About Beaches Animal Hospital

We are a team of committed professionals who understand your love for your pet.

At Beaches Animal Hospital most of us have pets at home, so we know exactly how important your pet is to you! We are passionate about building relationships with every four-legged family member who walks through our doors and ensuring they stay happy and healthy.

Beaches Animal Hospital is a leading edge veterinary clinic servicing the Beaches and Toronto’s east end. We believe in harnessing the latest innovations in equipment, medicine, and procedures to ensure your pet receives only the highest quality in health care.

Established in 1973, as the first pet hospital in the Beach(es), the clinic moved to the current location on Queen St. East in 1994. In 1999, the practice was amalgamated with the group of hospitals owned by Drs Catherwood and Jafine. Dr. Mark Dilworth joined Beaches in 2005 as a practitioner and became a partner in 2006. The hospital currently has seven doctors and 20 support staff.

Thank you to our wonderful clients whose support and referrals continue to help us grow in the Beach community. We adore your pets and truly appreciate the privilege of caring for them.

Our goal is to deliver leading-edge health care to your pet.

We believe that excellence is the cornerstone of our practice and we abide only by the highest standards. We’re pet owners too, and we know the value a pet brings to your life, that’s why we focus on preventive medicine as the benchmark for superior veterinary care.

It’s okay to be curious about who will be caring for your pet. That’s why we invite you to meet our team right from the comfort of your computer!

MEET THE TEAM

Dr. Mark Dilworth

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Partner

Dr. Mark Dilworth graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 2001. For the first three years of his career, he practiced as an emergency veterinarian at a 24-hour hospital and an emergency clinic. He also worked with the OSPCA during this time. These years of practice solidified his dedication to working for the best interest of animals. Dr. Dilworth started managing the Beaches Animal Hospital in 2004. He has continued his priority commitment to animals at BAH, with long hours, work for many rescue organizations and the hospital’s adoption program, which has allowed for the adoption of many stray or abandoned cats. While he enjoys medicine and surgery equally, his goal is for his patients to live a long and comfortable life with their owners. Dr. Dilworth lives with his partner (Dave) and their teenager (Saif), for whom they became legal guardians in 2009. Saif quickly adapted to a home with three dogs (of varying sizes) and three cats!

Dr. Jeff Odell

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Jeff Odell graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1998 and started at the Beaches Animal Hospital in the fall of 2006. He has two cats, Hillary and Monica. When not busy at the clinic, Jeff likes to spend his time playing hockey, baseball, rollerblading, and biking.

Dr. Joanna Coote

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Joanna Coote started at Beaches in October 2009. She went to the University of Guelph and obtained a B.Sc, after which she attended the Ontario Veterinary College. During this time she traveled to East and South Africa with Global Vets. She also did some work with Veterinarians without Borders in developing programs for dog population and rabies control in developing countries. Her hobbies include photography, traveling, reading, snowboarding, snowshoeing and cooking! She also has a lovely ginger cat called Toast who she loves to spoil!

Tonya

Registered Veterinary Technician

Tonya started working at Beaches in May 2006. She graduated from the University of Guelph with a B.Sc in 2000 and from the Seneca Vet Tech Program in 2002. Tonya shares her home with her two cats and many dogs, some of which can be seen running around the clinic. In her spare time she enjoys playing with the dogs, reading and hanging out with friends. She also fosters dogs for Happy Tails Rescue.

Senja

RVT - Technician Lead

Senja joined our team in May 2010. She graduated from Seneca College in 2010 with a veterinary technician diploma. As a new grad and a new addition to the Beaches team, she is very eager and excited to continue to learn all about what this profession has to offer. After settling in she plans on taking a course to specialize in dentistry. Outside of work she enjoys traveling, baking and spending time with her dog Isabel and her 2 cats Harper and Bill.

Melissa

Registered Veterinary Technician

Melissa is a University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus Graduate of 2014, who has a passion for animals and will always provide the best care for any creature, domestic or wild. She has 2 silly cats named Arie and Tigger, who always let her play and catnap with them.

Melissa has an interest in Animal Nutrition and is the Weight Loss Consultant at the clinic. Please feel free to contact her for a consult at mgreasley@beachesanimalhospital.com.

Kristin

Hospital Manager

Kristin was excited to join the Beaches team in 2014 after being a client for many years. She currently lives in Hamilton with her partner and young son and has lots of fun with their young dog, Faye. Kristin enjoys camping, gardening, and the simple things in life.

Emmalyn

Registered Veterinary Technician

Emmalyn recently joined the Beaches Animal Hospital team and we are thrilled to have her. She completed her technician training and accreditation with Seneca College. She has a special interest in animal anesthesia as well as wildlife rehabilitation. When she is not enjoying riding her motorcycle in the summer or snowboarding in the winter, she is spending time with her two dogs, rabbit and two rats.