Our Team

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Dr. Debbie Hrynkiw (currently on leave of absence)  graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2005. Soon after graduation she moved to Acton to begin her career and has gained years of valuable experience. She loved living in Acton so much that she decided to stay locally to start a new clinic of her own.
Her husband and three children are animal lovers as well and happily share their home with their kitty Cole, their dogs, BB and Tiberius.
Outside of work she enjoys camping with her family, gardening and long strolls with her two dogs.

Dr. Kristy DesRoche graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2010.  She began her career in Burlington and joined our team in 2012.  Kristy is an integral member of our dynamic team. Her dedication and love of animals are apparent in the care and gentleness she shows to each of her patients. Dr. Kristy recently obtained her Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification. She currently lives in Milton with her husband, a daughter and two sons, and her dog Cashus. 

Dr. Park attended the University of Western Ontario where she completed her Bachelor of Science before graduating with distinction from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2011. Upon graduation, she began practicing at a clinic in Toronto where she had the pleasure of working with a variety of exotic animals. She believes all species deserve high quality care.

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In 2013 she switched focus and started at a small animal clinic in Mississauga where she gained valuable experience. She was is very excited to join the amazing Black Creek team in March 2019. Aspiring to be a veterinarian since childhood, Dr. Park enjoys all aspects of her profession; however, forming lasting bonds with people and their pets has always been a highlight of the job. She believes that through preventive medicine we can give our pets the best quality of life for as long as possible.

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Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Park loves going to classes at the gym, enjoying outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends. She shares her home with her husband, her young son, their rabbit Bella and a playful Airdale named Harvey.

It is with great pleasure that Black Creek Animal  Hospital welcomes Dr. Deanna Glasgow back to our team. Dr. Deanna attended the Ontario Veterinary College and first began working at the clinic in 2013. She is excited to reconnect with our clients and their pets.  Dr. Deanna's special interests include animal nutrition and  companion animal behaviour.  Dr. Deanna is committed to providing Fear-Free and Low Stress Handling for her furry clients and is certified in both areas.

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In her spare time, Dr. Deanna competes in various dog sports with her German Shorthaired Pointers, Findley and Wallace. Sports include dock diving, conformation, rally obedience and lure coursing. She has previously taught dog obedience classes for the University of Guelph College Royal Dog Show. Dr. Deanna is passionate about ethical and responsible dog breeding. 

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Dr. Deanna has assisted in leading the Rabbit Hopping and Go for Gold Clubs and has bred and exhibited pure bred rabbits. In addition to her cats and dogs, Dr. Deanna has always opened her home to foster pets before they find their furever homes.

Dr. James graduated with distinction from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2021 and was very excited to join our team soon after finishing his degree.

His desire to pursue veterinary medicine was fueled by several of his volunteering experiences throughout his life. Dr. James has even spent some time in southeast Asia through the global vets program at OVC volunteering in Thailand and Indonesia providing veterinary care for stray dogs and cats as well as several different wildlife species.

Dr. James has a special interest in rabbit medicine, soft tissue surgery, and pathology. He enjoys building strong relationships with his clients and takes a preventative approach to the medicine he practices. 

​When not at work, Dr. James enjoys the outdoors, finding new ways to exercise and be active, playing music, cooking, and spending quality time with friends and family. He shares his home in Orangeville with his partner, Shining, one of his classmates from vet school, and their cat Milo. They hope to open their home to more foster rabbits and cats in the future.

Maxine is our Practice Manager and joined the clinic in 2010. Originally from England, she has lived in Acton for over 20 years. She graduated from the University of Guelph with a degree in psychology. She is delighted to be part of the Black Creek Animal Hospital team. Maxine grew up with cats and has a very soft spot for poodles. 

Stacy is our Senior Registered Veterinary Technicians and our Nutrition Counselor. Stacy began working at Black Creek as a co-op student in January 2011. She joined our team as a staff member in May 2011. Growing up with pets, Stacy has always wanted to work with animals and began gaining experience in the veterinary field while in high school.  She graduated from the University of Guelph in 2008 with a degree in Biological Science and a minor in Zoology.  She went on to complete the Veterinary Technician program at Seneca College in spring 2011.  Stacy shares her home with her dog Bentley, and her cats Mitzy and Murphy.  In her spare time she enjoys gardening, reading, knitting, and walks with Bentley.  She has a very gentle approach with our clients and enjoys helping them with their pets’ health care.

