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Our compassionate and dedicated veterinary care team!

Just like Cheers, where everyone knows your name, we’re proud to be Niagara’s first specialty referral animal hospital, creating a lasting legacy in our community with our compassionate and dedicated veterinary care team.

Meet The Owner- Dr. Kirsten Ness

Dr. Ness is a veterinarian, visionary, humanitarian, and constant student of life. She graduated in 1991 from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in the honours program. The plan was always to practice large animal medicine. However, after graduation, Dr. Ness started working at a small animal clinic in the Kingston area and has never looked back!

Upon moving to St. Catharines in 1993, Dr. Ness practiced at local small animal clinics, and at a local emergency clinic, before purchasing Glenridge Animal Hospital (GAH) in 2010. Since owning GAH, Dr. Ness has acted as a referral surgeon for other clinics, as her passion lies in the surgery room. She also regularly takes continuing education classes to keep up to date with all the changes in the veterinary field. When she is not at the clinic, she is either curled up with her kitties or traveling the globe, as her second passion is traveling.

Dr. Ness’s philanthropy work includes funding students in the 1-year wildlife protection college program in Tanzania as well as a future goal of building a safari camp in Serengeti. When Dr. Ness travels to Africa, she’s reminded of the big picture that everyone and everything matters from the insects, to the rodents, to the large animals. She believes that if we can save the wildlife, we can save the planet.

Meet the Glenridge Veterinary Team

Dr. Kayley Teal

Dr. Teal is a small animal veterinarian who has always dreamed of working with animals and helping them live their happiest, healthiest lives. Originally from Fort Erie, Dr. Teal completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Guelph, staying on to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Ontario Veterinary College.

With a strong interest in small animal medicine, Dr. Teal is committed to providing thorough, compassionate care for every patient. Whether it’s a routine check-up or a more complex medical case, Dr. Teal takes pride in making both pets and their people feel comfortable and supported every step of the way.

Outside the clinic, you’ll most likely find Dr. Teal exploring the outdoors with two beloved dogs: a sweet golden retriever who retired early from service dog training, and a spirited rescue mutt. Their adventures (and occasional mischief) keep life full of joy and inspiration!

Dr. Rachel Manjos

Dr. Rachel Manjos was born in Hamilton, ON and raised in the town of Lincoln. Her love of nature, wildlife and pets led to her decision to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Prior to veterinary school, she spent summers at The Owl Foundation in Vineland learning the care and treatment of various owl species.

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Karen - Medical Services Director/Registered Veterinary Technican

Growing up in the Niagara Region, Karen always had a deep love for animals & developed a strong bond with them. That interest in veterinary medicine was encouraged by Dr. Ness, her family veterinarian, and Karen pursued her dream by moving to Toronto to become a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2007.

With a diverse career that spans both Primary Care and Emergency/Referral medicine, Karen has dedicated her expertise to improving the lives of animals and supporting the people who provide medical care for them.

A natural leader, Karen has always advocated for the well-being of both animals and her teams. Her passion for leadership is matched only by her advocacy for the veterinary field and the positive impact it has on animals’ lives. Karen finds fulfillment in watching animals thrive knowing that our work in vet med contributes to their well-being.

Karen is committed to continually improving her skills & knowledge, learning and leading with compassion and dedication & she is excited to come back home to be a part of the Glenridge team, with her flat coated retriever, Archie!

