Our Team

Dr. Karena Skelton is the clinic owner and a fear free certified veterinarian. She graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001, and has been practicing in the Cowichan Valley since 2003.

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Dr. Janet Sunstrum graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2008 and is a fear free certified veterinarian. She has been practicing small animal medicine in the Cowichan Valley since 2009.

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Dr. Georgina Lorimer grew up in the Cowichan Valley and graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria.

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Dr. Melissa Jung grew up in North Vancouver and obtained her undergraduate degree in Applied Animal Biology at the University of British Columbia. She obtained her DVM at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, and promptly moved back to BC to work in small animal practice.
 

Dr. Karyn Arthur obtained her undergraduate degree from Queen’s University and her DVM degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (2010). 

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Dr. Blossom de Bruin grew up on an acreage in the Fraser Valley, where her love of animals was cultivated from a young age. She completed her Bachelor of Science (major in biology) at the University of the Fraser Valley in 2018, then moved to Saskatchewan for vet school, graduating from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022.
 

Christine is our head technician, and she trumps us all with her vast experience.

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Catherine started her journey in the veterinary field back in 2006 as a Technician Assistant in Victoria. Realizing her passion for medicine and her love for animals, she enrolled at Thompson River University and graduated with her Animal Health Technology Diploma in 2010.

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Jenelle has been working in the vet industry for 12 years, graduating from Thompson Rivers University as a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2013.

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Kathy graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Thompson Rivers University in 2015 and became a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) in 2016.

Nicole qualified in the UK as a veterinary technician in 2019 and made her way to Canada shortly after. She is involved in several different dog sports with her beloved Staffordshire bull terrier.  

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Shannon Roden RVT graduated from the Olds College Veterinary Technology program in 2025 and is excited to begin her career as a RVT. She is passionate about supporting both pets and their families through compassionate care and teamwork. Shannon enjoys exploring the outdoors and hiking with her energetic German shepherd mix Holly. 

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Brittany Myhre graduated from Thompson Rivers University in 2016 as a Registered Veterinary Technician and has been on a mission to win over every “spicy” cat she meets ever since. She has a special talent for convincing these feisty felines that they might not be quite as superior to every other species (humans included) as they believe. 

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From an early age, Celeste has had a love for helping animals. She began working in veterinary medicine in 2001 while still in high school and went on to complete a Veterinary Hospital Assistance Certification program through Surrey College.

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Holly is officially part of our kennel staff, but we have nicknamed her our ‘emotional support person’ for animals.

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Ineke is our HR manager and one of our cheerful receptionists and will often be the first smiling face you see when you enter the clinic. 

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Kristen’s passion for animals began at an early age, inspiring her to pursue a lifelong career in animal care. She earned her Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Animal Biology. 

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Kristy has been working with us since Jan 2023 as a Veterinary Assistant. She has worked in the veterinary field on and off since 2013.

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Marisa is passionate about helping animals and being their advocate. Having cared for animals throughout her life, she understands the special bond between pets and their families. 

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Mary is one of our receptionists and assistants and has been with the Kinsol Veterinary Clinic since it began as Shawnigan Vet. She has worked in the veterinary world for 14 years, and does a little bit of everything in the clinic.

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Meet Samantha our Part Time Veterinary Receptionist. Driven by a deep passion for animals and a commitment to their well-being, 

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Stephanie grew up in the Comox Valley, and have always had a love for animals.

I completed my animal care aide course this past May 2023.

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Victoria Joneson is passionate about helping animals and making a difference in her community. Born and raised on Vancouver Island, she spends her days rescuing strays and supporting local shelters.

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