Staff


	OUR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Ms. Stephanie Klages, RVT Stephanie graduated from Centralia College in 1992 with a diploma in Veterinary Technology. After graduation, she spent 3 years in a mixed animal practice in Markdale, then moved on to strictly small animal practices in Owen Sound and Guelph. While trained and qualified as a veterinary technician, Stephanie really enjoys the '"front office" where she gets to interact with our clients on the phone and in person. Stephanie will typically be the first person you talk to when you call the clinic as well as the person who greets you when you arrive for your appointment. Over the years at Hale Veterinary Clinic, Stephanie has become very familiar with dental and oral disease and the way we treat these conditions. She should be able to answer a great many of your questions, so please feel free to ask away. If she feels the subject requires Dr. Hale's attention she will defer to him. Away from the clinic, Stephanie enjoys spending her time playing baseball and broomball as well as scrap booking. She is kept busy at home with her sons, Joshua and Reid and her partner, Mike. She is also the proud owner of, Chevy (Jack Russell Terrier) and Briggs (Snowshoe-point Siamese). As Dr. Hale’s Executive Assistant please do not hesitate to give Stephanie a call if you have any questions about Hale Veterinary Clinic.
	VETERINARY TECHNICIAN Mrs. Kim Surette, RVT Kim graduated in 1997 from Ridgetown College with a diploma in Veterinary Technology. Since then, she has worked at clinics in South-Western Ontario as well as working for eight months in Penticton, British Columbia. Kim's experience has taught her the importance of veterinary dentistry and she really enjoys this area of specialized practice. Kim spent several months with Dr. Hale covering a maternity leave in the late '90s and was pleased to have the opportunity to take the position permanently when it became available again in 2001. Kim works primarily in the treatment room as Dr. Hale's assistant during procedures. Her focus is on monitoring and managing your pet's anesthesia. While we have a wide array of technologies to measure various vital statistics (temperature, blood pressure, oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, electrocardiogram, respiratory rate), Kim is by far the most important monitor. Her diligent attention to your pet helps ensure a smooth and comfortable flight. Kim and her husband Paul welcomed Connor into their family in October of 2005 and Lucas in April of 2009. Target the dog and Oliver the cat have accepted these new members of the pack with open arms.
	VETERINARY TECHNICIAN Ms. Carys Jenkins, RVT Carys graduated from Ridgetown College with a diploma in Veterinary Technology in the spring of 2006 and attained the status of Registered Veterinary Technician a few months later. She worked for just over a year at small animal/equine practice near Waterloo before joining Hale Veterinary Clinic in August of 2007. As with Kim, Carys' day is spent mainly in the treatment room monitoring anesthesia, assisting Dr. Hale in procedures and keeping the treatment area and equipment in good shape. The addition of Carys to our team has allowed us to get more done in less time, thereby getting our wait-times for appointments back under control. Carys enjoys riding (English jumper) and spending time at the family cottage near The Tub. Family pets include her Sam (orange & white domestic long hair) as well as shared Esha (golden retriever) and K. C. (black & white DSH).

	Guest Visitors It is quite common for us to have visitors at Hale Veterinary Clinic. We play host to many veterinarians and veterinary students throughout the year. These are people who are interested in learning more about veterinary dentistry and have come to learn from us. You can rest assured that these visitors will be observing only and that all procedures will be carried out by Dr. Hale himself.
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