Dr. Bianca Bauer
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
BSc, DVM, MSc, DACVO
Dr. Bauer graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) in 2002 and worked in small animal private practice in Toronto, Ontario for 3 years. In 2005 Dr. Bauer returned to academia to pursue a small animal rotating internship at OVC followed by a residency and Masters of Science in Veterinary Ophthalmology at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Following the residency Dr. Bauer worked as an Associate Professor at the WCVM where she taught Veterinary Ophthalmology and Communications to undergraduate veterinary students, interns and residents until the fall of 2019. After leaving academia, Dr. Bauer decided to bring her skills to the Okanagan where she is the first Veterinary Ophthalmologist to reside and practice in the Okanagan.
Dr. Colin Brown
Owner/Manager, Veterinarian
Originally from Saskatchewan, Dr. Brown completed his degree in Biological Sciences and Nutrition from the University of Alberta in 2006. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 2013. Colin has since worked in private practice, in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry, and started several businesses, one being a mobile veterinary ophthalmology clinic with Dr. Bauer.
In his spare time, Colin loves to do anything fitness/sport related and can be found spending time with his family of pets, wife Bianca, and their daughter.
Kayla
Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT
Kayla has always had a passion for animals and has been in the veterinary industry for 8 years, working many different roles within the veterinary clinic. In 2021, she graduated from the Thompson Rivers University Veterinary Technician program. As a registered technician Kayla has a special passion for behaviour and high energy breeds. Outside of work she can be found competing in agility, field trials and hunt tests with her Weimaraner and 2 Vizslas.
Reannon
Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT
Reannon was raised in Alberta, where she grew up on an acreage with horses, cats, dogs and birds as well as plenty of outdoor adventure. Her childhood was spent competing in rodeos, ATV and dirt biking, and camping, experiences that not only shaped her love for the outdoors but also sparked her lifelong passion for animals.
Knowing she wanted to turn that passion into a career, Reannon graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Grande Prairie Regional College in Fairview in 2015 before making the move to British Columbia. She began her career in mixed animal practice, gaining valuable experience working with a variety of farm animals, wildlife and many different cases.
In 2018, after the birth of her son, Reannon relocated to the Okanagan, where she transitioned into small animal practice. During this time, she had the opportunity to work alongside an animal dermatologist, which deepened her appreciation for and interest in specialty veterinary medicine.
Outside of the clinic, Reannon enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. She can be found horseback riding, helping train horses, teaching her son how to dirt bike, camping, snowboarding, or spending time on the lake.
At home, her family includes her amazing son, two dogs - Robbie and Oiler, and one cat - Elvis. With her love for animals, there’s always a chance the family may grow by a few more paws in the future!
Brittney
Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT
Eva
Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT, BSc
Eva graduated from Fairview College in 2011 (AB). Originally from Germany, she enjoys life in beautiful BC and considers herself lucky to be able to work, live and play in the Okanagan now. She has a passion for nature and animals - pets & wildlife. Eva loves dogs and currently shares life’s adventures with her 2 year old Border Collie Lotti. In her spare time, she can be found exploring new trails on horseback, practising yoga, and living her dream of running a local wildlife rehabilitation centre.
Brittany
Referral Coordinator
After volunteering for a local dog trainer and working at a dog daycare, Brittany decided the best way to help educate owners was to join veterinary medicine. She graduated from the veterinary assistant course in 2018 and jumped into general practice where she developed her skill set. She is looking forward to expanding her knowledge in ophthalmology with the amazing team at OAEC. In her spare time you can find her on the golf course, paddle boarding with her pups Barry and Sally, and enjoying the wineries in this beautiful city!
