Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Omemee Veterinary Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets! Please call us at (705) 799-5228 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
Dr. Kathleen Norman, a graduate of the University of Guelph (Bachelor of Science) and the Ontario Veterinary College, is very passionate about her profession. Having grown up with a variety of pets and a family of animal lovers, veterinary medicine was Dr. Norman’s natural calling.
Dr. Norman purchased the Omemee Veterinary Hospital in June 2009 and has continued to upgrade the facility with the latest technology and equipment. Continuing education and professional development are extremely important to Dr. Norman to ensure the most up to date, and advanced medical and surgical options are available to her clients and their pets.
Dr. Norman has been a board member of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association since 2006 and is a founding executive member of the Kawartha Veterinary Association. She was also instrumental in opening the Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic to ensure her clients and their pets are provided with local, full service after hours and emergency care. Dr. Norman also feels strongly about giving back to the community. She and the Omemee Veterinary Hospital donate services and time to the local humane societies and various rescue organizations as well as actively participate in the Omemee Santa Claus Parade, Kawartha Lakes Santa’s Sleigh, Omemee Children’s Centre, b.r.a.i.nchild, Omemee Seniors Club, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Omemee Trinity United Church and the Omemee/Dunsford and district Lions.
In 2018 the Omemee Veterinary Hospital Team members achieved certification, and are now recognized as Fear Free Professionals.
In her spare time, Dr. Norman is an avid golfer and outdoors enthusiast and enjoys travelling, scuba diving, downhill skiing and hockey.
A graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College with a special interest in surgery and dentistry, Dr. Rudell brings a wealth of experience to the practice.
Dr. Rudell has attained certification in Lab Animal Medicine and continues to explore new fields of knowledge through continuing education. She is an active member of the Canadian Association of Lab Animal Medicine which promotes animal welfare in science and research. From dogs and cats, to rabbits and rodents, from shelter medicine to wildlife management, Dr. Rudell has seen and done it all.
When she’s not at work, Dr. Rudell enjoys spending time with her family, including Copper the “golden-oldie” retriever. She likes hiking, baking, and sewing, and her favourite season is summer.
Courtney graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at St Lawrence College in 2016 and earned her R status shortly after. As a child, she always knew she wanted to work with animals and has been in the veterinary field since she was 13. She has worked in both regular and emergency practices. Courtney joined the Omemee Veterinary Hospital in July 2018, and since, has become fear free certified and earned her RECOVER Veterinary CPR Certification. Outside of work, Courtney enjoys being active and spending time with her partner and her 4 legged family; Abby, Daisy, Mabel, Jersey and Casper.
Jody graduated St. Clair College, Veterinary Technician Program in 1992, and in that same year gained her registration status after successfully completing the registration examination. Jody was recently recognized as a 30 year member of the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians. Jody joined the Omemee Veterinary Hospital team in 2004.
After all of these years in the veterinary profession Jody stills feel continuing education is essential in being informed with the developments in veterinary medicine. In 2018 the Omemee Veterinary Hospital Team members achieved certification, and are now recognized as Fear Free Certified Professionals. Her compassion for animals drives Jody to continue practicing in the animal health field.
Outside the hospital Jody enjoys outdoor adventures with her family, gardening and photography.
Theresa graduated from Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology in 2006. She joined the Omemee Vet team in February 2019. Theresa has spent her entire career working in emergency medicine, with 7 of those years at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic in downtown Toronto. She has a special interest in veterinary emergency medicine and critical care and continues pursuing that interest with working part-time at the Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Peterborough. She enjoys spending time with her husband in Bobcaygeon and 2 feline sons, Dexter and Ruxen.
Britney graduated with High Honours from the Veterinary Technician program at Seneca College in 2015. She completed her exam to become a Registered Veterinary Technician shortly thereafter. Prior to attending Seneca College, Britney earned an Honours Bachelor of Science degree at the The University of Guelph in 2013. Britney has always had a love for animals since she was young and is particularly fond of cats and exotic species. Since 2014
Britney has also worked at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre part time, where she helps to care for and rehabilitate injured native Ontario turtles.
In her spare time, Britney enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with her husband Peter, or cuddling up on the couch with her cats Charlotte, Marcus and Theodore.
Sarah graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Sheridan College and gained her RVT designation in 2016. She worked at a small animal practice in Toronto before joining the Omemee Vet team in 2021, and also works at the Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Peterborough part-time. Sarah has achieved her Level Two Fear Free Certification. Before being introduced to veterinary medicine, she gained her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Queen’s University. Sarah enjoys spending her time outside in the warmer months playing ultimate frisbee, rollerblading, and hiking with her two pups Roman and Mischa.
Amanda graduated from Seneca College in 2016 and successfully completed her Registration exam soon after. Amanda had worked as an RVT in the Durham region before relocating to Omemee with her family. Amanda is very happy to have recently joined the Omemee Veterinary Hospital Fear Free Team, and looks forward to getting to know clients in this area. In her free time she enjoys boating, fishing and being outdoors with her family. Her home would not be complete without her feline companion Odin as well as her canine companion Lola.
Sam attended the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus and graduated the Veterinary Assistant, Office Administration program in 2014. Since Sam was little, she always wanted to be in the animal health field but was uncertain in what manner. Sam started her veterinary career working 10 years in emergency medicine prior to joining the Omemee Veterinary Hospital, Fear Free Certified practice in 2023. Sam has been referred to as a “Cat Whisper” by her team members as she has a soft spot for “SPICY” felines, AKA, “Grumpy Cats”. Sam feels passionate that all patients feel as loved in our hospital, as they would at home.
Sam shares her home with her husband, canine companion and two feline friends. In her spare time she loves to be outdoors.
128 King St W
Omemee, Ontario, K0L 2W0
Phone: 705-799-5228
Fax: 705-799-1692
Email: omemeevet@xplornet.com
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Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic provides
care for your pet during our after hours.
Phone: 705-741-5832
1840 Lansdowne St. W. Unit 1B
Peterborough, Ontario, K9K 2M9
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