About

St. David’s Veterinary Clinic opened in September of 2011 and is owned and operated by Dr. Stephanie Hall. The aim of St. David’s Veterinary Clinic is to be an integral member of the community by providing quality, compassionate veterinary care in a welcoming environment.

St. David’s Veterinary Clinic offers routine and specialized care for all life stages of your pet. Services offered range from annual exams and vaccination to elective and emergency surgery, dental cleanings and tooth extraction, x-ray technology, and in-house blood analysis and more.

Meet the Team

Dr. Stephanie Hall 

Stephanie started SDVC in 2011 after graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph. During her undergraduate degree she spent time abroad studying at the Royal Agricultural College in England. Stephanie is passionate about providing top quality care to her patients and loves being an active member of the community. During her spare time she enjoys walking her dogs Delilah and Darby, riding and competing horses, golfing with a ladies league, and spending time with her family and friends.

Dr. Jessica Kilkenny 

Jessica is a 2020 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College who started working with the team at St. David’s Veterinary Clinic in September 2020. She looks forward to meeting all the amazing clients of the clinic and their furry, four-legged companions. Jessica has a background in research and takes pride in providing the most up-to-date, evidence-based medicine for cats and dogs. Jessica grew up in the Niagara region and is very happy to be back. In her spare time, she cheers for the Toronto Raptors and enjoys staying active playing sports and walking her two dogs Sam and Coco.

Kate Birmingham

Kate has been with SDVC since January of 2015. She studied business administration at Niagara College and completed a diploma in Animal Care from Sheridan College. Kate now enjoys working as a veterinary assistant within SDVC, providing a wide range of care to the patients, and tending to the inner workings of the clinic. Spare time is spent doting over her German Shorthaired Pointer, Spruce, living an active lifestyle, and spending time with family and friends.

Laura Thompson

Laura joined the SDVC team in the spring of 2016. She studied pre-health sciences at Niagara College and graduated from Sheridan College as a veterinary technician.  Laura works in both emergency practice and general practice and enjoys the variety of care within both fields. She enjoys going on country walks with her two adopted pups, Ranger and Theo, as well as caring for her Holland Lop Rabbit, Charlie. Spare time is spent catching up with family and friends, and enjoying local cuisine!

Julia Michitsch

Julia started at SDVC in the summer of 2017. She graduated with a Masters degree in Zoology from Western University, and followed it up with a B.Sc. in Medical Radiation Sciences from the University of Toronto with a specialization in Radiation Therapy. Julia really enjoys her role as a veterinary assistant in the clinic, and all the new learning opportunities that it brings. When not in the clinic, she can usually be found in the kitchen trying out new cooking or baking recipes with the constant companionship of her dog, Billy.