Meet Our Team

Lyrel graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. She worked in a few different fields but after working at retail stores like Rens Pets and Petsmart she knew she wanted to pursue a career involving animals. In 2019 she completed the Veterinary Receptionist program at Sheridan College.

She started as a receptionist with the Guelph Cat Clinic in 2018 and by 2020 assumed the role as Practice Manager. She spent a short time managing another companion animal hospital in 2022 and happily returned to the Guelph Cat Clinic in January 2023.

Lyrel has two mixed breed dogs named Bruno and Alaska; they each have unique medical conditions and tons of energy so they certainly keep her busy! When she isn’t working at the clinic she spends her spare time reading, baking and watching her favourite TV series.

Mason, a 2014 Registered Veterinary Technician graduate of the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, joined the Guelph Cat Clinic in November of 2015. Prior to joining the Guelph Cat Clinic team, Mason, who has a B.Sc. (Biology) also from the University of Guelph, has worked in the radiology department of the Ontario Veterinary College as well as an exotic and small animal clinic in Waterloo. Always having an interest in feline medicine, Mason is finding the Guelph Cat Clinic a “purr-fect” fit.

Currently, Mason shares his home with his fifteen year-old, Kiki, who was found on the University of Guelph Campus. Oustide of the clinic, Mason is training in competitive kickboxing and plans to compete at both the local and provincial levels. In addition to kickboxing, Mason also enjoys rock climbing and cooking, as well as playing video games.

Michelene graduated as a veterinary technician from the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus in 2015 and joined the Guelph Cat Clinic team in the spring of 2017. It was as a mature student that Michelene, who always fascinated by animals, attended the program and truly discovered her passion was really directed towards feline medicine.

In her spare time, Michelene enjoys Table Top Role Playing games such as Dungeon’s and Dragons, as well as playing video games. She and her husband share their home with two rescue cats: Lady and Stormageddon, and their mixed breed dog Sabine.

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Linoy graduated in 2017 from Trent University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. During her time in university, she gained invaluable experience working with a diverse range of animals, including small mammals, reptiles, livestock, and amphibians. Linoy furthered her knowledge by enrolling in the Masters of Animal Bioscience program at the University of Guelph where she graduated in August of 2023.

Linoy joined the Guelph Cat Clinic in October of 2022, where her dedication to feline care shines. Linoy’s deep-rooted passion for veterinary science has been a constant in her life since a young age. Her dream is to not only support but also expand her expertise through education and clinical practice. The most fulfilling aspect of her profession is actively participating in the treatment process and witnessing her patients’ healing journeys.

Outside of her job, Linoy spends time with her fiancé and two beloved Bengal cats, Keechie and Monkey. When she’s not at home, you can often find her exploring new places through her travels or with her family and friends.”

Cheryl joined our team as a receptionist and animal care aide in January 2009. She has four cats: Calvin, Leo, Guinness and Willy. Cheryl has a B.Sc. (Biology), B.A.hon. (Psychology & Neuroscience) and M.Sc. (Biomedical Science) from the University of Guelph. She also works at the university part time as a laboratory technician. Some of her other hobbies include playing hockey, fish keeping, playing with children, baking cheesecakes, knitting and sewing sock monkeys.