Dr. Melanie was born in New Liskeard and raised in North Bay. From a young age, she had always dreamed to be a veterinarian. Her studies lead her to the Ontario Veterinary College, where she graduated in 2009. From the time she graduated, Dr. Melanie practiced in North Bay and surrounding areas and is well known for her sensitive caring qualities. She joined the veterinary team at Cassells Animal Hospital in 2015 and has enjoyed building relationships with our amazing clientele, making each and everyone feel special and heard. Dr. Melanie has a special interest in ophthalmology, internal medicine, and ultrasound. In early 2017, she pursued special training in ultrasound. She since has worked very hard to perfect her skills, using this tool to provide a more effective and less invasive mode of diagnosis for our patients. When not wearing her Doctor's hat, Dr. Melanie is quite busy balancing family life with her husband and three children. Besides her human children, she also cares for her fur babies “Charlie” and “Maple”. As a family, they enjoy the outdoors, working in their vegetable garden, and observing their backyard fauna of deer, birds, and squirrels. Dr. Melanie will quickly win you over with her sweet and friendly personality.