Mykena
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Mykena starting working at Benson View in 2018 after completing the Animal Health Technologist program at Thompson Rivers University.
She has always had a passion for working with animals and enjoys spending her days with them. She also enjoys horseback riding, spending time at the beach and exploring the island.
She currently shares her life with a cavalier king charles spaniel named Trapper.
Jill
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Jill is a registered Animal Health Technologist, graduating from Cariboo College in Kamloops, B.C.
She has been an invaluable member of the Benson View team for over twenty years and has a special interest in cytology. She also has a keen interest in equine behaviour and natural horsemanship.
Jill has several horses and is owner/operator of Win-Ryt Farm and Forge (winrytfarm.com) with her husband, Mark, who is a certified journeyman farrier (AFA). Jill and Mark share their lives with two dogs, Lu and Mobey. Jill is also a certified riding instructor with her English (jumping) Level 4, Western Level 4, and Trail Level 1 (CHA).
Nicole
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Nicole graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops in 2013. She so impressed us during her practicum at our clinic that we asked her to be a permanent member of our team.
Nicole is an island girl that grew up in Chemainus and currently lives in Nanaimo with her family.
She recently adopted a loving pit bull mix named Loretta.