Our Careteam

Emily Pareta

Ever since Emily was very young, she has had a strong love for animals, a true passion for animal care, and a keen interest in making connections with the people around her.

She currently lives in Cambridge, Ontario, with her Husband, children, and two cats who keep them constantly entertained with their ‘kitty antics’. When she’s not at work, Emily enjoys working in her garden and showing her kids support at their various sporting events.

She started with Woodlawn Veterinary Hospital in 2006, working for 7 years in client care. She then took 3 years off to start a family and returned to the role of Office Manager in the fall of 2016. Emily is proud to work with such a hardworking team of animal care professionals and strives to do her part in providing our valued clients and patients with individual quality care.

Vicki Rice

Vicki is a graduate, with honours, from the Animal Care program at Sheridan College. She is also a graduate from the Veterinary Technician program at Seneca College. She has loved her time working as a Veterinary Technician since 1994.

Vicki has a special interest in the nursing and surgery side of her job but also enjoys assisting the doctors with appointments, radiographs and lab work.

In her spare time she loves watching her boys play their various sports. You can usually find her at an arena somewhere when she’s not at work. Vicki shares her home with her family and a various assortment of pets.

Dani Arthur

Dani grew up in a small town just south of London. They always knew they wanted to do something with animals and with a strong love of science becoming a veterinary technician became the number one goal. Dani achieved that goal when they graduated from University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus in 2010. They worked at various clinics, including dermatology and orthopaedic clinics over the years. They landed at Woodlawn Veterinary Hospital in 2024. When they are not busy with your furry family members, they are spending time with their partner and their own furry, scaly and finned family members. They also love spending time in nature, foraging for wild ingredients to make teas, salves and rubs. They also have a crafty side, which involves, wood carving, painting and pretty much anything that will bring out the artist in them.

Emily Lush

Emily is a dedicated veterinary technician assistant with a strong passion for animal care and client support. She earned her veterinary technician assistant certificate in 2022 and began her career working in canine rehabilitation, where she developed a hands-on understanding of mobility support, recovery, and compassionate patient care.

After gaining valuable experience in rehabilitation, Emily transitioned into general practice, where she has been working since 2024. In this role, she enjoys the variety each day brings and takes pride in assisting with patient care, supporting the veterinary team, and helping create a calm, positive experience for both pets and their owners.

Outside of the clinic, Emily enjoys playing 3 pitch in her spare time and spending quality time with her black lab. Her love for animals extends beyond work, and she brings that same care, dedication, and enthusiasm into everything she does.

Gayle Inett

Gayle has been with Woodlawn Veterinary Hospital since 1989. She enjoys working with her colleagues, the clients and their beloved pets.

She aims to be a helpful, friendly presence at the front desk and always starts the day with a positive outlook and a hot pot of coffee. During her years with Woodlwan, she has come to consider many of our clients as friends.

Outside her mornings at Woodlawn Vet, Gayle enjoys time with her husband and the family Airedale terriers, Austin and Evee, who gives them plenty of opportunity for exercise and fun. Gayle also has an appreciation for animals of the Equine variety and enjoys the opportunity for a good horseback ride.

Peyton Abbott

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