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It's been 10 years ago today that we opened our doors and it has been an honour to serve out community an grow in the process. It started with me, a veterinary assistant and veterinary technician. Each new team member has been an exciting addition, as we evolved into the team we are today. Can you believe that what started as this watered damaged building... ...could be the home base of years of memories and veterinary care?  Our core value has continued to be respect for the environment, realizing that it is integral to the health of us all.
We started with keeping sustainability in mind with every decision made in the building and day to day practise. In 2017, we were able to add 6 kW of solar panels in the back of the building. With our efforts, In 2018, we were recognized as practise of the year by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, for our commitment to ecohealth and green practise procedures. In the next little while, we hope to focus on how we can participate in activities that strengthen the bond between us, our pets and nature, with such ideas as neighbourhood cleanups, walking/running events with our dogs. We are always looking for feedback from you, as well. Thank you to our clients, friends and families for you ongoing support and hope you are as excited as we are, to continue to be part of your community and the connections between health and nature. |
About the Author, Michiko Gehrig
I grew up on Crow Hill Road. At the time, we were the only house on that dirt road that led to infinity in the middle of "nowhere" New Brunswick. I had the forest and the wildlife as my neighbours, so as a child I was constantly on the look out to "rescue" orphaned mice, birds and baby salamanders. Nature was our backyard and once, I mistook a coyote for the family dog, calling her name and not realizing who it was until it turned around to look at me. My family had a small farm, living as much off the land as possible, and so I think that's why it came natural for me to realize I wanted to be a veterinarian since I was 8 years old. At this young age, I also felt strongly about respecting the environment, sensing how the two could not be separated. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of New Brunswick in 1999, I attended the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown PEI and received my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. I've practiced in general practice and emergency clinics in New Brunswick, Ontario and British Columbia and was humbled and delighted to open the doors of Kannon Animal Hospital in September 2012. Archives
August 2024
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