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Caring and compassionateAnnouncements
Re: Dr. Sofronia Medical Leave – April 11, 2023
Dear Clients,
We would like to let you all know, on Dr. Sofronia’s behalf, that she is on a medical leave from Amherst Veterinary Hospital.
This leave was unexpected and unavoidable. We do not have an expected date of return at this time.
We are all thinking of Dr. Sofronia at this difficult time and we are sending her our positive thoughts for a speedy recovery.
We would like to thank you for your understanding and reassure you that your pet’s care is our top priority. Please let us know if you need any assistance or if we can answer any questions for you.
Warm Regards,
Your Amherst Veterinary Team
Re: Best Wishes to Dr. Loretta Yuen
Change is inevitable. After over two decades we are sad to say good bye to Dr. Loretta Yuen who will be leaving our team in mid May. It’s been a wonderful time and we wish her all the best in the future!
To My Dear Clients,
I am writing this letter to let you know that my last day at Amherst will be Thursday, May 18th. I write this with a mixture of sadness and excitement. It is a time in my life that I embark on a new challenge and direction in my career but words do not express how much I will miss everyone at Amherst as this has been my extended family for 23 years. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you, your families and your pets throughout these years. Thank you for entrusting me with the care of your 4-legged family members.
I will never forget all the meaningful relationships I have made here.
I wish you all the best and hope our paths cross again in the future.
Sincerely,
Dr. Loretta Yuen
Re: Fond Farewell to Dr. Cheryl Kong
Dear Clients,
It is bittersweet that we announce the departure of Dr. Cheryl Kong from the Amherst team.
Dr. Kong has been part of the Amherst family for over six years now and we will miss her tremendously. She is such a lovely person and an amazing veterinarian. We wish her the best of luck in the future.
Below is a letter from Dr. Cheryl Kong.
Your Amherst Veterinary team
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To my amazing clients,
It is with a heavy heart that I, Dr. Cheryl Kong, announce my departure from Amherst Veterinary Hospital. My last day will be April 15th 2023. Amherst has been my home for the past six years, and I am very grateful to Dr. Cumberbirch, the incredible Amherst team, all of my wonderful furry patients, and of course all of you. I have enjoyed my time at Amherst immensely and will miss everyone very much.
Thank you for entrusting your pets to my care over the years.
Yours,
Dr. Cheryl Kong
Re: A Warm Welcome to Dr. Deb Archeck.
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Deb Archeck will be joining the Amherst team.
Dr. Deb Archeck is an experienced veterinarian and will join our team on April 17th 2023. She has spent the last 17 years working at a prominent Vancouver veterinary hospital. She is excited to join our team and we are excited to welcome her.
Veterinarians

Dr. Grant Cumberbirch
Principal, Owner and Veterinarian
Grant attended UBC where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. On admission to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1977, he spent the following four years in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Dr. Iuliana Sofronia
Veterinarian
Dr. Sofronia graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Romania, and worked as a veterinarian in her home country before coming to Canada. She grew up in a small town in Romania and spent all her summer vacations on her grandparents farm, caring for the animals.

Dr. Caroline Stean
Veterinarian
Dr Caroline grew up in Ontario, attended the Ontario Veterinary College from 2010-2014 and then moved to British Columbia after Vet school. Caroline first moved to Vancouver Island and then in 2018, moved on to Vancouver.

Dr. Natasa Milojkovic
Veterinarian
Dr. Natasa has always had a great compassion for animals and their people. Natasa worked in a variety of clinics between Whistler and Chilliwack and lived for many years in the beautiful Harrison Hot Springs.

Dr. Trisha Kong
Veterinarian
Amherst Veterinary Hospital welcomes Dr. Trisha Kong to the Amherst family! Dr. Kong was born and raised in Hong Kong, where she grew up with pets; a hamster and a yellow Labrador named Logan. She moved from Hong Kong to Scotland and pursued her veterinary education at the University of Glasgow and graduated (with commendation) in 2015.

Dr. Deb Archeck
Veterinarian
Dr. Deb Archeck has recently joined our Amherst team and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with her.
Managers

Armida
Manager

Marie
Practice Manager
Registered Veterinary Technicians

Mary Ann
Registered Veterinary Technician & Supervisor

Shelby
Registered Veterinary Technician

Kristina
Registered Veterinary Technician

Ashley
Registered Veterinary Technician
AHT Assistants

Hilary
AHT Assistant

Becky
Veterinary Assistant

Sonny
Veterinary Assistant

Michelle Barbu
Veterinary Assistant
Receptionists

Leila
Receptionist

GE
Receptionist and Veterinary Assistant

Tracy
Receptionist

Holly
Reception Supervisor

Tatiana
Receptionist

Shania
Receptionist

Siobhan
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Katy
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Katerina
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist