Dr. Emilie Shepherd-Maika
DVM
Dr. Emilie Shepherd-Maika graduated from the University of Lyon, France in 2013. She focused her studies on small and large animal and completed a Master’s degree in animal health and epidemio surveillance in tropical regions. She practiced veterinary medicine briefly in France before moving to Nanaimo in 2014. She worked as a Veterinary Technician for a few years while studying to take the required tests to work as a Veterinarian in Canada. She worked as a veterinarian in 100 Mile House and Nelson before coming to Castlegar Veterinary Hospital.
She loves all the natural beauty and warm summers the Kootenays offer. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and going for walks with her family and dog.