Dr. Thomas Mulder, DVM

In 1990, Dr. Mulder embarked on an exciting career of veterinary medicine. After a year of busy mixed practice in eastern Ontario, he and his wife Nancy, outfitted their bicycles for Europe on a shoestring budget. Four months into their trip, they landed in the United Kingdom where Dr. Mulder obtained a position in a north London 24 hour veterinary practice. 'Medivet', as the practice is called, needed a night shift emergency veterinarian. Dr. Mulder was ready for the challenge and thoroughly enjoyed the eight remaining months of the "European adventure" treating London's wide variety of pets.

On returning to Canada, Dr. Mulder continued in the emergency medicine field while practicing during the day in a practice in Oakville. He then secured a position with Waltham as veterinary nutritional consultant. The thorough and intensive training for the role as nutritional educator, highlighted the need for treating the 'whole' patient. With his experience in emergency medicine, nutrition and clinic management, and a dream to run a practice that did focus on the whole patient, he decided to open his own hospital.

In 1997, he started a small practice and in five years the practice quickly outgrew its location. Expansion was necessary! When the opportunity arose to purchase an existing facility (Fairview Drive Pet Hospital), steps were undertaken to merge the two practices. The centrally located Pet Hospital now has the space and resources to accommodate an expanding team in all aspects of veterinary medicine as well as Dr. Mulder's developing interests in dentistry for your pet.

Dr. Jennifer Farr, DVM

Born the oldest of 6 kids, Dr. Jennifer Farr spent most of her childhood in Niagara Falls. In 1996, she graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph where she was the youngest student in her class.

Upon graduation, she returned to her home town and worked in small animal practice at the Niagara Falls Animal Medical Centre for 11 years. She moved to the Brantford area in 2002 and looks forward to continuing to build great, long term relationships with her clients at Fairview Drive Pet Hospital.

Since beginning her profession in 1996 , Jennifer has enjoyed the challenge of staying abreast of new developments in veterinary medicine in order to remain current. Along with Dr. Mulder, she recently completed the Ontario Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Network Basic Skills course and exam. Jennifer plans to apply to the MNR for a provincial wildlife custodian authorization. With this certification, she would be allowed to legally care for and release injured or orphaned wild animals brought to the clinic.

When she is not working to keep your pets healthy, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and very active young daughter and tending to her dog ( Echo a boxer cross), 2 cats (Autumn, and Chico), and Jack the rex rabbit. She is an avid long-distance runner and competes every fall in the Niagara Falls ½ marathon. Other hobbies include: pocket pets (she has a soft spot for rats and rabbits), dance, performing in musical theatre, traveling (especially to warmer destinations), and visiting friends and family.

Stacey Farrant-Cox, Hospital Administrator

Stacey's varied experiences range from running a home childcare for 15 years, personal organiser, real estate stager, to being a  financial manager.

She now resides in Brantford with her 2 sons and golden retriever,  Rocky.  Her daughter just started university.  Rocky and new arrival Pinny have kept Stacey coming to us to look afer her "other" children and now like the "Remmington man", she liked us so much she decided to manage the company!

Marilyn Yuill, Receptionist

Began her career with Massey Ferguson until their Receivership. From there she then worked for the Training Seminar/Re-Employment Counseling Firm. She then proceeded from there working in the Animal Hospital Field.

Marilyn has been with the Fairview Drive Pet Hospital since September 2001 and thoroughly enjoys the interaction with clients and their pets. Time away from work is spent at home in St. George with husband Gord and their three cats (Isabell, Amos and Harry). Marilyn's other interests include playing tennis, biking, cards and traveling.

Anne Klepp, Registered Veterinary Technician

Graduated from St. Clair College in 1994 as a Registered Veterinary Technician, Anne has worked in 2 other hospitals and an emergency hospital before joining our practice in 2002. Her interests include surgical anesthesia and nursing as well as dental prophys but loves all aspects of her job. When she is not at the hospital, she stays busy with her family and 2 cats.

