Dr. Draboo obtained her Bachelor of Veterinary Science from a prestigious Veterinary School in India. On completion of her Bachelor’s degree, she was offered a fellowship by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research India to continue a Masters’s degree in Veterinary Medicine. Dr Draboo completed her Masters with Distinction. She accepted the position of Assistant Professor at a Veterinary School in Kashmir, where she was involved in teaching final DVM students, and taking care of sick pets brought to a teaching hospital for treatment and clinical research. Dr Draboo thoroughly enjoyed her job as a clinician, teaching and clinical research. Recognizing her abilities, the Veterinary School offered her a Ph.D fellowship to pursue the Doctorate Program. She has approximately 30 veterinary publications in National and International journals.

Dr Draboo immigrated to Canada and attended the University of Guelph VSTEP program to obtain her licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Ontario. Since then she has been working as a small animal veterinarian across various clinics in Ontario both in rural and urban settings Dr. Draboo has always been passionate about the love and care of pets and shows her compassion while enjoying her profession as a veterinarian. She relishes the variety of learning opportunities that each day veterinary practice has to offer to keep current with the latest innovations and technologies in veterinary science. She is a member of the Ontario Veterinary Medical association Dr. Draboo is a busy mom of three teenage boys. She enjoys camping exercising and watching her sons play soccer.

Education: Prestigious Veterinary Schools in India, University of Guelph
Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, and some Arabic

I’ve always known I’ve wanted to work with animals since I was little. I attended Northern College and graduated from the veterinary technician program in 2007. That same year I went to South Africa to work with the wildlife there for a month. It was amazing. Then in 2008, I graduated from the wildlife program offered through Northern. I passed my exam to become a registered veterinary technician in 2008. Through my career, I’ve developed my passions. My strongest one is dental cleaning. The main reason is you can bring Instant relief to an animal in pain. I love hearing from owners wow my pet’s mouth smells amazing now.

I have two pets with my partner Ken. A 9-year-old black lab named Riley. He loves lying in the sun. Our 6-year-old cat Spaz. Who loves playing with toy mice. In my spare time, I do competitive rifle shooting at my club in Peterborough. Also, attend truck and tractor pulls in the summer with Ken.

Hello everyone!! My name is Kaynece and I officially became a part of the Herongate Family in the late August of 2022. I am also working part-time at the Dogtopia in Pickering. In my spare time I enjoy hanging out with my cat M’baku, watching movies, and listening to music. I look forward to meeting you all.

Ever since I was young I’ve been very fond of learning fun facts about animals on TV. All the while growing up with my grandma from back home I’ve been surrounded with different kinds of animals such as cats, dogs, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs and so much more. I’ve watched and helped my grandma in feeding and taking care of them.

I started as a Co-Op student here at Herongate Animal Hospital in April 2023 during my last semester of taking ACA at Durham College and was offered a job after my Co-op placement. I’ve learned so much and enjoyed my time as a co-op with everyone in the clinic. I officially became part of the clinic in August 2023. In my free time, I just chill with my cat, Daemon in the backyard while listening to music or indoors watching movies/tv shows. Looking forward to meeting you and your fur babies at the clinic!

Languages: English & Tagalog

Hi, I’m Jessica 👋🏼 proud cat mama of four (and counting?). I have spent several years climbing the office ladder only to find unfulfillment and burnout. My saving grace has been my fur babies who have shown me I am capable of empathy and compassion. After realizing I couldn’t adopt all the animals in need, I enrolled myself in DC’s Animal Care. When I am not in the hospital, I run my own eyelash extension business FabulousOne! And when weather permits I enjoy going camping and hiking.

Languages: English & Tagalog

Hi! I’m Zeus. I live here at the clinic. My job is to make sure everyone is happy. I love getting kisses, tummy rubs, and ear rubs. Who doesn’t like a good ear rub?!

I’m always looking forward to meeting new friends. You can be a cat, dog or human makes no difference to me. My favourite thing about living here is hanging out with the staff. Girls here spoil me!! Dr. Draboo is super nice she even lets me sit in her chair. I like helping her write her notes.

Come by anytime to say hi to me. There is a good chance I’ll say hi back. See you soon!

Hi I’m Sydnee, I joined the Herongate team in August 2024, I attended the
Animal Care Program at Durham College where I learned my LOVE for animal
Nutrition. I love animal nutrition so feel free to ask me any questions
about your furry friends diet!! I have always known I needed to work with
animals, so Veterinary Medicine was the best choice I made because I am not
only getting to spend time with all your cute and adorable pets, I am also
getting to help them and take care of them.

I have the cutest little Cockapoo named Louie, he is my baby and he gives
the best side eye ever so watch out! I also have a hamster named Poppy and
she is probably the most spoiled hamster you will ever meet and also the
cutest hamster ever. (I might be slightly biased) I look forward to meeting
you and your furry friends!!!!