Pet-loving, Highly Skilled Vets
Meet our caring dedicated veterinarians and staff.
We treat your pet as we would treat our own... Like Family!
We treat your pet as we would treat our own... Like Family!
Dr. Alana Symington DVM and John Symington
Dr. Alana and John founded Manzini Animal Hospital in 2011. Alana received her undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Agricultural Science with a minor in Wildlife from University of British Columbia in 1997. She then graduated with honours from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She practiced veterinary medicine in Williams Lake B.C. for 6 years and in Balgownie, Australia for 1 year before beginning her work with Manzini in 2009. Her passions in veterinary medicine lie in small animal internal medicine, dental surgery/care, nutrition and opthalmology.
John was born in England and raised in Australia and has now been in Canada for over 26 years. He maintains the role of 'Mr. Fix It' at the hospital. We break it and he fixes it!
John and Alana have 2 sons, David and Gavin born in 2003 and 2007 respectively. They also have 3 fur kids; super dog, Mace, and troublemaker cats, C-for and Bamboo. All 3 were rescued from bad situations and are now the center of their household. Dr. Alana enjoys reading, painting, drawing, crafting of any sort and exploring the beautiful West Coast of Vancouver Island. John's interests includes rugby, surfing and creating amazing wood creations.
Dr. Alana and John founded Manzini Animal Hospital in 2011. Alana received her undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Agricultural Science with a minor in Wildlife from University of British Columbia in 1997. She then graduated with honours from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She practiced veterinary medicine in Williams Lake B.C. for 6 years and in Balgownie, Australia for 1 year before beginning her work with Manzini in 2009. Her passions in veterinary medicine lie in small animal internal medicine, dental surgery/care, nutrition and opthalmology.
John was born in England and raised in Australia and has now been in Canada for over 26 years. He maintains the role of 'Mr. Fix It' at the hospital. We break it and he fixes it!
John and Alana have 2 sons, David and Gavin born in 2003 and 2007 respectively. They also have 3 fur kids; super dog, Mace, and troublemaker cats, C-for and Bamboo. All 3 were rescued from bad situations and are now the center of their household. Dr. Alana enjoys reading, painting, drawing, crafting of any sort and exploring the beautiful West Coast of Vancouver Island. John's interests includes rugby, surfing and creating amazing wood creations.
Dr. Hayley Doody, BVMS
Dr. Hayley grew up in Calgary but moved to BC in 2005 on a swimmers scholarship to attend the University of BC. She attended UBC and competed nationally for 5 years before moving to Perth Australia and attending veterinary school at Murdoch University. Dr. Hayley has a strong interest in feline medicine and has a talent for dermatology, a very frustrating and complex field of medicine.
Dr. Hayley joined the Manzini Team in April 2015. Her philosophy of compassionate care for pets and education for clients is ideal to our practice ideology. Dr. Hayley enjoys swimming, hiking, biking and savoring an excellent wine while playing board games with friends. Hayley and her husband Tom (a local lawyer) have been enjoying what Port Alberni has to offer. They are joined by there 3 furred friends; Charlie a 3 legged dog adopted here in Port Alberni from the SPCA. Dr. Graeme amputated her right hind leg after a serious hit by car and it was love at first sight. Gemma and Tigga are their 2 cats, they were rescued in Australia in veterinary school and followed them home to Canada.
Dr. Hayley is currently on maternity and looks to be off until October of 2019.
Dr. Roberta Templeton DVM:
Roberta Templeton joined the team in early 2018. She graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. Since then, she has been working as a veterinarian in Saskatchewan, Alberta and now on beautiful Vancouver Island. She also has worked as a locum veterinarian in New Zealand. She and her husband, are both veterinarians and they have traveled the world together- in addition to New Zealand they have backpacked through places like South East Asia and South and Central America. They have one very spoiled orange cat out in Qualicum Beach. Since moving to the Island, Roberta has been taking full advantage of all the wonderful outdoor pursuits available here. She loves to hike, kayak, ski, camp, and generally enjoy the outdoors. She also has a few granny hobbies like knitting and quilting. Since joining the team at Manzini, she has enjoyed meeting new clients and being able to practice a high standard of medicine.
Dr. Roberta, is currently most of the way through her extensive training in acupuncture therapy and has already been giving her patients a new lease on life. If you are interested in acupuncture ask to talk to Dr. Roberta.
Roberta Templeton joined the team in early 2018. She graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. Since then, she has been working as a veterinarian in Saskatchewan, Alberta and now on beautiful Vancouver Island. She also has worked as a locum veterinarian in New Zealand. She and her husband, are both veterinarians and they have traveled the world together- in addition to New Zealand they have backpacked through places like South East Asia and South and Central America. They have one very spoiled orange cat out in Qualicum Beach. Since moving to the Island, Roberta has been taking full advantage of all the wonderful outdoor pursuits available here. She loves to hike, kayak, ski, camp, and generally enjoy the outdoors. She also has a few granny hobbies like knitting and quilting. Since joining the team at Manzini, she has enjoyed meeting new clients and being able to practice a high standard of medicine.
Dr. Roberta, is currently most of the way through her extensive training in acupuncture therapy and has already been giving her patients a new lease on life. If you are interested in acupuncture ask to talk to Dr. Roberta.
Dr. Lynne Copeland DVM
Dr. Lynne has been part of our team since November 2017. Lynne Graduated with a bachelor's of Agriculture Economics, Dr. Lynne was a writer and Editor for the Alberta and federal governments in her first life. Dr. Lynne decided to peruse a career of veterinary medicine and graduated with honors from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995.
Dr. Lynne has practiced in several veterinary hospitals throughout Alberta in her career but most notable was her time spent at an Emergency and Referral Hospital. Dr. Lynne is our resident encyclopedia, what Lynne does not know she knows where to find it.
Dr. Lynne has 1 son and 5 fur babies; Todd, Ty, Rosie, Stuart and recently Tuco. Tuco and Todd are her newest additions both were rescued here in Port Alberni. Ty, Rosie and Stuart her spinal injury cat were all rescued from Alberta.
Dr. Lynne's interests include house renovation, theater, spending time with her family enjoying all that Vancouver Island has to offer.