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Alison - Veterinary Technician

Alison graduated from the University of Guelph as a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2001. Over the years, she has worked in various small animal clinics in the Hamilton and Niagara regions, including our local emergency clinic for 6 years.
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Amy - Registered Veterinary Technician, ISFM, DipFN

Amy graduated from Georgian College in 2008 and has been a practicing Registered Veterinary Technician ever since. Amy also completed a Feline Nursing Specialty course through ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine) in 2019.
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Matt - Registered Veterinary Technician

After finishing high school, Matt attended the University of Western Ontario where he graduated with a 3-year BA before heading off to work for Disney! After Disney, he moved around and tried out some different jobs before his love of animals sent him to St Lawrence College.
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Rachel - Registered Veterinary Technician

Rachel is a 2021 Veterinary Technician graduate from Sheridan College. She passed her Veterinary Technician National Exam in September 2021 and is proud to be a  Registered Veterinary Technician! Before pursuing her career and landing a spot in the Glenridge family, Rachel worked at other local clinics and various other jobs.
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Kierstyn - Veterinary Technician

Kierstyn is a 2024 Veterinary Technician graduate with honours from Northern College. She has been in the veterinary industry for 3 years now. Kiersytn chose a career in veterinary medicine because she has always had all different kinds of animals growing up and wanted to learn how to care for them in the best way possible.
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Erin - Veterinary Assistant

Erin graduated from Brock University in 2022 with a Double Major with Honours in History and Canadian Studies. Erin came to the clinic one day with her kitty and we knew instantly that we wanted her as part of the team!
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Jessica - Veterinary Assistant

Jessica started out in the service industry prior to making the leap into the veterinary world where she has worked since 2000, she became a part of the Glenridge family in 2022.
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Haley - Veterinary Assistant/Social Media Liaison

Haley has worked in the veterinary industry since 2016. Growing up she always knew she wanted to work in an animal hospital and ended up starting her career at 16 years old during her highschool co-operative courses.
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Morgan - Animal Care Attendant

Morgan became a part of the Glenridge family in May of 2020 after graduating from the University of Guelph with a certificate in Veterinarian Office of Administration and Assistance.
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Mel - Animal Care Attendant

Mel has had a love for animals since a very young age and has always wanted to work with them. She became a part of the Glenridge family in 2023, starting in Reception but quickly moving her way closer to the animals with an ACA position.
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Sheri - Office Administration/Client Concierge

Sheri started her career in the veterinary field as a co-op student in grade 12. Minus some brief hiatus’ here and there, her love for animals has kept her coming back! She has been a member of the Glenridge family since 2017.
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Gertrude aka Gerty - Our Resident Dog

Many of you have seen Gerty behind the front desk or running around the clinic. Gerty is a  purebred Old English Sheepdog and was born in 2022. Gerty has been a part of the Glenridge Family since she was 8wks old! True to the nature of an OES, Gerty is a clown through and through!
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In the News

New animal hospital a ‘legacy’ for Niagara veterinarian

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Glenridge Animal Hospital expanding to include referrals, exotics

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Dr. Rachel Manjos

Dr. Rachel Manjos was born in Hamilton, ON and raised in the town of Lincoln. Her love of nature, wildlife and pets led to her decision to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Prior to veterinary school, she spent summers at The Owl Foundation in Vineland learning the care and treatment of various owl species.

After completing a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences at the University of Guelph, she graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2017. Since graduation, Dr. Rachel has developed special interests in the fields of ophthalmology, soft tissue surgery and the treatment of exotic animal species. She enjoys providing quality care to pets and forming lasting bonds with their owners. Recently, she completed a program to be able to responsibly give antimicrobials to bee colonies as she knows how important bees are to our ecosystem. 

Outside of practice, Dr. Rachel enjoys going to the gym, watching movies and taking care of many plants. She shares her home with two cats and two rabbits, who weigh around 2 pounds each!

Amanda - Vice President

Amanda started her career in the veterinary field in Grade 9 as a co-op student and has continued in the field ever since. While working, she completed the Paralegal program at TriOS College with honours, but her love for animals kept her from pursuing a career in the legal field. Amanda worked at the Fort Erie Racetrack as a hot-walker and groomer, and for many years at our local emergency clinic before finding her place at GAH in 2011. As the Glenridge family has grown and the clinic expanded, Amanda has taken on the role of Vice President. Although spending most of her time behind the scenes, she is always ready to jump into the action, whether it be to apply her technician skills, grab a ringing phone or anything in between! Amanda and her spouse share their home with several animals: their dogs- Marshall, Peggy, and Gertrude, their rabbit- Roy Douglas, their Maine Coon Vladimir and Richard the British Shorthair. They also have an aquarium full of fish! Amanda spends most of her evenings caring for several horses at a boarding facility, including her own horse, Tex. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys reading, walking Gerty, camping and spending time with her family. 

