Our Team

Dr. Carolyn Buxton

Owner and Principal Veterinarian

Dr. Buxton has been practicing small animal vet medicine since 1996. She will still say it is the “best job in the world” and she can’t imagine doing anything else! 

Dr. Buxton graduated from the Ontario Veterinary Hospital in Guelph, Ontario in 1994. Very shortly after graduation, she moved to Vancouver to start her career, and soon became the owner of South Burnaby Veterinary Hospital. Under her guidance, the hospital grew to a very busy multi- doctor practice and became well respected in the community for excellent care and service. During these 20 + years, she was blessed to have worked with some of the most skilled and compassionate animal lovers and form close, trusted relationships with clients and their pets. She and her team are very proud to have won the title of Best Vet Clinic in Burnaby 19 times. It was with a heavy heart that she decided to sell the clinic in 2018, to pursue other personal and professional interests. 

While raising her family in Coquitlam for over 20 years, Dr. Buxton developed a great fondness for the Port Moody community while walking the many trails with her dogs and frequenting many of the local businesses. When the opportunity presented itself to become the proud owner of Port Moody Animal Hospital, she jumped at it! She is excited to continue the good work of the original owner, Dr. Siegert, and provide compassionate, quality care to the local 4-legged residents, and develop long lasting relationships with her clients. 

Dr. Buxton keeps her skills sharp and her knowledge current by participating in yearly continuing education seminars and conferences. She has taken advanced surgical training over the years and is currently taking additional training in dentistry . In addition, she is involved in international and local volunteer work and regularly spends her time to support spay/neuter clinics and pet rescue. 

Dr. Buxton’s main interests are surgery, dentistry, behaviour and nutrition, however there isn’t much she doesn’t love about vet medicine!  

Dr. Susan Malone

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Susan Malone is a long term resident of the beautiful North
Shore of Vancouver, but originally grew up in Red Deer, Alberta
and subsequently, Kelowna, British Columbia. She always knew that veterinary medicine was her calling. From volunteering at
the SPCA in her formative years, to working in small animal veterinary clinics for several years, her dedication to the field
spans her entire life.

Dr. Susan Malone is a graduate of the Western College of
Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Prior to
obtaining her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, she
completed a Bachelor of Science at Simon Fraser University in
Burnaby, British Columbia.
After working for 8 years at the former
Capilano Pet Hospital, she delved to clinic ownership of the Lynn
Valley Veterinary Clinic. Following years of general practice and
clinic entrepreneurship, Dr. Malone changed gears and now has
joined the team at Port Moody Animal Hospital. She feels
honoured to be working in such a caring and recognized small
animal clinic.

Her busy home life is filled with pets and two teenage daughters.
Her three precious cats and young Labrador fill her days with
love and joy. Dr. Malone can be spotted trail running the
beautiful North Shore mountains year round and boating in Howe
Sound during the warm summer months.

Wendy

Veterinary Assistant

Wendy first started at the PMAH in October 2001 after completing the vet assistant course at West Coast College. Over the years she has become an integral part of the clinic, involved in patient care, client care,  ordering supplies and keeping the clinic running in tip top shape.  We are so blessed to have her!

Wendy enjoys the relationships she has built with the staff at PMAH as well as with the clients and their pets over the years. Wendy loves animals of all kinds but has a soft spot for orange tabbies and hamsters. She currently has 2 cats and 2 hamsters. In her spare time Wendy loves watching horror movies, gardening on her small patio and travelling to Disneyland whenever possible. Her future goals include helping PMAH provide exceptional care to the animals of Port Moody and eventually own a goldendoodle of her very own.

Mikah

Registered Veterinary Technician

Originally from Chilliwack, Mikah grew  up around many animals ( big and small). She  always new she was destined for a career in animal care. She moved to Coquitlam and in 2019, she graduated from the Douglas College Veterinary Technician program.

After graduation , Mikah decided to travel abroad to Thailand to help animals at a wildlife sanctuary. It was here that she strengthened her passion for pursuing a career in vet medicine.  She has worked with many  different animal species in clinics in  the Tri Cities. Mikah is pleased  to have found her home at PMAH, where she  is committed to providing the best care possible to all her patients and their pet parents. Mikah’s lovely nature and warm personality makes her a lovely addition to our team. Your pets are in great hands with Mikah!

When she is  not assisting in surgeries and snuggling her patients, she can be found in the mountains, camping in the backwoods, or planning her next trip abroad. She enjoys taking her 3 year old cat Kizmet out on adventures and coming home to tend to her collection of indoor plants.

Mana

Veterinary Assistant

Mana, brings a unique blend of international experience to her role as a veterinary receptionist. Originally from Iran, Mana lived in Turkey for a decade, where she studied as a veterinary assistant and honed her customer service skills as a receptionist.

Now settled in beautiful British Columbia with her family and two beloved Turkish cats Ramo and Ruby, Mana is dedicated to providing exceptional service to both pets and their owners at PMAH. Her warm and welcoming demeanor creates a comforting atmosphere for all visitors.

In her free time, Mana enjoys unwinding at local cafes with a cup of coffee and sharing snippets of her life on social media. With a passion for animal welfare and a love for connecting with others, she looks forward to making a positive impact in her new community.