Laurie Rochholz, Groomer

Laurie Rochholz was born and bred in Brant County. She graduated from P.J.C.V.S. Apprenticing with a professional dog show handler and groomer, she started dog grooming in 1975. Having been a groomer for dog show circuit from 1979 to 1998 has allowed Laurie to gain a wide range of knowledge on correct breed standards and styles. Laurie also proved to be very successful in dog show obedience and confirmation.

Laurie continued her education and certification in dog and cat nutrition, dermatology, canine genetics, behaviour consultation, and customer service.

Laurie has been an associate of Fairview Drive Pet Hospital since 2004. She is a member of Norfolk Saddle Club, the Appaloosa Club, Canadian Kennel Club, and the Ontario Dog Groomers Association. When Laurie has time off work she maintains a small hobby farm in Waterford, where Grandma is teaching her Grandson how to ride a western horse. Laurie currently owns 3 English Bull Terriers, 1 Jack Russel Terrier, 1 Appaloosa mare, and Tortoiseshell domestic short-haired cat.

Melody Barnett, Receptionist / Veterinary Technician Assistant

Melody has worked part time for Dr Mulder since approximately 1999. She lives in Jerseyville with her 2 dogs and 2 cats that she adopted from the Brantford SPCA In her spare time Melody rides horses, and currently has a warm blood cross named Bentley.

Kathie Murray, Receptionist

Kathie Murray started in November 2006, part-time. Her duties involve preparing vaccine reminders and calling to book the very important annual vaccinations.

In September 2008 Kathie began as a part time receptionist. You will see her smiling face every weekday morning. Kathie is happily married, since 1996 to her husband and has a young son. She has a golden retriever named Tucker.

Frank, Social Clinic Cat

Siamese cross. Named after “Frankie Blue-Eyes” (Frank Sinatra), because of his vibrant blue eyes. Neutered male born approximately Fall 1997.

Frank's story began as:

- Found in a horse barn by a Fairview Pet Client (Frank and a sibling) and was offered to Fairview Drive Pet Hospital to keep. Fairview pet wanted to keep Frank as a companion for “George” - a clinic cat that was at the St. George office before one of their technician's took him home

- Frank has been with Dr Mulder since a very young kitten and-enjoys life cuddling with Grace and tormenting all other clinic cats that join us, especially Sophie

- Frank is a very social cat and will gladly join you on your lap while you are in our waiting room

Sophie, Social Clinic Cat

Sophie is a domestic short-haired, calico-coloured spayed female born approximately Fall of 1998.

Sophie's story began as:

- Found by a Fairview Pet client (Sophie and another sibling) was then brought into Fairview Drive Pet Hospital.

- A caring family provided one cat with a home and Fairview Drive Pet Hospital kept Sophie as a companion for Frank

- Sophie has been with Dr Mulder at the St George office since a very young kitten
and enjoys life lounging around and receiving as much attention as you would like to give her!

- Sophie's biggest interest is definitely her food and when her internal clock kicks in she'll let you know when it is her dinner time. She truly has phenomenal climbing abilities and will climb up the metal cages to get into her 2nd story condo for her food.

Grace, Social Clinic Cat

Domestic short-haired, black and white tabby, named by Dr Mulder as “the Grace of God” that she had survived. Spayed female born approximately Spring 2002.

Grace's story began as:

-SPCA prospective adoption candidate. She had an unusual response to an anesthetic and her heart suddenly stopped during her spay procedure. She was successfully treated but to be certain all was well, we kept her for observation and recovery. Dr Mulder fell in love with her and we requested if she could stay with the Fairview Drive Pet Hospital as part of the staff.

- Grace has had knee surgery on both knees to correct luxating patella

- She enjoys life cuddling with Frank (most of the time) and will gladly accept as much attention as you will give her. She will batter her eyes at you and will give you the cutest little look ( with her long white eye lashes and long white whiskers) as to say “do you really have to stop petting me, I am just so cute...”

- She is a very affectionate little lady, and if you leave a cat carrier open she will gladly climb in and lie down. She will also surprise you by jumping on your back while you are bent over to pick up something, and will wrap herself around your shoulders;

- She acts like a little mommy and if you put a kitten or a puppy in front of her, her motherly instincts kick in and she will clean them thoroughly.