As you begin a dialogue with VetCare, you will come to know our team members who are each devoted to ensuring your Transition is a success. We bring a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds together – from the fields of veterinary medicine, business transitions, operations and accounting – giving us a holistic view of your Transition.
Andrew is the Founder and CEO of VetCare and is responsible for assisting practice owners realize their personal Transition goals and ensuring our hospitals deliver top quality medicine to our patients. He is driven by the belief that excellent management brings better medicine to patients and ultimately improves health outcomes. He brings corporate management experience as a consultant, finance manager and accountant. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and is a Chartered Accountant.
Kristy is the Vice President of Human Resources at VetCare and leads our HR strategy, People Operations and Talent Acquisition. Kristy works with owners to understand their unique teams and cultures to make the transition process as smooth as possible. She brings previous leadership experience creating best in class employee experiences at fast growing and scaling organizations. She has a Bachelors of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University and professional certifications in HR (CHPR and SHRM-SCP).
Andrew is Vice President of Corporate Development at VetCare and leads our hospital acquisitions. Andrew works closely with practice owners to discover their transition goals and craft purchase arrangements that met their unique needs. He brings a wealth of experience in structuring and managing business acquisitions. He is a professional accountant (South Africa) and a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Julien is Corporate Controller at VetCare and leads our corporate finance and accounting. For our new hospital acquisitions, Julien works with owners throughout the process to ensure that finances and administration are transitioned smoothly. He brings experience from the Education sector working in a multi-entity environment. He holds a Master in Organizational Leadership, and a Bachelor’s degree in Management from HEC Montreal.
Amy is Manager of Business Development at VetCare and leads our relationship building with clinic and hospital owners across Canada. She is your first point of contact for exploring transition with VetCare and will remain engaged with you through the closing of your sale and beyond. She brings experience as a Territory Manager for Purina Veterinary Diets and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University in Hamilton.
Monty is Regional Manager of Western Canada at VetCare. He is responsible for leading our hospital teams in delivering top quality care to our patients and excellent service to our clients. Monty believes that teams perform at their best when they are challenged and supported. He brings experience from Kane, a veterinary supply company, Pfizer and as a veterinary surgeon and practice owner in Egypt and Dubai. He holds a DVM from the University of Cairo and an MBA from the American University in Cairo.
Jonathan, our Hospital Analyst, works closely with owners and the VetCare team to evaluate new hospital acquisitions. He helps owners obtain the information needed for the evaluation and helps VetCare develop an understanding of the hospital. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia.
Shalvah, our Corporate Accountant, works closely with owners and the VetCare team to ensure that accounting – including payroll, tax filings and accounts payable – run smoothly and efficiently. She holds a Bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Victoria and an Accounting Diploma from the University of British Columbia.