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We are a locally and privately owned, five doctor veterinary practice in the heart of beautiful Charleswood, located at the corner of Roblin Boulevard and Alcrest Drive, near the Moray Bridge. We have been practicing high quality care and service since 1977.
We offer quality, personalized pet care services for dogs and cats such as annual physical exams and vaccinations, diagnostic laboratory, ultrasound, radiology, dentistry, as well as perform general surgical procedures which include spays, neuters, soft-tissue surgeries and orthopedic surgeries. We are happy to announce that registered canine massage therapy is now a service offered at our clinic. |
Meet Our Team
Veterinarians
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Dr. Megan LeclairI was born in Richmond, B.C. where I attended the University of British Columbia. I graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science (Agr.). As a child who would "surgically" remove tags from my stuffed animals, it was clear to me that a career in veterinary medicine was an obvious choice. I continued my studies at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, graduating in 2005. After graduation, fate brought me to the great city of Winnipeg where I met my husband and we have managed to fill our home with 3 wonderful children, 2 cats and a dog.
I started at the Charleswood Veterinary Clinic in 2007 and thoroughly enjoy all aspects of general practice, including medicine, surgery and dentistry. I love seeing the bond between pets and their families grow from those first few puppy and kitten visits to their senior years. It makes each day a rewarding one. |
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Dr. Fiona Mulhern - Currently On Maternity LeaveI grew up in Winnipeg and since a young age wanted to be a veterinarian. I received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Manitoba prior to attending the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. I graduated in 2013 and started practicing in a rural setting. This gave me a wealth of experience, from routine medicine to emergency care. In 2015, I moved back to Winnipeg and joined the Charleswood Veterinary Clinic. I am fortunate to be a part of a great team that strives to provide the best care for our patients.
I frequently bring my French Bulldog, Olive, to work where she is spoiled by her second family, while my rescue cat, Felix, is happy to stay home. |
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Dr. Heather Bassey
I grew up in the Charleswood area, and since a very young age had the goal of becoming a veterinarian. I left Winnipeg to attended the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. I did not last long living without pets while at school as I quickly acquired my two Maine Coon cats - Simon and Arthur. I returned to Winnipeg to begin practicing after graduating in 2017. I have a particular interest in Fear Free medicine and believe in making veterinary visits as low stress as possible through gentle handling and positive reinforcement. I joined the Charleswood Veterinary Clinic team in April 2018. It has been such a pleasure to be back in my community and to be working alongside such supportive and caring staff.
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Dr. April Crump
I grew up in the Charleswood area of Winnipeg and studied at the University of Winnipeg before attending the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. After graduating in 2018, I gained a variety of experience working at a couple different clinics in the city before coming to the wonderful Charleswood Veterinary Clinic in February 2022.
Although I find many aspects of veterinary medicine interesting, I have a particular interest in surgery and feline medicine. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, friends, and my two cats - Casper and Calliope. |
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Dr. Jocelyn Beggs - Joining June 2022
I’m a born and raised Winnipegger, with a smattering of stays out West. I began my undergraduate degree at the University of Winnipeg with a BSc (Hons) and the intention of pursuing a career in human medicine. As life happens, I fatefully spent a spring break at a rural mixed animal practice where I watched some of the most fascinating things I had ever seen, including a calf being born, and I realized that my long-term professional goals could all be fulfilled in a single career: veterinary medicine. I graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005.
