Charmissa

Charmissa has been part of the Bridgwater team since August 2017. Many of you may recognize her voice and smile as she previously worked for Best Friends Animal Hospital for 4 years. Charmissa started working in veterinary medicine as a volunteer at 15 years old. She knew at that moment that she was meant to work in this field. She is lucky to be "owned" by her Husky Cross "Gucci", her new baby "Moose", four kitties and two horses.

Heather

Heather is a life-long animal lover and a 2016 Honors Graduate of the Robertson College Online Veterinary Office Assistant program. She was very fortunate to take part in the extensive pre-opening training and to be part of the opening team here at Bridgwater and she is very proud to work at this facility with a remarkable, devoted group of people. Her past experience has included working in a customer service capacity through different roles in very different industries, and serving as a volunteer in an advisory and advocacy position in the school system. As a proud Mom of 4 wonderful women, a pet-Mom forever, and a cancer participant, she has experience from both sides of the counter when it comes to facilitating respectful, compassionate visits for you in our hospital.

Her pet family currently consists of 3 cats, Oliver the brave, Christopher the diabetic, and Tinkerbell the decoration; as well as 2 dogs, Emily the licker, and Timothy, in charge of crowd control. An occasional foster dog through a local rescue joins the household when possible for some tlc before becoming a member of a new loving family.

Jessica F.

Jessica started working for the Winnipeg Veterinary Care Group as a Veterinary Assistant in April 2016. She has been working with Bridgwater Veterinary Hospital since June. At home Jessica has her fur-baby named "Kahlua" who was born May 11th, 2013 and is a Border Collie, Blue Heeler. "Kahlua" loves to go for any adventure including going to the lake to visit her sister "Sierra" to play.

Jessica enjoys spending her time going back home to Lac Du Bonnet where she grew up. Some of her hobbies include target practice with her bow, fishing and boating.

Jessica strives at building relationships with our clients and always ensures every patient gets a lot of love in the Hospital.

Jessica L.

Jessica started working as a Veterinary Office Assistant at Bridgwater Veterinary Hospital in August of 2017. She has worked with animals from a young age volunteering in shelters, helping with rescue organizations and working within veterinary hospitals. She is currently working towards completing her degree in nursing at Red River College. Although she is pursuing a career in human medicine, working with animals is a passion she will continue to follow in her life. Jessica has a particular interest in the emergency aspect Bridgwater has to offer to individuals and the triaging done within the hospital. The training she has had as a nursing student has given her the skills to be able to help assess animals walking through our doors in an emergent setting.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her two small dogs "Joey" and "Penny", being outdoors and traveling.

Liz

Liz graduated with honors from the Robertson College Veterinary Office Assistant program. She was a part of the opening team here at Bridgwater and has greatly enjoyed working with such an extraordinary group of people. Prior to starting her job at Bridgwater, Liz worked as an office administrator for 5 years, as well as 2 years as a sales representative at Petland which sparked her love and passion for animals.

During her free time, Liz enjoys spending time cuddling with her fur babies; terrier mix "Zara", the tripod, shepherd mix "Moc", her sensitive boy and retriever mix "Peanut", the crazy puppy. 

Maddie

Maddie grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to Calgary, Alberta at 18. She worked at the VCA Calgary North 24 hour Animal Emergency Hospital before moving back to Winnipeg in August 2017. She is currently working full time with the Winnipeg Humane Society in addition to working at Bridgwater Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Centre. Maddie is also enrolled in the pre-veterinary medicine program at the University of Winnipeg starting January 2018.

At home, Maddie has two dogs and a cat; "Kota", "Booms" and "Annabelle".

Meghan

Meghan joined the Bridgwater team in April 2018, at the end of her third year of her bachelor's degree of biological science at the U of M. She has competed as a gymnast and cheerleader for 12 years, worked as a gymnastics coach, a physiotherapist aide as well as a chiropractor's assistant. Meghan lives at home with her parents, sister, turtles, and 2 playful dogs Rena and Sadie. She also hopes to venture to Saskatoon and study in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.

Rain

Rain is a recent Veterinary Office Assistant graduate from Robertson College. She joined the team at Bridgwater Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Centre in February 2018 while completing her practicum.  When she is not working Rain spends quality time with family, friends and her cat "Finnigan".