Our Caring Pet Care Team

Dr. Raelyn McCurdy is a veterinarian who graduated from the Atlantic VeterinaryCollege in 2023. After beginning her career in general practice, she followed herpassion for emergency medicine and joined our team in the summer of 2024. Originally from Ontario, she moved to the East Coast in 2017 after completing herMaster of Science in Animal Nutrition…

Dr. Ivan “Zak” Zakharenkov is a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and advocate for veterinary well-being. After graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College, he practiced across Canada in both emergency and general settings. Following 12 years in practice and a personal experience with burnout, Ivan shifted to building solutions that improve veterinary workflows. In 2012, he founded Smart…

Sydney Noronha graduated from Oregon State University in 2025 and relocated to Prince Edward Island to practice as a General Practice and Urgent Care Veterinarian. With a strong passion for both surgery and comprehensive medical care, Dr. Noronha is dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatment tailored to each patient’s needs. They believe that exceptional medicine…

Lindsay is a Registered Veterinary Technician who graduated from Dalhousie Agricultural Campus in 2019. She wrote her licensing exam a couple of months later and has been working in an emergency and referral setting ever since. She joined the Urgent Care Group in Charlottetown as they opened up their brand-new clinic. Her special interests include…

Chelsea is a veterinary technician with experience in small animal medicine. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but has an extra interest in emergency medicine and surgery. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going on hikes, and going to the beach. She has two dogs (Buttons and Moana) and…

Jillian joined Urgent Care in Spring 2025 as a Veterinary Technician. She graduated from Oulton College as a veterinary technician in 2014 and has worked in the field for several years. Jillian has experience working in emergency and general practices across Canada.  Jillian resides in Kensington with her dog Hudson and cat Biggie.  In her…

Grace joined Urgent Care in October 2024 after moving to PEI the month before. After graduating from the University of Toronto in 2020, she decided to follow her passion for animal welfare and has been working in the Veterinary field since 2021.  In her spare time, you’ll find her cuddling her cats, Hugh and Olive, listening…

Sarah is a Registered Veterinary Technician with extensive experience in small animal medicine. Her journey in the industry took a unique turn in 2018 when she transitioned to the industry side of veterinary care, making a significant impact in various roles. In her role as a Certified Customer Success Manager at Smart Flow and IDEXX,…

Kaylie was born and raised in Saint John, NB, but moved to Moncton to pursue her dreams in Veterinary Medicine. She graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Oulton College in 2021. After spending two and a half years in general practice, Kaylie transitioned to Urgent Care medicine in November 2023. Most recently, in April…

Breanna completed the Veterinary Technician program at Dalhousie University in 2021. She spent the past five years working as a Registered Veterinary Technician in general practice, where she developed a strong passion for supporting and educating pet owners. Breanna recently transitioned into the role of Virtual Service Representative, where she continues to help clients and…