Dr. Jenny Kungl
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and
Owner of Norwich Veterinary Services
I was born and raised at the west end of town. As a graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, my first position was with a mixed animal practice for 5 years. It suited me well as my grandparents were local dairy farmers, and my family home was a menagerie of cats, dogs, birds, pocket pets, fish and always a majestic horse.
As my husband Curtis and I started our own two-legged family, I accepted a position at a small animal clinic for approximately 5 years while our boys, Wyatt and Lane, were growing up. In 2015, I had the fortunate opportunity to return to the village of Norwich and work alongside the previous owners.
As the owner of the Norwich Veterinary Service, our team cares about providing high quality medicine for your companion animals and small ruminants (goats/sheep). We enjoy caring for the residents and pets of Norwich and our surrounding communities. We are proud to be known for our excellent customer service, community involvement and a one of a kind team.
Dr. Sarah DePaulo
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Sarah DePaulo completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Guelph in 2015, and graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2019. Throughout her university years, she worked many different positions in small animal veterinary clinics (from reception, assistant, and now veterinarian!). Her family will tell you she has wanted to be a veterinarian since she was 3 years old. She was born in Pickering, Ontario, but eventually moved to Guelph, Cambridge, and finally Norwich! Born in a big city, but definitely more small town at heart!
She now lives in Norwich with her family and fur babies, Stella the Rottweiler, Tokyo the Rottie x Doberman mix, Pip the long haired kitty, and Toothless the sassy rescued stray cat!
She has worked at the Norwich Veterinary Service since June 2019 and her favourite part of the clinic is the amazing clients and staff! She loves the close knit community in Norwich. Dr. Sarah loves all sorts of weird and wonderful cases in veterinary medicine, but has a special interest in surgery, ultrasonography, dermatology, and internal medicine cases.
While not at the clinic she can be found outdoors camping, hiking, kayaking, or taking the dogs for a walk. She aspires to travel to every inch of the world! She also enjoys exploring Oxford County or relaxing at home with her family and the fur babies.
Dr. Alina Gardiner
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Alina grew up in Oxford County. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology at the University of Guelph in 2014 and then graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2019 alongside Dr. DePaulo. She is a mixed animal practitioner and loves being on farm just as much as being in the clinic. She started with NVS in the Fall of 2023 to help cover a maternity leave and enjoyed it so much she decided to stay!
Dr. Alina’s favourite part about working at NVS is seeing how much owners love their pets by asking lots of questions and always wanting to share stories and memories.
At home, she and her husband have 2 Australian shepherds (Nutmeg and Biner) and 1 cat (Rosie) that keep them very busy. When not at the clinic, Dr. Alina loves adventuring with her dogs and gardening.
Our management Team
Rebecca
Office Manager and Registered Veterinary Technician
Rebecca graduated from Ridgetown College in 2002 and worked for many years as a Registered Veterinary Technician before transitioning into a managing role. Rebecca has worked at Norwich Veterinary Service since 2016 as the practice manager. Rebecca loves working in a small community and the variety of work that her role takes on.
She enjoys practicing her technician skills at the back and talking to clients about their pets. Rebecca is greatly involved in office tasks and projects around the clinic. “One of the greatest things about my role in the clinic is that I am able to dive into multiple areas keeping me on my toes at all times.”
Outside of work Rebecca has a busy household with her husband, four children and her dog Ozzy! The family enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors along with many extracurricular activities with the kids.
Andrea
Customer Service Receptionist and Office Manager
Andrea graduated from the University of Waterloo with a degree in Psychology, and also earned a diploma in Human Resources from Conestoga College. Andrea and her husband moved to the Norwich area in 2008, and she has been part of our team since September 2018. Andrea enjoys learning as much as possible with every new patient as well as building relationships with our clients. It is Andrea’s goal to help each client and their pets to feel as comfortable as possible.
At home she has a full house with 3 kids and a plethora of animals including her dogs Ruby and Murphy; 5 cats; a mini horse (Honeycrisp), and a sheep (Carrot). While not at the clinic, Andrea loves spending time with her husband and three kids, friends and family. She enjoys being outdoors and taking the kids to all of their sports and activities! She can also be found volunteering with various programs at our local school, and with her kids sports teams within the community.
Our Registered Veterinary Technicians
Gayle
Registered Veterinary Technician
Gayle is one of our fantastic RVT’s who has been a part of the Norwich Veterinary Service team since 2014. After graduating from Ridgetown College, Gayle was happy to be working in the community where she grew up.
Around the clinic, Gayle enjoys working in the lab, viewing parasites under the microscope, dental prophys and nursing our in-hospital patients back to health.
