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The Veterinarians and Staff at Lansdowne Animal Hospital in Richmond

Our team at Lansdowne Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing your pet the best care possible Call us to schedule an appointment today.

J. Rana, DVM, MVSc

Practice Owner and Veterinarian

Dr. Rana graduated from the Veterinary College in 1989 and he completed his Masters in Veterinary Pathology in 1991. He worked in the Veterinary College in teaching and research positions for 3 years before he decided to work in a private veterinary practice. In 1997, he completed his clinical internship at prestigious Purdue University in the U.S.A. and then moved back to beautiful British Columbia. He worked for some time at Granville Island Veterinary Hospital and Vetcetera Pet Hospital in Vancouver before moving to Lansdowne Animal Hospital in October 1998. He has owned this practice since 2000.

J. Rana, DVM, MVSc

Dr. Rana loves all kind of pets. Actually, Dr. Rana decided to become a veterinarian in high school when he saw his own dog being treated by a veterinarian at a teaching veterinary hospital. Although he lost his dog at that time due to a serious illness (Parvovirus), he decided to save many others by becoming a veterinarian. He has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, dermatology and clinical pathology.

 

His hobbies are sports, listening to music and travelling. In his spare time, he also likes reading veterinary journal articles to keep himself up to date with the latest developments in veterinary medicine.

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H. Chatrath

Associate Veterinarian

Fion

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Fion joined the Lansdowne Animal Hospital team as a full-time veterinary technician assistant in 2018. Under the mentorship of Dr. Rana, Fion finished her 3 year AHT distance program diploma from Thompson Rivers University in 2022 and became Registered Veterinary Technologist in 2023. She has been a great asset to our hospital. She has always been interested in the animal health field, which is sparked by her love for all furry critters, large and small. Apart from working tirelessly at Lansdowne Animal Hospital, she volunteers with a wide variety of animals, and enjoys reading.

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Kayla

Veterinary Receptionist

Kayla joined our team of professionals in September 2021. Her immense love of animals and great customer service makes her a welcome addition to our team.  She is one of the best employees and a very valuable asset to our hospital. When you call our hospital, you may be welcomed by Kayla's bubbly voice. She currently has a dog named Tucker and one eyed rescue cat named Jack. She spent a number of years volunteering at the Richmond BCSPCA.

Adelaide

Veterinary Assistant

Adelaide joined the Lansdowne Animal Hospital team in October 2022. She has immense interest in working with animals. Adelaide has spent many years volunteering in animal rescue centers and worked in different zoos, aquariums and animal hospitals after graduation. She misses her family dog that she grew up with.

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Andy

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Andy joined the Lansdowne Animal Hospital team on a consistent basis in the later half of 2022. His first encounter with Dr Rana and his wonderful staff was back in 2018 for a summer job when he was still a tech student in Thompson River's Animal Health Technology program. His exposure into the animal world however, begins in 2013 where he graduated from UBC's Wildlife Ecology and Management program and worked at a Animal Refuge and Clinic in Sudbury, Ontario. In his free time, Andy enjoys playing with his cat named Thomas that he adopted at the TRU program, watching and playing hockey, and discovering new restaurants and music.

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Monica

Veterinary Assistant

Monica's passion for animals has been a driving force in her life from a young age. She found great joy in interacting with animals and knew that she wanted to work in the animal health field. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto Scarborough, Monica worked as a veterinary assistant and receptionist in Toronto for a year before joining the team at Landsdowne Animal Hospital in September 2022. Her ultimate dream is to become a veterinarian and own a veterinary clinic, where she can help even more animals. In her free time, Monica enjoys traveling with her cat, Luma.

"Dragon" - Our Cat Angel in Kitty Heaven (1997-2017)

Dragon was a 20.5 years old very handsome cat. Dragon had been with us since 1998. He was a rescue cat through Richmond Homeless Cats Shelter (presently known as Richmond Animal Protection Society). He was a celebrity in his own right. Clients often stopped by just to be greeted and Dragon never disappointed his adoring fans! Sadly, we had to say goodbye to him in summer of 2017 after a long, happy life. He was the best cat ever. He will be always remembered and will remain a part of our hospital.

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