ABOUT US
We are located at 25930 40th Avenue in Aldergrove, British Columbia, proudly serving the Fraser Valley and beyond.
After graduating from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatchewan and a brief
stint in Ontario, Dr. David Paton founded this practice in 1979 as a solo ambulatory large animal
veterinary service.
In 1998 Dr. Martin moved from Connecticut, where he worked in a sport horse practice, to the Fraser Valley
and in 1999 became a partner in the practice. Following this partnership the business changed its name to
Paton and Martin Veterinary Services Ltd. Along with the philosophy of providing excellent medical care to the
horses in British Columbia, Drs. Paton and Martin recently expanded their services by building an equine
hospital and hiring Dr. Antonio Cruz, a board certified equine surgeon who was a professor in large animal
surgery and equine surgeon at the Ontario Veterinary College, to provide full medical and surgical care.
The practice also employs several other staff members and registered veterinary technicians, which completes a
team of professionals dedicated to your horse’s care.
We strive to exceed the expectations of our clients by providing excellent health care to your horses and
excellent service to you. It has been the practice priority to always look after the best interest of the
horse first and foremost and this is reflected in our day-to-day activities. The practice’s staff has been
hired with the criteria in mind that your horse’s health and well-being is our number one priority.
We are always looking for innovative ways and equipment to provide a better service and better care for
your horse. This facility is the beginning (Phase I) of much bigger plan to provide excellent care to the
horses in British Columbia.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Phone number: 604-856-3351 • Fax number: 604-856-2676 • Email: admin@pmvetservices.com
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MEET THE STAFF
VETERINARIANS
Dr. David Paton
Dr. Paton established the roots of Paton and Martin Veterinary Services Ltd. in Aldergrove in 1979. He is extremely proud to have been instrumental in developing a very progressive state of the art equine practice in the Fraser Valley. Dr. Paton has always believed that service and continuing education are the hallmarks of a successful veterinary practice. To that end, Paton and Martin Veterinary Services Ltd. have been leaders in providing new services and technology along with up to date advances in veterinary medicine to our clients.
David is a long standing FEI Veterinarian and has been very active in veterinary association work. Dr. Paton has a broad interest in equine medicine with a particular interest in dentistry, lameness and prepurchase examinations. David has remained very active in both the veterinary and equestrian community. His family has been involved in both breeding and showing show jumpers and hunters for many years. David is also very active in riding and competing with his cutting horse, Dualler’s Miss Gem.
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Dr. Eric Martin
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Eric grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Central
Missouri State University and Kansas State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture. He graduated from Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994 and began his
career at Connecticut Equine Veterinary Clinic (a sport horse practice) on the East Coast.
In 1998 he moved to the West Coast of British Columbia to work at Paton and Associates and in 1999 became a
full partner in the practice. His post veterinary training has been in Reproduction and Acupuncture. Dr. Martin’s
drive to develop their facility was founded in his belief that the athletes in this area deserve the highest
standard of care available. He is a member of the AAEP, BCVMA, CVMA, and the International Veterinary Acupuncture
Society. Eric’s interests include lameness and reproduction. An outdoor adventurer he can most likely be found
outside of work in the mountains or in the gym training in mixed martial arts. On February 26, 2009, Eric became a proud
father of Jacob Ryan.
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Dr. Antonio Cruz
Dr. Cruz has extensive experience with various horse breeds and disciplines of horse sport including Quarter
Horses, Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, Show Jumpers and Dressage horses. His clinical activities albeit broad
have always leaned towards lameness and orthopedics and his research at the University of Guelph was focused
on lameness and bone adaptation to exercise and arthritis.
Dr. Cruz is also fully trained and experienced
in all facets of equine surgery including arthroscopy (joint/OCD surgery), laparoscopy, colic, oral/dental,
foal surgery, cervical stabilization (wobbler) surgery and all aspects of soft tissue surgery. His wealth of
practical and clinical experience will now be available to other vets in BC that are in
need of a specialist and also for routine procedures.
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OFFICE PERSONNEL
Kirsten Bohach
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Kirsten is our office manager, she has worked with us since April of 1999. Previously she worked for Richmond Volvo/ Mazda and part-time at a Dairy farm.
Her father was a mining engineer so she had the opportunity to travel extensively. She has lived in
Little Rock (Arkansas), Guyana (South America), Faro (Yukon), Bougainville (Solomon Islands), Swakopmund
(Namibia), Grahamston (South Africa), White Rock/Langley (BC) and visited many places in between. She loves
(obviously) to travel, cooking, listening to live bands, outdoor activities like camping, fishing, hiking,
kayaking and 4 x 4’ing.
Her father (retired) lives on Vancouver Island, her mother (retired) in Australia and her younger brother
(Float Plane/Bush Pilot) in White Rock.
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Jenny Kennedy
Jenny has worked in our office as a receptionist/book-keeper part time, since April 2003. She was
born and raised in Langley and spent much of her childhood on a Hereford Farm. Previous to this position
she worked for a small animal practice for 5 years as a technician/assistant/office manager.
Jenny graduated from Simon Fraser University in 1998 and got married that same year. She is the proud mother of two wonderful son’s who
occupy most of her free time.
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REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS |
Christa Sanders
Christa joined Paton and Martin Veterinary Services as our Head Technician in the spring of 2008.
She is a Registered Veterinary Technician having graduated from St. Lawrence College in 2004.
She has advanced training in Equine Surgery from the Ontario Veterinary College. Christa has a wealth of
skills and training that allows her a greater responsibility in dealing with your horse than most assistants.
She originally moved from Guelph, Ontario in 2004 to live in Langley BC. In her spare time you might find
Christa skiing, hiking or enjoying the outdoor life that BC has to offer.
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VETERINARY ASSISTANTS |
Lauren Maughan
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Lauren joined our team in Sept 2008 as a part time assistant on the road and in the hospital assisting
with the daily activities associated with a Veterinary Practice. Lauren comes from Medicine Hat, Alberta
and has been in Langley, BC since 2006. She comes to us with a lot of horse handling experience thru years
of working at various training stables.
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Diana ShannonDiana joined our practice in September of 2008. She grew up in the lower mainland and got involved in veterinary medicine by way of a
small animal clinic where she worked for 6 years. Diana can usually be found riding along with Dr. Martin
helping him on his ambulatory calls along with helping out as receptionist or assisting in surgery.
Her involvement with horses included working with Thoroughbreds and Dressage. When Diana is not working at
Paton and Martin you may find her practicing as a Registered Massage Therapist.
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Natasha Barisoff
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Natasha began her employment at Paton and Martin in August of 2007 as a part time assistant for
hospitalized patients as well as ambulatory care. Natasha is originally from Nelson, BC and moved
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Terilyn Bissett
Terilyn has had a passion
for animals from a very early age. Her caring and compassionate nature has led her to rescue and rehabilitate
many four legged friends including horses, dogs and cats. Born and raised on the North Shore, Terilyn brings
over twenty years of equine experience to the team. She joined our practice in 2007 as a part time assistant
to the veterinarians in the field as well as in the office and hospital. Now living in South Langley on a farm
she still teaches Natural Horsemanship and has 12 horses of her own. Terilyn also owns and manages her own dog
daycare and training business in North Vancouver, and aspires to be a veterinarian one day
herself. www.waggintailsk9playschool.ca
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