Meet Our Team.

We provide exceptional care for your pets with experienced veterinarians and a compassionate team. Our focus is on personalized attention and high-quality care at reasonable prices. Book an appointment today and experience the difference in pet healthcare!

Dr. Uri Burstyn

Medical Director

At our veterinary hospital, we are honored to have Dr. Uri Burstyn as our Medical Director. A world-renowned veterinarian and pioneer in minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Burstyn has dedicated his career to providing exceptional care for animals while supporting their owners every step of the way.

With a YouTube channel boasting over 40 million views, his expertise is sought after internationally. Dr. Burstyn's love for animals is evident in his compassionate approach and commitment to their well-being. He is known for his detailed communication and in-depth knowledge, ensuring pet owners feel informed and confident in their pets' care.

Dr. Burstyn's experience spans across emergency and critical care facilities, advanced training in medicine and surgery, surgical consultation for biotech companies, and involvement in research on spinal cord injury. Passionate about sharing his expertise, Dr. Burstyn leads our internship program, training young veterinarians from Canada, the US, Australia, Ireland, and Iran.

Under Dr. Burstyn's guidance, our clinic strives to deliver the highest quality veterinary services in a warm and supportive environment. Join us and experience the difference a truly dedicated and knowledgeable professional can make in your pet's health and happiness.

Dr. Kevin Shura

Veterinarian

Dr. Shura has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 30 years.
He was the Medical Director and Owner of Animal Care Clinic and Hospital, where he practiced general companion animal medicine.
He was honored to be the chosen veterinarian to care for the Vancouver Police Dog program for over twenty years.
Dr. Shura is owned by a sweet little Cirneco dog named Dima, who follows him everywhere. However, if a staff member is carrying doggy treats for patients, Dima’s loyalty immediately changes.
In his spare time, Dr. Shura enjoys watching live sports, travel and fine dining.

Dr. Callum Mussi

Veterinarian

Dr. Callum Mussi grew up in Cavan, Ireland. He graduated from the faculty of veterinary medicine at University College Dublin in 2020. Following his graduation he began working in mixed animal practice in rural Ireland where he worked and gained experience with a variety of animals both big and small. After almost two years working in Ireland he moved to Vancouver and joined the team at Arbutus West. In his spare time he likes to keep active playing Gaelic (Irish) football, skiing and hiking.

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Angel Lo

Practice Manager

Our practice manager extraordinaire has been taking care of things behind the scenes since 2015. She’s a tiny package of big ideas, endless energy and love for all creatures, big and small. She is also our in-house translator for our clients who speak Mandarin, Taiwanese and Japanese. When she’s not travelling the world with her awesome teddy bears you can find her at various music venues around town grooving to all kinds of funky beats

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Sierra Weatherby

Assistant Manager

Sierra has a diverse background that is helpful in many areas of clinic operations. She previously worked in the special event field and understands the need for attention to detail in the veterinary profession in every regard. With a phone voice that rivals that of a professional, you will be fortunate to get her on the line when booking appointments! She goes the extra mile every day for staff and clients alike.
Sierra attended Grant McEwan University where she majored in theatre production. She loves to spend time gaming with a global group of friends online. With a flair for creativity, she loves to try new things and is always open to new adventures.

Rodrigo

Veterinary Technician

Rodrigo was born in Belo, Horizonte, Brazil where he spent many years as a veterinarian in small and large animal clinics. He moved to Canada with his family in 2016 and immediately completed his biology diploma at Langara College.
He has an infectious, positive personality and brings his gregarious attitude towards life every day in our clinics. He is a lovely team member, generous of spirit and heart.
He has a genuine love for all of the patients he interacts with and treats them as if they were his own. He is dedicated and loyal to his family, placing them at the heart of everything he does.
He spends his free time with them, pursuing fun adventures such as fishing, socializing with his extended family and friends and making everyone around him feel like a super star. We are grateful to have Rodrigo on our team!
He misses his two dogs in Brazil he had to leave behind because they were of advanced age. One was a Rottweiler named Katana and the other, Daryan, a Miniature Poodle.

Natalia

Veterinary Technician

Coming Soon!

Veterinary Technician

NJ has been with the clinic over 15 years and brings a thorough and experienced level of care to all aspects of the technician role and beyond. He is a trusted and vital member of our animal health team.
He works closely with the veterinarians, whether it be assisting with surgeries, critical care, emergency care and other areas of veterinary medicine.
He enjoys collecting and caring for succulent plants and is an accomplished photographer in his spare time.

Orlaith

Veterinary Technician

Orlaith is originally from Ireland but has been living in Canada for 8 years. She lived in Calgary Alberta for 3 years and then moved to Vancouver 5 years ago. She has a fabulous Bernese mountain dog called Cushla. In her spare time she likes to spend time with friends, family, and Cushla.

Mallu

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Coming all the way from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Mallu was drawn to explore Canada 7 years ago and just couldn’t leave. With a background in Fine Arts and growing up surrounded by all kinds of animals, from scaley to fuzzy friends, she’s found her way into our clinic and is always excited to meet new patients. When she’s not working to help your little friends at the clinic, you can find Mallu taking photos, writing, looking for weird little trinkets to add to her collection or spending time with her two (very spoiled) cats Kyoto and Zuko.

Alex

Veterinary Office Assistant

Alex joined our team almost a year ago when she came to Canada on a Working Holiday. She is originally from Poland, but has also lived in England and the Czech Republic in recent years. She is really enjoying her stay in Vancouver and decided to settle down long term. She’s always loved all kinds of animals and has a sheltie named Kira.