Dr. Paul HardacreVeterinarian |
Paul Hardacre graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1985 and has been practicing veterinary medicine since with a special interest in soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. He established Loyalist Veterinary Hospital in 1990 which he managed for about 30 years and in 2019 he sold the practice to his associates. He is now operating Loyalist Veterinary Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Services and working exclusively on orthopaedic procedures. Aside from work, Paul enjoys travelling, spending time with his family and walking his dog, Sully.
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LeighVeterinary Technician | Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist |
Leigh graduated from University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus in 2000 as a Registered Veterinary Technician. She has been working alongside Dr. Hardacre since 2001 and has proven to be an asset to the nursing care of our patients. Leigh completed her Rehabilitation training with the Canine Rehab Institute in 2012. She has a keen interest in the rehabilitation of pets and is always eager to find ways to improve the happiness and quality of life of your pet. She continues to further her education by continually taking courses in all areas of the veterinary field. Most recently, she has completed courses in anesthesia, trigger point dry needling, and pain management. Outside of work Leigh spends her time with her husband, 3 children and 5 pets.
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CariannVeterinary Assistant |
Cariann is a veterinary assistant who has been working along side Dr. Hardacre since 2011. Cariann loves helping and caring for animals and has a lot of passion towards her job. In the past year or two, Cariann has realized she has a keen interest in orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation of pets. Everyday she shows up with a smile and ready to help an animal in need. During her spare time she enjoys being with family and her two beagles, Copper and Domi.
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EmilyVeterinary Assistant |
Emily began her work in the veterinary field as a student in 2015 and has worked alongside Dr. Hardacre aiding in animal care, surgery, pack preparation and diagnostic imaging. Emily graduated from the University of Guelph where she received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology in 2022. Now, she is currently a student veterinarian at the Ontario Veterinary College class of 2028! Emily is hoping to become a small animal veterinarian and has an interest in orthopeadics and general practice. Outside of school, Emily shares her home with her ragdoll, Bagels, and an Australian shepherd mix named Riley. Emily enjoys spending time with her family, going outdoors, travelling, and photography.
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OliviaVeterinary Technician |
Olivia has worked in the veterinary field for 6 years, gaining experience in many aspects of a busy veterinary hospital. She graduated from the Veterinary Technology Program at St Lawrence College in 2024. She completed an externship placement at LVOARS as part of her education then joined our team upon graduation. When Olivia isn't spending her time helping animals, she can be found snuggling with her cat, Archie, or enjoying the nice weather camping.
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AshleyVeterinary Technician |
Ashley has dedicated much of her life to working with animals, gaining hands-on experience in a variety of roles including farm work, daycare, kennel attending, and most recently assisting at Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre. She graduated in 2025 with an advanced diploma in Veterinary Technology from St. Lawrence College and is passionate about animal health and well-being.
At home, Ashley cares for her two cats, Dexter and Edith, along with her Shih Tzu, Tucker. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in nature through activities such as hiking, camping, kayaking, and curling up with a good book. |