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Veterinary Care in Port Perry

Drs. Devon and Lindsay met as part of another animal hospital team. Through their time together, they found they both had a passion for working to provide individualized, collaborative, and compassionate care to their patients and the families that love them. When the opportunity presented itself to provide veterinary care in the town of Port Perry, they jumped at the chance to join the community. Together, they bring over 15 years of veterinary experience to provide compassionate care tailored to your family’s lifestyle and values. Drs. Lindsay and Devon are excited to welcome you and your pets to Vets Around the Corner, your neighbourhood animal hospital.

Our Caring & Compassionate Veterinary Team

Meet the Team of Vets Around the Corner in Port Perry! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

Please call us at 905-985-5600 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members.

Veterinarian

Dr. Devon Barnes

Dr. Devon Barnes began working in the veterinary field as a veterinary assistant in 2007. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Guelph in 2011. She then attended the Ontario Veterinary College and graduated with honours in 2015. Since graduation, Dr. Devon has worked primarily in small animal private practice. She also has worked in Emergency and Referral hospitals in Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Devon Barnes began working in the veterinary field as a veterinary assistant in 2007. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Guelph in 2011. She then attended the Ontario Veterinary College and graduated with honours in 2015. Since graduation, Dr. Devon has worked primarily in small animal private practice. She also has worked in Emergency and Referral hospitals in Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Devon loves all animals but has a special interest in working/sports dogs and giant breeds. Her medical interests lie in pain management and rehabilitation, palliative care, and emergency medicine. She has additional training in all these areas and has completed training as a Certified Small Animal Myofascial Practitioner. Dr. Devon also is passionate about safe, fear-free animal care, and is certified in low-stress handling.

When not at work, Dr. Devon enjoys spending time with her husband and her three daughters. The pets that fill her home are a Great Dane/Mastiff cross named Norah, and three goofy cats named Jude, Kevin, and Eddie. Dr. Devon lives in Port Perry and is thrilled to be a veterinarian in her community. She can’t wait to see her patients around town, and to get to know so many of the wonderful people of Port Perry.

Veterinarian

Dr. Lindsay Patterson

Dr. Lindsay Patterson was introduced to veterinary medicine during her high school co-op. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology from the University of Guelph with a goal to pursue veterinary medicine. Upon graduation, Dr. Lindsay completed the Veterinary Technician program at Seneca. Lindsay then continued her education at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, completing her clinical year at Michigan State University and graduating with honours in 2017. Since graduation Dr. Lindsay has worked in small animal private practice.

Dr. Lindsay Patterson was introduced to veterinary medicine during her high school co-op. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology from the University of Guelph with a goal to pursue veterinary medicine. Upon graduation, Dr. Lindsay completed the Veterinary Technician program at Seneca. Lindsay then continued her education at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, completing her clinical year at Michigan State University and graduating with honours in 2017. Since graduation Dr. Lindsay has worked in small animal private practice.

Dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and pain management interest Dr. Lindsay. She has additional training in all these areas, and continually pursues further education in dental surgery and dental radiology. She also enjoys educating clients on preventive care, One Health, and on how to maintain an active lifestyle with their pets.

In her free time, Dr. Lindsay loves to travel, play video games with her husband or get lost in a good book. She shares her home with a Caribbean rescue cat Nike, failed barn cat Triscuit and most recently Ernest Shackelton (Ernie) their golden retriever puppy.

Dr. Lindsay is excited to meet you and share her passion for veterinary medicine.