Margaret Doyle, Veterinarian
Dr. Margaret Doyle is a dedicated and compassionate veterinarian with over a decade of experience. She earned her veterinary degree from University College Dublin in 2009 and later specialized in Veterinary Forensics with a Master’s degree from the University of Florida in 2015.
As a co-owner of Horizon Veterinary Group, Dr. Doyle has been providing expert care at Riverbend Animal Clinic since 2012. She focuses on small animal medicine, with a special interest in ultrasonography, dentistry, and both routine and emergency care.
Dr. Doyle is passionate about sharing her knowledge, serving as a clinical instructor at the University of Calgary and mentoring the next generation of veterinarians. This dedication earned Horizon Veterinary Group the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association's prestigious Mentorship Award in 2021.
In addition to her work in the clinic, Dr. Doyle is deeply involved in improving animal welfare. She serves in leadership roles with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association and several international organizations focused on veterinary forensics and animal welfare. In 2022, she was honored by being inducted into the University College Dublin Veterinary College Alumni Hall of Fame for her contributions.
Dr. Doyle is also a strong advocate for the human-animal bond and works to raise awareness about the connection between animal abuse and human violence. She is an active member of the Canadian Violence Link Coalition and has trained front-line officers, veterinarians, social workers, and prosecutors. Her work in this area has even helped shape legislation and earned her a community policing award.
At home, Dr. Doyle enjoys life on her farm, where she cares for her own beloved animals, including 4 horses, a cow, a terrier named Zuzu, a cat named Oliver, and her cat Angus, an abuse survivor who has become a social media star with his own line of cat clothing!
As a co-owner of Horizon Veterinary Group, Dr. Doyle has been providing expert care at Riverbend Animal Clinic since 2012. She focuses on small animal medicine, with a special interest in ultrasonography, dentistry, and both routine and emergency care.
Dr. Doyle is passionate about sharing her knowledge, serving as a clinical instructor at the University of Calgary and mentoring the next generation of veterinarians. This dedication earned Horizon Veterinary Group the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association's prestigious Mentorship Award in 2021.
In addition to her work in the clinic, Dr. Doyle is deeply involved in improving animal welfare. She serves in leadership roles with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association and several international organizations focused on veterinary forensics and animal welfare. In 2022, she was honored by being inducted into the University College Dublin Veterinary College Alumni Hall of Fame for her contributions.
Dr. Doyle is also a strong advocate for the human-animal bond and works to raise awareness about the connection between animal abuse and human violence. She is an active member of the Canadian Violence Link Coalition and has trained front-line officers, veterinarians, social workers, and prosecutors. Her work in this area has even helped shape legislation and earned her a community policing award.
At home, Dr. Doyle enjoys life on her farm, where she cares for her own beloved animals, including 4 horses, a cow, a terrier named Zuzu, a cat named Oliver, and her cat Angus, an abuse survivor who has become a social media star with his own line of cat clothing!
