Working here she fell in love with all of the responsibilities of the Technicians, so she went to St. Lawrence College and graduated as a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2005.
After graduation she came right back to the clients and their pets that felt like home, making it more than 20 years here now! She loves the team and patients at Oakridge and Oak West Animal Clinics.

Mandy has developed a keen interest in anesthesia, dentistry and educating clients- whether that's about their pets illness or how to put eye drops in their hyperactive animal while it crocodile rolls and bucks like a bronco!
In 2011 she married her high-school sweetheart and they welcomed a son & daughter a few years later. As far as 4-legged children Mandy has a golden retriever 'Bozley' who is very simple, sweet and mostly is called Boo-Boo nugget! She has two cats as well that she calls Dash & Poppy but if you ask the kids they are "Dasher-figgy pudding" and "Poppers-Betty White".

Dani completed a two-year cooperative career placement program at a local vet clinic during high school, and continued to work as a Kennel Attendant throughout high school and college. She attended the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus and graduated in 2007 as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Dani first met Dr. Egli while working at another local hospital, and was happy to join forces with her again here at Oakridge Animal Clinic. She first joined the team in the fall of 2014, left for a short time in 2016 to pursue other opportunities, and then rejoined the clinic family halfway through 2017.

Around the clinic, Dani enjoys caring for senior pets, working on dentistry cases, and monitoring pets under anesthesia. Most of all, she loves that she gets to learn something new on a daily basis and that she’s constantly kept on her toes!

When she’s not at work, Dani likes hiking, playing on a floor hockey team in the winters, hiking and horseback riding, fostering dogs, and spending time with her own pets at home. She has four cats—Gus, Franklin, Harvey, and Ezra—. Dani also shares her life with Edgar the crested gecko and a horse, Atlas, whose favorite pastimes include going for trail rides and getting snacks. Dani has a special place in her heart for Dobermans.

Christina joined the Oakridge/Oak West family in 2017 and hasn’t looked back since! Her heart is with senior pets and supportive care in their old age, as well as practicing preventative medicine. She also enjoys helping new puppy and kitten owners to have happy, healthy, and well behaved pets! Christina is our social media manager, and enjoys being able to share the joy of veterinary life with our clients.
Outside of the clinic Christina loves to keep busy with traveling, camping, and hiking, often all in one trip, and usually with her husband! At home she enjoys gardening and sewing. Christina and her husband share their home with Crea, a Jack Russell cross who she adopted from Ridgetown, and a cat, Greta, who is FIV positive and completely rules the roost!

After high school, Shania completed 1 year of a nursing program at Trent University in Peterborough. During her summer break, she worked as a PSW at a long-term care facility but soon realized the field wasn’t her true passion. She decided to take a year off to work and explore other career paths. In 2019, she attended the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus to complete their Veterinary Technology program. Her time on campus got cut short during her second semester, when her residence building closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. She was able to return to Ridgetown to complete her final year, and graduated with honors in 2021.

Shortly after graduation, she joined the Oakridge/Oak West team! Shania enjoys the thrill that each day brings and that no two appointments are the same. She aims to make each patient feel comfortable while they’re in her care and looks forward to further developing her skills. Shania has a special interest in preventative medicine and helping senior pets live long, happy lives.

At home, Shania has a senior cat named Tila who she adopted from a shelter. She intends to help Tila live out her golden years! In her spare time, Shania enjoys spending time with her family and close friends, reading books and watching reality TV.

Danika graduated from the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus as a veterinary technician in 2009 and passed examination to become registered with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians in the same year. Since graduating, she has had the opportunity to grow her skills working with both large and small animals. She has even been able to cross off a bucket list item by working as a zookeeper at the Toronto Zoo. Danika joined our team in 2014 as a Registered Veterinary Technician and hasn’t looked back since!

Danika has a special interest and skillset in animal nutrition and disease management which has developed into a specific role at the clinic, the Wellness and Nutrition Advisor. She provides in depth consultations and support for clients who have pets with complicated or chronic medical conditions. One of her favourite parts of the job is that she never stops learning! When not at work, Danika can be found speaking at veterinary conferences, practicing Reiki, or adventuring to a new ethnic restaurant with her partner Katrina. She has three cats at home, Sophie, Chiyo and Yoshi, and a lab x named Reika, also affectionally known as the Goober Doob.

Hannah graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Seneca College in 2014. After graduation she worked in general practice for a couple of years before moving on to emergency medicine. She worked in the ER for several years and loved it. She then made the decision to join a specialty practice that treats hyperthyroid cats with radioactive iodine. She thoroughly enjoyed working with senior kitties and learned a lot in this role.

