The West Boulevard Veterinary Clinic is fortunate to have an excellent human resources Team to care for the medical and business needs of the hospital. The structure of this Team is based upon the care of pets that are entrusted to our care.

Our Team consists of two full-time Veterinarians, one part-time Veterinarian, a Registered Animal Health Technician, a full time Veterinary Office Assistant, a part time VOA graduate and a dedicated group of part time University students. In addition to our regular personnel, WBVC has access to the services of Board Certified Veterinary Specialists who come to our facility as required. WBVC also utilizes the services and expertise of the veterinarians at the Canada West Veterinary Specialist and Critical Care Group and the Vancouver Animal Emergency Clinic.

Dr. Janne Potter received an Honours B.Sc. and Diploma of Education from the University of British Columbia.. Upon completion of these degrees she studied Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge, in Cambridge, England. In 1977 she graduated from Cambridge with a B.A. , B. Vet Med and became a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Her areas of interest are Equine and Small Animal medicine and surgery. Shortly after returning to Vancouver a back injury, resulting from an automobile accident, directed her practice focus to Small Animal medicine. However, her interests and commitment to continuing education, continues to embrace both equine and small animal medicine and surgery. In 1998 she enrolled in a post graduate study program and became IVAS certified in Veterinary Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Being qualified in both conventional and alternative veterinary medical modalities enables Dr. Potter to use an integrated approach to veterinary care, diagnosis and treatment.

Happily married and a mother of four Dr. Potter is as busy at home as she is at work! Her home is a minor menagerie of dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish, ducks, geese, goats, ponies and horses. Outside interests include a passion for horses, enjoyment of sailing, kayaking and an appreciation of art.

Dr. Karen Kutney completed her pre-vet requirements at UBC. She graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1992. During her years at veterinary school she worked as a student staff member at WBVC. Upon graduation a veterinary position was open and she joined the WBVC Team. She shares her home with her partner(Joe), her dog (Khy) and her cat (Lorenzo). She manages to keep the number of pets in her household under control by fostering newcomers with her mother! Dr. Kutney’s outside interests are numerous and varied. One never knows what her next next night-school course will be… travel destinations, creative writing, dancing or ??? Dr. Kutney recently had a baby boy, Evan Thomas, and is currently on maternity leave.

Dr. Sarah Rurak, is rarely seen without an animal in tow! In this case it is Rolls! Sarah has a degree in Honours Physiology and graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 2008.

Mandy Isaacs, is usually the person welcoming people and pets to the WBVC. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree and is a graduate of the South Granville Business College Veterinary Office Management program. These academic qualifications, plus her sunny disposition, put her in good stead for running the front end of the hospital. She also manages the student members of our Team. However, in reality, with her multitude of hospital skills she also spends much of her time assisting with animal care. At home she relaxes with her husband Craig and her two cats, “Libby” and “Clovis”.

In addition to our full-time personnel we employ a dedicated group of students and part time staff. Their energy and enthusiasm lightens every clinic load. If omeone needs assistance, if something needs cleaning, if an animal needs a cuddle… they are there to help.

We also have a discerning, in house, Quality Control Panel that keeps us all in line!