Veterinary Technician Registration Exam right after college and has been a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) ever since. She started her career at the Owen Sound Veterinary Clinic and worked for us for 2 & 1/2 years before moving to Ottawa, ON. After spending 14 years in Ottawa working as a RVT, Jennifer decided to return to her hometown and has joined the team at the Owen Sound Veterinary Clinic again in 2018. She lives in the city of Owen Sound now, but grew up in Woodford, ON.
She currently has four pets. A chihuahua named Cheerio, a terrier named Oscar, and two cats named Basil and Quinn. In her spare time she enjoys baseball, gardening, crocheting, and walking the dogs.
Laura Danard, RVT
RVT
Laura graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Georgian College in 2017. In July of that year, she joined the team at the Owen Sound Veterinary Clinic, and wrote her registration exam to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. Laura has lived in Owen Sound since she was born, and she enjoys walking and hiking with her family dog Mavis. Laura also enjoys biking, swimming, and reading in her spare time.
Rachel Foster, RVT
RVT
Rachel grew up on a dairy farm just outside Meaford. She graduated from the
Ridgetown College Veterinary Technician program in 2019. In her spare time
she likes to hang out with her cat Mowgli, read and play her cello.
Veterinary Technician
Courtney Cahoon, VT
Veterinary Technician
Courtney joined the team at the Owen Sound Veterinary Clinic in 2012. She graduated from the Northern College Veterinary Technician program in 2012. Courtney lives in Hepworth with her husband, Chris, and her children, Averie and Jaxson. The Cahoon pet family members are Anda and Felix. Courtney’s hobbies include horse back riding, volleyball and fastball.
Veterinary Assistant
Alicia Pope, VA
Veterinary Assistant
Alicia joined the Owen Sound Veterinary Clinic team in January 2021. She graduated from the Veterinary Assistant/Grooming program from Northern College in 2014. Alicia grew up in Georgetown before moving to Owen Sound in October of 2020. Alicia has two cats at home, Gina and Rosa . In her spare time she likes to go on hikes, spending time with family and reading.