For me, veterinary medicine provides the framework to simultaneously practice medicine, work with the animals we love, build personal relationships, and make a lasting impact on my community. I believe firmly in strengthening the Human-Animal Bond and the concept of One Health through good preventative medicine and staying up to date on the latest advancements in medicine. I have a special interest in dermatology, ophthalmology, dentistry and parasitology/zoonotic disease. When not at work, I enjoy travelling, photography, gardening, scuba diving and surfing with my husband, and we share the house with 4 apathetic roommates (felines). |
Clinic Residents
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Cici, Clinic Cat
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Registered Veterinary Technologists
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Amy, RVT, CCBW
Amy joined the Charleswood Veterinary Clinic team in 2012 as a Registered Veterinary Technologist. Upon graduation, Amy worked in a small and large animal practice just outside of Winnipeg and acquired a wealth of experience. Amy also worked as Animal Protection Officer for the province of Manitoba in 2006 but has since handed in her badge and has taken a step back as an APO. We truly admire Amy's dedication to the animal field. Her latest accomplishment was in 2015 when she became a Certified Canine Bodyworker. She now offers canine massage therapy at the Charleswood Vet. Amy is kept busy at home with 3 little girls of her own. |
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Elise, RVT
Elise is one of our Registered Veterinary Technologist at the Charleswood Veterinary Clinic and a local to the Charleswood area. Elise started working in the veterinary field in 2007, and joined our team in 2010. She may be a familiar face as she has worked in many areas of our clinic, starting as a receptionist, then as a veterinary assistant and to where she stands now. Elise's love for animals has taken her many places, including Thailand where she volunteered with the Wildlife Friends Foundation. She graduated from the Red River College Animal Health Technologist program in 2013. Elise has since established a true talent at analyzing samples in the laboratory. She has two dogs - Griffin and Moose and two cats - Malee and Harlequin. |
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Maria, RVT
Maria joined the Charleswood Veterinary Clinic team as a Registered Veterinary Technologist in 2009 shortly after graduating from the Animal Health Technology program at Red River College. Maria has a keen interest in laboratory diagnostics, blood sampling and I.V. catheterization. Maria also has an excellent bedside manner as she greets every patient and family with a contagious smile. She truly makes a point at ensuring everyone feels at ease, patient and family. You will typically see Maria later in the day as she is our evening girl. Although, she still works full time at home keeping up with two busy babies. Her easygoing Retriever mix, Sadie, is a big help. |
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Kim, RVT
Kim is a Charleswood resident and has been working at Charleswood Veterinary Clinic since 2014. After attending the University of Manitoba, she graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Red River College in 1996 and has been working in veterinary medicine since 1994. Kim has held senior roles as a RVT, team leader and administrator in Winnipeg and has several years experience in emergency and critical care medicine. She is also a past volunteer committee member and newsletter editor with the Manitoba Veterinary Technologist Association. Outside of work, Kim is a regular patron of the dog park, an avid gardener, frequent traveler and loves spending time outdoors with her family. A supporter of local rescues and shelters, she shares her home with 2 rescue dogs - Sophie and Bunny and two cats, Apple and Peaches. |
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Caitlin, RVT
Caitlin graduated from the Red River College Animal Health Technology program in 2013 and joined our team in 2017. She most enjoys the laboratory portion of working at the clinic: hematology, urinalysis and cytology. Caitlin is also very passionate and talented when it comes to feline wellness and behaviour. She proves this by maintaining the peace in her home with six kitties - Sophie, Nova, Tank, Riley, Lucas and Mochi. Her Lab/Shepherd mix, Tobi, sure has a lot of rules to follow.
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Amanda, RVT
Amanda joined our team as a Registered Veterinary Technologist in February 2021. Her career in the veterinary field began in 1998 where she worked as a veterinary assistant prior to graduating from the Animal Health Technologist program at Red River College in 2002. Amanda established her technical skills working at a 24 hour emergency hospital in Toronto, Ontario, for many years. In 2012, she moved back home to Winnipeg to raise her two children. She loves being a part of a caring health care team where she can help educate clients, snuggle those who need snuggling and support in the peaceful farewells. Outside of work, Amanda loves to garden and spend time at her cottage. She has several gardening beds at home as well as a rental plot at her cottage where she can grow even more! Amanda has two cats – Mongo and Mumford, an English Cream Golden Retriever – Goose and a Goldfish – Volcano. |
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Jackie, RVT
