The Hastings Team
At Hastings Veterinary Hospital, we are committed to providing comprehensive pet healthcare in an affectionate manner.
All of our staff is dedicated to the profession of pet healthcare, and each and every pet we see is cared for just as we would care for our own.
We are exclusively a small animal practice, providing preventive healthcare and treatments for cats, dogs, and rabbits. Our veterinarians are committed to the provision of loving, professional care for all pets. Our veterinary technicians and vet office assistants regularly attend continuing veterinary education to update their skills in all aspects of veterinary care.
Veterinarian
Dr. Amardeep Bajwa
Dr. Bajwa has been practicing veterinary medicine in an amazing community of the Heights area of North Burnaby for over 20 years.
His motivation to provide all animal patients with compassionate and progressive vet care has led to the many changes HVH has gone through over the years. The HVH team members, clients, and patients have helped shape what HVH is today, and he is driven to provide the best clinic environment for the patients and clients of HVH.
Dr. Bajwa is invested in providing an excellent work environment for everyone at HVH, and a safe, calm, professional care for all the clients and patients at HVH.
He has a special interest in veterinary dentistry, preventive medicine, and internal medicine for companion animals.
Veterinarian
BRIE
Dr. Brie has been working here at HVH since she was 16 years old.
She attended St. Matthew’s School of Veterinary Medicine in the Cayman Islands and completed her clinical year at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Dr. Brie loves working with animals of all species. She has three cats, one that she rescued through HVH and two that she rescued in the Cayman Islands.
HEAD TECHNICIAN (RVT)
ELVIRA
Elvira has spent her time growing within the veterinary field, furthering her education and learning.
She completed the Veterinary Office Assistant program at Douglas College in 2016, then continued her veterinary education and graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Thompson Rivers University in 2019. Elvira had the honour of receiving the “Anesthesia and Critical Care Award” upon graduation.
Elvira has a particular interest in nutrition and has big plans for the future. She spends her free time hiking, snowboarding, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends. Elvira also recently adopted a cat from the Caribbean during her travels and he has been the best addition to her life.
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (RVT)
VERONIKA
Veronika started her career at Hastings Veterinary Hospital as a Veterinary Assistant in 2008. She graduated as a Veterinary Technician from Douglas College in 2015.
Veronika has always had a passion for animals of all shapes and sizes. She knew early on that whatever career path she took would involve animals in some way. A career counsellor in high school brought the Douglas College Animal Assistant Program to her attention, and the rest is history.
Veronika loves working in veterinary medicine because every day is different and she loves making a difference in my patients lives and protecting/extending the human animal bond. She loves having spent so many wonderful years at HVH because it has allowed her to create lifelong relationships with our patients and clients.
In her spare time, Veronika loves spending time with her husband and two young children. They enjoy travelling around BC and showing their children our beautiful province. She hopes to one day add a furry companion to their home, but in the meantime a few fish and frogs will have to do.
“Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.”
OFFICE COORDINATOR / CLIENT CARE SPECIALIST
ASHLEY
Ashley has been a part of the HVH team since 2010. Ashley has always known since she was a little girl she wanted to work with animals.
Since then, she has created strong relationships with both clients and our patients. Ashley has started taking her prerequisite courses and collecting her continuing education credits in order to take her exam to become a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager.
In 2018, Ashley’s family grew and she welcomed her son Liam into the world. He is a very busy boy and always keeps Ashley on her toes. In Ashley’s spare time, she likes to play slo pitch on both mixed and ladies teams. She has 3 pets: Meeka, a 10-year-old Bernese cross; Mya, a 9-year-old calico; and the love of her life, Fanta, her chonky 10-year-old orange and white tabby.
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (RVT)
ANNA
Anna joined Hastings Veterinary Hospital in 2018 after completing the veterinary assistant program at Granville College.
In 2021, she graduated from the veterinary technician program at Douglas College with honors and became a RVT. Anna loves working at HVH because there are endless opportunities to learn new skills. Her heart belongs to her cats, Pekoe and Sage. She is always looking for new ways to convince her family to adopt one more fur baby. In her spare time, she could be found bouldering, snowboarding, hiking or sleeping.
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (RVT)
Sidney
Sidney became part of the Hastings team in 2022. Growing up on the Sunshine Coast is where my love for hiking and the outdoors began. Currently I do not have any pets of my own, but I am always looking for the chance to snuggle someone else’s furry friend.
Currently I do not have any pets of my own, but I am always looking for the chance to snuggle someone else’s furry friend. Growing up on a farm, I have always wanted to work with animals so being an RVT is a dream! I look forward to continuing to grow as a tech and the possibility of working with a variety of animals!
CLIENT CARE SPECIALIST
CARLY
Carly began working at Hastings Vet in 2016. She has been in Reception since the start of her career and loves being that friendly and familiar face you see when you walk through the door.
The bonds and relationships she has developed with our clients and patients is something she truly values.
She graduated from Olds College in 2023, receiving her certification through the Veterinary Practice Management Program. This was to further enhance her knowledge and skills within the field.
Carly enjoys spending her free time with her husband Tony, Bubba (black lab/mastiff), Daisy (black fluffy cat), family, and friends.
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
JENNA
Jenna has been a part of the HVH team since 2020. She graduated from Thompson Rivers University Veterinary Technology Open Learning Program in 2024.
Jenna has a special interest in working with reactive dogs and enjoys helping owners better understand their dog’s behaviour. She believes that with patience and the right tools, every dog and human team can build a stronger bond.
In her spare time, she enjoys scuba diving, snowboarding, wakeboarding, and competing in agility with her chihuahua named Chica.
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
NATALIE
Natalie graduated as a Vet Assistant (with academic honours) from the Douglas College VOAC program in March 2022.
Natalie was a practicum student and client at HVH and officially joined the team shortly after.
Before joining the HVH team, Natalie worked in the Restaurant Technology industry for 7 years. During the pandemic, Natalie decided to go back to school to change careers and pursue her childhood dream of working with animals.
Natalie values the animal-human bond and loves building relationships with clients and patients. Natalie is also the Inventory Manager and enjoys ensuring that all of the patients, clients, and hospital’s needs are met.
In her spare time, she likes to be with her husband and her 2 cats, Jessie and James (Team Rocket). She is always on the look out for the next lucky cat-themed item (including tattoos) to add to her collection!
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Natashia
Natashia began working with Hastings Vet in 2024 after completing her practicum student requirements at HVH to graduate from Sprott Shaw College’s Veterinary Assistant Program.
While she has loved animals and pets over her entire lifetime, she is inspired to help people even more and especially values people who love their pets. Although she doesn’t have any pets at this time, she has shared homes with all sorts of animals including: cats, dogs, budgies, finches, doves, chickens, ducks, rabbits, chinchillas, ferrets, sheep, goats and even a llama. Her interests outside of work include film, music and crafting.
VETERINARY STUDENT
SAKURA
Sakura started at Hastings Veterinary Hospital at the beginning of 2023. She has always loved animals and has a passion for providing excellent care.
Sakura is currently completing her Bachelor of Science degree at UBC. She is majoring in Integrated Science, with a focus in physiology, genetics, and microbiology & immunology.
After graduating, she hopes to continue working with animals in the veterinary field and to become a pet mom! In her free time, Sakura enjoys volunteering at a farm sanctuary, staying active, and learning Mandarin.
