Dr. John Chesney

Joined the practice in 1978 specializing in dairy and beef with an interest in poultry production. Tavistock Veterinarians was co-founded by John in 1980. John is a graduate of the Dairy Health Management certificate program.

Dr. Wayne Shewfelt

Wayne grew up on a farm near Kincardine. He graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 1977. He began working at Tavistock Veterinarians in 1980 and became a partner in 1982. Wayne's professional activities focus on the provision of dairy health management services (including nutritional consultation, herd monitoring, reproductive, cow comfort and udder health services) as well as traditional medicine and surgery to dairy producers within the area of our practice. In November 2006 he was certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) specializing in Dairy Practice. Wayne also was the recipient of The Fort Dodge Animal Health - Bovine Practitioner of the Year 2007 AABP Conference in Vancouver. Wayne is married to his wife Carol and has 3 children Scott, Gregory and Megan.
 

Dr. Allister Scorgie

Joined the practice in 1988 and brought his skills as a large animal veterinarian for the practice. Al became a partner of Tavistock Veterinarians in 1990. Al specializes with swine health management and production.

Dr. Scott Westlake

Came in 1989 and makes up part of the large animal, dairy, beef care team always with a proactive approach. Scott joined as a practice partner in 1991.

Dr. Graham Dingwell

Joined the practice in 1994 as a large animal veterinarian and is enhancing the diversity of the practice by specializing in equine. Graham joined the partnership in 2000 and is certified in animal chiropractics.

Dr. Hank Needham

Came to Tavistock Veterinarians in 1996 to practice as part of the large animal veterinarian contingent. Hank joined as a practice partner in 1998.

Dr. Chris Church

Chris grew up in Simcoe county. He graduated from the Ontario Agriculture College in 1996 and the Ontario Veterinary College in 2000. Chris’ professional activities focus on dairy health management, with an interest in reproduction and disease monitoring (and how they impact farm economics). He is a graduate of the Dairy Health Management Certificate Program (OVC), and he heads our embryo transfer services. Chris joined the partnership in 2006.

Dr. Dave Peden

Joined Tavistock Veternarians in 2006 and works in large and small animals.

Dr. Christa Arsenault

Completed her externship with Tavistock Veterinarians in the summer of 2005. In May 2006 Christa joined our practice to work with both swine and small animals. She brings with her many years experience and involvement in the veterinary profession.

Dr. Paul Hause

Joined the practice as an associate in our companion animal section in 1997 and continues to provide veterinary care to our clients' pets in our Tavistock clinic. Paul became a partner on January 1, 2003 and has a special interest providing veterinary care to breeding kennels. Paul is certified in animal chiropractics.

Dr. Chris Hutchison

Joined the Tavistock team in 2005 and works in the small animal clinic for both Tavistock and Hickson. Chris also works with equine on emergency calls. Chris became a partner on Jan 1, 2009.

Dr. Cassandra Struke-Conrad

Joined Tavistock Veterinarians in September 2007 after working as a relief veterinarian in southwestern Ontario. Cassandra works with small animals and equine for emergency purposes.