Meet the Friendly Faces of
BloorMill Veterinary Hospital!
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Dr. Mak was born in Hong Kong and moved to Canada when she was a young child. Growing up she was fascinated with animals of all shapes and sizes and found herself caring for stray cats and wild birds.
She started volunteering at small animal clinics in Toronto during her teen years and fell in love with the profession. At her vet school admission interview at the Ontario Veterinary College she told the interviewers the reason why she wanted to be a vet is because she knows there is so much she can do to help the animals. She finds working at veterinary clinics to be very rewarding as she gets to spend time with pets and form relationships with the owners.
After working as an associate with Dr. Hill for 4 years she purchased the Bloormill Veterinary Hospital in 2016. In her spare time, Dr. Mak enjoys playing volleyball, making wood furniture and throwing pottery. She also loves outdoor activities like camping, canoeing and hiking. Her pets include a Boston Terrier named TaterTot and a cat named Maya.
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Dr. Mariia is originally from Ukraine. Growing up in a family of animal lovers, she developed a strong passion for rescuing stray cats and dogs. However, finding proper veterinary care for these animals in the rural area where her family lived was a challenge. It was this difficulty that motivated her to pursue a career as a veterinarian, enabling Dr. Mariia to provide essential veterinary care to animals in need herself. This passion eventually led to Dr. Mariia’s family starting a small cat shelter in Ukraine, currently run by her mom.
After graduating from vet school in Ukraine in 2014 Dr. Mariia decided to seek additional education in the field of animal behaviour and welfare, which led her to obtaining a Master’s degree in Animal Behaviour in Poland in 2016, and eventually moving to Canada and completing a PhD program in Animal Welfare at the University of Saskatchewan in 2021.
In her free time, Dr. Mariia loves going to the gym, travelling, crafting, baking cakes and having Skype calls with her Ukrainian shelter kitties!"
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Office Manager
Amy joined our BloorMill family in 2017. Her passion in helping animals has led her to the path of veterinary medicine. She finished her Animal Care program in 2017 and is currently enrolled in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician program.
You will come to find her to be one who will go the extra mile to make sure the best client care is delivered. Pets love seeing Amy because she is very gentle with them and she makes sure they are all well taken care of.
In her free time, Amy enjoys hanging out with her cats, Benard and Binx. Amy also enjoys going to the movies, watching Disney movies and traveling to Disney World.
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Dr. Wong was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, and completed her undergraduate degree in Biological Science at the University of Guelph. Her passion for animals, science, and medicine inspired her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Wanting to combine that passion with her love of travel, she attended veterinary school abroad at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, graduating in 2025.
Dr. Wong completed her clinical year at the University of Minnesota, where she gained valuable hands-on experience in a wide variety of medical and surgical cases. During her clinical training, she also completed externships at veterinary hospitals across both Canada and the United States.
Dr. Wong enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine, with particular interests in surgery and dentistry. Her goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient while continually expanding her knowledge and skills to ensure she can offer the highest standard of veterinary medicine.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Wong enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors. Whether that's playing tennis during the warmer months or snowboarding in the winter. She’s also an avid traveler and foodie who enjoys exploring new destinations and discovering new restaurants whenever she has the opportunity. At home, she’s kept busy by her two cats and a turtle, who constantly remind her why she chose this profession.
Dr. Wong looks forward to meeting you and your pets and partnering with you to provide compassionate, personalized care throughout every stage of their lives.
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RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician)
Is there anything Ashley can’t do? A Registered Veterinary Technician since graduating from Sheridan College in 2016, Ashley plays a vital role in our clinic—from expertly monitoring surgeries to providing compassionate care during appointments. Outside of work, she loves spending time outdoors, enjoying trail walks, horseback riding, and relaxing with her dog, Paisley.
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Technician
Tenesh is one of our Veterinary Technician who graduated from Seneca College's vet tech program in April 2023, and also holds a Veterinary Assistant Certificate. Fueled by a lifelong interest in healthcare and a love for animals, Tenesh thrives as a Veterinary Technician at Bloormill Veterinary Hospital, where the team brings her the greatest joy. She shares her life with Luna, a 6-year-old Siberian Husky Mix, and Hazel, a 1-year-old Mini Doodle Mix.
Outside work, Tenesh enjoys hiking with her canine companions, playing video games, and spending time with her friends.
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Client Care Coordinator
Esther is the friendly face that greets you at the front of our clinic. A Sheridan College Animal Care graduate (2016), she keeps things running smoothly by booking appointments, answering calls, and helping clients feel right at home. Outside the clinic, Esther has a passion for grooming both cats and dogs and loves spending time with her dog, Fonzie, and her two rabbits, Dorito and Nutmeg.
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Client Care Coordinator
Nina loves all animals, and always has since she was a little girl. Throughout the years she has frequently found herself either fostering, babysitting, or adding animals to her own life.
Nina has had fish, hamsters, birds, dogs, cats, and is currently the proud owner a 3 year old St.Shepherd 'Veki' and 15 week old kitten 'Coco'; who are already best friends.
Nina loves seeing animals be loved and cared for no matter the age, and strives to provide a helping hand and welcoming atmosphere to whoever comes inside the clinic.
In her free time Nina enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids. They love playing nightly boardgames, swimming, and doing things outdoors like hiking and skating.
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Vet Assistant/Receptionist
Vanessa obtained her Animal Care Certificate in 2001 from Sheridan College and went on to obtain her Bachelor of Honours Degree in Social/Cultural Anthropology from the University of Toronto in 2007. She joined the BloorMill team in 2003. That’s nearly 2 decades ago! She really enjoys working with animals and has a lot of compassion for them and all they have to offer. Throughout her 20 years at BloorMill she has formed many strong bond with our clients and their pets. Her love for the career is undeniable as she holds the same level (if not more) of enthusiasm to help them. Her outside interests include spending time with her husband, son and friends. She also enjoys traveling, working out and dancing. She has an adorable dog named Kingston.
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Technician
Parnian joined our team in February, bringing a wonderful blend of skill and gentle energy all the way from Iran. Animals have a natural way of sensing her calm, kind presence, which makes her an incredible comfort to our patients during their appointments and procedures. Whether she is assisting in the exam room or carefully monitoring a patient in surgery, Parnian’s love for being around animals shines through in everything she does. At home, her heart belongs to her own beloved cat, Toni.