Joanna C., Registered Veterinary Technologist

Joanna was born in Ladner, B.C but spent most of her formative years in Prince George. Growing up, she always had a cat to keep her company, which instilled a love for all types of animals. At 18, Joanna moved back to Vancouver where she pursued the Veterinary Office Assistant Degree at Granville Business College. Joanna had originally wanted to be a Veterinarian and thought this would be the perfect opportunity to gain experience in the field. After working at a vet clinic in Richmond for a few years, Joanna realized she wanted to pursue a Veterinary Technician degree instead of becoming a Veterinarian. Joanna was accepted into the Veterinary Technology program at Douglas College, and graduated in 2018. Prior to even graduating, Joanna was accepted into the prestigious Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital for a 4-month internship, where she went on to be hired permanently. In September 2019, Joanna decided to move to Nanaimo and join the Applecross team. Joanna made the move with her three cats Jade, Beans and Timbit and her two rats, Mocha and Grace. This was Joanna’s first move on her own, and she has felt so welcomed by everyone here. Working at Applecross has helped her gain a lot of confidence and she feels the team here is the best she has worked with in her entire career. Joanna absolutely loves being a part of the Applecross Family, and looks forward to meeting you and your fuzzy family members!