Team
Meet Our Veterinarians
In 1980, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph and his DVM degree from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1984.
Upon graduating he received the K.W. Kennel Club Award for small animal medicine and surgery and the P.V.U. Award for small animal medicine, surgery and fluid therapy. Dr Laing did a two week rotation at the Animal Medical Centre, the world’s largest hospital for small animals and a leading center for veterinary medicine and clinical advances.
In 2015, he received the prestigious Ontario Veterinary Medical Association’s ‘Award of Merit’. Click here to watch the OVMA award presentation video or here to read the article in the Stouffville Tribune. To read the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association blog about why he was selected for the award, click here
After working for a year in a mixed practice in Paris Ontario, he bought a Stouffville veterinary clinic in 1985 with Dr. Peter Weidelich. They changed the name to Town & Country Animal Hospital.
He has a special interest in surgery, particularly orthopedic surgery, and as such performs 95% of all surgeries done at Town & Country Animal Hospital.
Furthermore, he is the creator of ‘Best Doggone Diet’, a nutritional App that he developed to help owners help their dog’s at home to either maintain or lose weight safely.
Dr. Laing has been invited to discuss veterinary issues on TV shows such as ‘Your Pet, Your Vet’, and the CBC evening news and is the resident veterinarian of ‘Daytime’, a daily morning program.
Dr. Laing is actively involved in his community. He was past president of the MLEAC, sat on the LSCA Lake Management Stewardship Plan and currently sits on the Science Committe of the MLRA. He also helps out annually with Ballantrae Lions’ fundraiser.
Brendon has a Bachelor of Science degree from Queen’s University (2009) and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Guelph (2013). He is also a recipient of the prestigious Small Animal Surgery Award from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. After graduation, he joined his father in practice at Town & Country Animal Hospital, making them a rare father-son team.
When Dr. Laing isn’t serving the pet community, he spends his time with his wife, Cassandra, and his dogs Olive & Watson. He has always had a passion for travelling, and has been involved in previous years with Global Vets – an organization devoted to the care of animals around the world.
In the summer of 2011, Brendon’s passion for animal brought him to Thailand where he did 6 weeks of volunteering at an animal shelter, a marine conservation and an elephant sanctuary.
When Dr. Melissa is not at the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her dog, Joey, and her two cats, Mariah Hairy and Beatrix. She also loves taking on new challenges. Most recently, she began dancing hula and loves learning more about Hawaiian culture through its most celebrated art form.
Graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2013, Dr. Leader has developed interests in preventative medicine, endocrinology, and cardiology. She has a particular love for senior cats and dogs and loves keeping them healthy well into their golden years.
At home, Jessica’s love for animals is evident in her two cats, Harry and Ron. Starting out as foster rescues, they were quick to become “foster fails” and claim their forever home. When she’s not working as a veterinarian, you may find her enjoying a good book and cup of tea, or relaxing with her lifelong hobby of piano.
Meet Our Team
Playing with my 2 little boys
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Veterinarian
If you could snap your fingers and become and expert in something, what would that be?
Gardening
What types of pets do you have?
Goose...the most disobedient yellow lab you will ever meet
Ginger, my very loving 20 year old kidney cat
Tell me something that most people don't know about you?
I have a side business making custom handmade painted signs and I am also an independent Scentsy consultant
What can you never have enough of?
Hugs and kisses from my kids
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would that be?
Chicken Thai bites from Boston Pizza
Finding new hiking spots with my family and watching the hockey game. GO LEAFS GO!!!
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Veterinarian
If you could snap your fingers and become and expert in something, what would that be?
Gardening
What types of pets do you have?
A Boxer/Border Collie mix name Scooby
Tell me something that most people don't know about you?
I used to compete in sport pony competitions
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would that be?
Tacos!!!
Going on hikes with my dog and spending time with family and friends
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Veterinarian
If you could snap your fingers and become and expert in something, what would that be?
Canine and feline nutrition
What types of pets do you have?
A Border Collie named Babe
Tell me something that most people don't know about you?
I horseback ride 🙂
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would that be?
Fried chicken
Mountain biking, yoga, running, hiking, spending time in nature, spending time with family and friends, target practice
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Veterinarian
If you could snap your fingers and become and expert in something, what would that be?
Being able to heal others
What types of pets do you have?
An 11 year old Golden Retriever/Newfoundlander - Byron
Tell me something that most people don't know about you?
I'm a certified yoga instructor
What can you never have enough of?
Time with family and friends doing things that we love
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would that be?
Ice cream
Crafting, reading and spending time with family and pets
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Marine biologist
If you could snap your fingers and become and expert in something, what would that be?
Crafting
What types of pets do you have?
Dogs, cats, ferrets and birds
Tell me something that most people don't know about you?
I love piano
What can you never have enough of?
Chocolate
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would that be?
Watermelon
Hiking, getting outside with my dogs
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Veterinarian
If you could snap your fingers and become and expert in something, what would that be?
To be fluent in Italian and French...all language actually
What types of pets do you have?
Dogs and I take care of the clinic cat
Tell me something that most people don't know about you?
My extended family owns a zoo
What can you never have enough of?
Dogs
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would that be?
Pasta salad
Spending time with my family, friends and pets. Going on adventures.
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Veterinarian
If you could snap your fingers and become and expert in something, what would that be?
Reading minds
What types of pets do you have?
2 domestic short haired kittens - Waffles and Catty
Tell me something that most people don't know about you?
I played hockey for 10 years
What can you never have enough of?
Time
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would that be?
Candy
Finding cool new places to hike and explore with my dog, gardening and camping
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Spice Girl
If you could snap your fingers and become and expert in something, what would that be?
Nothing because the journey is the best part
What types of pets do you have?
A 4 year old Shepherd-Husky mix - Blue
Tell me something that most people don't know about you?
I volunteer helping people with addictions and mental illnesses
What can you never have enough of?
Puppy kisses
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would that be?
Extra cheesy pizza with pepperoni and green olives
Hanging out with my family, trying out new restaurants, volunteering at the TWC, just relaxing
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Marine biologist because I love everything to do with the ocean
If you could snap your fingers and become and expert in something, what would that be?
To be fluent in every language
What types of pets do you have?
I have a 2 year old Alaskan Malamute - Mahina
Tell me something that most people don't know about you?
I love to play rugby
What can you never have enough of?
Traveling
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would that be?
Pho
Love spending time with my pets, playing old records, and playing Warzone with the boys
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Paleontologist, I watched too much Jurassic Park when I was little. I used to be obsessed with dinosaurs.
If you could snap your fingers and become and expert in something, what would that be?
A language expert. Fluency in multiple languages means a lot of door opening that had previously been closed.
What types of pets do you have?
2 Poodles - Rocket & T-Rex
Tell me something that most people don't know about you?
I achieved a gold certificate from the Singapore swimming association.
Back on my 16th birthday I saved 2 strangers from drowning at night, I still remember I broke my first iPhone that night due to salt water damage. A week later, Apple gifted me a new one.
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would that be?
Jolibee's Chickenjoy
Spending time with friends
When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Veterinarian
If you could snap your fingers and become and expert in something, what would that be?
X-rays haha
What types of pets do you have?
2 Golden Retrievers named Brody and Bailey and a cat named Smudge
Tell me something that most people don't know about you?
I was a competitive dance
If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would that be?
Pasta