Experienced Veterinarian in Vancouver
Since 1946, Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital has provided dedicated veterinary care for our Vancouver community. We’re a family-run clinic that’s led by a team of qualified, professional veterinarians. Dr. James Dodds started their family business where it had continued to thrive under the ownership of his son Dr. Michael Dodds. Dr. Michael Dodds grew up in Kerrisdale, attending both Kerrisdale Elementary School and Point Grey Secondary School prior to attending the University of British Columbia. At UBC, Dr. Dodds was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in Animal Science. Subsequently, he attended Scotland’s University of Glasgow, where he received a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, thereby becoming a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) in 2000. Dr. Michael Dodds sadly passed away in September of 2024 however his memory and legacy lives on in the practice. Their family continues to run the practice under the supervision of senior veterinarian Dr. Janette Craven and Manager Caitlin Cumming. All our skilled veterinarians in Vancouver share a special affinity towards pets. Our primary goal is to provide optimal medical, surgical and rehabilitative support until they recover. Their health and wellness is our priority and we are here to do everything we can to help them achieve it. On this page, learn about our vets and our support staff.
Dr. Janette Craven
Senior associate Dr. Janette Craven, an accomplished equestrian specializing in dressage, graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon following undergraduate work in UBC. Dr. Craven spent her first year in a mixed veterinary practice prior to joining the Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital. She has provided excellent companion animal medicine and surgery ever since.
Dr. Aimee Keenan
Dr Aimee Keenan grew up in Ireland and graduated from University College Dublin's School of Veterinary Medicine. She worked in a rural mixed practice in Newry, Northern Ireland and gained great experience from those formative years as a new grad.
Dr Aimee moved to Vancouver in 2022 and has worked in practices in Richmond and Coquitlam until starting as an Associate with KVH.
Dr. Man-Sum Yau
Dr. Man-Sum Yau graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2010 and earned her certificate in canine massage from the Royal Canadian College of Massage Therapy in 2025. She is Human Animal Bond and Fear Free Level 3 certified and passionate about preventative care and client education. When she is not caring for cats and dogs, she enjoys reading, writing, painting, drawing, performing clean stand-up comedy, raising awareness for endangered animals, and exploring nature with her one-eyed dog, Penny, and adventure cat, Boo. She is the author and illustrator of The Ins and Outs of Cat Carriers: A Veterinarian’s Guide to Cat Carriers, available wherever cat lovers read. She also shares tips for cats and dogs at pet events and on Instagram and YouTube.
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Manager - Caitlin Cumming
Caitlin grew up in Vancouver BC, attending Kitsilano secondary school and Granville Business college. She always had a passion for animal rescue, starting with house rodents as well as stray cats and dogs, to volunteering for a pig refuge at the age of 12. Caitlin has been a valued member of our team as a veterinary assistant for over 15 years. If you, your pet or the staff are in need, she is always there to help.
Contact Us Today
To book an appointment with one of our vets, and for more details regarding our veterinarians
in Vancouver contact Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital or call us at 604-266-4171 today. We will be happy to help you..