Ruth is one of our full time RVTs. Ruth joined Black Creek Animal Hospital in October 2017. She came to us with a great deal of experience. In her spare time she likes to ride her horse and also enjoys hiking with her dogs. She shares her home with many cats. She also works with many shelters and her house is full of kittens and animals in need 

Lj will graduate from her Veterinary Technician program and obtain her registration with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technician’s in 2021. She has spent most of her time working hard with horses. She has always owned dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters growing up and now chickens as well. She enjoys taking her time and allowing animals to feel comfortable. She has always had a high level of patience since rescuing her horse as a feral yearling, he will be 18 this year! She enjoys hiking, agility and obedience with her dog Reese, horse back riding, spending time with her chickens and learning everything she can about veterinary medicine. 

Kaila joined our team in July 2019. We are super excited to have her join our staff. Kaila worked with horses for ten years and is also a dog lover. Kaila has an adorable gremlin at home otherwise know as Miss Piggy the Pudgy Pug(gy). She also shares her home with Molly the bulldogge and her little rescue kitten Ellie. Ellie is a full grown cat, but is very small and looks like a kitten with her big eyes and cute face. 

Ashley is a graduate from the Veterinary Assistant Program at Sheridan College. Ashley has wanted to work with animals since as far back as she can remember. Growing up with dogs, cats, lizards, and chinchillas, Ashley’s love for all animals big and small kept growing. In 2017 she started her career as a veterinary assistant and has been working at various animal hospitals since then. Besides the constant learning, she feels the most rewarding part of her job is the relationships we make with the clients while keeping their pets happy and healthy. 

When Ashley is not working, you can find her with her pooches Coco and Chloe. 

Abby graduated from the Veterinary Assistant program at Seneca College in August 2021 and joined our team shortly afterwards.  After fostering dogs for years, she decided it was time to pursue her career in veterinary medicine.  Abby couldn't be happier with the choice she made. She hopes to further her career and attend the Veterinary Technician program at Seneca college this upcoming fall. 

When she is not at the clinic, Abby works part-time at a mobile vet in Guelph and does free-lance sheep hoof trims. In her free time, Abby likes to read, spend time with her friends, and cuddle her senior rescue sheltie named Puppy.  

Lauren joined Black Creek in October of 2021 and has made a wonderful addition to our reception team. Lauren's father is a mobile veterinarian, so she has had the pleasure of growing up surrounded by all kinds of creatures, from large animals to our tiny cuddlers. She grew up in Acton and spent most of her childhood riding horses in the area. Lauren has a warm and caring energy in the clinic that all who know her can feel, especially our fur friends. She shares her life with her albino rabbit Zeke, as well as her family's black lab, Mugs. You can find Lauren in her spare time reading fantasy/sci-fi novels, and playing D&D.  She is a gifted artist who loves writing, painting, and sketching.   

Jessica joined us in 2022 and is thrilled to be working in a small animal hospital again, after many years of working in a different type of animal care. She has been focused on horses for over 10 years, travelling the world with competition horses and living in the country looking after horses and equestrian properties.  Her two dogs, Squire and Duke, are graciously letting her live in “their” house and she is lucky enough to cuddle them and keep them company.  They also love spending time at the cottage and out sailing when it’s warm - they all agree that life is better when they are close to the water 

Victoria joined our team in August 2021. She graduated from Medical Office studies at George Brown College and has successfully applied that knowledge and skill to her position. Victoria has been around dogs and cats her whole life, and she brings her love of animals into the clinic every day. She worked as a groomer for dogs and cats for over 5 years, and has worked in the animal industry for over 10. 

Outside of her work life, Victoria is new to the Halton Hills area, and is quickly falling in love with the country life. She loves snuggling up with her three wonderful fur-babies, Bella, Luna, and Scooby-Doo. 

Alyanna joined our team in April of 2021.  She is currently attending University of Guelph in hopes of studying veterinary medicine.  Alyanna loves working with animals and is thrilled to be gaining experience and knowledge in the veterinary field.  Alyanna has spent time volunteering at doggy daycares and horseback riding barns. She grew up on a farm, which allowed her to care for animals her whole life.

In her spare time, Alyanna enjoys reading and playing her guitar. She can also be found running around her backyard with her dog, Duke.

Marlee joined our team in 2021 and has been a wonderful addition.   She is always excited visit with all of the pets that come into the clinic. Marlee has dreamed of working in the veterinary field since she was young.  

Marlee is currently in her last year of high school. She loves shopping, playing with her pets, and spending time with her friends and family. Marlee enjoys spending time outdoors but she prefers the warm weather.