It’s due to our wonderful, compassionate and caring staff that Oxford Animal Hospital Spay & Neuter Centre has been successful these many years. Please take a moment to learn a little bit about our staff below.
Dr. Tamer Mahmoud
Dr. Tamer began his entrepreneurship early in 2001 in the form of a rabbit farm at the same time as finishing his schooling with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation he joined the Pfizer Pharmaceutical Company while continuing to grow his farm.
In 2009 Dr. Tamer decided to join the team of a busy veterinary clinic in Montreal before moving to Alberta in 2013.
Here he volunteered at the Edmonton Humane Society and had an amazing experience practicing medicine with both the staff and the animals they treat. By mid 2014 he received an offer from one of the biggest veterinary hospitals in the United States where he worked for almost a year.
Finally in 2015 Dr. Tamer returned to Alberta and opened his own practice, Oxford Animal Hospital, with the partnership of two other veterinarians.
His main area of interest is in small animal surgery.
In his leisure time Dr. Tamer loves swimming, travelling, and playing basketball.
Dr. Wesam Awadin
Dr. Wesam graduated with her degree in veterinary medicine in 2002 and began her career as a consultant for a well-known pharmaceutical company. After seven years in that role, she followed her true passion and transitioned to clinical practice, joining a busy veterinary clinic in Quebec.
During her time in Quebec, Dr. Wesam honed her surgical skills, performing thousands of surgeries and managing a diverse range of medical cases. In 2014, she moved to Edmonton and became part of a thriving clinic in the south. Shortly thereafter, she co-founded Oxford Animal Hospital, where she continues to combine her expertise with her love for veterinary medicine.
Dr. Wesam is particularly passionate about surgery and dental care, and she prides herself on exercising compassion, patience, and a love of challenges in her practice.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, their two lovely daughters, and their cat, Luna. In her spare time, Dr. Wesam loves camping, swimming, and exploring fascinating new places.
Dr. Neven Ghaly
Dr. Neven Ghaly is a dedicated veterinarian specializing in small animal care since graduated 2001. Known for her compassionate approach and expertise, she is deeply committed to improving the health and well being of pets.
At home, Dr. Neven is a devoted mother to two daughters and a loving wife. Her family life is enriched by their cat, Soka, who brings joy and inspiration to her daily work.
In her free time, Dr. Neven enjoys traveling with her family, exploring new destinations, and embracing new experiences.
Jennifer
Clinic Manager
Jennifer joined our team way back in September 2016 after emigrating from the UK with her husband and huskies.
She started as a receptionist when a routine visit with her dogs turned into an impromptu interview and she was hired on the spot – she is now our Clinic Manager! On her days off she spends her time between her two volunteer roles, Infinite Woofs Animal Rescue as a dog team coordinator and foster home, and raising money for the Kids with Cancer Society as one of the organizers of Horsepower for Hope.
When she’s not volunteering she loves to travel and tries to get home to the UK as often as possible to see her new baby niece.
Adana
Assistant Manager
Adana joined our team in September 2022 as a receptionist and is now our Assistant Manager.
Adana grew up with a pet or two always by her side and her comfort around dogs and cats shows in how she is able to make them feel safe and reassured. In her spare time, she enjoys working out and being active with her girl Beyonce.
Roshane
Registered Health Technician
Roshane joined this wonderful family in 2023 after moving to Alberta from Ontario where she studied to be a Registered Veterinary Technician at University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. She moved to Canada from Jamaica in 2017.
Although she is not a pet owner as of yet, she does get all her love out on our fur patients young or old. She is a homebody at heart and in her free time she loves to binge watch movies with her family.
Kaitlin
Registered Health Technician
Kaitlin joined our team May 2024 After Moving from Ontario to Alberta! as a Veterinary Technician, Graduating Class of 2022 at Northern College for Veterinary Technologist.
Kaitlin was Born in London Ontario, Spent most of her life in Arthur Ontario, She has always wanted to work with animals she had a very keen interest in Wildlife and other creatures! On Her days off she spends her days with her fiance and two fur babies maple and cleo, and enjoying our hobbies together such as watching shows together and playing Video games! And getting involved into the out door adventures that alberta has brought her such as hiking the beautiful trails!
Hadi
Hadi is a fresh veterinary graduate, currently working as veterinary technician at the hospital until completing the North America’s Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLE).
Hadi’s family have a big farm which includes farm and companion animals since 1980. This was a big push to Hadi growing beside these wonderful creatures to enter to the Veterinary school. Hadi is into sports.
In other words, you can find him in his free time hiking in a mountain, swimming, running, biking and reading.
Camilla
Camilla joined our team after finishing her vet assistant practicum in October 2023. Born and raised in Brazil, she moved to Canada in 2017 following her parents for a better opportunity.
Camilla has a rottie mix named Prada, who inspired her to get into the vet field, with a goal to become a vet tech in the future! She loves to spend her free time going on hikes with Prada, going to the gym and shopping with friends.
Hayley
Tamara
Tamara graduated in 2022 when she took her course for veterinary medical assistant. In 2022 she started her practicum at Oxford Animal Hospital where they loved her skills, knowledge and thirst to learn.
The team decided to offer Tamara a job and she’s been there happily ever since. Tamara does plan on going back to school in the near future to continue her career.
Tamara is passionate about providing excellent care to animals and aspires to make a difference in the lives of both pets a their owners. With her dedication and drive, Tamara is sure to achieve great success in her career as a veterinary medical assistant.
Louise
Louise is currently studying at University of Alberta, majoring in Animal Science. She plans to finish her undergraduate studies to pursue veterinary school in hopes to become a veterinarian one day.
Born in the Philippines, growing up with a pet chicken and a dog named Spaghetti, moved to Edmonton when she was 5. Throughout her childhood, she always wanted to take care of a pet her own, so for many years she took care of hamsters at first. Now, Louise has two little Border Terrier mixed fur babies, Cleo and Zoe, who she loves spending time with on her days off.
She hopes to rescue many more pets and have barn animals to add to her furry family in the future. On her days off, she loves to spend her time working on her project car, swimming, travelling back to the Philippines to see her family and hanging out with her friends.