Meet the Team Behind Your Pet’s Cancer Care
Meet the Team Behind Your Pet’s Cancer Care
At the Toronto Animal Cancer Centre, our compassionate and collaborative team is solely focused on oncology. With diverse backgrounds and deep expertise, we work together at every stage to ensure your pet receives the most advanced and personalized care possible.
Dr. Pinard is a board-certified veterinary oncologist and founder of the Toronto Animal Cancer Centre. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Sunnybrook Research Institute, leading AI-driven projects in human and veterinary oncology, and is the co-founder and CEO of ANI.ML Health, a company researching and building AI tools to support veterinary teams and improve cancer care.
Dr. Pinard has contributed to numerous clinical trials and peer-reviewed publications (h-index 10), with a research focus on comparative oncology and cross-species insights through artificial intelligence. A frequent podcast guest and advocate for responsible innovation, he has served on advisory boards for DVM360 and the Morris Animal Foundation.
His passion lies in advancing veterinary oncology while delivering compassionate, personalized care to every patient.
Dr. Pinard is a board-certified veterinary oncologist and founder of the Toronto Animal Cancer Centre. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Sunnybrook Research Institute, leading AI-driven projects in human and veterinary oncology, and is the co-founder and CEO of ANI.ML Health, a company researching and building AI tools to support veterinary teams and improve cancer care.
Dr. Pinard has contributed to numerous clinical trials and peer-reviewed publications (h-index 10), with a research focus on comparative oncology and cross-species insights through artificial intelligence. A frequent podcast guest and advocate for responsible innovation, he has served on advisory boards for DVM360 and the Morris Animal Foundation.
His passion lies in advancing veterinary oncology while delivering compassionate, personalized care to every patient.
Dr. Pinard is a board-certified veterinary oncologist and founder of the Toronto Animal Cancer Centre. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Sunnybrook Research Institute, leading AI-driven projects in human and veterinary oncology, and is the co-founder and CEO of ANI.ML Health, a company researching and building AI tools to support veterinary teams and improve cancer care.
Dr. Pinard has contributed to numerous clinical trials and peer-reviewed publications (h-index 10), with a research focus on comparative oncology and cross-species insights through artificial intelligence. A frequent podcast guest and advocate for responsible innovation, he has served on advisory boards for DVM360 and the Morris Animal Foundation.
His passion lies in advancing veterinary oncology while delivering compassionate, personalized care to every patient.
Carey Apfelbeck, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Carey is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with over 25 years of experience and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient care. She spent many years of her career working in both general practice and non-profit veterinary settings before moving to oncology several years ago. In oncology, Carey feels privileged to support pets and their families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. This field has given her the unique opportunity to build deep bonds with both her patients and the people who love them. At the heart of Carey’s work is a deep commitment to making animals feel safe, comforted, and truly cared for. She takes great pride in being part of the compassionate, collaborative team at TACC, where expert care is delivered with dignity, empathy, and respect.
Tasha Cairns
Registered Veterinary Technician, VTS In Anesthesia
Tasha is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with 15 years of experience in many facets of veterinary medicine, from non-profit to emergency and specialty. She quickly discovered a passion for anesthesia and pain management, and in 2025 obtained designation as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia and Analgesia. Tasha's number one prioroty is to keep every animal in her care safe, comfortable, and pain-free. She holds additional certification in Fear-Free techniques and RECOVER CPR. Tasha is proud to provide anesthesia care and support for TACC patients by managing their pain, allowing them and their families to live their lives to the fullest while in treatment.
Carey Apfelbeck, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Carey is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with over 25 years of experience and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient care. She spent many years of her career working in both general practice and non-profit veterinary settings before moving to oncology several years ago. In oncology, Carey feels privileged to support pets and their families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. This field has given her the unique opportunity to build deep bonds with both her patients and the people who love them. At the heart of Carey’s work is a deep commitment to making animals feel safe, comforted, and truly cared for. She takes great pride in being part of the compassionate, collaborative team at TACC, where expert care is delivered with dignity, empathy, and respect.
Tasha Cairns
Registered Veterinary Technician, VTS In Anesthesia
Tasha is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with 15 years of experience in many facets of veterinary medicine, from non-profit to emergency and specialty. She quickly discovered a passion for anesthesia and pain management, and in 2025 obtained designation as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia and Analgesia. Tasha's number one prioroty is to keep every animal in her care safe, comfortable, and pain-free. She holds additional certification in Fear-Free techniques and RECOVER CPR. Tasha is proud to provide anesthesia care and support for TACC patients by managing their pain, allowing them and their families to live their lives to the fullest while in treatment.
Carey Apfelbeck, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Carey is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with over 25 years of experience and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient care. She spent many years of her career working in both general practice and non-profit veterinary settings before moving to oncology several years ago. In oncology, Carey feels privileged to support pets and their families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. This field has given her the unique opportunity to build deep bonds with both her patients and the people who love them. At the heart of Carey’s work is a deep commitment to making animals feel safe, comforted, and truly cared for. She takes great pride in being part of the compassionate, collaborative team at TACC, where expert care is delivered with dignity, empathy, and respect.
Tasha Cairns
Registered Veterinary Technician, VTS In Anesthesia
Tasha is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with 15 years of experience in many facets of veterinary medicine, from non-profit to emergency and specialty. She quickly discovered a passion for anesthesia and pain management, and in 2025 obtained designation as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia and Analgesia. Tasha's number one prioroty is to keep every animal in her care safe, comfortable, and pain-free. She holds additional certification in Fear-Free techniques and RECOVER CPR. Tasha is proud to provide anesthesia care and support for TACC patients by managing their pain, allowing them and their families to live their lives to the fullest while in treatment.
