Your Wilmot Team
OWNER | VETERINARIAN
Dr. Robert Lofsky
Dr. Robert Lofsky has been dedicated to caring for dogs and cats for over 25 years, combining clinical expertise with a compassionate, relationship-focused approach to veterinary medicine.
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Originally from Toronto, Dr. Lofsky earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph in 1994, followed by his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 1999. After graduating, he began his career at McLean Animal Hospital in Toronto before gaining valuable experience in both Oakville and Hamilton. He then moved to Cambridge and worked in Kitchener, where he further developed his clinical skills and deepened his commitment to patient-centered care.
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In 2009, Dr. Lofsky founded Wilmot Veterinary Clinic with a clear vision to create an independently owned practice focused on compassionate, comprehensive, and collaborative veterinary care. Since opening, the clinic has become a trusted part of the Kitchener community, known for its personalized approach and strong relationships with pet owners.
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Dr. Lofsky is committed to ongoing learning and staying at the forefront of veterinary medicine. He holds several certifications, including:
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Fear Free Certified Professional
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Cat-Friendly Certified Veterinarian
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Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA)​
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His philosophy centers on working closely with pet owners, taking the time to explain options clearly and helping families make informed decisions that support their pet’s long-term health and quality of life.
Years in Practice: 34
Education: Ontario Business College 1992
Academic Degrees: AHC
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Alan
Celebrating Alan – A Well-Deserved Retirement
After many years of dedicated service, we share—with both gratitude and a touch of sadness—that Alan will be retiring at the end of April.
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Alan’s story begins in England, before moving to Canada with his family and becoming a Canadian citizen at the age of 12. From an early age, he showed a clear inclination towards animals of all sorts—frogs, toads, snakes—but it was cats that truly earned his loyalty. His first cat, rather memorably, “followed him home” from the Stratford Farmer’s Market, setting the tone for a lifelong companionship with feline friends.
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Although veterinary medicine was not his first profession, it was never far from his thoughts. While living in Northern British Columbia, Alan fostered numerous cats, quietly building the foundation for the work he would later pursue. In 1992, with the support of his wife, Bette, he returned to school and made the transition from restaurant management into veterinary medicine—a decision that would go on to benefit countless pets and their families.
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At Wilmot Veterinary Clinic, Alan has been a constant and reassuring presence. Known for his calm demeanour, careful attention to detail, and thoughtful approach, he brought a steady hand to even the busiest of days. He has always taken great care in his work—whether assisting in appointments, ensuring accuracy behind the scenes, or offering a quiet word of reassurance when it was needed most. His dry wit and understated humour have been equally appreciated by colleagues and clients alike.
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Outside of the clinic, Alan is looking forward to a well-earned retirement with Bette as they settle into life as empty nesters. He plans to spend more time reading biographies, enjoying classic rock and jazz from the 60s and 70s, and following his favourite teams—the Canadiens and the Alouettes.
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Alan has been a valued and respected member of our team for many years. His quiet dedication, reliability, and kindness have left a lasting impression on all of us, as well as on the many clients and pets he has cared for over the years.
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Alan, it has been a pleasure. You will be greatly missed, and we wish you every happiness in your retirement.
Years in Practice: 12
Education: York University, Pen Foster
Academic Degrees:
Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES)
VT Associate Degree
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Arielle
We excited to Welcome Arielle to our Team
Arielle is an upbeat and dedicated Veterinary Technician with over 10 years of experience, starting her career at VCA Lakeshore. She is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to dogs and cats and is known for her friendly, cheerful, and approachable nature.
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Born in Trinidad, she moved to Canada at 19 and has developed her skills in patient care, anesthesia monitoring, and assisting with medical and surgical procedures. She is committed to low-stress handling techniques, ensuring every pet feels safe, calm, and comfortable as if they were at home.
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Outside the clinic, Arielle loves traveling to warm countries for jet skiing, ATVing and speed boating. At home, she enjoys archery, darts, gardening and listening to 80s music. She shares her home with her cat Spartacus, her fiancé Matthew, and a vibrant collection of exotic houseplants, keeping life lively, green, and full of personality.
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Arielle is proud to be part of the team at Wilmot Veterinary Clinic and looks forward to building lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
Years in Practice: 22
Education: Ridgetown Campus
Academic Degrees: RVT, Fear-Free Professional
REGISTERED VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Julie RVT
Born and raised in Sarnia ON, Julie graduated with honors from the University of Guelph, Ridgetown campus in 2004 and has been a registered veterinary technician with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians for 19 years. She started her career in Thunder Bay ON working for eight years at the Thunder Bay Veterinary Hospital where she often assisted in surgeries and loved spending time in the great outdoors.
Julie has been working as a locum RVT since moving to the Waterloo region in 2012. She has been a continuous summer and autumn face at the Wilmot Veterinary Clinic since 2014 and is now the permanent Saturday morning RVT. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and has even trained to do bovine artificial insemination. She also does volunteer rescue and transportation for Hobitstee wildlife refuge and always has a towel in her vehicle ready to help a turtle across the road.
When she’s not busy educating her 2 children Julie can be found in her vegetable garden and greenhouse, walking her 3 dogs Ruby, Gus, and Pirate, or camping with her family in their bus conversion.
Years in Practice: 11
Education: Sheridan College
Academic Degrees: RVT, Fear-Free Professional
REGISTERED VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Wesley RVT
Wesley loves animals and people, and it is that love that brought him into the field of veterinary medicine. A career that he did not even know existed until he decided to go back to school in 2012. He has always loved helping people and previously worked as a team leader in a call center as front counter staff at Guelph’s premier wet cleaning service. In his younger days even aspiring to work behind that camera and attending the Toronto Film School.
Since becoming an RVT in late 2015, Wesley has worked in 3 different shelters, a clinic and did a placement at a nutritional research facility; he even developed and taught educational programming for kids and teens about veterinary medicine. He has explored the vast array of opportunities available to those who work as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Wesley previously volunteered for the Wellington One Health Committee and is part of the Rabies Response Program, which helps with rabies surveillance in Ontario.
Wesley is a father and husband with one little girl who is almost 4, two dogs Misha and Bernie, and one cat, Sheldon. When he is not being a father, husband, and pet parent, he likes to relax and watch a good show, read a good book or play a good video game.
Years in Practice: 15
Education: Ridgetown Campus
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Timea
Having immigrated from Romania at a young age, Timea grew up in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, while briefly returning to study in Hungary during elementary school. Timea and her family now call Ayr their home.
Like most in the veterinary industry, Timea has loved animals from an early age. Having grown up with a bird and cat, she has always seen the great value in pets to bring love, unconditional acceptance and companionship into our lives. As well as aiding in the development of empathy in children. Timea is a strong believer in the benefit of growing up around animals, which is why their house wouldn’t be a home without their Flat-Coated Retriever Griffin, and cats Pekoe and Speedy.
In 2011 she graduated from Ridgetown’s Veterinary Office Administration program. Her work placement was with Wilmot Veterinary Clinic, and she has continuously returned as a part-time Veterinary Assistant over the years.