Dr. Wenchao Zheng - Veterinarian
Education: Veterinary College in South China, Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Wenchao Zheng is the founding veterinarian, and owner of Animal Hospital of Manitoba. Dr. Zheng graduated from veterinary college in South China in 1983. Dr. Zheng continued his education, pursuing his Masters Degree in Veterinary Surgery, Zheng practiced in a veterinary teaching hospital from 1986 to 1989. His areas of research were, laser surgery and medicine, laser analgesia and mechanisms, micro vascular surgery and organ transplantation, and long bone fracture repair. Dr. Zheng immigrated to Canada in 1989, he then completed two years of continuing education at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. In 1996 he opened the doors of Animal Hospital of Manitoba, and the rest is history! Dr. Zheng clearly enjoys surgery, his special interests are laser surgery, soft tissue, endoscopy and ear care. Dr. Zheng is the proud owner of a domestic shorthair named 'Mao Mao' and the proud father of two daughters. Dr. Zheng is an accomplished bridge player, he especially enjoys fishing, boating and travelling, when he is afforded the time! Dr. Zheng is committed to providing the most current and appropriate veterinary care to his valued patients.
Nikki - Veterinary Assistant
Education: Robertson College Pets: Lola (German Shepherd X), Moose (DLH).
Nikki graduated from the Veterinary Assistant program in 2014. She completed her practicum with us and has been with us ever since. Nikki loves interacting with all the patients and clients in the clinic. She enjoys time with her family, camping, and spending time outdoors.
Vanessa - Veterinary Assistant
Education: Robertson College Pets: Bosco (Boxer Mix).
Vanessa graduated from the Veterinary Assistant program in 2014. She has been with us part time since then. Vanessa loves helping all the clients and patients and enjoys working alongside her coworkers! Vanessa enjoys working on projects around her house and taking her dog on many adventures!
Jackie - Veterinary Assistant - Registered Veterinary Technologist (In Training)
Education: Robertson College, Penn Foster (Current) Pets: Quila (DLH), Jewel (Miniature Pinscher Mix), Kali (DSH), JJ (DSH)
Romeo (DSH), Juliet (DSH), June (King Corso/Bullmastiff) Waylen (Coonhound X) & many snakes!
Jackie graduated from the Veterinary Assistant program in 2020. She has been here since September 2020. Jackie loves interacting with patients & helping sick pets get better! Jackie enjoys spending time with her dogs in her backyard and spending time with her family!
Carley - Veterinary Assistant - Registered Veterinary Technologist (In Training)
Education: Penn Foster (Current) Pets: Stu (DSH), Oscar (DSH), Charlotte (DSH), Louie (DSH), Sylvester (DSH)
Carley joined our team in 2024. She is currently enrolled in the Registered Veterinary Technologist program. Carley loves learning new tasks and taking on challenges. Carley; "There's nothing more rewarding than seeing animals go home healthy and well-cared for"
Sam - Veterinary Assistant
Education: Robertson College Pets: Nora (Golden Retriever) Luffy & Nami (DSH)
Sam has graduated from the Veterinary Assistant program in 2015, She has been with us part time since then. Sam loves working with our team because of our collective dedication to provide excellent care and love for all of our patients.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys binge watching reality tv shows and spending quality time with her family.
Jodi - Veterinary Assistant
Pets: Mia (Terrier X) Jake (DSH) and Autumn (DSH)
Jodi joined our team in 2023. Her passion is behaviour and nutrition - Jodi loves being able to help clients and patients with these to provide more balance in their lives. In her free time, she enjoys to read, watch movies, paint, draw and of course spend time with her fur babies!
Jay - Veterinary Assistant - Registered Veterinary Technologist (In Training)
Education: University of Manitoba (Animal Science), Penn Foster—Registered Veterinary Technologist (on-going) Pets: Bagheera (DMH)
Jay graduated from University of Manitoba in 2025 with Animal Science degree and is currently enrolled in RVT program with Penn Foster. She has been part of the team since December 2023. From a young age, she’s always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian and continues to work toward that goal every day. Her favorite part of the job is helping pets feel comfortable and bring joy to their families. Apart from work, she is fond of dancing and working out!!
Adriana - Veterinary Assistant
Alia - Registered Veterinary Technologist