In January 2024 Hannah joined the Oakridge / Oak West team. She is excited to bring her years of experience to our practice and help our patients live their best lives!

Outside of work she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, kayaking, biking, hiking and camping. She also has two cats named Blossom and Daisy.

Caitlin is the office manager at Oakridge Animal Clinic. Her nickname is the Happiness Manager and you’ll usually find her making someone smile. Caitlin handles payroll, accounting and helps to oversee the day-to-day operations. She began as a receptionist and true to heart, you will still find her on the desk making connections with the wonderful clients at Oakridge (and the patients!)

She most enjoys the family atmosphere at Oakridge, that includes employees and clients. She has been with the clinic for 17 years and has been a part of many patients’ lives from puppyhood to golden years.

When not at work, Caitlin enjoys spending time with her family, which includes partner Shannon, daughters Avery and Sophie, dogs Wesley and Fletcher, cats Peepers, Julius and Nora, and Rosie the fish. You will find her in the sun, poolside, or at the family cottage kayaking and enjoying the water.

Melissa moved to Ottawa to attend Algonquin College in 2004 and has been working in veterinary industry for over 10 years. While in Ottawa she was involved with helping a fundraising for the Wild Bird Care Center and the Ottawa Rabbit Rescue. She fostered many rabbits, providing them the love and care they needed until they found heir forever home. She has recently moved back to St Thomas to be closer to family and joined the Oakridge/Oak West team in 2022. Melissa has a special talent for working with small pets.

Melissa lives with her husband and together they have a whippet and 2 rescued chihuahuas. She still stays involved with the Ottawa Rabbit Rescue doing what she can from a distance.

As an accomplished receptionist and veterinary assistant, Stephanie honed her skill at the veterinary emergency clinic before finding her home at Oakridge. She especially loves working at Oakridge because of the staff, who feel like a big extended family.

When away from work, Stephanie is passionate about staying active! She loves to adventure, travel, and is planning on hiking all of the Bruce Trail. In 2021 she was able to check off one of her bucket list items by traveling to Costa Rica. Steph had also played roller derby for about 10 years! Due to the pandemic, she decided to retire from derby, but thinks about that time in her life fondly.

At home, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and 3 pets! She has Thomas, a beautiful orange kitty, Carly, an adorable lab cross, and Maxx, a handsome labradoodle!

Nicole took veterinary assistant courses at Durham College. Once she graduated, she applied to several clinics and came to work at Oakridge in October of 2008. Now she’s a certified Veterinary Assistant, and enjoys looking after boarding animals and helping owners understand how to read their pets and care for them when they’re sick.

At home, Nicole has several pets of her own. Jasper is a Retriever mix and is Nicole’s traveling buddy. Riggins is a St. Bernard who loves to be with people, Ace is a short-hair cat with a penchant for chattering, and Daytona is a rescue cat from the clinic.

When she’s not working or taking her dogs on walks and hikes, Nicole enjoys gardening and spending time outdoors.

Amanda grew up just outside of Lucan, Ontario and attended the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus for her veterinary schooling. She worked and volunteered in a number of vet clinics over the years before deciding to take a short hiatus. When Amanda decided to re-enter the veterinary profession, she came across an opening here at Oakridge Animal Clinic and thought it seemed like a great place to jump back in—Amanda was right! Now, she’s a proud member of the hospital’s Veterinary Assistant team.

Amanda lives in the countryside with her significant other and a variety of pets. She has two dogs, two cats, a pair of rats, an African Dwarf frog, nine chickens, and a pair of rabbits. When she isn’t doting on her own animal companions, Amanda enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors, reading great books, and practicing her photography skills. She’s participated in a variety of photography competitions and recently won a local library photo contest!

Sydney began her journey in vet clinics over 4 years ago working at a country veterinary clinic, experiencing time with both small and large animal patients as a veterinary assistant before finding her home at Oakridge Animal Clinic.

When Sydney isn’t at the clinic she enjoys spending time with her two dogs Marley and Maple; taking them on outdoor adventures and trails in the surrounding area. Sydney’s favourite pastime is spending time with her family and animals as well as photography!

Growing up, Lynda has been surrounded by animals either having them as pets or volunteering at animal shelters and horse stables. She has always kept her eye out for any little (or big!) creature that needs help and does her best to make sure they are cared for. You can only imagine the animals that were brought home! Lynda currently has two cats, three year old Bowie who was a rescue and her partners’ 5 year old cat Tyke who she’s adopted under her wing.

When Lynda is not at work, she loves painting, sculpting, photography, visiting antique stores and hiking. She also loves spending as much time as she can outdoors and can’t wait to explore more of London as she is new to the city!