Our mission is to provide clients and their pets with high quality, fair and compassionate services in a supportive work environment
Core values of Sooke Veterinary Hospital
Animal Welfare, Compassion, Community, Charity, Integrity
Core values of Sooke Veterinary Hospital
Animal Welfare, Compassion, Community, Charity, Integrity
Veterinarians
Dr. Deborah Lambert
Dr. Deborah Lambert started down the path to veterinarian with her love of biology. After completing her BSc. at Uvic, she set her sights on Veterinary Medicine and studied at the University of Edinburgh. In 2011, she joined the team at SVH and fast became a part of the family. Her emphasis is on honest, complete communication with clients, and has a quiet love for dermatology cases because of the challenge they represent. She lives in Sooke with her husband and two cats, Levi and Corsair, and has just welcomed her son, Myles, into the family.
Dr. Deborah Lambert started down the path to veterinarian with her love of biology. After completing her BSc. at Uvic, she set her sights on Veterinary Medicine and studied at the University of Edinburgh. In 2011, she joined the team at SVH and fast became a part of the family. Her emphasis is on honest, complete communication with clients, and has a quiet love for dermatology cases because of the challenge they represent. She lives in Sooke with her husband and two cats, Levi and Corsair, and has just welcomed her son, Myles, into the family.
Dr. Michelle Levesque
Dr. Michelle Levesque graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1993 and was on a plane to BC within 4 hours of her last Board exam. Her love for animals and desire to be a veterinarian began when she was 3 years old and has never wavered. Her desire to live in British Columbia also began in her childhood, even though she had never visited the province. The lure of the mountains, ocean and wilderness brought her to the west coast, and she is so fortunate to live in such a beautiful place. She has a passion for the outdoors that includes hiking, camping, horseback riding, skiing and gardening. She shares a home with her husband Kevin, her panther-like-cat Muffin and her 2 horses, Jag and Tia. She is very excited to be a part of the team here at the Sooke Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Michelle Levesque graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1993 and was on a plane to BC within 4 hours of her last Board exam. Her love for animals and desire to be a veterinarian began when she was 3 years old and has never wavered. Her desire to live in British Columbia also began in her childhood, even though she had never visited the province. The lure of the mountains, ocean and wilderness brought her to the west coast, and she is so fortunate to live in such a beautiful place. She has a passion for the outdoors that includes hiking, camping, horseback riding, skiing and gardening. She shares a home with her husband Kevin, her panther-like-cat Muffin and her 2 horses, Jag and Tia. She is very excited to be a part of the team here at the Sooke Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Lauren DiPonio
Dr. Lauren Di Ponio has imagined being a veterinarian from as far back as she can remember. In 2008, after completing a BSc and MSc at UBC, she finally took the leap across the Pacific Ocean, relocating to New Zealand to commence her studies in veterinary medicine. She graduated in 2012 and returned home to British Columbia to start practising as a small animal veterinarian. She lives in Colwood with her husband, Dante, a fellow Canadian she met while in New Zealand, their young son Tyrus, their Dalmatian, Tahi, who returned with them from New Zealand, and their Jack Russell cross, Luna.
Dr. Lauren Di Ponio has imagined being a veterinarian from as far back as she can remember. In 2008, after completing a BSc and MSc at UBC, she finally took the leap across the Pacific Ocean, relocating to New Zealand to commence her studies in veterinary medicine. She graduated in 2012 and returned home to British Columbia to start practising as a small animal veterinarian. She lives in Colwood with her husband, Dante, a fellow Canadian she met while in New Zealand, their young son Tyrus, their Dalmatian, Tahi, who returned with them from New Zealand, and their Jack Russell cross, Luna.
Veterinary Assistants
Kelly M
Kelly M has been with Sooke Veterinary Hospital for over 15 years. Being a Veterinary Assistant is in her blood. Always knowing she wanted to work with animals, she began her career straight out of high school. Kelly, along with her husband Matt and her three young children, lives on a hobby farm in Metchosin. She finds each day at work exciting and loves speaking with, educating and helping our clients and plans to do it for another 15 years!
Kelly M has been with Sooke Veterinary Hospital for over 15 years. Being a Veterinary Assistant is in her blood. Always knowing she wanted to work with animals, she began her career straight out of high school. Kelly, along with her husband Matt and her three young children, lives on a hobby farm in Metchosin. She finds each day at work exciting and loves speaking with, educating and helping our clients and plans to do it for another 15 years!
Shelly
Shelly has been a Veterinary Assistant since June 2005. She has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Alberta and her first career was as a youth and family counselor. At Sooke Veterinary Hospital, she has been able to combine her loves of working with people and animals. Shelly belongs to her dog, Frankie, cat, Bruce and her horse, Twitch. Although the majority of her free time is spent enjoying and taking care of her pets, she also loves to travel, read mystery novels and wishing she was a better gardener.
Shelly has been a Veterinary Assistant since June 2005. She has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Alberta and her first career was as a youth and family counselor. At Sooke Veterinary Hospital, she has been able to combine her loves of working with people and animals. Shelly belongs to her dog, Frankie, cat, Bruce and her horse, Twitch. Although the majority of her free time is spent enjoying and taking care of her pets, she also loves to travel, read mystery novels and wishing she was a better gardener.
