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Our Team

Our caring and compassionate veterinary care team!

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Animal Hospital of Oak Ridges in Richmond Hill! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

Please call us at (905) 773-4321 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!

Dr. Cherie Riggs, DVM
Owner/Veterinarian

Education: DVM, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island 2002 BSc Honours Animal Science, Nova Scotia Agriculture College 1998

Memberships: Ontario Medical Veterinary Association (OVMA) College of Veterinarians Ontario (CVO) Toronto Academy of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Riggs relocated from Nova Scotia to join our team in 2003. She became an owner of the practice in 2010. Dr. Riggs is married with a daughter, a son, three cats, and a whippet. Her interests include triathlon, being active outdoors and camping with her family.

Dr. Colleen Madden, DVM
Owner/Veterinarian

Education: DVM, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph 1997

Memberships: Ontario Medical Veterinary Association (OVMA) College of Veterinarians Ontario (CVO)

Dr. Madden joined the hospital in 1997 as a new graduate. She has been an owner of the practice since 2001. Dr. Madden lives in the country with her husband and two dogs. When she’s not busy with work you might find her hiking in the York Regional Forests with her Border Terrier and German Shorthaired Pointer.

Dr. Stefanie Kratochvil, DVM, MBA, BSc Honours
Veterinarian

Education: DVM, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph 2010, MBA McMaster University 2006, BSc Honours Zoology, University of Guelph, 2003

Memberships: Ontario Medical Veterinary Association (OVMA), College of Veterinarians Ontario (CVO)

Dr. Kratochvil, or “Dr K”, has been with us since 2015. Dr. K enjoys traveling, music, and baking and shares her life with her 2 cats, Buddha and Nuggit.

Nancy Young,                                                          Registered Veterinary Technician

Education: Veterinary Technician, Animal Health Technician Program, Centralia College of Agricultural Technology 1980

Memberships: Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA)

Nancy has been a vital member of our team since 1995. She has seen many changes within the hospital including her own role. Nancy had been practicing as an RVT for many years before taking on the position of Practice Manager.

Janet
Registered Veterinary Technician

Education: Veterinary Technician, Animal Health Technician Program, St. Clair College 1992

Memberships: Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT)

Janet became an addition to our team in 2009. She is married with two grown children and two very busy Boxers.

Arlene
Veterinary Assistant

Arlene has felt a strong bond with animals her entire life. She joined our team in 1996 to fulfill her calling. Arlene has a soft spot for animals and has opened her heart to helping many rescued animals find their forever home.

Wendy
Receptionist

Education: Legal Secretary Diploma, George Brown College 1985

Wendy joined our team in April of 2004 and feels very fortunate being able to incorporate her secretarial skills and her true passion – animals.

Claudine
Receptionist

Claudine moved from the city for a more relaxed atmosphere both in her job and homelife.  She has previous vet experience from her childhood, and is very happy to be working with animals again.  She has 3 grown children, two of which are married.  Claudine shares her home with 3 cats, Shadow and Darla pictured here as well as Finny.  Her passions are Gardening, baking and exercising.

Mackenzie
Registered Veterinary Technician

Michelle
Veterinary Assistant