meet our team

Clinic Coordinator and Client Relations  

Nicky joined the Twinbrook Animal Clinic family in 2015 at just 15 years old. While working at the clinic, she graduated from high school, earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology, and later completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Fortunately for us, we convinced her that Twinbrook was exactly where she belonged! 

Over the years, Nicky has grown into several important roles within the practice. From Client Service Representative to Clinic Coordinator, she has become an integral part of the day-to-day operations of the clinic. During the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, her willingness to learn, adapt, and support every aspect of the practice made her an invaluable member of our team. 

Nicky loves that no two days at Twinbrook are ever the same. She especially enjoys building lasting relationships with our clients and patients and values the teamwork that allows our staff to provide exceptional care, especially during challenging situations. 

Outside the clinic, Nicky enjoys boating and spending time outdoors with her family, friends, and dogs. She is also a firefighter and first responder in her local community. Her chocolate Labrador Retriever, Petunia, is a certified therapy dog who serves as a debriefing dog for the fire department, providing comfort and support to first responders after difficult calls.

Client Service Representative

Lin Client Service Representative Lin joined the Twinbrook Animal Clinic team in 2020, bringing with her more than 25 years of experience working with animals. Before coming to Twinbrook, she spent many years as a professional groomer and also worked in a veterinary clinic, making her a knowledgeable and familiar face for both pets and their families. 

Lin truly enjoys every aspect of veterinary medicine, but what she values most is the opportunity to build relationships with the people and pets she meets each day. Her kindness, enthusiasm, and genuine love for animals are evident to everyone who walks through our doors, and she takes pride in helping make every visit a positive experience. 

When she's not at the clinic, Lin loves spending time outdoors. Whether she's boating, camping, fishing, swimming, or snowmobiling—including adventures through Canada—she enjoys making the most of every season. Her home is filled with animals, including three dogs—Emma, Uschi, and Ollie; four cats— Casanova, Dora, Frosty Paws, and Minnie; three ducks—Waddles, Puddles, and Paddles; and four chickens— Scrappy, Kellogg, Lacy, and Bar Bar.

Client Service Representative

Claire joined the Twinbrook Animal Clinic team with a lifelong passion for animals. Although Twinbrook is her first experience working in the veterinary field, she has dreamed of a career in animal care since kindergarten. As a child, she spent her free time researching dog breeds and creating her own "dog book"—a notebook filled with information on every breed recognized by the American Kennel Club.

In 2020, Claire turned her love for dogs into a creative business by opening an Etsy shop where she designs and handcrafts dog harnesses, collars, vests, and other accessories. She hopes to one day become a dog trainer specializing in behavior modification or continue pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.

Outside of work, Claire enjoys spending time with her pets, especially hiking with her poodle mix, Norman, and relaxing in the sunshine with her cat, Toby. One of her favorite adventures was completing a 16-mile hike through Letchworth State Park in New York with Norman. Norman also served as Claire's service dog for five years before retiring due to his own health needs, and she credits him with inspiring her passion for animal care.

When she's not at Twinbrook, you'll likely find Claire reading a good book, visiting a tattoo shop, or attending a metal concert or music festival.

Lead Technician

Certified Veterinary Technician

Carly graduated from the Vet Tech Institute in 2012 and became a Certified Veterinary Technician after successfully passing her national boards. She joined the Twinbrook Animal Clinic team shortly after graduation and has been an important part of the practice ever since. 

Carly finds veterinary medicine both challenging and incredibly rewarding. She enjoys being part of the Twinbrook family and values the close relationships she has built with her coworkers over the years. Her greatest passion is helping animals feel better—both physically and emotionally. Whether comforting a nervous patient, minimizing pain and stress, or providing skilled nursing care, Carly is dedicated to making every pet's visit as positive, comfortable, and fear-free as possible. 

At home, Carly and her husband are busy raising their young son alongside a wonderful collection of pets, including two dogs—Doaree and Sabot; two cats—Tyger and August; Babayaga, a Red Tail Boa; Harry Potter, a Mexican Red Knee Tarantula; and Pops, a Red-Eared Slider. 

When she's away from the clinic, Carly enjoys spending time with her family, camping, bowling, vegetable gardening, trivia competitions, crafting, painting, cross-stitching, sewing, knitting, meditation, and yoga.

