Our Team
Dr. Chin
Veterinarian
Dr. Chin has been practicing veterinary medicine since graduating from OVC at the University of Guelph in 1993. He opened Highbury North in 2003 with the goal of having a friendly, professional team that educates clients so we can create partnerships in excellent pet care with owners.
Dr. Chin dreamt of a career in animal care as he wanted to reduce and prevent suffering of animals. He started in 1993 working with both farm animals and pets, then worked as a locum relief veterinarian all over Ontario before opening his own practice in 2003. He most enjoys the variety of care we give pets throughout their varied stages of life. From puppies and kittens to seniors, care can vary from behaviour counselling, dietary medical therapy, diagnostic challenges, anesthesia, surgery and dental care.
When away from work, he can be found biking, running, snowboarding or cross country skiing, canoeing or hiking and spending time outdoors with his wife Kathy, with whom he started the practice and their sheltie, Merlin who is always up for walks, fetch or a hike no matter the time of year!
Dr. Chin has a strong belief in taking care of others in the community and in need so he supports a number of charities locally and internationally for people and animals such London Food Bank, Mission Services, World Vision and The Farley Foundation (see our Giving Back page). He was also a member of the Fanshawe Optimist service club.
Lindsay
Receptionist
Lindsay has been working in veterinary medicine since 2002 and studied in the area of veterinary care at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus.
Before joining the HNPH team, she has worked with farm animals including horses and ponies as well as cats and dogs.
Lindsay chose to pursue a career in animal care due to her lifelong love of animals. The part of veterinary medicine that she enjoys most is serving clients, client communication and troubleshooting with tech and equipment in the clinic.
Her favourite animal is an Irish Wolfhound (specifically her previous dog Creed,) and her second favourite animal is a sloth!
When she is not at the clinic, Lindsay and her husband love to spend time with their daughters as well as travel.
Neera
Veterinary Technician
Neera has been working in veterinary medicine since 2016 and graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from Anand Agricultural University in Gujarat, India.
Before joining the HNPH team, she provided care to animals as a veterinarian in rural communities including wellness checkups, vaccinations and wound care.
Neera was motivated to pursue a career in animal care by a family friend who is a veterinarian. She loves animals and is fulfilled by caring for them. The part of veterinary medicine that she enjoys most is processing lab work. Neera is also working to become a licensed veterinarian in Canada. Her favourite animal is a horse!