Veterinarians
Dr. TJ Kaloti (DVM)
is a licenced Veterinarian who cares for Dogs and Cats. He graduated in 1996 and moved to Canada in 2004. Dr. Kaloti opened the Hospital in 2007, and has been helping animals in need ever since.
Dr. Singh (DVM)
Dr. Suresh Basavaraj (DVM)
Dr. Suresh graduated in 1991 and practiced in Pennsylvania, USA for over three years. His professional interests include dermatology, internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. His favorite sports are tennis and volleyball and he enjoys spending time with his wife and son.
Our Team:
Justine (RVT)
Is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who is a graduate from Georgian College Veterinary Technician Program in 2014. She has been part of the team at the Holly Animal Hospital since 2015. When not caring for your pets Justine enjoys her active twins. She is the pet parent of an awesome Chihuahua and has adopted 3 cats. "Being an RVT is my Life!"
Melissa (RVT)
Melissa graduated from the Georgian College Veterinary Technician program in 2007 and achieved her Registered Veterinary Technician status in 2007. After working at other practices, Melissa joined the team at Holly Animal Hospital in October of 2016. Melissa enjoys going to the cottage in the summer time, spending time with her husband and there children as well as with "Newton the Bassador"!
Courtney (RVT)
Our Registered Veterinary Technician Courtney is a graduate of the Georgian College Veterinary Technician Program in 2016. She joined the Holly Animal Hospital Team right after school. Courtney likes hiking with her dog Rowan, and taking care of her 3 cats.
Kate (RVT)
Kate is a Registered Veterinary Technician. who has graduated from Georgian College Veterinary Technician Program in 2021. Kate joined us during her second year of school and as a full time employee after graduating. Kate is a Yoga enthusiast who shares her life with her two cats Finch and Saul and her senior dog Penny.
Ally (RVT)
Ally is a Registered Veterinary Technician who has graduated from the Georgian College Veterinary Technician in 2021. Ally completed her placement with us and joined the team upon graduation. Gidget, Millie and Blair keep Ally very busy when she's not at the clinic. Ally is Fear Free Level III Certified.
Kallista (VT/VA)
Kallista is a graduate of the Veterinary Assistant program at Seneca College and is currently in her final semester at Georgian College Veterinary Technician program.
Jessica (DVM, Peru)
Jessica has joined the team in August 2021 as one of our Technical staff. She graduated from veterinary school in Peru in 2012. She most recently completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Small Animal Medicine at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Lima. Jessica came to Canada in 2017 to start a Master of Science Program at the WCVM - University of Saskatchewan, moving to Ontario in early 2020. Jessica enjoys family time with her husband and young son. Her family shares their home with "Foggy" their dog who was rescued from the streets of Peru.
Emily (AHT/CSR)
An Animal Health Technician who has also worked in the pet nutrition industry. Emily competes with her four dogs on Some Ruff Competition Dogsports, a top ranked North America Flyball Team. In her spare time she instructs dog training classes in and around Barrie, and manages the show office at the Carrot & Stick OE Skills Development Horse Show Series.
Stephanie (CSR)
After completing a Media Studies program at UofG, Stephanie realized that her she wanted to switch her focus to working with animals. She as worked as a Veterinary Receptionist/CSR for the last 10 years in surrounding areas. She joined the team in the fall of 2020. She is a CPT and loves CrossFit and hiking with her fur and human kids. They share their home with their dogs Rowdy and Belle (and a dozen chickens!)
Robyn (CSR)
After moving to British Columbia and working in the hotel industry, Robyn returned home to Ontario to be closer to her family. Robyn had worked at a Veterinary Hospital in Barrie before joining us at the Holly Animal Hospital. When Robyn isn't greeting you and your pets upon your arrival she also works at a Veterinary Pharmaceutical Company in Aurora.
Brooklyn (ACA) started at the Holly Animal Hospital during her High School Co-op program. After the completion of the program she joined us as a became a part time employee. Brooklyn is now enrolled in her first year at Georgian College in the Nursing program.
