Welcome to Hillside!
We have been caring for pets as if they were our own for over 30 years and we wouldn’t want to do anything else. We treat every patient with the love and care they all deserve.
Veterinarians
Veterinary Technicians
Years of combined experience
Meet your team.
Dr. Jim Welsh
Veterinarian
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Dr. Sarah Hansford
Veterinarian
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Veterinarian
Dr. Jim Welsh
Favourite Disney Movie
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Animal Best Representing Rebecca as Voted by Staff
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Bucket List Destination
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Education
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Veterinarian
Dr. Sarah Hansford
Favourite Disney Movie
The Jungle Book
Animal Best Representing Sarah as Voted by Staff
Leopard
Bucket List Destination
Africa
Education
2022 – Certification in Companion Animal Nutrition, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2004 – Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College
2000 – Bachelor of Science, University of Guelph
Other
Professor Registered Technician program, Seneca College
Medical Manager
Registered Veterinary Technician
Lisa
Favourite movie
Disney’s The Fox & The Hound
Animal Best Representing Lisa as Voted by Staff
Bear
Bucket List Destination
St. Lucia
Education2023 – Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program Avian
2023 – Fear Free Elite Certification2020 – Fear Free Certified
2012 – Certificate in Laser Therapy – American Institute of Medical Laser Applications
2012 – Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant – Canine Rehabilitation Instituted, Florida
2011 – Certificate of Wildlife Rehabilitation – Seneca College
2011 – Registered Veterinary Technician, Seneca College
2009 – Bachelor of Science (Zoology) – Laurentian University
Registered Veterinary Technician
Erica
Favourite Disney Movie
The Lion King
Animal Best Representing Felicia as Voted by Staff
Gazelle
Bucket List Destination
The Maldives
Education
2018 – Registered Veterinary Technician, Seneca College
Veterinary Technician
Felicia
Favourite Disney Movie
The Lion King
Animal Best Representing Felicia as Voted by Staff
Gazelle
Bucket List Destination
The Maldives
Education
2018 – Registered Veterinary Technician, Seneca College
Veterinary Assistant
Ali
Favourite Disney Movie
Inside Out
Animal Best Representing Ali as Voted by Staff
Chipmuck
Bucket List Destination
Italy
Education
2019 – Behavioural Sciences – Seneca College
Veterinary Assistant
Sarah B.
Favourite Disney Movie
The Aristocats
Animal Best Representing Sarah as Voted by Staff
Fox
Bucket List Destination
Switzerland
Education
2014 – Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights & Equity Studies, York UniversityOther
Fluent in American Sign Language
Veterinary Assistant
Michelle
Favourite Disney Movie
Up
Animal Best Representing Michelle as Voted by Staff
Corgi
Bucket List Destination
Bora Bora
Education
2017 – Bachelor of Health Science – McMaster University
Veterinary Assistant
Natassia
Favourite Disney Movie
Moana
Animal Best Representing Natassia as Voted by Staff
Hyacinth Macaw
Bucket List Destination
Polynesian Islands
Education2018 – Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management (Honours) – University of Guelph2017 – Certificate of Livestock Medicine – The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Looking for a great place to work?
We are always looking for great people to join our growing team.
Reach out to us today and we would love to tell you about opportunities at Hillsid
Hillside Veterinary Clinic in Newmarket Ontario is an Animal Hospital proudly serving the Regions of Newmarket, Aurora, Snowball, Vandorf, Pine Orchard, East Gwilimbury, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and surrounding areas.