ABOUT SIDNEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Caring for Your Pets Since 1966

The Sidney Animal Hospital was established in 1966 and has a tradition of providing the highest standard of veterinary care to companion animals. The practice was purchased by Drs. Nigel and Jenni Bass in June of 2001. The reputation of the practice has always rested on the skill of its veterinarians in canine and feline medicine and surgery. We invite you to contact us today to book an appointment or discuss how we can help care for your pets.

SERVING THE SAANICH PENNINSULA

MEET OUR VETERINARIANS

NIGEL BASS, BSc, DVM, MRCVS

Nigel qualified from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1993, having earned a degree in biology from the University of Victoria. He was in mixed practice in Quesnel for two years and then moved to Calgary.

Nigel and Jenni were married in 1996 (a vet school romance) and for two years Nigel worked at Calgary North Veterinary Hospital, a 25 veterinarian hospital.

In 1997, Nigel and Jenni moved to England with all their savings and five suitcases. Having spent the savings, Nigel began work in a small animal hospital in Gloucester, England, where he was head of the Small Animal Medicine Department.

In September 2000, Nigel and Jenni returned to Victoria, with seven suitcases, 1/3 of a shipping container, two children, a parrot and four tortoises.

Nigel’s interests include canine reproduction and orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery. His favorite part of the job, however is being paid to play with puppies.

KIM BEARE, BSc, DVM

Kim graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph in 2004, after having completed a degree in animal biology from the University of British Columbia. She was quick to move back to British Columbia after graduation and began practicing as a mixed animal veterinarian in Sooke.

Kim started working at the Sidney Animal Hospital in 2007. She enjoys treating both our canine and feline patients.

At home, Kim has three sons, two cats and a lab cross. in her spare time she enjoys training for triathlons, hiking and windsurfing.

MADDY FRIESEN, DVM

After receiving her bachelor’s in biology from the University of Winnipeg, Maddy graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017 and moved to the island shortly after. She has a special interest in canine reproduction, dentistry, and ophthalmology. She’s passionate about educating clients and helping them make informed decisions about their pets’ health and well-being.

Outside of the clinic, Maddy enjoys raising chickens and gardening, reflecting her love for animals and nature. She is committed to providing compassionate, expert care while keeping her clients informed and empowered in their pets’ healthcare journey.

HANNAH ZIEGELE, DVM

Hannah was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and pursued her passion for animal medicine by earning a degree in Biomedical Veterinary Science with a minor in Dairy Management from The University of New Hampshire. She furthered her education at the Atlantic Veterinary College in PEI, where she attained her veterinary degree.

During her veterinary studies, Hannah met her fiancé, Patrick, who now works as a small animal veterinarian as well. Together, they share a home with their two adorable cats, Mac and Cheese. Beyond her veterinary career, Hannah finds joy in hiking, baking, horseback riding, and camping. Each day she looks forward to delivering compassionate care to her cherished animal patients.

MEET THE TEAM

Suzanne grew up loving animals but was never allowed to have one, so when she was a teenager, she started volunteering at a local veterinary hospital, and as soon as she graduated high school, she joined the team full-time as a veterinary assistant. As much as she loved working with the animals Suzanne soon realized that her strengths lay in customer service and client care, so she moved to the reception team and started her journey of learning and growing into an office manager and eventually a practice manager. After more than 25 years in the veterinary industry, Suzanne is excited to bring her knowledge and experience to the Sidney Animal Hospital team and looks forward to becoming a part of the Sidney community. In her spare time, she is learning to play tennis and golf and shares her home with her dog Buttercup, and her cat Hazelnut.