Our Staff
DOCTORS
Dr. Louise Langlais, DVM
Hi! I’m so looking forward to meeting you! My name is Louise. I’m one of the veterinarians who will look after your pet, and the medical director at Hespeler Animal Hospital.
I’ve wanted to be a vet for as long as I can remember. I graduated from the University of Guelph in 1986 with my degree in veterinary medicine, and also have a post-graduate degree in Clinical Pathology. That means I can read fine needle biopsies in-house, rather than having to send them to an outside lab. Our clients love that, because they don’t have to wait as long to get an answer about that scary lump, or about what’s causing the infection in their dog’s ear!
I chose to become a veterinarian because I like meeting people, love working with animals, and wanted the challenge that a career in medicine can offer. I think it’s great that every day is different. I’ve worked at several vet clinics in Brantford, St. Catharines and two emergency clinics in the Toronto area. I have been at Hespeler Animal Hospital since it opened in 1989. I’m also on the executive for the Golden Triangle Veterinary Academy and I volunteer for the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association. My hobbies include cycling, hiking, reading, skiing, canoeing, and computers. I have two children, a wonderful spouse John, and three pets: Ernie the dog, and two cats Stitch and Tino (plus our clinic cat Mel).
Dr. Jennifer Gibson
Dr. Gibson also loves animals and the medicine. She’s been a veterinarian since 1995. Jennifer’s other interests include running, hiking, cottaging and ha
nging with kids and pets. Her animals include Rufus, an orange and white “monster cat” – 16 lbs soaking wet; Biscuit, a white and cream cat with some points, blue eyes (Purr machine); and Tiny, an 8 lb Shih Tzu, tiny in all ways, that loves kids and dress-up.
Dr. Krista Halling
Dr. Halling is a board-certified surgeon who provides surgical services for complex cases at our hospital. Krista graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1988 and was a professor there from 2002-2006. She’s also a staff veterinarian at the Mississauga-Oakville Veterinary Referral Hospital.
Locum Veterinarian
We also have a locum (replacement veterinarian) fill in when one of our doctors is on holiday. It’s often Dr. Andria Joy, or Dr. Jen Kays. You can be assured we’re very choosy about who will help us care for your precious pets.
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES
Cynthia 
Hi. My name is Sam, and that’s Roxy on the right. Our owner Cynthia is one of the customer service reps (CSR) at the clinic. She chose to work at Hespeler Animal Hospital because she wanted a career she loves. She likes that she can get her fill of as many animals as possible without having to take them home. (We like that too, so we don’t have to share her!) Her hobbies include crocheting, reading, shopping and hiking. Cynthia is a “cat whisperer”, so if you have a scardey cat, ask to book an appointment when Cyn is on duty. Cyn also speaks Portuguese, a valued skill in the Cambridge community!
Holly
My name is Miley and my owner Holly is excited to work at Hespeler Animal Hospital. Like Cynthia, she’s one of the clinic’s CSRs. She likes that it’s a job where she’s around animals all day. Holly has been there since 2010. My “Mommy” is good at looking after me, so I know she’ll take good care of you too!
TECHNICIANS, VETERINARY ASSISTANTS
Jenn 
My name is Lola. I’m a Boster Terrier. My owner Jenn is a graduate from the Animal Care program at Sheridan college. Jenn’s been working at Hespeler Animal Hospital for many years. Jenn has extensive experience in many aspects of veterinary nursing, including obtaining blood samples, assisting with surgery, dental hygiene procedures, and taking x-rays. Jenn loves working at Hespeler Animal Hospital because she likes animals and the people she works with.
Robin
Hi there! My name is Mortimer. I also have a “sister” Madeline and a kitty friend Benson. Our owner/mommy is Robin. Mommy has training as a Medical Lab Technician (MGLA/Technician). She assists at Hespeler Animal Hospital with patient care, reminders for recheck appointments, taking patient histories for the doctors, and reception. Robin loves to kiss and hug all the patients (that makes me soooo jealous!).
Mel
My name is Mel. I’m the clinic’s official client greeter. I joined our staff in 2003. My hobbies include sleeping, eating and looking for comfy blankets to take over. My Facebook page is “Mel Hespeler” and I’m hoping you’ll all send me a friend request! I’ll accept them all because I want to beat “Boo” and have more than one million friends! Oh yeah, I am a cat.
Page
Page is a high school student, interested in being a nurse practioner some day. She’s responsible for monthly “spring cleaning” around the clinic and phoning with reminders. She also helps with customer service.
Emi
Emilia is a college student who works at the clinic on occasion, when she’s home from school. She worked for us part-time when she was in high school, and for many summers, so she’s got lots of experience. She’s Dr. Langlais’ daughter, by the way.
