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Michelle Schmidt, Veterinary Technician

Michelle is a Veterinary Technician who has been a part of the Southside team since 2011. After her graduation from Northern College’s Veterinary Technician program in 2001, Michelle has worked in humane, laboratory, and clinic settings. Michelle has a special interest in Anesthesia, Surgery and Dentistry. She has also worked with many different exotic species over her career. Michelle shares her heart and her home with her husband, two sons, and their rescue dog, Nova. In her personal time, she enjoys walking on nature trails, running, SUP boarding and spending family time “glamping” at her seasonal trailer.


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Julia Cifoni, Registered Veterinary Technician

Julia joined the Southside team as a co-op student when she entered the Veterinary Technician program at Sheridan College in 2011. Upon graduation in 2013, she obtained her full Registered Veterinary Technician status and joined our team full-time. Julia is the proud owner of her German Shepherd, Ombra, and her horse, Naughty. In her spare time, she enjoys riding Naughty and hiking with Ombra.


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Ashlee Michie, Registered Veterinary Technician

Ashlee joined the Southside team in 2014. She is a 2010 graduate of the Veterinary Technician program at St. Clair College. She and her husband, Brennan, are proud parents to Marv, a handsome Great Dane, Randy, a yellow-sided Green-cheeked Conure, and Normy, a Timneh African Grey. When not at work, Ashlee enjoys spending time with family and friends.


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Jaimi Vandevenne – Practice Manager

Jaimi joined the Southside team in 2016. She graduated from Northern College in 2011 from the Vet Assistant and Animal Grooming program. She is the proud parent of her two Shelties, Harley and Jake, and several cats. Outside of work, Jaimi loves hiking with her dogs and spending time with her husband and baby.


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Thunder – Resident Feline

RIP. Forever loved by the Southside Team.


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Emilie Lafleur, Student

Emilie is currently an undergraduate student, studying at McMaster University to complete her Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Behaviour. She first started as a volunteer at Southside in 2013 and has stayed part of the team while continuing her studies. She is also the proud owner of a lovely cat named Poppy.