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Dr. Sandy Jamieson

Education

1971: Graduate Ontario Veterinary College
1971-present: approximately 50 hours per year of continuing education
1973 ASIF: 5-day orthopedic course

Employment

1971-1993: owner/designated veterinarian Richmond Animal Hospital
(1980 achieved and, until sale, maintained AAHA status at RAH)
1975-1985: owner Richmond Animal Training Centre
1980-1985: regular locum for Animal Emergency Clinic of Vancouver
1980-1990: head veterinarian Stanley Park Zoo
1990-1992: commercial actor ( Lotto BC , State Farm Insurance )
1991-2007: owner/designated veterinarian The Cat Hospital, West Vancouver, BC
2003-2008 – Owner/Designated Veterinarian at Cottage Cat Clinic
2007-2008: designated veterinarian The Cat Hospital ,West Vancouver ,BC
2008-2015: various Locum tenens in the province of British Columbia
2015- present: Owner/Designated Veterinarian The Cat Hospital of Kamloops, BC

Awards

Small animal surgery award at graduation
Continuing education awards BCVMA
10-year appreciation award BCVMA

Positions held

President: Vancouver Academy of Veterinary Medicine 1975(plus vp and secretary)
President: British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association 1988 ( plus years as council member )
Board member: American Association of Feline Practitioners 1986-1992
Charter Fellow: Academy of Feline Medicine – 1988
Director: Academy of Feline Medicine – 1999-2001
Charter Fellow: International Association of Cat Doctors: 2008
President: International Association of Cat Doctors: 2009-2012
Member: American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition: 1980 – present

Papers presented

Inhalation Therapy in feline respiratory disease
Polycystic Kidney Disease in Cats
Electrocardiography in feline medicine

Media Relations

Numerous interviews on both radio and TV
Regular guest on BCTV Noon News 1988-1991
Regular guest on Fanny Keiffer Show, Shaw TV

Consulting Positions

Veterinary Consultant – Walt Disney Productions 1982-1990
Veterinary Consultant – Response Biomedical 1996-1998

Community Relations

Student learning programs 1971-2007
President Ambleside Merchants Association 1991-1992
Cub leader 1985-1990
Coach Soccer, Football 1985-1987
Young Indian Princess 1985-1987
Volunteer firefighter, South Green Lake VFD 2004- present

Personal Highlights

Hawaiian Ironman finisher 1985
Sun Run 10km 1987 35:23 ( PB )
Penticton Ironman finisher 1995, 2005 ( with son )
Ambleside Masters Mile Road race 1994 4:53 ( PB )
Run across Wales in a day (83km) 2002
Boston Marathon ( with eldest daughter) finisher 2003
World Triathlon Championships 2008 : Canadian team member
Canadian Triathlon Championships 2008 ( 3rd in age group)
Canadian Masters Swimming Championships 2012 (3 1st places including Provincial Record in 50 m Free)
BC Provincial swimming Championships 2014 ( 5 first place finishes)
Big Sur marathon (With Son) 2015
Four adult children : Melony, Andrea, Aaron, Ali
Six grandchildren : Jamieson, William, James, Henry, Benjamin, Thomas

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Contact Info

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1338 Battle St. Kamloops BC V2C 2N8

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236-425-1111

Open Hours

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Mon – Fri: 8am - 6pm

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Sat: 10am - 12pm

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