Veterinary Technician

Liz joined the Twinbrook Animal Clinic team in 2019 while she was still a senior in high school, turning her lifelong passion for animals into a career. After joining the practice, she earned her Kennel Assistant Certificate through an online program. Growing up surrounded by animals inspired her love for veterinary medicine, and she enjoys that every day brings new patients, new challenges, and opportunities to continue learning.

As one of Twinbrook's most versatile team members, Liz can be found assisting as a veterinary technician, caring for patients in the kennel, or helping clients at the front desk. She is always willing to lend a hand and is often the first to answer the call when the clinic needs extra help on evenings or weekends. She especially values the close-knit team at Twinbrook and says her coworkers feel like family.

Outside of work, Liz enjoys hiking with her dogs, kayaking, hunting, drawing, watching movies, cheering on her favorite sports teams, and pet sitting for a variety of animals—including alpacas and pigs. At home, she cares for quite the menagerie: Willow, a Pit Bull mix; Jade, a Lab mix; Murphy, a Beagle; three cats named Stan, Ripley, and Grayson; chickens, ducks, honeybees, and fish.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Aydan joined the Twinbrook Animal Clinic team in March 2026 as a Veterinary Technician. He has been working in veterinary medicine for over a year and recently achieved his goal of becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT). He is also Fear Free Certified, allowing him to help create a more positive and less stressful experience for pets during their visits.

Aydan's favorite part of working at Twinbrook is being part of a supportive team that welcomed him with open arms. He has a special interest in diagnostic imaging and enjoys learning more about veterinary radiology while continuing to expand his knowledge and skills in the field.

Outside of work, Aydan enjoys traveling to new places, experiencing different cultures, and spending time with his pets. At home, he has two dogs, Raven and Luna, along with two cats, Loki and Thor, who keep life fun and full of adventure.

Professional Groomer 

Chanel has been part of the Twinbrook family for much of her life. As a child, she often accompanied her mom to the clinic before eventually joining the team herself, working in the kennel for many years. In 2024, she transitioned into her current role as Twinbrook's professional groomer. 

Growing up in the world of purebred dogs, Chanel has been actively showing and grooming dogs since childhood and has experience working with most breeds across all groups. One of her proudest accomplishments was breeding, raising, and showing a Beagle to Best of Variety at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Her experience in the show ring, combined with her passion for dogs, allows her to provide gentle, individualized grooming that helps every pet look and feel their very best. She especially enjoys working in Twinbrook's warm, family-like environment, where she knows every pet is treated with exceptional compassion and care. 

When she's not grooming at Twinbrook or traveling around the country showing dogs, Chanel enjoys raising and training puppies, staying active at the gym, and spending time with her many dogs—primarily Vizslas and Beagles—as well as her rabbit

Boarding & Daycare Attendant 

Coralie studied Equine Management at William Woods College before spending more than 20 years training horses. In 2002, she brought her lifelong experience working with animals to Twinbrook Animal Clinic, where she has been a valued member of our team ever since. 

As Twinbrook's Boarding & Daycare Attendant, Coralie enjoys providing a safe, comfortable, and caring environment for every pet staying with us. She loves spending her days with animals and appreciates being part of a team that is dedicated to providing exceptional care for both pets and the families who love them. 

Outside the clinic, Coralie continues to train horses part-time, works with dogs, and enjoys pet sitting whenever she can. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, painting, and reading. 

Coralie shares her home with Liam, her Sheltie, and eight cats—Pounce, Ben, Lily, Modeira, Jacob, Sasha, Possum, and Sophia.

Queen of Twinbrook

Bubblegum arrived at Twinbrook one morning with impeccable timing, waiting patiently at the front door with her imaginary suitcase and a few dollars of spending money. Her human neighbors had apparently decided they didn't want to see her spend another winter outdoors and strongly "suggested" that she move in with us instead.

Since then, Bubs has fully embraced her royal responsibilities. She supervises the staff throughout the day and occasionally offers to assist with patient care. A well-timed full-body stretch or dramatic stroll through an exam room can be just the distraction we need to keep a wiggly patient occupied for a few extra seconds.

When she's off duty, Bubblegum enjoys sleeping in her favorite tent, begging for treats, and—if her requests are ignored—helping herself to anything left unattended on the counter. Fortunately, she's also mastered the art of looking completely innocent afterward.

You may not see Bubblegum during your visit. As the Queen of Twinbrook, she prefers to greet her loyal subjects on her own schedule. After all, she simply allows the rest of us to work in her kingdom.

Bubblegum welcomes admiration from a respectful distance and reserves the right to ignore anyone she chooses.