Veterinarian - OWNER
Dr. Winnie Yuen
Dr. Winnie Yuen has always had a love for animals. One of her fondest childhood memories is the adoption of a pug puppy. The pug fostered her dream of becoming a veterinarian. Since her teenage years, she has gained experience from volunteering and working at emergency, referral, and general practices for dogs and cats. Upon completing high school, Winnie went on to complete a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Guelph. Winnie’s journey continued when she flew across the world to study veterinary medicine at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Upon graduation in 2011, Winnie has moved back to Toronto and has been working in Toronto and Mississauga ever since.
She is a veterinarian that enjoys focusing on the pleasure of companionship and also on the health and well-being of animals. Being a pet owner herself, she has an excellent understanding of the stress related to being a great pet parent. Winnie has a passion for integrative/alternative medicine, preventative care, and client education. In 2014, she completed the Veterinary Acupuncture course at the Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine School in Florida. Furthermore, she is excited to continue her education in the fields of herbal medicine and food therapy. Winnie is married to Dr. Augustin Leung and they a daughter. They live with their three cats: Misu, Timmy, and Chloe. Along with a Pom-chi named Bailey, and a Pug named Kevin. In her spare time, Winnie enjoys reading, crocheting, practicing yoga, and cooking.
vETERINARIAN - OWNER
Dr. Augustin Leung
Dr. Augustin Leung was raised in Markham and Toronto. He graduated with a Bachelors of Science from the University of Toronto. He grew up surrounded by animals. At one point he had four rabbits, two hooded rats, a hamster, and a Chihuahua. He graduated in 2010 with Honors from the University of Melbourne. After graduation he worked as a general practitioner in the GTA as well as an emergency veterinarian as several referral hospitals in the GTA. In the spring of 2015, together with Dr. Winnie Yuen, they established Apple Creek Animal Hospital in Markham, Ontario. He has an interested in surgery and laparoscopic procedures, along with dentistry, and medicine.
In his spare time he enjoys playing court and beach volleyball, swimming, playing baseball, sketching, tinkering with computers, and working on his vintage car.
VETERINARIAN
Dr. Lisa Wong
Dr. Lisa Wong grew up in Hong Kong and moved to Canada when she was a teenager. She graduated from University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, then obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Purdue University (Indiana, USA) in 1995. For 2 years after graduation, she took care of marine mammals and birds in an oceanarium in Hong Kong. Realising that her true love is with small furry creatures, however, she returned to Toronto in 1997 and has been working in small animal clinics since. She has a special interest in traditional Chinese veterinary medicine and is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist through training with the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.
Lisa has a soft spot for Siamese cats. Since her previous pair passed away, she’s been planning to invite new kittens to her home. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, knitting and sings in a classical choir.
VETERINARIAN
Dr. Jessica Yeung
Coming Soon!
VETERINARIAN
Dr. Spencer Burley
Dr. Spencer Burley grew up in the east end of Toronto. Having a love of animals and an interest in travel, he followed his passion to study marine biology at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Continuing his dream, he completed with DVM degree at Guelph in 2017 and has been practicing in the GTA ever since. He has a distinct passion for client care and education and helps everyone make the best possible decisions about the care and wellbeing of their beloved friends. He also has a particular interest in analgesia and geriatric care.
Outside of the clinic, you might find him playing tennis or out camping with his girlfriend Justean. His cats Bobby, Lua and Keo would love to come along for the ride but haven’t learned to canoe just yet!
VETERINARIAN- Locum
Dr. Beverly Wong
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REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Athena
Athena was born and raised in Markham, Ontario and resides with her parents and older brother. Ever since she was able to walk she knew she wanted to be surrounded by animals in her later years. Athena’s household always has at least one set of furry paws running about. Currently she has a sweet little cat named Tofu that keeps her company.
Athena attended Seneca College for the Registered Veterinary Technician program and graduated back in April 2017.
During her spare time, Athena enjoys playing games, reading and working with crafts such as clay and needle felting.
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Jacqueline
An animal lover, Jacqueline was born and raised in South Korea where she also studied veterinary medicine many years ago. She has been working as a vet technician since she came to Canada with her two kids. She is currently a senior student, majoring in Architectural Design and Visual Arts in University in Toronto.
Jacqueline is currently living in Thornhill with her husband Eric, two teenaged human kids (Verose and Christopher), and three feline kids , forming a family of artists.
Jacqueline has been merging two different industries (art and animal caring service) to pursue her philosophy, keeping a balance between how to live and what to do.
In her spare time, she researches how to please and spoil her two feline kids while walking them on a leash.
VETERINARY Assistant
Melissa
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Alice
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Ashley
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Nicole
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Jin
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Vincent
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Bernice
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Bonnie
client care representative
Karen
Bio coming soon.
client care representative
Kiona
Kiona joined our fantastic team after finishing her undergrad at McMaster where she majored in biology and minored in psychology. Among her group of friends, she is always the one who is known for having a special affinity for animals. She had volunteered at an animal shelter back in Hamilton while she was at school and fostered an absolutely adorable shelter cat named Prince.
Besides a keen interest in companion animals, Kiona is also passionate about environment protection and wildlife conservation. She is a huge fan of bringing her recycled bag, her own water bottle and even her own straw into work to help support the environment. Kiona is looking forward to visiting the “Big 5” (a term that refers to Safari Royalty in Africa):the lion, leopard, elephant, black rhinoceros, and African buffalo. She would love to take on roles related to wildlife conservation and animal welfare in the future.
Kiona loves to travel around the world and exploring new restaurants in her spare time.