Alison - Veterinary Technician

Alison graduated from the University of Guelph as a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2001. Over the years, she has worked in various small animal clinics in the Hamilton and Niagara regions, including our local emergency clinic for 6 years. She became part of the Glenridge family in 2019.

Travelling the world to help animals in need is something that is very dear to Alison. She has been part of several Street Dog Spay and Neuter Projects in places like Squamish BC, Sri Lanka and Guatemala. During her stint in Guatemala, she fell in love with a street dog they named Skittles. So much so that she brought him home and they spent 16 wonderful years together. Her passion for animals carries into nature and the proper care and rehabilitation of wildlife here and afar, including time volunteering at the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica.

Alison is also a part time photographer. She takes amazing photos of nature, pets and their families. When not at the clinic or out on a shoot, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son.

Amy - Registered Veterinary Technician, ISFM, DipFN

Amy graduated from Georgian College in 2008 and has been a practicing Registered Veterinary Technician ever since. Amy also completed a Feline Nursing Specialty course through ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine) in 2019. Over the years, Amy has worked in Internal Medicine, ICU, ER, Ophthalmology, Surgery and Shelter Medicine. Amy brought her plethora of knowledge and joined the Glenridge family in 2023. Her passions lie in feline medicine, Ophthalmology and Stress/Fear Free Medicine. 

Amy and her husband are the proud parents of a beautiful little girl and they share their home with a “clowder of cats” and a Red-Footed Tortoise named Ed! In her spare time, Amy enjoys swimming, gardening, music and time with her family. 

Matt - Registered Veterinary Technician

After finishing high school, Matt attended the University of Western Ontario where he graduated with a 3-year BA before heading off to work for Disney! After Disney, he moved around and tried out some different jobs before his love of animals sent him to St Lawrence College. Here, he graduated from the Veterinary Technician course in 2014 and then landed back in St. Catharines. After graduation, he spent 5 years working at the Bird Kingdom in Niagara Falls, as well as some time at other local clinics before landing a spot in the Glenridge family. In his spare time, Matt enjoys outdoor life. Spending time with his wife and their dog, Cricket, you can find them camping and fishing.

Rachel - Registered Veterinary Technician

Rachel is a 2021 Veterinary Technician graduate from Sheridan College. She passed her Veterinary Technician National Exam in September 2021 and is proud to be a  Registered Veterinary Technician! Before pursuing her career and landing a spot in the Glenridge family, Rachel worked at other local clinics and various other jobs. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys listening to music, gardening, exercising, and spending time with her friends and family and her fur kids, which include multiple cats, rats and some fish!

Kierstyn - Veterinary Technician

Kierstyn is a 2024 Veterinary Technician graduate with honours from Northern College. She has been in the veterinary industry for 3 years now. Kiersytn chose a career in veterinary medicine because she has always had all different kinds of animals growing up and wanted to learn how to care for them in the best way possible. At home, Kierstyn has quite a few different pets. They include, an American Bulldog x named Jughead, who she had adopted from college, Gunner, a potcake rescue, Munchkin and Meow Meows, both barn cats that were brought inside for the winter then never left. She also has a paint horse named Jack, and a mule named Fiona-both are great for trail rides. During her free time she enjoys riding her horses or teaching new tricks to her dogs. She also always enjoys building new things for her pets and learning something new about veterinary medicine.

Erin - Veterinary Assistant

Erin graduated from Brock University in 2022 with a Double Major with Honours in History and Canadian Studies. Erin came to the clinic one day with her kitty and we knew instantly that we wanted her as part of the team!

