About our Staff

Dr. Moira

After graduation from veterinary college in 1987, I first worked in Vancouver, B.C. for 4 years and then moved to Kelowna in 1990. I purchased a practice there, started a family, bought a farm, bought some llamas, horses, goats, chickens, and life was good.  In or around 1997, my practice philosophy took
quite a turn to one that encompassed a more holistic bent. It started with learning more about
vaccinations for children, and the possibility that they weren’t all they were cracked up to be, and it
spread to the management of my patients. So I sold the Rutland Pet Hospital in 1998, took a Professional  Course in Veterinary Homeopathy and started Pawsitive Veterinary Care in 2000. I must say that this style of practice, the holistic approach, is far more satisfying as a veterinarian than a strictly conventional
approach to health and disease. I can honestly say, subjectively, that those individuals who follow our recommendations for vaccines, diets, and choice of treatments for their pets ailments have some of the healthiest pets I have ever seen on the whole. It is wonderful to see! I would love to be able to play a
role in the education process of every pet owner around the globe and with this web site, that can be accomplished. Feel free to invite others to the site and to link to this site from your web site if it is a
good fit.

Pawsitively yours,

Dr. Moira

Our Team

Shannon

My technician career started at age nine with a needle and thread helping my dad suture up an injured puppy on my aunt’s kitchen table.  Since then I obtained my Animal Health Technologist and Certified Dental Assistant diplomas.  I have worked in veterinary clinics in Calgary, Victoria and Kelowna helping out injured and sick dogs, cats, lizards, birds and even owls and eagles.  My favourite part of my job is assisting in surgery.
My life has given me some unique opportunities such as climbing the Chilcoot Pass trail, attending the Calgary Olympics closing ceremonies, completing an Outward bound course and lots of traveling and camping with my husband and two kids.
I have been with Pawsitive Veterinary care since 2003 and love every day of it.  Having tried alternative medical care for myself I was interested to see how it worked on the animals.  I have learned a lot form Moria and continued to be amazed at the success stories of animals we help.

Becka

I  became a member of the Pawsitive Vet family in July of 2009 when I moved here from Edmonton.
For as long as I can remember, my life has always revolved around animals in some shape or form. Before I came to Kelowna,  I worked in a large pet hospital for 2 years. A veterinary clinic is by far the most fascinating and fun place to work! There is never a dull moment! My animal and wildlife obsession has lead me to work on the game reserves of South Africa, to volunteering at the Edmonton Zoo and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.  I have also worked in my fair share of pet retail stores. I share my home with a very large fur baby named River, a handsome Golden Retriever. On the side, I am also the clinic's resident dog trainer! I have been training dogs and educating owners since August 2008!  If all that doesn't keep me busy enough, I am an active member in the Alopecia community. 
Anything from being involved in online support sessions, web media projects to continue to bring awareness and education to the public. Here is a link to give you an idea of what it's all about!

http://www.alopeciaworld.com/video/options-1

Nicole

My name is Nicole and this is my first working in a Veterinary Clinic i joined the Pawsitive Verterinary Care team in May 2010. After working here for a few months i grew to love it! I love animals and being surrounded by them all day is so much fun! I have a beautiful Rotti Named Makita, a Peterbald hairless cat Louis who is my baby, a senior cat who I've had since i was young named Jasmine and i just recently rescued a cat who i have named Diamond. Working here and having a house full of pets i get my animal fill for sure!

Sheena

Jackie

I have lived, loved and worked with dogs for most of my life. But my career with dogs started about 27 years ago when I was asked to manage a boarding kennel. I was friends with the local dog control officer and was appalled at how many dogs were being euthanized. I started bringing the ones that were on death row back to the kennels. I would clean them up, train them, and then find them homes. The owner of a grooming shop seen one of these dogs I cleaned up, (I don’t think she liked his haircut) and offered to teach me grooming. From there came pet photography, doggy daycare, pet stores etc, etc, My real love though has always been animal behaviour so I went back to school and became a certified dog trainer. I loved what I was doing but I still wanted to learn more, so this time I went back to school to become a vet assistant. I spent 3 wonderful years working at Pawsitive Veterinary Care.
I’ve recently relocated to Nakusp B.C. but will still be working with Dr Moira and her clients who have dog behavioral issues.
Most of the problems or questions can be handled over the phone or through email. Or for those of you who will be in the area you have the option of classes, private lessons or dropping your pet off for boarding and training.

Kari

I joined the Pawsitive Vet team in August 2009 to operate the therapeutic laser machine. Getting the chance to spend one on one time with owners and their pets to hear and witness their journey together is very fulfilling! Also during this time I have been pursuing and refining my skills in the Body Talk world. The clinic is an amazing place to utilize the knowledge I have gained and to learn everyday from pets and their owners. I offer another modality for clients when they come in with their animal seeking help & guidance. A Body talk appointment with an animal is very complimentary to Dr. Moira’s holistic approach to veterinary medicine. I have two dogs Dexter a handsome Dalmation and Kayley a tenacious Yorkshire Terrier that adventure with me.