Our Technicians

Jennifer grew up bringing her own family pet to Greenbank Animal Hospital way back in 1993! Since then she completed her high school co-op program here in 2002, graduated the Veterinary Technician program at Algonquin College in 2008 and has been an RVT at the clinic since 2009. Jennifer lives with her wonderful husband Stephen and their two daughters, Jocelyn and Audrey. They are smothered in cuddles and kisses from their 4 cats Turk, Dawn, Dusk and Eva and their Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever named Tulip. Outside of work Jennifer loves cottaging to either her parent's cottage in Kazabazua or at her in-law's on Wolfe Island. She loves travelling, reading, watching movies and playing board games and cards with friends and family. Jen was Fear Free certified in 2019.

Athena joined our team in 2017 after graduating from the Veterinary Technician program at Algonquin College and earning her RVT status earlier that year. She grew up in the Valley and spent time living in Northern Ontario and Toronto before calling Ottawa home. Athena loves all animals, but has a special enthusiasm for feline friends. She was inspired to become an RVT by her beloved cat Isabelle. In her free time Athena enjoys roller skating, gardening, crocheting, and going camping, as well as quality time with her family and boyfriend. Athena was Fear Free certified in 2019

Cynthia graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program at Algonquin College in 2018.That same year she wrote her registry exam, obtaining full RVT standing. Cynthia has a very handsome black cat named Montgomery. In her free time she enjoys playing board games, doing crafts and rewatching Gilmore Girls.

Alexa graduated as a Veterinary Technologist from St. Lawrence College in 2021. She started working as a kennel attendant in 2014 and has also worked as a receptionist and vet assistant as she worked towards becoming a technician. Alexa obtained her full registered veterinary technician status since completing her vet tech degree. In her spare time she loves going to her family cottage and cuddling with her 5 cats Rose, Max, Momo, Shade and Tank. She enjoys travelling and cross-stitching. Alexa was Fear Free certified in 2021.

McKenna joined the Greenbank team in 2019, where she has since worked as a Registered Veterinary Technician and veterinary care staff. She graduated the Veterinary Technician program at Algonquin college in 2017 and passed her national exam later that year. McKenna is currently back in school for her Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Ottawa. When not at work or studying, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as venturing on nature trails and reading. She has quite the range of pets at home, including a husky named Shiloh and a cat named Fry!

Ashley graduated the Veterinary Technician program at Algonquin in 2021, where she became Fear Free certified in 2018. She is currently working towards her RVT. Ashley enjoys going on long walks with her German Shepherd, Ellie, spending time with her family, and cooking.

Jamie graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Northern College in 2017. That same year she wrote her registry exam, giving her her full RVT standing. She has been working as an RVT since 2018, and joined the Greenbank team in December of 2022. Jamie grew up on a small hobby farm, and has had a passion for animals since a young age. She has a small poodle mix named Lacey. In her free time, Jamie enjoys reading, painting, crochet, hiking, and watching movies, tv shows, and some anime.