Erin’s house is filled with a boatload of critters! Everything from her ‘soul’cat Kirby who is a 15yr old kitten; the dynamic kitty duo Matilda and Minerva; the adorable dwarf bunny Hugh and we cannot forget Howard the blind Winter White Russian Dwarf hamster!

Erin loves all animals but her passion lies with the exotic animal species, especially rabbits and hamsters but number one on the list for her will always be cats! She loves the science and educational portion of pet care, but also has the biggest heart that she shares unconditionally with every animal that comes through our door. When not at work Erin enjoys crocheting, reading, yoga and spending time with her pets and her family.

Jessica - Veterinary Assistant

Jessica started out in the service industry prior to making the leap into the veterinary world where she has worked since 2000, she became a part of the Glenridge family in 2022. Jessica completed the Veterinary Office Management Diploma Program through Mohawk College and is also Fear Free Certified, but her schooling is not going to end there. Jessica’s end game is to become a Registered Veterinary Technician and plans on enrolling in school soon.

Jessica’s home is shared with her two cats – Tikki and Nikki – and her dog Odin. In her spare time she enjoys watching movies and playing video games but you can also catch her enjoying the outdoors either camping or paddle boarding.

Haley - Veterinary Assistant/Social Media Liaison

Haley has worked in the veterinary industry since 2016. Growing up she always knew she wanted to work in an animal hospital and ended up starting her career at 16 years old during her highschool co-operative courses. Over the years, Haley has found herself falling in love with animal nutrition. This led her to achieve her nutrition advisor status in 2023-so she is always happy to chat about your pets nutritional needs! Haley is also our Social Media Liaison which means she takes cute photos, and creates fun, educational videos for you to watch! 

In her spare time, Haley enjoys hiking, camping and fishing. She also loves photography and pyrography (wood burning art). Haley shares her home with her dogs, Lux and Gulliver, her cat, Frankie and her 3 chickens, Ducky, Hei Hei and Eggroll.

Morgan- Animal Care Attendant

Morgan became a part of the Glenridge family in May of 2020 after graduating from the University of Guelph with a certificate in Veterinarian Office of Administration and Assistance. Morgan worked as a nanny, in bakeries and other retail services but it wasn’t long before her passion for animals took over and she embarked on her journey in the veterinary world.

At home, Morgan is the proud owner of two cats – Dexter and Morty – whom she adores very much. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling, beach days, hiking and cooking/baking. 

Mel - Animal Care Attendant

Mel has had a love for animals since a very young age and has always wanted to work with them. She became a part of the Glenridge family in 2023, starting in Reception but quickly moving her way closer to the animals with an ACA position. Mel’s end goal is to continue her education and become an RVT!

In her spare time, Mel enjoys spending time with her family and friends and her two cats – Demi and Poot. She is also a part of the Scorpions Niagara Cheerleading Navy Seals, and has competed at the Cheerleading Worlds three times.

Sheri - Office Administration/Client Concierge

Sheri started her career in the veterinary field as a co-op student in grade 12. Minus some brief hiatus’ here and there, her love for animals has kept her coming back! She has been a member of the Glenridge family since 2017. Sheri shares her home with her three wonderful children and her equally wonderful cats! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and working out.

Gertrude aka Gerty - Our Resident Dog

Many of you have seen Gerty behind the front desk or running around the clinic. Gerty is a  purebred Old English Sheepdog and was born in 2022. Gerty has been a part of the Glenridge Family since she was 8wks old! True to the nature of an OES, Gerty is a clown through and through! She lives to bring a smile to everyone’s face and is available for a cuddle whenever needed. Gerty also helps save lives through donating blood with the Canadian Animal Blood Bank (CABB) or donating blood at the clinic to help our patients.

When Gerty isn’t at the clinic, she loves to be outside! Running around the yard or just laying while the breeze blows through her hair! She loves going for long walks, camping, swimming and is a superstar in agility classes. When inside, she can be found curled up for a good nap or playing with her best buddy Vlad the kitty.