Dr. Rattan Garg, DVM

Dr. Garg is a very passionate and dedicated veterinarian. At an early age he volunteered at several animal shelters. It is this love for animals that led him into this noble profession. In 1983, he received his degree in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry. Following graduation, he worked with Nestle Ltd, Metrotown Animal Hospital, Canadian Food Inspection Agency. He joined Walnut Grove Animal Hospital in 2007. Dr. Garg brings with him a lot of experience in veterinary medicine, surgery and animal care. He is a member of Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and BC Veterinary Medical Association as well as is licensed by the American Veterinary Medical Association. He holds a particular interest in surgery, canine and feline medicine and is constantly attending veterinary seminars to keep himself updated with the latest. Dr. Garg is owned by two beautiful cats, Cinder and Emma, at the  hospital, and a young dog named Rocky, at home, who keep him occupied.  In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, running, camping and helping out in the community. Recently, he has also been enjoying taking cooking lessons from his wife who is a wonderful cook. Dr. Garg has a daughter, who is on her way to becoming an MD; and a son who is currently attending Simon Fraser University.

    Brenda Burgess, Vet Assistant

Brenda has six indoor cats. Four of them are Abyssinians and two are Siamese crosses. Their names are Chewy, Ember, Lulu, Tintagel, Latte and Angelina. In addition to all of those cats Brenda has an African grey parrot named Digger. Brenda has worked at the clinic for twelve years.

Nicole Merchant, Receptionist

Nicole has been a part of our team since September 2008. She started as a volunteer but due to her strong work ethic, her compassion towards our patients and a very friendly nature, we offered her a job instead. Nicole plans to begin her path towards becoming a vet early next year. At home, she is joyed with the company of three furry friends, Malibu her chow chow, Hooch her sisters staffordshire pittbull and the newest addition to their family, Olive a french bull dog. Nicole doesn't know what she would do without them.

Kelsi Kovarik, Vet Assistant

Kelsi is new to our team, and is very passionate about animals of all sizes! She has two horses, a Quarter Horse gelding named Bentley, and a APHA gelding named Marvel. She also has two dogs, A rescued American Bluenosed Pit bull Named Bronx, and Sadie, who is a Neopolitan Mastiff, American Bulldog cross. She also has a cat named Elle-Mae. Kelsi is new to the Langley area, and has a few more dogs, cats, chickens and rabbits back at her parents farm! Kelsi has gone to school for 'Production Animal Medicine' as well as Biology and Chemistry. She plans on returning to school to become a certified Animal Health Technician.Kelsi also volunteers at a local Horse Rescue .