Dr. Gabrielle Herman, D.V.M.
Dr. Gabrielle Herman is the owner of the Bay Cat Hospital and the Bay Dog Hospital in Toronto. Since graduating with Honors from the Ontario Veterinary College she has dedicated most of her time to her veterinary career. Following her graduation, she involved herself in other practices, working with many doctors in order to gain the insight and valuable experiences she puts to use every day. In 1993, she opened Bay Cat Hospital, as she had become aware of the demand for a special haven catering specifically to cats. Just recently, due to the overwhelming requests by her loyal clients and others, she opened a separate facility, Bay Dog Hospital, exclusively for dogs!Dr. Herman also performs house calls when time permits. Her love for animals shows also in the time and money invested into adopting out unwanted or previously abused cats and kittens.Having grown up in a family that surrounded itself with animals, Dr. Herman loves her own cats, dogs and horses, who give her insight beyond the traditional text books. She is a member of the Cornell Feline Health Center, the American Association of Feline Practioners and the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Kate Zimmerman has been with Bay Cat and Dog Hospital since graduating with distinction from the University of Guelph. Kate grew up in Montreal, completed her honours degree in biology and mathematics at Queen’s University in Kingston and is now very excited to be part of the the team and the Toronto community. In her spare time, Kate enjoys cooking, wine tasting and spending time with her family, friends and pets.
Dr. Kolhatkar has been an associate veterinarian at Bay Cat and Dog Hospital since 2004. Dr. Amanda did her undergraduate degree in Biology at Queens University and went on to the University of Guelph where she completed her degree in Veterinary medicine. She has a black and white cat named “Archie” who is a masterful escape artist and a 7yr. old Jack Russel named “Josie”. Josie was surrendered to the Ontario Veterinary College as a puppy with a congenital heart defect. After undergoing surgery to save her life, she became the most cherished member of Dr. Kolhatkar’s family. Josie especially loves to chase her ball and is a very big fan of second dinners. Dr.Amanda has recently appeared on the Pet Network as well as CP 24’s Animal Housecalls.
Elaine has worked as Bay Cat and Dog Hospital’s practice manager for the past 11 years. She graduated with Honors from Sheridan College’s animal care program in 1982 and obtained her Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) status in 1994. Elaine had a small grooming business for several years, and worked at an Emergency Hospital part time for 5 years. In total Elaine has over 28 years experience in veterinary practices in the Toronto area.
Nicole is our senior veterinary assistant and receptionist and has been working for Bay Cat and Dog Hospital since July 2000. She has a 7yr old cat named “Suki” and an amazing son named Owen and many fond memories of her beloved dog “Chloe”. Nicole enjoys meeting many different and wonderful feline and canine personalities during her day at Bay Cat and Dog Hospital.
Sam has been employed at Bay Cat and Dog Hospital since August 2007 as a Veterinary assistant/Animal care attendant. With previous experience working at a local shelter Sam enjoys the care she’s able to give to our client’s pets. She has two kitties, “Bonzai and Jack”, both whom she adopted from the hospital and a rabbit.
Stephanie has been working for Bay Cat and Dog Hospital since October 2007 as our Receptionist/Veterinary assistant. Stephanie studied Animal Care at college and has been working in the animal care field for over 3 years. She loves being with the animals and has a 4yr old Jack RussellX named “Oreo” , a 4yr old kitty named “Abbey” and a 2yr old Lab/DaneX named ”Leo” at home.
Andria joined the team as our receptionist/assistant in the summer of 2009. She has worked in the animal industry for the past 15 years and has gained alot of knowledge during this time. Andria also works for the Veterinary Emergency Clinic on a part-time basis for the last 10 yrs. She has an assortment of pets at home including a bird , guinea pig , a dog named “Cookie” and most likely an orphaned kitten or puppy that was in need of a temporary home. Andria spends her time with her family/pets and enjoys volunteering her time at her children’s school. 
Dianne works as an animal care provider and assists the veterinarians at our hospital. She brings with her many years of experience from the animal care industry and shares her home with 6 rescued cats - Jesse 17, Tiffany 8, Hunter & Fluffy 6, Chopin 5 and Charlie 3 years of age. Dianne works hard to help stray or abused animals. She assists Dr. Herman in fostering and adopting out cats and dogs in need of homes and she is the founder of Tails From Greece Rescue, volunteering to raise donations and recruit annual supporters. Dianne is pictured here with Bailey, an 8 month old stray dog found on her way to visit a Greek Animal Rescue shelter in Markopoulo (south of Athens), Greece.