Dr. Thomas Kral

Dr Kral opened the Trim Pet Hospital in May
2008 and is also the owner of the St Laurent
Animal Hospital since 1997. He has been in
veterinary practice since graduating from
Guelph University in 1991. Dr Kral has a
diverse background in veterinary medicine,
having worked in mixed rural practice for several years after graduation. Since 1997 he has devoted himself exclusively to the health care of dogs and cats with interests in general medicine and surgery.

    Dr Kral lives with his wife, two children, three cats and a dog and loves to keep busy outdoors working on and maintaining the family’s small acreage.  He enjoys camping and hiking and  along with his family is in the process of climbing the 46 high peaks in the Adirondack mountains of New York.  His greatest outdoor enthusiasm is for skiing and ski mountaineering.  Dr Kral has summited many peaks in the Alps and the Canadian Rockies in pursuit of adventure, spectacular scenery and steep and deep powder snow.

Dr. Carmen Purtscher

    Dr Carmen Purtscher is an associate veterinarian at the Trim Pet Hospital. She grew up in the heart of the Austrian Alps and realized her passion for helping animals when, at the age of five, she helped a farmer in her neighbourhood deliver a calf. While attending high school, she worked at a local veterinary clinic as an assistant and then moved to Vienna to attend university and obtain her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree.

After graduation Dr Purtscher worked at a busy emergency clinic where she quickly gained valuable experience, and discovered her interests for general and emergency medicine, ophthalmology and soft tissue surgery. In 2008 she followed her heart and her fiancé to Canada and has enjoyed living in Ottawa ever since.

In her free time, you may find Dr Purtscher swimming or hiking in Gatineau Park. She also enjoys traveling, scuba diving and taking long walks with her fiancé Brett and their foster dog Britt.

 

Kelly Laroche

    This veterinary technician was born and raised in Montréal, Quebec. Kelly moved to Ottawa 12 years ago seeking a career in children’s studies. Kelly graduated from Algonquin College with honours, in Early Childhood Education. She worked in the field for several years, and then went back to the books. She then decided to pursue her passion and work with animals.

    She graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Algonquin College in 2008. Kelly is technician by day and at night, she is a test inspector at Ottawa’s very own Rideau Carleton Raceway.

    Kelly is often asked what is her favourite animal species.  She usually responds “I like them all, but for different reasons”. I guess this is why she is a mother to 7 furry, feathery, and scaly pets. (Zoe left & Maggie right).

Amelie Cousineau

    Amélie has been working as a registered veterinary technician since graduating from College Boréal in 2006. She has been working with Dr.Kral since 2007 at the St-Laurent Animal Hospital, and since May 2008 at the Trim Pet Hospital. She has special interests in animal nutrition and veterinary dentistry, which has led her to pursue her second degree as a dental hygienist. She has two feline companions at home, Onyx and Dory. When Amélie is not working or studying you can find her snowboarding in the winter, or camping in the summer.

Finnigan

    We adopted Finnigan from the Ottawa Humane Society. At the time he was rescued he had serious injuries that ultimately necessitated the removal of his left eye. He recovered from his injuries and has been a wonderful addition to the hospital. Finnigan has special interests in eating, shedding, and lounging in the reception area, ready to welcome clients at the door.

In 2012 Finnigan was adopted by Dr.Purtscher and enjoys his new home.