Dr. Darlene House B.Sc., D.V.M.

 

Dr. House received both her B.Sc. and D.V.M. degrees from the University of Guelph and the Ontario Veterinary College. Upon graduation in 1986, she returned to Windsor to be with family and friends and joined the staff of Brack Animal Hospital. In April of 2006, Dr. House purchased the practice from Drs. Howarth and Jackson. Her special interests include soft tissue surgery, oral surgery/dentistry and avian medicine. Dr. House served on the complaints committee for the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) from 1996-2002 and on occasion is utilized as an expert witness for the college. She is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), American Veterinary Dental Association (AVDA), the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV), Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Dr. House enjoys water sports, woodworking, home renovations and long walks with her dogs, Kelly and Sushi and on occasion a short walk with Shaker, her African grey parrot.

 

 

Dr. David Howarth D.V.M.
Dr. Howarth is a 1971 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph. He came to work for Dr. William Brack upon graduation, intending to stay one year – he never left. He became a partner in the business with Dr. Brack in 1971 and then with Dr. Glen Jackson in 1980 when Dr. Brack sold his part of the partnership. They recently sold the practice to the current owner, Dr. Darlene House. Dr. Howarth’s special interests include soft tissue surgery, laser surgery, orthopedics and dentistry. Dr. Howarth has reduced his work hours to two days per week allowing him more time with family, their dog Sydney and to enjoy sailing, skiing and woodworking.

 

Dr. Chuck Fuerth D.V.M.

 

Dr. Chuck Fuerth is a 1989 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, at the University of Guelph. On completion of his studies, he returned to his native city of Windsor, Ontario. In 1996 Dr Fuerth joined the Brack Animal Hospital team. His veterinary interests include exotic species, ultrasonography, general medicine and general surgery.  Dr. Fuerth has reduced hours at Brack Animal Hospital, allowing him time to educate Veterinary Technicians at St. Clair College.  He has three dogs, Holly, Ebony and Savannah. Dr. Fuerth and his wife are the proud parents of three daughters. Dr. Fuerth enjoys playing hockey, coaching sports, reading and volunteering his time with various organizations. His working schedule is divided between St Clair College and Brack Animal Hospital. 

 

 

Dr. Patrick Drew B.Sc.Hon., D.V.M.
Dr Drew received his honours Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Biology from the University of Windsor. He was the recipient of a University of Windsor entrance award, the Windsor Sportsmen’s prize and was awarded a National Science Engineering Counsel (NSERC), grant for research. Dr. Drew graduated from the University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College in 1987. After graduation, he practiced at Blue Cross Veterinary Services, a mixed practice in Sarnia, Ontario. He returned to Windsor in 1989, and began his work at Brack Animal Hospital. His interests include ophthalmology, rehabilitation and internal medicine.  Dr. Drew lives in Essex County with his wife and two young sons and their new four legged addition, a Golden Retriever named Tucker.  

 

Dr. Amanda Crowe B.Sc., D.V.M.
Dr. Crowe is a 1998 graduate from the University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College. After working in veterinary practices throughout Ontario, she established herself in Windsor. Dr. Crowe has a strong interest in feline medicine. She authored an article: “A case of Congenital Hypothyroidism in a Kitten”, having it published in the Canadian Veterinary Journal. She shares her home with a yellow Labrador Retriever named "Jake".

 

Dr. Lisa Booth B.S.Hon, D.V.M.
Dr. Lisa Booth received her Bachelor of Science with honours from Michigan State University in 1982 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. Her interests include, internal medicine and dermatology. In 2001 she was nominated for the Pets Magazine Veterinarian of the Year. Dr. Booth resides in Lakeshore with her husband, three children and a dog. She enjoys traveling, gardening and water sports in her spare time.

 

Dr. Heather Egan D.V.M.

 

Dr. Egan graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in May 2009. She received the AAHA Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Award and the Aventix Animal Health Award in Ophthalmology.  Dr. Egan has participated in animal care volunteer missions to Africa, New Orleans, and poverty stricken regions of Mexico.  She is a familiar face to many clients and pets as she has been part of the Brack team since 12 years of age, beginning her career as a volunteer.  Until her graduation from veterinary college, she assisted the veterinarians and technicians at Brack Animal  Hospital in the care of our patients and clients.  Dr. Egan enjoys spending time with her husband and her Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Zander and Margot.