Education: Queen's University, Ontario Veterinary College

Dr. McLean began his career at MacKay’s Animal Hospital in 1983. He grew up in Alberta and later moved to Ontario, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Queen’s University, followed by his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College. In his final year at the OVC, he won the K-W Kennel Club Award for proficiency in small animal medicine and surgery. Dr. McLean maintains a lifelong passion for surgery, medicine, and dentistry.

Dr. McLean is very proud to now be working with his son, Dr. William McLean, who graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2019.

When he is not in the office, Dr. McLean enjoys spending time with his family and their Pot Hound Poppy, a rescue dog from Trinidad. He and his family maintain a small tree farm near Collingwood.

Education: University of Guelph BSc / Ontario Veterinary College

We are very excited that Dr. Will McLean has joined his father, Dr. Ian McLean at the clinic. Will is a graduate of the University of Guelph in Biomedical Sciences and in 2019 he graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College. In his final year Will received an award for excellence in dermatology, the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology Prize. When Will is not at the clinic he enjoys fishing, skiing, travelling and reading. William is devoted to the family dog, Hazel, a ‘Pot Hound’ rescue dog from Trinidad.

Education: U of Guelph BSc / Ontario Veterinary College

Dr. Candace Waters joined the MacKay's team in the fall of 2015. Dr. Waters completed a BSc in Zoology before entering the Ontario Veterinary College, graduating in 2002. She has a special interest in dentistry and surgery. When she's not practicing veterinary medicine Dr. Waters enjoys biking, reading and camping with her husband and daughter and is a proud pet parent to Scout the Labradoodle, three cats (Lily, Simon, and Lulu), and a pet rat, Lil’ Chef.

Education: University of Guelph BSc /Ontario Veterinary College

Dr. Rebecca O’Brien joined the MacKay’s team as a veterinarian in June of 2023 after graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College. Previously, she completed a BSc at the University of Guelph and worked at MacKay’s as a summer student. She received several academic awards during veterinary school, including the Charles M. Baker Memorial Prize for highest class standing and the Dorothea Daniell-Jenkins Memorial Scholarship for small animal medicine and surgery. She has a special interest in emergency medicine and critical care. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys waterskiing, learning the piano, and trying to keep up with her boisterous Labrador mix, Abby.

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Leslie joined the Team at MacKay's in 2017. Leslie has enjoyed roles including reception, management, and marketing in both companion animal hospitals and emergency/referral clinics. Leslie obtained her Veterinary Hospital Management Certificate from St. Lawrence College. Leslie loves the challenge and rewards of working at MacKay's and has particularly enjoyed meeting the many wonderful clients and their pets.

When not working, Leslie enjoys travelling and spending time with her husband Dave, and their two wonderful daughters. Leslie's family also includes Daisy a Golden Doodle and
Bruno a Holland Lop Bunny.

Deb is originally from Sarnia, Ontario, and graduated from Centralia College of Agriculture & Technology in 1993. Her work experience & background are in emergency and critical care.

When not at work, Deb comes home to her husband and her 8 rescued pets - four cats - Ozzy, Little Grey, Walter, and Igor, and four dogs – Laila, Milo, Rumble, and Flip. If not off walking her dogs or riding her 13-year-old Quarter Horse Simon, Deb enjoys mountain biking, reading, relaxing on their sailboat, or spending time with family back home.

Emily is a 2017 graduate of the Veterinary Technician Program at Sheridan College and joined the MacKay’s Animal Hospital team in January 2018. Prior to MacKay’s she worked at another local companion animal hospital. The variety of roles that a veterinary technician takes on each and every day is what Emily loves the most about her job. Emily is especially
interested in pet nutrition and is our go to person for questions regarding pet diets and nutrition. At home Emily enjoys the company of Calypso the Siberian Husky and a recent addition to her family, Koda the Siberian Husky cross.

When not working, she enjoys hiking, camping, and playing board games.

Vanessa graduated from the Northern College Veterinary Technician program in 2010, she then continued on to complete the Veterinary Technologist - Wildlife Rehabilitation program. Vanessa has spent the majority of her career working in emergency medicine. In 2021 she joined the MacKay’s Animal Hospital team. In the summer of 2010 Vanessa spent 3 weeks in South Africa providing free medical care to local towns and working with the conservation parks and wildlife. Vanessa enjoys being active outdoors when she isn’t working. She is a poodle fanatic and has two standard poodles; Bruno and Tali. She also has a kitty named Gideon who is a retired blood donor.

Lynda joined the MacKay’s Team in May 2018 and couldn’t be happier. Lynda has worked in the veterinary field for many years and enjoys meeting our clients and their pets. From the feedback we've gotten, our clients and their pets have enjoyed getting to know Lynda too! Lynda graduated from Mohawk College as a Medical Laboratory Technologist and also from Humber College as an Emergency Medicial Technician.

Lynda has three dogs: Griffin and Savannah the busy Boxers and a little Shih Tzu named Mini Cooper.

When Lynda is not working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time with her husband and daughters.

Carey has been a member of the MacKay’s team since 2000, when she graduated from the Animal Health Technician program at Sheridan College.

As our longest staff member, Carey knows our clients well. She has watched many of our patients grow up from puppyhood/kittenhood. Carey enjoys assisting in appointments, which gives her the opportunity to get to know our clients and patients even better.

Carey is a proud pet parent to Marvin, a gorgeous Main Coon, and Marge, a sweet blind orange tabby who was found on the side of the road as a kitten. Carey rescued both through the Burlington Humane Society.

In her spare time Carey enjoys pet sitting for many of our customers and watching hockey, football, baseball, and horror movies.

Cristina joined MacKay's in the fall of 2021 after having completed the Veterinary Assistant Program, fulfilling a dream she'd had since she was a child to work with animals. She says she's proud to be part of the team at MacKay's and nothing gives her greater joy than taking care of our clients' furry friends. In Italy Cristina worked as both a science teacher and school administrator. She has been a volunteer with Burlington Humane Society since January 2021 and has completed a Pet First Aid course. In her spare time Cristina enjoys hiking with her family and beloved dog, Mia.