Meet The Vet — Dr. Tina Chou

lead Doctor of Veterinary Medicine / director

Being able to save a life, help injured or sick animals get well and seeing happy owners gives Dr. Chou an immeasurable amount of joy. When owners look into her eyes and thank her for making their pet healthy, the emotional rush is indescribable. Even more rewarding is when a patient recovers and is wagging its tail or purring, acting as though nothing happened, despite having gone through a life-saving procedure. These are the moments that are unforgettable.

Dr. Tina Chou, a Toronto native, began her veterinary career as a high school co-op student at a mixed exotic and companion animal practice. Shortly after being inspired by her experiences there, she began working at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Toronto throughout her high school and university years.

Dr. Chou graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2009. After completion of her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, she went onto pursue an internship. She completed a rotating internship in Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, Surgery, Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, and Dermatology at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic and Referral Centre in Toronto.

In 2010, Dr. Chou moved to Ottawa and happily joined the Alta Vista Animal Hospital, the largest multi-specialty practice in Canada, where she enjoyed her duties as an emergency/critical care veterinarian and a general practitioner. During her time in Ottawa, she also volunteered her medical and surgical services to the Ottawa Humane Society.