Our Staff
Dr. Scott Sargent DVM, BSc. (Agr.)
Dr. Scott Sargent's special interests are in veterinary digital xrays, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and dentistry.
Dr. Sargent earned his BSc. in Animal Science in 1986, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1990, both from the University of Guelph. He also is a 1982 graduate of Crestwood Secondary School in Peterborough, Ontario. Scott lives in Cavan with his wife Trish and their son Mackenzie. They own 3 dogs, 2 pugs and a husky cross who often frequents the clinic during business hours. Scott and Trish also own 4 cats: Cliff, Norm, Two Scoops and Midge. Along with their family of animals they also manage a small vineyard where they grow a variety of hardy grapes.
Dr.Susan Gambling DVM
Dr.Susan Gambling graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1989, and then completed a small animal internship at the Atlantic Veterinary College in P.E.I. Since then she has been living and practising Veterinary Medicine in the Rice Lake area. Dr. Gambling practices traditional veterinary medicine but also has a keen interest in homeopathic medicine. Susan and her husband Rick live on a hobby farm near Baileboro where they share their lives with a variety of animals. Roxie, a Shih Tzu, and Sydney, a Border Terrier, (pictured here with Sue) are just two of their many pets. In her spare time if Sue is not jogging with Sydney, you may see her riding one of her many horses.
Trish Mackenzie-Sargent B.Sc.
Trish Mackenzie-Sargent earned her BSc. in Biology at the University of Guelph, graduating in 1993. She worked for many years as a pharmaceutical representative in the field of Animal Health. She is the Peterborough West Animal Hospital Manager and enjoys working with a talented staff, in a progressive yet friendly atmosphere.
Sam Dobbin
Sam Dobbin is the full-time receptionist and animal care professional at Peterborough West Animal Hospital. Sam is owned by her 2 cats, and her 2 dogs: Maverick (Chihuahua cross), and Vayda (Chihuahua).
Christie Lester, RVT Christie Lester is PWAH's full time Registered Veterinary Technician. She graduated from Northern College with honours in 2003. Graduating from Kenner Collegiate
in 2001 she resides here in Peterborough with her two border collies, Moss and Polar.