In her spare time, you can find Gayle curling or spending time with her family and friends. Gayle lives with her husband and their many pets – Mya, Smokey, Nanook, Mayo, Stewie* Bert and Floppy.
*Yes THAT Stewie! He went home with Gayle on the weekends and during clinic renovations, and then decided to stay. He is loving his new life as a house cat with a warm fireplace to sleep in front of and his new BFF Mayo.
Alisha
Registered Veterinary Technician
Alisha knew she wanted to work in the veterinary field since she was 7 years old. She grew up on a dairy farm in the Norwich area, had her high school co-op placement at Norwich Vet Service, and after graduating from Ridgetown College in 2017 began working full time. Alisha enjoys working with clients and patients to reach their weight loss goals, helping them manage long term diseases such as osteoarthritis and diabetes, and has an extra soft spot for our seniors. She enjoys nursing our hospitalized patients and assisting with triage of urgent patients.
When not at work, Alisha can be found with her sheep, barn cats, Mama Cat, and her dog Sophie. She especially enjoys lambing time! She also enjoys skating, fishing, and kayaking.
Sue
Animal Health Technician
Meet Sue, also known to some as “Mama Sue!”
Sue loves working as a team to care for the pets of our community. She enjoys encouraging the staff members and bringing smiles to everyone’s faces.
At home, Sue cares for her horse and pony, Magic and Cooper, her cat Peaches, her dog Waffles, and her many laying hens and roosters! In her spare time Sue enjoys growing fruits and vegetables on her property, working in her gardens, tap dancing and watching musical theatre performances!
Lauren
Veterinary Technician
Lauren is a recent graduate of St. Clair College’s Veterinary Technician program and is excited to begin her career with us. Originally from this area, she recently moved back after completing her studies. Lauren shares her home with her two dogs, Bailey and Remi, who keep her busy and bring lots of joy.
Her favorite part of working at the clinic is the family-like atmosphere with her teammates and the close relationships she gets to build with clients and their pets.
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time outdoors, hanging out with her family, and staying active with her favorite hobbies, soccer and basketball.
Kaelynn
Veterinary Assistant
Kaelynn began her journey at NVS as a co-op student and loved every minute of it. Now a technician in training, she’s gaining hands-on experience from our skilled team while planning to pursue part-time studies to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
She’s quickly become a valued part of the clinic, assisting in appointments, answering phones, and stepping in wherever needed. Kaelynn has a special interest in x-rays, emergencies, and seeing complex cases recover.
Outside of work, Kaelynn enjoys horseback riding, kayaking, sightseeing, sewing, playing music, and walking with her dog Rylie. She’s also a proud goat mom to Gijs, Muntje, and their babies, Pete and Mimi.
Our Support Staff
Erin
Customer Service Receptionist
Erin graduated from the University of Guelph – Kemptville campus. She moved to Norwich in 2009 from the Barrie area and, after more than 11 years as a stay-at-home mom, she happily joined Norwich Veterinary Service in January 2020. We’re so glad she did!
You’ll often find Erin at our reception desk or hear her cheerful voice on the phone, always ready to help with a smile. She enjoys learning something new every day, working alongside her wonderful teammates, and building connections with both pets and their families.
Outside the clinic, Erin loves spending time with her husband and 4 children, her chocolate lab, Pippa, and her 2 border terriers, Frank and Mabel Syrup. She can often be found cheering from the sidelines at hockey, curling, rugby, or baseball. As a family they enjoy camping, hiking, kayaking, and exploring new places together.
Jessica
Customer Service Receptionist
Meet Jess! If you’ve been to Norwich Veterinary Service, chances are you’ve seen Jess’s smiling face at the front desk or by a doctor’s side in the exam room. A proud graduate of the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, Jess joined our team in September 2022 as a Veterinary Office Administration Assistant. She’s truly found her place in our Norwich Vet Service family!
What makes Jess shine is her love of helping everyone, whether she’s supporting our doctors, lending a hand to the technicians, or greeting clients with warmth and kindness. She especially enjoys getting to know all of our amazing clients and, of course, their adorable furry family members.
When she’s not at the clinic, Jess is busy making memories with her husband and their two fur babies, Lily and Timbit. She’s also an adventurer at heart, traveling the world, exploring new places, and hitting the trails whenever she can.
Beth
Custodian
Meet our custodian Beth! Beth started with NVS team in 2021 and has been keeping our clinic looking Spic and Span ever since. Beth has been a long time client and loves the care that our staff has for all the animals we treat during the day.
When she is not taking care of the clinic, she is busy taking care of her furry family which includes Crystal (Westie), her 5 cats, and 2 parrots. Beth enjoys reading, gardening, and watching Vet and decorating/remodeling shows on tv.
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