Kris is a graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, and the owner of the Port Hope Veterinary Hospital. While he enjoys many areas of practice, Kris is particularly passionate about surgery, anesthesia and pain management. He is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and is a member of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM). His areas of research have included zoo animals, reproduction and stress. At home, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. They miss Carmen, their miniature schnauzer, greatly.