Team
Integrity, compassion, excellence, professionalism and forming long lasting relationships are ALL important values to ALL of our team members and our approach to veterinary care.
Get to know all of the doctors and staff at the Port Colborne Animal Hospital.
Veterinarian/Owners

Dr. Heather D. Fretz
Veterinarian/Owner, DVM
Dr. Fretz was born in Port Colborne where she lived for her first five years.…

Dr. Sharon Saxon-Buri
Veterinarian/Owner, DVM
Dr. Sharon Saxon-Buri is a Port Colborne native and a graduate of Lakeshore Catholic High…
Veterinarian

Dr. Destiny Locking
Veterinarian, DVM
Dr. Destiny Locking has been member of the Port Colborne Animal Hospital team since January…
Veterinarian (Retired)

Dr. Brian D. Wicks (Retired)
Veterinarian, DVM
Dr Wicks graduated in 1969 from the Ontario Veterinary College. After working at Dain City…
Client Care

Debbie Costabile
Client Care Team
Debbie is a Port Colborne native and is always happy to meet you and your…

John Smits
Client Care Team
John is native to Port Colborne. He obtained his Veterinary Assistant Degree from Northern College…
Registered Veterinary Technicians

Daina Szczepanowski
Registered Veterinary Techinician
Daina lives and grew up in Welland, and knew she wanted to work with animals…

Sara Lee
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Sara is a long time resident of Port Colborne and joined our practice in 2012. …

Talia Chambers
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Talia has lived in St. Catharines for most of her life, knowing she wanted to…
Veterinary Assistant

Alison Taylor
Veterinary Assistant
Alison has lived in the Port Colborne area for most of her life. Even from…