Jackie started at Charleswood Veterinary Clinic in March of 2021. When she was younger, she worked in various pet stores and went to school to become a Vet Assistant. During her schooling, her teacher told her that she would make an excellent Vet Tech so she went back to school again and graduated as an RVT in 2017 from Red River College. Jackie loves helping her patients feel as comfortable as possible when they are in the clinic. This lead her to become certified in Fear Free handling. As an RVT, Jackie has many jobs, but she has a special interest in dental care. She has seen old dogs feel like puppies again after having their teeth cleaned and any infected/injured teeth extracted. It makes her feel good to be part of the process and hear that her patient feels so much better afterwards. Outside of work, Jackie has been busy writing her first children's book called Penny's Rumour (as Penelope Prince), which was recently published. She also loves to read and bake! Jackie has two Pomeranians - Penny and Prince, a cat named Snickers, and a Crested Gecko named Lu. |
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Dana, RVT
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Taylor, RVT
Taylor joined our team in 2017 after graduating with honours from the Animal Health Technology program at Lakeland College in Alberta, June of 2017. Shortly after graduating she completed the veterinary technician national exam allowing her work in any province in Canada. Before becoming a technician, she volunteered at her hometown SPCA for several years and acquired a summer student position there. Volunteering sparked her interest in pursuing a career as a veterinary technician which brought her to us! Taylor has two dogs - Moose and Abu. |
Veterinary Assistant & Reception Team
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Wendy
Wendy is a Charleswood Veterinary Clinic fixture! She began at our clinic in September 2001 after working in various medical-related assistant positions in both human and animal settings. You can expect to see Wendy bright and early in the morning as she is typically our opening gal. Wendy's tremendous compassion and enormous heart has us all truly believing there is a spot in her heart for everyone that walks through the front door. The Charleswood Vet has populated Wendy's home with many little critters over the years which include her English Cocker Spaniel - Ryder and two kitties - Licorice and Emmy. |
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Jordan
Jordan joined our team as a Veterinary Assistant in the fall of 2014 after spending 3 years at our sister clinic at the time, Crestview Veterinary Hospital. Jordan has acquired a wide range of animal training and behaviour experience while working with her Border Collies, Tempest and Flare, in a variety of dog sports growing up. Jordan and her dogs are avid hikers and have traveled across the country on many of their adventures. She would be lying if she said she didn't buy a doggie backpack to carry her French Bulldog, Lentil, along for the ride.
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Tyler
Tyler is another one of our valuable Veterinary Assistants. He joined our team in 2019. Tyler has been a part of the animal world since 2010 as he has worked at a local animal shelter for many years. He has also spent a lot of his free time helping out local rescues by volunteering at numerous spay and neuter events. Tyler never fails to bring a laughter to the clinic and is always ready to lend a helping hand. At home Tyler has a very spoiled, very sassy rescue cat named Zella Day and a zany new kitten addition named Bento. |
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Andrea
Andrea joined our team as a Veterinary Receptionist in May of 2019. Upon starting at the Charleswood Veterinary Clinic, Andrea was no stranger to many of our four-legging patients. After dedicating over 5 years at a local animal rescue, it brings her true joy to see many of the familiar faces she helped, now enjoying their lives in their forever homes. Andrea has a hilariously jolly yellow Labrador named Tucker and four kitties – Max, Dow, Olaf and Gumby. All of which are foster fails. Outside of work, Andrea is an extremely talented at crocheting and gardening. Our favourite creation she has made so far is a tiny crocheted sofa that her cats all enjoy. |
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Nikki
Nikki joined our team in February of 2020 as one of our valuable Veterinary Assistants. Nikki has been extremely dedicated in her pursuit to becoming a Registered Veterinary Technologist and will begin this dream journey in August 2022. We are so proud of her! Nikki currently has two dogs, a mixed breed named Skipper and a goofy Golden Retriever named Casey. Nikki is an advocate for fear free handling and truly puts this forward in our clinic setting. She helps to work with each patient to ensure each experience is a positive one. This passion stemmed from her experience with her dog Skipper's behavioural challenges growing up. Nikki has further developed these skills through Fear Free Handling certification. Nikki is also very passionate about senior pet care (and senior pups!). This led her to adopt her 15 year old dog named Phillip where he lived out his golden years before crossing the Rainbow Bridge. In Nikki's spare time, she picks up shifts at one of the local emergency veterinary hospitals for extra experience. |
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Dayna
Dayna joined our team as a Veterinary Receptionist in August of 2019. She completed the Robertson College Veterinary Office Assistant program in 2017 and has acquired an array of animal-related experience while working at a number of pet services we have in Winnipeg. Dayna’s passion for customer service has her truly enjoying being at the front desk where she can help educate clients, greet families and help make their pets feel at ease in the exam rooms. Dayna has two very busy little kitties named Teddy Jr. and Shrimp. She loves to buy them new little toys and activities to help enrich their happy house-cat lives. |
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Ana
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Ruby
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