Our Veterinarians
The experienced veterinarians at our Pickering and Ajax veterinary hospitals are dedicated to caring for the health and wellbeing of cats and dogs in their communities.
Dr. Jason Ellis
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I decided to become a veterinarian because I enjoyed working with animals and was looking for a rewarding career where I could help both people and animals while at the same time challenging myself. I attended the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph and graduated in 2001. I have been practicing veterinary medicine at the Whites Road Animal Hospital and Highway 2 Veterinary Office since I graduated.
The best aspect of being a veterinarian is knowing that I am helping animals to live a healthier and happier life in addition to helping the people who care so much about them. It is very satisfying to know that I am making a difference in the lives of both people and their beloved pets.
I take great pride in knowing that my clients trust me. I value the opportunity to listen to their concerns and address these concerns in an honest and straightforward manner. I believe that clients can appreciate that I want to work with them to provide the best care for both them and their pets by using my experience and knowledge and an understanding of what type of care they would like their pets to have.
My lovely wife, Diane, was a classmate of mine and is also a veterinarian. I have two wonderful daughters, Jillian and Violet, as well as two cantankerous cats, Annie and Cubby, and two adorable guinea pigs, Spooks and Buttercup.
Dr. Paul Donovan
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Dr. Donovan is a 1987 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph. A third generation veterinarian, he and Dr. Birch purchased both the Highway 2 Veterinary Office and the Whites Road Animal Hospital in 1990. Dr. Donovan enjoys the variety which small animal practice brings every day.
When not working, he enjoys playing hockey as well as watching his two daughters play. The Donovan’s have 3 cats that have been rescued, a Sun Conure named Karik and for the first time ever, a dog named Nelly.
Dr. John Birch
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Dr. Birch left his hometown of Montreal in 1979 for post secondary education in Ontario. He graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 1986.
Dr. Birch practiced large and small animal medicine at the Belleville Animal Hospital before moving to Toronto where he practiced at several small animal hospitals including the Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Toronto. He has been practicing at the Whites Road Animal Hospital and Highway 2 Veterinary Office for over 30 years, in partnership with Dr. Paul Donovan.
His family consists of his wife Lisa and their three children, Michael, Sarah and Cameron. He has a Golden Retriever named Cedar as well as three cats named Hali, Mr. Socks and Antoinette.
Dr. Gordon Lo
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Dr. Gordon Lo graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph in 2023. Prior to this, he received a BSc in Biology and MSc in Psychology in canine cognition at Western University.
Dr. Lo is passionate about animal behaviour, nutrition, internal medicine, and surgery. His goal is to provide optimal medical care for his patients, improve the human animal bond, and ensure pets are pain-free and comfortable at all ages.
Being raised in Markham, Dr. Lo enjoys being active in the gym, trying new food, and spending quality time with friends and family. Dr. Lo is so excited to start his career with the wonderful family at Whites Road Animal Hospital, and cannot wait to meet you and your beloved fluffy friends!