Kelly S
Kelly S. has lived her life in Sooke and came to Sooke Veterinary Hospital at special request 10 years ago. Her wide smile is well known in the community, as is her sunny disposition and eagerness to assist. She lives on acreage in Sooke, with her partner and two children, where she cares for three dogs, two cats and two horses plus raises chickens for meat and eggs.
Kelly S. has lived her life in Sooke and came to Sooke Veterinary Hospital at special request 10 years ago. Her wide smile is well known in the community, as is her sunny disposition and eagerness to assist. She lives on acreage in Sooke, with her partner and two children, where she cares for three dogs, two cats and two horses plus raises chickens for meat and eggs.
Fiona
Fiona has been with us since 2013. In her previous life, she was an early childhood educator, but now applies her dedication and caring to the animals. How she juggles life with three kids, all teenagers, and work at Sooke Veterinary Hospital, we don't know. She is dauntless with our charity feral cat work and the first in line for even the dirty jobs within the hospital. When not at SVH, she is often seen at the arena as a hockey mom, supporting her children.
Fiona has been with us since 2013. In her previous life, she was an early childhood educator, but now applies her dedication and caring to the animals. How she juggles life with three kids, all teenagers, and work at Sooke Veterinary Hospital, we don't know. She is dauntless with our charity feral cat work and the first in line for even the dirty jobs within the hospital. When not at SVH, she is often seen at the arena as a hockey mom, supporting her children.
Alex
Alex has embraced the profession with contagious enthusiasm. Quick with a smile and a helping hand, Alex is devoted to great customer service and on a daily basis makes leaps in the retention of new information. We are thrilled to have Alex learning the veterinary assistant job with us and must have made an impact as Alex now says the veterinary technicians course is looking tempting..
Alex has embraced the profession with contagious enthusiasm. Quick with a smile and a helping hand, Alex is devoted to great customer service and on a daily basis makes leaps in the retention of new information. We are thrilled to have Alex learning the veterinary assistant job with us and must have made an impact as Alex now says the veterinary technicians course is looking tempting..
Marsha
Marsha is new to Sooke Veterinary Clinic but has been in the Veterinary field for 10 years. She is originally from a small town in Nova Scotia. Growing up with many animals, she knew she was going to spend her life trying to help them and live with them. Marsha has two husky mixed rescued dogs, Simon and Bobby, and her newest addition is Gary the Serval.
Marsha enjoys hiking, world traveling and bear watching.
Marsha is new to Sooke Veterinary Clinic but has been in the Veterinary field for 10 years. She is originally from a small town in Nova Scotia. Growing up with many animals, she knew she was going to spend her life trying to help them and live with them. Marsha has two husky mixed rescued dogs, Simon and Bobby, and her newest addition is Gary the Serval.
Marsha enjoys hiking, world traveling and bear watching.
Courtaney
Courtaney started working at Sooke Veterinary Hospital in May 2016. She was a graduate from Insignia College and received the Veterinary Assitant diploma. Before she started working in veterinary clinics, she was a Animal Care volunteer at Wild ARC. She also has been a volunteer for the S.P.C.A Paws for a Cause since 2012. Courtaney loves every kind if animal, and really enjoys being able to help and care for them. She has a cat, two dogs, a crocodile gecko, chickens and a rooster. She also plans to further her education and become a Veterinary Technician!
Courtaney started working at Sooke Veterinary Hospital in May 2016. She was a graduate from Insignia College and received the Veterinary Assitant diploma. Before she started working in veterinary clinics, she was a Animal Care volunteer at Wild ARC. She also has been a volunteer for the S.P.C.A Paws for a Cause since 2012. Courtaney loves every kind if animal, and really enjoys being able to help and care for them. She has a cat, two dogs, a crocodile gecko, chickens and a rooster. She also plans to further her education and become a Veterinary Technician!
Casey
Casey joined us before Christmas 2016, when she came as a volunteer. We recognized her amazing energy and attitude and hired her within the month! She’s quick to get involved, and seems to be always a step ahead in planning. Her favourite visitors are the ‘fluffy’ dogs, and lives in Sooke with her family and two ’fluffy’ dogs Iver and Ruby, as well as their cats Yoshi and Theo.
Casey joined us before Christmas 2016, when she came as a volunteer. We recognized her amazing energy and attitude and hired her within the month! She’s quick to get involved, and seems to be always a step ahead in planning. Her favourite visitors are the ‘fluffy’ dogs, and lives in Sooke with her family and two ’fluffy’ dogs Iver and Ruby, as well as their cats Yoshi and Theo.
Lisa
Lisa might be new to veterinary medicine, but her love of animals started at an early age. She volunteers at several animal shelters and sanctuaries, has spent most of her life as a touring musician and lives for desert road trips through the American Southwest. Lisa is trained as an Emergency Medical Responder, Firefighter, Lifeguard and Canadian Red Cross Instructor. She lives in East Sooke with her husband, Paul, and their two hairless rats, Oliver and Lincoln.
Lisa might be new to veterinary medicine, but her love of animals started at an early age. She volunteers at several animal shelters and sanctuaries, has spent most of her life as a touring musician and lives for desert road trips through the American Southwest. Lisa is trained as an Emergency Medical Responder, Firefighter, Lifeguard and Canadian Red Cross Instructor. She lives in East Sooke with her husband, Paul, and their two hairless rats, Oliver and Lincoln.
