Dr. Albright has worked in small animal veterinary hospitals for over 20 years. After graduating from Simon Fraser University majoring in Biological Sciences, she obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatchewan in 2011. Dr. Albright and her husband relocated to Northern British Columbia, where she gained valuable experience in emergency medicine. Her special interests include surgery, behavioural medicine, and senior pet care while always being mindful of providing low-stress patient care.
Dr. Albright lives on the Peninsula with her husband, two kids, her heart-kitty senior cat, Herman, and their young Cavalier cross, Ruby. After years of providing GP veterinary care on the Saanich Peninsula and beyond, Dr. Ashlee Albright is incredibly happy to have built Peninsula Veterinary Hospital; a dream-come-true with her close friend and colleague.
In her “spare time”, Dr. Albright volunteers as a contributor to and Chair of the West Coast Veterinarian Magazine Editorial Committee, which publishes news on provincial veterinary issues and progressive articles about veterinary medicine. She enjoys exploring nature, gardening, and reading/writing.
Dr. Ashlee Albright
Co-owner/veterinarian
Dr. Mary McDowell graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatchewan in 2011 with her classmate Dr. Albright. Since 2016 she has practiced on the Saanich Peninsula, where in 2023 they co-founded PenVet Mobile Veterinary Services and in 2024 Peninsula Veterinary Hospital.
Peninsula Veterinary Hospital fulfills Dr. McDowell’s vision to provide full-spectrum medical, surgical, and dental care in a beautiful custom built facility in her home community. In her practice, Dr McDowell enjoys solving complex medical cases and the diagnosis and management of patients with dermatological conditions. She focuses on special handling techniques, with a gentle approach for nervous and anxious pets.
Dr. McDowell grew up on the BC Coast and lives in North Saanich with her husband and a goofy Black and Tan Coonhound, Eddie. When not at the hospital or out on mobile calls, she enjoys gardening, competitive running, and hiking. Dr. McDowell is excited that the team at Peninsula Veterinary Hospital has become a part of the local community and looks forward to meeting many more of the Peninsula’s residents and their pets.
Dr. Mary McDowell
Co-owner/veterinarian
Heather brings an exceptional and unique range of experience in veterinary medicine: from growing up in the family veterinary hospital, to veterinary nursing, to industry roles with veterinary therapeutic diet companies, and finally to practice management. Additionally, she and her family have a passion for competing in dog agility with her Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Vedder and Crosby. Heather is a cheerful, warm, knowledgeable, and an integral part of the PVH team!
Heather Alexander
Practice Manager
Michelle has cared for animals all of her life.
As a child, she would bring home strays and called them her little friends, a term she still uses today. As a Registered Veterinary Technologist, Michelle graduated from Olds College in 1999 and has provided exemplary care to all of the animals that come before her.
Michelle has worked in small animal practices, emergency, critical care, exotics and house call medicine. Michelle has a passion for anesthesia and dentistry and you will find her in the surgery suite performing anesthesia daily.
As an avid gardener, Michelle enjoys growing sunflowers and a variety of flowers and vegetables.
With a love of travel and family adventures, she is very fortunate and grateful to share her life with her family, friends, and their 2 dogs, Indy and Ere.
Michelle Ereaut
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Carlie has been passionate about animals from a young age, starting her journey by volunteering at the SPCA as a teenager. Growing up in Kelowna, she spent her days riding her grandparents’ horses.
With experience in both veterinary and human dentistry settings, Carlie has developed a particular interest in helping our surgical patients before, during, and after surgery.
Outside of work, Carlie enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle mountain and dirt biking, snowboarding, and camping with her husband, Bryce. They live in North Saanich with their Mexican terrier, Enzo, and their senior kitty, Juno.
Carlie’s combination of hands-on experience, compassionate care, and enthusiasm for veterinary medicine makes her a valued member of our team.
Carlie Ruygrok
Veterinary Assistant
Shelby is Island born and raised and currently resides on the Saanich Peninsula. Shelby has worked with animals in a local non-profit setting for the last few years before joining our team and she is passionate about using a gentle approach when working with any animal, no matter what stage of life they are in. When not at work, you can find Shelby busy working at her farm with her many rescued animals or at the track racing a vintage car or motorcycle.
Shelby Clark
Veterinary Assistant
Born and raised in Victoria, Dallan now lives on the beautiful Saanich Peninsula. She has a passion for connecting with people, and she loves working in vibrant downtown Sidney.
Dallan has a young and energetic black Labrador, Max, and a senior shepherd mix, Ruby. When not at work, Dallan enjoys running and spending time with her close family, friends, and dogs.
We’re delighted to have Dallan as part of our team, and we know you’ll love her warm, friendly personality as much as we do!
Dallan Child
Client Care