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

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

Education
2023 – Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program Avian
2023 – Fear Free Elite Certification
2020 – 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 University

Other
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

Education
2018 – Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management (Honours) – University of Guelph
2017 – 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.