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DR. DAVE HEATON
Dr. Dave Heaton graduated from the Ontario Veterinary college in 1989 and has been practicing small animal medicine ever since then.
He and his wife (Dr. Robbie Heather, also a veterinarian at the clinic) started Three Islands Veterinary Services in Bobcaygeon in 1991.
They have 3 children. Samantha, the eldest, having graduated from a Bachelor of Science at Guelph University and completing an Ottawa diploma in Human Medical Ultrasound, now works full time in Peterborough as a Medical Sonographer. (We could not convince her to ultrasound animals). Eric, who is now 22 years old is currently studying at Algonquin college in Ottawa to become a Paramedic. He periodically returns to Three Islands Veterinary Services to help us out in the summers. Sarah, the youngest, is in her second year of college in Belleville studying Spa Management and Anesthetics. She returns home most weekends to practice her latest skills on her family.
Dr. Dave and family have lived in Bobcaygeon for 22 years and have two great dogs, Maggie and Oliver and one mischievous cat, Chloe.
Dave's special outside interests include long distance cycling, hockey, badminton, canoeing and kayaking.
At the clinic he enjoys office appointments with clients and pets but especially enjoys all types of surgery. He has had a special interest in dog and cat dentistry and oral cancer surgery for many years, performing upwards of 200 major oral/dental procedures per year.
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DR. ROBBIE HEATHER
Dr. Robbie Heather is also a 1989 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College.
She is an avid cross country skier, badminton player, bike rider and loves to kayak and take exercise classes to stay in shape. She is a busy weekend mother when her kids return to the empty nest:-)
Robbie's main interests in the clinic are meeting with people and pets in the front office and seeing medical cases where she can use her 30 years of veterinary knowledge and experience.
Pictured above are Dr. Dave Heaton and his wife Dr. Robbie Heather.
They participate yearly in the "Ride for Farley" Fundraiser. They bike 100 km to raise money which helps provide veterinary care to owners and pets in need.
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DR. JESSICA GONZALEZ
Dr. Jessica Gonzalez is the newest member of our team here at Three Islands Veterinary Services, joining us in October 2017. Jessica graduated from the Ontario veterinary College in 2011. She spent the first 6 years after graduation in Colborne Ontario before moving her way up to Bobcaygeon.
Jessica's special interest in Veterinary Medicine are in soft tissue surgery and dental surgery. Jessica has also spent time working with Vets without Borders in developing countries over the last 7 years.
When Jessica is not busy at work she can be found with her partner Chason and their Huskie Tiko, cat Sofia and their multitude of farm animals. Her special interests are biking, running, skiing and being anywhere outdoors.
Jessica is currently onn Maternity Leave until December 2019 with their first daughter Mackenzie.
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