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Meet Our Veterinary Team

At Nith Valley Animal Hospital, our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to every pet that walks through our doors. Each staff member brings experience, empathy, and a genuine love for animals, working together to create a calm and supportive environment for pets and their families. We take the time to listen, build trust, and ensure every visit feels comfortable and reassuring, offering clear communication and thoughtful care at every step. Our goal is simple — to treat every pet like family and provide the highest standard of veterinary care with kindness, respect, and heart.

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Veterinarian/Owner

Dr. Cristin McCarty-Van Straaten

Dr. Jessica Yenssen

Veterinarian/Owner

BSc, DVM - Small Medicine

BSc, MPH, PhD, DVM 

Education with Animals

Education

Special Interests

Care for Animals

Surgery, lameness, injury assessment

Education

Compassion
Love for Animals

Special Interests

Ophthalmology, Dermatology  Musculoskeletal Health.

Martha Cook

Client Services Representative

Experience

30+ Years in Veterinary Care

Love

Special Interests

Reading, Book Club, Camping

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Emily Stiver

Registered Veterinary Technician

Education

RVT Accreditation, BSc - Animal Biology UofG 

Education

Special Interests

Surgery Assistance, Patient Care, Companion Animal Nursing

Compassion

Registered Veterinary Technician

Katrina Niederer

Diploma - Veterinary Technology, Ridgetown College 

Education

Education

Special Interests

Compassion

 Animal Nutrition, Senior Patient, Support Preventative Care

Nith Valley Animal Hospital

Book an Appointment

Schedule wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, and more. We'll work with you to find a time that fits your schedule.

CVO Accredited Veterinary Facility

We're Here For You & Your Pet

Whether you need to book a visit, ask a quick question, or talk through a concern, the Nith Valley Animal Hospital team is here to help

Call or Email

Have a question about your pet's care, medications, or test results? Get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

P: (519) 662-2749

Visit & Hours

Nith Valley Animal Hospital
78 Huron St, New Hamburg, ON N3A 1J3

Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri:
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday: By special request
Sunday: Closed

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