Our Staff

Dr Ashley Boultbee graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1997. She worked at various practices in the Toronto and Woodbridge before becoming the owner of Kingsdale Animal Hospital in 2010.

Dr. Boultbee has a special interest in internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. She is also a member of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO), the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) and the Canadian Animal Assistance Team (CAAT).

In 2008, Dr Boultbee was the veterinarian as part of a team that travelled to Pond Inlet, Nunavut to provide volunteer veterinary services to this remote community. Dr. Boultbee has also participated in two medical mission trips to Nicaragua to provide human medical care to remote communities in that country.

Dr. Boultbee lives in Schomberg with her husband Peter and their three children Jacob, Kate and Charlotte. They own a pitbull Xena and their extremely independent cat India. Dr. Boultbee enjoys hiking, biking, canoeing and camping. She also enjoys travelling, especially to remote or developing countries. 

Dr. Boultbee at work with the Canadian Animal Assistance Team in  Pond Inlet, Nunavut Canada

The Canadian Animal Assistance Team is made up of veterinary professionals dedicated to the care of animals worldwide. Their mandate is to have an impact on the safety, health and population control of domestic animals worldwide by providing education, ensuring domestic animals are included in disaster response plans, providing spay and neuter clinics for domestic animals in rural / underserved areas, and assisting in relief efforts after natural disasters.

Dr. John Sowerby graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1968. After working for 6 years in Toronto, he bought Kingsdale Animal Hospital.  He and his wife Dr. Jackie Jenkins built a house and established a farm near Schomberg where they raised their two sons, Leigh and Robert.

Following in their parent’s footsteps, the two boys entered the medical profession but chose the human fields of otolaryngology and urology.  While operating Kingsdale Animal Hospital, Dr Sowerby was for 25 years a consultant veterinarian for the City of York Animal Shelter and Toronto Animal Services.  During that time he established the first minimum fee municipal spay and neuter clinic in Canada.

Dr. Sowerby has a keen interest in unusual pets and helped his wife establish the Wildcare Rescue and Rehabilitation Center at the Kortright Centre.  Though he sold Kingsdale to Dr. Boultbee in August 2010, he continues to work 2 or 3 days a week.  This schedule allows him to spend more time to garden, bird watch and go walking with Jackie and their dogs Meg and Gizzy

Stephanie started out as a client at Kingsdale Animal Hospital and then ended up working here!  She has been with Kingsdale Animal Hospital for over 20 years.  Stephanie has a B.Sc from the University of Guelph.  She received her ACT (Animal Care Technologist) and RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) qualifications from her training at St. Lawrence College in Kingston.  She is a member of the Toronto Academy of Veterinary Medicine and regularly attends their continuing education lectures.

Stephanie has had a number of pets over the years.  Right now, she is the proud owner of Hildebrandt (aka Hildee), a blue tick Coonhound and two cats, Mischief and Mayhem.  Stephanie enjoys walking and often participates in fundraising walks and she also enjoys relaxing at the cottage. 

Melissa started out as a co-op student over 5 years ago.  She stayed on as an animal assistant and is currently undergoing training to become a veterinary technician.  Melissa has a special interest in exotic animal medicine and is great at providing nursing care for all the unusual critters that come through our clinic.  She is the proud owner of a brand new Blue and Gold Macaw named Oscar. 

Melanie has been a part of the Kingsdale Animal Hospital team for 9 years. She works as an animal assistant primarily on the weekends, as she has a full time job elsewhere.  In her spare time Melanie enjoys being involved in Vintage Racing with her dad.   She is the owner of two lovely domestic long haired cats, Indy and Min Min. 

Joel started out as a co-op student 3 years ago and came back to work at Kingsdale this year as an animal assistant.  Joel works in the front exam room with the veterinarians and also helps Stephanie with in hospital procedures.  In his spare time, Joel can be found in his music studio composing music and playing various instruments.  His outdoor pursuits include gardening, camping and running. 

Angie has been with Kingsdale Animal Hospital for 6 years.  Angie grew up in King Township and now lives in Aurora.  In her spare time, Angie is an avid runner.  She can be often found at the Aurora Running Room instructing marathons clinics.  She has run several marathons in both Canada and the United States, including the prestigious Boston Marathon.  She also enjoys road cycling.  Angie is the owner of two dogs: Sky, an aging Shepherd Cross and Buddy, a forever young Miniature Poodle.

Susan worked as a full time receptionist during Sara’s maternity leave and has stayed on to fill in as needed.  Susan has experience in graphic design and designed our new Kingsdale logo.  In her spare time, Susan enjoys marquetry and wood carving.  She also enjoys spending time with her family and grandchildren.