Meet The Village
Our Doctors



Leslie Brangers, DVM
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Leslie Brangers is the owner/practitioner of Village Animal Clinic since 1988. A graduate of the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College in 1985, her commitment to client relationships and the highest level of companion animal care continues to draw patients from all over the GTA. Her areas of special interest are surgery, oncology and ultrastenography.
She is on the Board of Directors of the Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Toronto.
She shares a home with her husband, two sons, and numerous dogs and fish.
Kathy Hopkins, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Kathy Hopkins joined the practice in September, 2001. A graduate of the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College in 1986, she has practiced at numerous clinics in the Greater Toronto area. Dr. Hopkins enjoys patient medical care, client relations and diagnostics.
Dr. Hopkins shares her home with her husband, three teen-aged children (who definitely keep her busy), a dog and two cats.
Debra Larkin, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Larkin is the newest member of our practice, but has practiced in Parry Sound, Peterborough and the GTA for over 20 years. A 1994 graduate of the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, Deb enjoys fostering client/patient relationships to ensure clients receive the information and support needed to provide gold standard care for their pets. Her areas of special interest are preventive medicine, dentistry and behaviour.
Support Staff

Megan Skivington
Veterinary Technician Student

Kelly Mcilroy
Receptionist

Karen Von Engelbrechten
Receptionist

Sam Calleya
Receptionist

Dawn Hoskins
Receptionist

Karen Berggren
Hospital Manager

Isabel Miller
Head Veterinary Technician

Marilyn McCormick
Veterinary Administrator and Assistant
Clinic Cats

Olie
Food Supervisor

Carl
Desk Cat In-Training