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Meet The Staff

Veterinarians

Dr. Tim Shive
Dr. Tim opened EAH after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Mary’s University and graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 1992. He spends his free time with his wife, son, daughter, cat Rory, as well as playing hockey and golfing.


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Dr. Trev Shive
Dr. Trev completed a year of a Bachelor of Science degree and three years of Wildlife Biology at the University of Montana before graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 1994 and coming to EAH. He has two daughters, cats Tuna and Salmon. His spare time is spent racing his Standardbred horses and playing golf and hockey.



Dr. Juanita Ashton
Dr. Juanita started at EAH in 2003 after completing her Bachelor of Science at Cape Breton University and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College. She is a certified Behaviour Consultant through the IAABC and offers consults by referral. She spends her free time with her husband, four children, cat Petey White, laying hens and sheep Stella and Sophie. She also enjoys running, camping, swimming, and painting.
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Dr. Amanda Stephenson
Dr. Amanda joined the EAH team in 2008 after practising abroad and in the Annapolis Valley. She received a Bachelor of Science and graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 2006. She loves the outdoors and spends her time camping and hiking with her husband, two daughters and Poodle Oveja.


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Dr. Vanessa Churchill
Dr. Vanessa came to EAH in 2011. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees before graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College. She has a mixed breed dog, Lucky. She enjoys spending time with her husband and son, all things equine, camping, and is a member of 100 Women Who Care (East Hants).

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Dr. Ashley Babin

Dr. Ashley joined the EAH team in 2015 after moving from New Brunswick. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Acadia University and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Atlantic Veterinary College. Her spare time is spent with family and friends, kayaking, hiking and camping with her family, including Australian Shepherd Lucy.

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Dr. Babin is Certfied in Tick Identification! 
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Support Staff

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Kelly - Office Manager

Kelly started as a Veterinary Assistant at the EAH in 1995 after graduating from the NSAC. She has been the office manager since 2004. She enjoys brisk morning walks, helping coach baseball, spending time with family, friends and her cats Teller and Scotia.



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Crystal - Veterinary Assistant

Crystal came to EAH in 2000 after completing the Veterinary Assistant Program at Maritime Business College. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, cats Hunter and New Kitty, Border Collie Emma and horse Spice.
Crystal 
is certified in Low Stress Handling!
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Tiffany - Veterinary Assistant

Tiffany came to EAH in 2009 after completing the Veterinary Assistant Program at Compu College. She enjoys spending time with her husband, children, as well as camping, four wheeling and fishing.


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Nikki - Veterinary Assistant

Nikki came to EAH as a student in 2007 and started full time in 2013 after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from UPEI. She spends her free time with family, friends and dog Boone. She also enjoys camping, running and reading.


Nikki is certified in Tick Identification!
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Laura - Veterinary Assistant

Laura started as a student in 2010 and upon graduating from the Maritime Business College Veterinary Assistant Program in 2011 joined the EAH team. She lives in Rawdon with her husband and daughter. She enjoys camping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.


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Kelsey - Veterinary Assistant

Kelsey came to us as a student in 2017 while enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant program at DaVinci College before starting full time in the summer of 2018. She spends her spare time cuddling her two cats, Tori and Simba and hiking with dogs Remmy and Greta. She also volunteers with the Nine Mile River Fire Department. 



Holly - Registered Veterinary Technician
Holly started in August 2019 covering a maternity leave. She graduated in 2017 from Dalhousie's vet tech program and has been on the job since 2018. She enjoys spending her time with her family, friends, fiancée, dog Hazel, cats Stella and Christie. When she's not working, you can find her at the beach or camping.
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Rachel - Registered Veterinary Technician

Rachel started at EAH in the fall of 2019 covering a maternity leave, starting full time in January 2021.  She graduated from the Dalhousie AC vet tech program in the spring of 2019.  Rachel has three cats Pippi, Georgie and Arthur that she loves to spend time with. She also enjoys spending time with friends, and running in her spare time. 

Jenecca - Registered Veterinary Technician

Jen started in May of 2021 after she completed the Veterinary Technology diploma at Dalhousie AC. She previously graduated from Mount Allison University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Jen enjoys spending time with her dogs, Evie, and cats Finnegan and Atreus.
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Samantha - Veterinary Assistant

Sam started with us as a student,while being enrolled in the Veterinary Assistant program at Ashworth College. She joined EAH team in September 2019. Sam lives in Enfield with her husband and 3 cats.(Shelby,Roxy and Winton) In her spare time you will find her anywhere outside,  reading a book by the pool, or by the firepit with her husband, family and friend.
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**RETIRED!!**
Ozzy - Official Greeter


Ozzy adopted the EAH in 2008 as a kitten and has been stirring up trouble ever since. His title is Greeter but his duties entail demonstrating how to properly administer medication, lounging on the front counter, and teaching nosey pooches to respect cats. His favourite past times include lounging in the sun on waiting room chairs and tormenting the delivery people

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Get in Touch!

Phone # 902-883-7080
Fax # 902-883-8007
E-Mail  info@elmsdaleanimalhospital.ca

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HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday        7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday        7:30 am- 8:00 pm
Wednesday  7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday      7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday           7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday       8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday         CLOSED
IN CASE OF AN AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY, PLEASE CONTACT THE METRO ANIMAL EMERGENCY CLINIC AT 902-468-0674

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