Dr. Amanda Palmer

DVM BCs

Amanda’s motivation to become a veterinarian originated from childhood. She grew up farming in rural Huron County, riding horses, and raising livestock, among many cats and dogs throughout the years. At the age of 10, she knew her passion was animal health and welfare. After graduating from the University of Guelph with an Honours BioMedical Sciences program in 2007, she ecstatically enrolled at the OVC, and after four enthralling years fulfilled her lifelong career ambition, graduating in 2012.

As a new graduate, Amanda filled a position in Tillsonburg as a mixed animal practitioner, treating dogs, cats, sheep, goats, cattle, horses, pot bellied pigs etc. Over the next three years she developed more interest towards equine and small animal medicine and surgery. The following year she was able to hone in on those areas of interest between two clinics, working part time at each. After a year of juggling two positions in equine and small animal practice, she felt that small animal practice was where she excelled. She had been working exclusively with companion animals for the next 4 years and extremely happy with the career move.

Amanda enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and surgery. Employing a fear free approach, she advocates weight management and preventative medicine, keen to discuss behavioural concerns, enjoys dermatology, dentistry and soft tissue surgery to list a few. She’s compassionate and empathetic and wants what’s best for your pets.

Amanda happily lives in Guelph with her husband and their two boys. They have two rescue pets, a beautiful and feisty black cat, Sammy and a fabulous high energy, mixed breed dog, Brooklyn. Who happens to be her most reliable and enthusiastic running partner.