Dr. Scott Gardiner B.Sc, DVM Veterinarian and Practice Owner

Scott is definitely at home in Guelph and especially on the east end, which is, in part, why we strive to have a community focused vet hospital. Born and raised in the countryside east of Rockwood meant that most of the amenities were located in Guelph. As a kid growing up, the only thing on Eastview Road was the landfill, and Scott is thrilled that the Eastview area is now known as a growing family community with new businesses and, of course, home to some excellent new sports fields. On that note, Guelph is where Scott played hockey, rep baseball, and ran track growing up so we will always be looking for ways to give back to the Guelph sports community. He is a graduate of John F Ross High School, the University of Guelph and the Ontario Veterinary College so you don’t get more local ownership than that! In fact, it is no secret that Scott also owns Woodlawn Veterinary Hospital and he shares time between both in order to continue to foster a team approach to modern veterinary care. 

Scott’s career started at a very busy mixed animal practice in Alberta.  He lived his dream of becoming a dairy veterinarian and spent most of those eight years practicing bovine medicine and surgery on both dairy and beef farms. As a companion animal veterinarian, he is often described as being down to earth, having a lot of common sense and having good rapport with owners.  He is quick to point out that these attributes came in large part from his time as a large animal practitioner which ultimately moulded him into the vet he is today. 

At home Scott shares his time with his wife Sarah (also born and raised in the Guelph area and a graduate of the University of Guelph), daughters Julia and Emily and, of course, their pets. Poppy is their 3 legged rescue calico-tabby whose leg they got to amputate as a family. Fern is an energetic mixed breed dog who was born with a stub tail and also stubby legs. She resembles no other dog the clinic has seen other than she is super cute.

Dr. Hillary Roulston, DVM
Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Roulston grew up in Stratford, Ontario, where she began her love of animals at a young age.  Originally graduating with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Environment and Resource Studies from University of Waterloo in 2013; life took her to Toronto where she took her first job at a veterinary clinic and realized her childhood dream to become a veterinarian was still there.

Moving to Guelph in 2018, Dr. Hillary saw that dream come true and earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with distinction in 2024 from the Ontario Veterinary College.  Along the way she worked at vet clinics in the area, and gained invaluable experience and mentorship for pursuing a career as a veterinarian.

Dr. Hillary is excited to be a part of the Guelph Lake Veterinary Hospital team, where there is a strong community connection and patient-focused care.  Dr. Hillary has interests in veterinary dentistry, soft tissue surgery, individualized patient care and strives for strong communication with her clients.  Outside of work, Dr. Hillary enjoys biking on old rail trails, water skiing, spending time with her beloved cat, Melchior, and lots of family dinners.

Dr. Melissa Cirinna, BScH, DVM
Associate Veterinarian

Originally from Brighton Ontario, Dr. Cirinna is proud to call Guelph home for the last 12 years.  Having completed her undergraduate degree in 2005 and receiving her DVM from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2009 she has come to consider herself a Guelphite.  Mel has always been impressed with the sense of community in Guelph and was thrilled when she received the opportunity to practice veterinary medicine here.  One of the most exciting aspects of veterinary medicine for Dr. Cirinna is the opportunity to work with clients to diagnosis and treat their pets.  Mel strives to provide clients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their pets’ health.  It is important to Mel that clients feel that they are a member of the team rather than just another case.  Although all aspects of veterinary medicine hold interest for Dr. Cirinna, Mel is especially interested in weight management and senior pet health.  She also has a special interest in surgery.  Mel realizes that every client and patient present an individual situation and strives to tailor a treatment or management plan that will fit for you to help your pets live longer, healthier and more comfortable lives as they age. 

Dr. Noppakao Thepsuree DVM Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Thepsuree graduated from Mahidol University (Thailand) with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in March 2007. He then practised as a small animal veterinarian for 6 years in a client-centered 24 hour-veterinary hospital, where he gained wide experience providing health care to companion pets.

Dr. Thepsuree has called Canada home since 2013. He pursued his love of working with animals here first volunteering, and then working with, a local humane society. Since 2016, Dr. Thepsuree has worked in veterinary care settings, although he still actively volunteers - both with local humane and veterinary groups as well as with CVO and OVMA.

In December 2019, Dr. Thepsuree was awarded his Certificate of Qualification after completing the CVMA – National Examining Board licensing and clinical proficiency exams. He has special interests in soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and internal medicine. He is thrilled to be part of the compassionate and patient focused veterinary care team at Guelph Lake Veterinary Hospital.
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Dr. Thepsuree loves living in scenic Centre Wellington with his family. He enjoys exploring the County’s many hiking trails as well as practising beginner yoga.