Taylor is one of our Patient Care
Coordinators, also known as a Veterinary
Assistant. Taylor is a Fort McMurray Original!
She was born and raised here, and while
having been quite the world traveller, she
continues to call Fort McMurray home. In
2020, Taylor graduated from the Veterinary
Assistant Certification program through
Ashworth College, however she was already
rocking the job here at NVS! Her favorite part
of her job is the relationships she makes with
both the patients and their human
companions. Her goals are to educate herself
as much as possible on the various species
we see, so that she is better able to help the
patients, clients and her coworkers to the
best of her ability. However Taylor’s goals do
not stop here. While truly wanting to learn “All the Things,” she also aspires to become a
registered Veterinary Technician!
Taylor has always been passionate about animals. She loves and cares for a number of her
own critters, including pups, Hunter, an 8 year old lab x, Kallie, a 4 year old Rottie x, and
Blue, a petite 2 year old mixed breed, kitties Nox and Archie, geckos Norbert, Atlas and Gek,
and guinea pigs Paddington and Nesta. If Taylor could add to her collection of critters, she
would love to have a New Caledonian Gecko, and a Galapagos Giant Tortoise. Taylor has a
number of hobbies. She loves camping and fishing in the summer as well as hiking, reading
& art. Taylor is also a very talented photographer. Did you know that ALL the photographs
featured around the clinic, as well as the team photos, were taken by Taylor?!
Taylor tackles tough days with the right attitude: “You need the bad days to appreciate the
good ones, and I just do whatever I can to find the good side of every situation.” You can
often hear Taylor’s laughter throughout the clinic, and she is always bringing joy and a
positive energy to the workplace! Taylor is our go-to girl for exotic pet husbandry. She is
passionate about appropriate cage sizes, enrichment and the proper care of those critters
who are just a little bit different. Taylor is also an advocate for spaying and neutering pets to
reduce the burden on shelters, and feels strongly about proper training and socialization of
dogs to keep them safe, happy and healthy.
Taylor really wants everyone to know just how caring and passionate vet assistants are. “I
treat every pet I work with like it is my own. I will advocate for your pets health, space,
comfort and needs when they are in my care. I have such a desire to help the animals in any
way I can. My career and patients are my priority”
We think she is doing a darn good job!!