Our Veterinary Care Team

Dr. Ivan “Zak” Zakharenkov is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for the well-being of veterinary professionals. After graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College, he worked in various settings across Canada, from emergency to general practice. After 12 years in veterinary medicine and a severe case of burnout, Ivan pivoted to creating products that…

Dr. Ashley Ellsworth is a Veterinarian who has been working in the veterinary field (in various roles) since 2003. She graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 2014. She is passionate about emergency and critical care and has over 16 years of experience in emergency medicine. Her special interests include feline medicine, ultrasound and chemotherapy….

Dr. Cody Bourque is a dedicated veterinarian with a commitment to preserving the bond between families and their beloved pets. Graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College, Cody’s journey led him back to his roots in New Brunswick, where he embarked on a fulfilling career in general practice. Recently, he has joined the NB Veterinary Urgent…

Dr. Marco Duguay is a veterinarian with 3 years of experience in emergency and urgent-care medicine. He graduated from Dalhousie University in 2017 with a degree in Biology and from Atlantic Veterinary College in 2021. Marco was born and raised in northern New Brunswick. He has a passion for all things small animal medicine with…

Dr. Lily Mitchell is a 2025 graduate of Atlantic Veterinary College with a passion for helping animals and emergency medicine.  Dr. Mitchell grew up in New Hampshire, surrounded by dogs, cats, and chickens.  Her career with animals took a tangent while studying Biomedical Science at the University of New Hampshire, where she worked and lived…

Michael is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated in the fall of 2020. He has been working in emergency medicine since graduating from the technician program at Oulton College. Michael has had a passion for animals ever since he was a little kid. He would ask for animal encyclopedias for presents to further broaden his…

Amanda is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated in the fall of 2021. She has experience working in both orthopedic and emergency medicine since graduating from the technician program at Oulton College. She attended Mount Allison for a year before finding her passion in veterinary medicine. She loves surgery and comforting both patients and clients…

Vicky is a Veterinary Assistant who joined Moncton Veterinary Urgent Care in October 2023. She graduated from Oulton College in 2017, and from there, went straight into emergency medicine. Her favourite part of working in the veterinary field is assisting in surgeries and aiding patients on their road to recovery. In her personal life, Vicky…

Alexis is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated in 2020. She went directly into emergency medicine, where she found her passion. While working in ER, she was part of the Oncology Team and took great pride in watching her patients improve.  Alexis grew up on a farm and always had a passion for animals, which…

Katie is a Registered Veterinary Technician. Katie is originally from St. Stephen, NB but moved to PEI to complete her bachelor of science at the University of Prince Edward Island. She majored in Biology and Anthropology! She then moved to Moncton to attend Oulton College and graduated from the Veterinary Technician program in 2022 going…

Sarah is a Registered Veterinary Technician with extensive experience in small animal medicine. Her journey in the industry took a unique turn in 2018 when she transitioned to the industry side of veterinary care, making a significant impact in various roles. In her role as a Certified Customer Success Manager at Smart Flow and IDEXX,…

Maddy is a client service representative with a background in emergency medicine and general practice. Since childhood, I harboured a deep passion for working with animals. I vividly recall expressing to my mother my dream of constructing a barn to shelter strays, providing them with a loving home. In 2018, I embarked on my journey…

Kristen is a client service representative with over 6 years of experience in the veterinary world. She graduated from Durham College with her Veterinary Assistant certificate and quickly jumped into the emergency medicine field, followed by general practice. Kristen joined the Veterinary Urgent Care Group in October of 2023! Kristen has a 4-year-old Labrador Retriever named…

Kaylie was born and raised in Saint John, NB, but moved to Moncton to pursue her dreams in Veterinary Medicine. She graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Oulton College in 2021. After spending two and a half years in general practice, Kaylie transitioned to Urgent Care medicine in November 2023. Most recently, in April…