Kay Taylor
Animal Care
Kay has been dedicated to animal care since 2018, earning certifications in Animal Welfare and Animal Care in 2018 and 2019, respectively. She is also currently advancing her expertise through the Veterinary Technician program, taking the next step towards her future career goals. Before transitioning into oncology, Kay gained hands-on experience in rescue work, which deepened her understanding of animal welfare and how to support animals with complex behavioural needs. She is deeply passionate about force-free and fear-free practices, and her top priority is always ensuring that every patient entering the cancer centre feels as comfortable and content as possible.
Georgie Wigg
Animal Care
Georgie first entered the industry over 10 years ago and has since been devoted to animal care in settings such as general practice, non-profit, and emergency & specialty medicine. She has first hand experience with behaviourally challenged animals in shelter settings, which sparked her deep passion for animal welfare and canine behaviour. Georgie is Fear Free certified and is committed to providing an individualized, gentle approach for each patient who walks through the doors, with patient comfort and safety as her top priorities.
Kay Taylor
Animal Care
Kay has been dedicated to animal care since 2018, earning certifications in Animal Welfare and Animal Care in 2018 and 2019, respectively. She is also currently advancing her expertise through the Veterinary Technician program, taking the next step towards her future career goals. Before transitioning into oncology, Kay gained hands-on experience in rescue work, which deepened her understanding of animal welfare and how to support animals with complex behavioural needs. She is deeply passionate about force-free and fear-free practices, and her top priority is always ensuring that every patient entering the cancer centre feels as comfortable and content as possible.
Georgie Wigg
Animal Care
Georgie first entered the industry over 10 years ago and has since been devoted to animal care in settings such as general practice, non-profit, and emergency & specialty medicine. She has first hand experience with behaviourally challenged animals in shelter settings, which sparked her deep passion for animal welfare and canine behaviour. Georgie is Fear Free certified and is committed to providing an individualized, gentle approach for each patient who walks through the doors, with patient comfort and safety as her top priorities.
Kay Taylor
Animal Care
Kay has been dedicated to animal care since 2018, earning certifications in Animal Welfare and Animal Care in 2018 and 2019, respectively. She is also currently advancing her expertise through the Veterinary Technician program, taking the next step towards her future career goals. Before transitioning into oncology, Kay gained hands-on experience in rescue work, which deepened her understanding of animal welfare and how to support animals with complex behavioural needs. She is deeply passionate about force-free and fear-free practices, and her top priority is always ensuring that every patient entering the cancer centre feels as comfortable and content as possible.
Georgie Wigg
Animal Care
Georgie first entered the industry over 10 years ago and has since been devoted to animal care in settings such as general practice, non-profit, and emergency & specialty medicine. She has first hand experience with behaviourally challenged animals in shelter settings, which sparked her deep passion for animal welfare and canine behaviour. Georgie is Fear Free certified and is committed to providing an individualized, gentle approach for each patient who walks through the doors, with patient comfort and safety as her top priorities.
Samantha Swain
Client Care
With almost two decades of experience in the veterinary industry, Sam brings her extensive expertise in client and patient care. She started her career in emergency medicine but found a new love for oncology and specialty care. Her passion is to build lasting relationships between pet owners and our veterinary team. She is known for her personality, communication, and empathy. She is dedicated to supporting her clients, patients, and team to ensure every visit feels personal and stress free.
Samantha Swain
Client Care
With almost two decades of experience in the veterinary industry, Sam brings her extensive expertise in client and patient care. She started her career in emergency medicine but found a new love for oncology and specialty care. Her passion is to build lasting relationships between pet owners and our veterinary team. She is known for her personality, communication, and empathy. She is dedicated to supporting her clients, patients, and team to ensure every visit feels personal and stress free.
Samantha Swain
Client Care
With almost two decades of experience in the veterinary industry, Sam brings her extensive expertise in client and patient care. She started her career in emergency medicine but found a new love for oncology and specialty care. Her passion is to build lasting relationships between pet owners and our veterinary team. She is known for her personality, communication, and empathy. She is dedicated to supporting her clients, patients, and team to ensure every visit feels personal and stress free.
The diagnosis will always be hard.
The journey doesn't have to be.
Hours of Operation:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
8:00am - 6:00pm
Address:
11 Maitland Street, Toronto ON M4Y 0J4
Email:
General / Scheduling: info@torontoacc.com
Medical Inquiries: medical@torontoacc.com
Phone Number:
416-627-8222
Toronto Animal Cancer Centre © 2026. Independently Owned, Proudly Canadian 🇨🇦
The diagnosis will always be hard.
The journey doesn't have to be.
Hours of Operation:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
8:00am - 6:00pm
Address:
11 Maitland Street, Toronto ON M4Y 0J4
Email:
info@torontoacc.com
Phone Number:
416-627-8222
Address:
11 Maitland Street, Toronto ON M4Y 0J4
Email:
General / Scheduling: info@torontoacc.com
Medical Inquiries: medical@torontoacc.com
Phone Number:
416-627-8222
Toronto Animal Cancer Centre © 2026. Independently Owned, Proudly Canadian 🇨🇦
Hours of Operation:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
8:00am - 6:00pm
Address:
11 Maitland Street, Toronto ON M4Y 0J4
Email:
info@torontoacc.com
Phone Number:
416-627-8222
The diagnosis will always be hard.
The journey doesn't have to be.
Toronto Animal Cancer Centre © 2026. Independently Owned, Proudly Canadian 🇨🇦