Our Vet Clinic in New Hamburg
The team at Nith Valley Animal Hospital is committed to delivering quality compassionate care to your furry companions. Our veterinary clinic in New Hamburg, Ontario has been providing care to pets for over 25 years!
A visit to the veterinary clinic can be stressful for both pets and owners alike. We strive to reduce the anxiety of your visit by providing provide a calm, clean and efficient facility for our patients. You can rest assured that your dogs and cats are in good company at our clinic.
We are pleased to offer a range of services to serve the needs of your pet. In addition, we are always more than happy to provide information. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, or would like to book an appointment.
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Your Pet is Our Priority
Our Goal
Every pet has specific needs depending on their situation. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for all our patients.
Our Clinic
Our facility is both well equipped and comforting. We are set up to provide best in class care to your dogs and cats.
Our Team
Our dedicated staff loves what they do. Dr. James and his team are fully committed to the welfare of your pets. Don’t hesitate to contact us today!
Our Team
Dr. Cristin McCarty-Van Straaten
Veterinarian
Dr. Cristin McCarty-Van Straaten was born and raised in Saskatchewan. Cristin grew up with a cat and multiple dogs in her home, many of whom she trained in obedience and agility. By the age of 6, she had her first horse and continues to ride and train horses. Dr. McCarty-Van Straaten showed her many horses in hunters and jumpers in Western Canada and achieved her HA level with the Canadian Pony Club. Her childhood dream was to become a veterinarian.
In addition to her passion for animals, Dr. McCarty-Van Straaten was an avid athlete within the sport of rowing. She attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI on a rowing scholarship where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Public Health. She returned to Canada to compete as a member of the Canadian National Womens Rowing Team from 2006-2010. She has competed all over the world, most notably earning a Gold and Silver medal in the 2007 Pan American Games.
After her rowing career, she returned to university where she completed her PhD from the University of Guelph in Injury Biomechanics in 2013 with focus on racehorse lameness and joint disease. She worked as a biomechanist for 3 years within the field of forensic engineering before deciding to return to school to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. She graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2020 and started her veterinary career with a large animal practice in Waterloo Region working primarily on dairy cows, small ruminants and horses. In 2022, she transitioned to small animal emergency medicine and has worked at the Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Waterloo Region for the past 2 years. She started MVS Equine Veterinary Services in 2022 and continues to work on horses specializing in equine lameness.
Dr. McCarty-Van Straaten focuses on preventative medicine; she is certified in veterinary spinal manipulative therapy and has an interest in musculoskeletal conditions and surgery. She currently lives in Guelph with her husband, their two sons and her 15 year old cat. Dr. McCarty-Van Straaten and her husband have a cash crop farm near Mitchell, ON. When she is not in the clinic, she enjoys swimming, tending to her vegetable garden and spending time with her family.
Dr. Jessica Yenssen
Veterinarian
Dr. Jessica Yenssen grew up on a dairy farm in Bruce County where she spent a lot of time helping care for the livestock. She began her veterinary career by working at a rural mixed animal practice during a high school co-op placement. She graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2008 and began practicing in rural Ontario. She transitioned from mixed animal (both large and small animals) to purely small animal in 2010 and has practiced veterinary medicine in Waterloo Region ever since.
For the last year, Dr. Yenssen has also worked at the Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Waterloo Region; this clinic provides emergency veterinary care to small animals 24/7
Dr. Yenssen has lived in Wilmot township for over ten years and is happy to be practicing veterinary medicine in the local community.
Dr. Yenssen enjoys all aspects of being a veterinarian and loves to see the bond that owners have with their furry companions. She has a special interest in Ophthalmology, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care.
Dr. Jessica shares her life with her husband, three daughters and her “first girl” – a senior dog named Peggy Sue. When Dr. Jessica is not working, she can be found watching her daughters at the pool, dance studio or basketball court. She also loves baking, gardening and camping.
Sarah Wolf
Veterinary Assistant
Sarah is the Vet Assistant. Started here at Nith Valley Animal Hospital in 2021. Sarah lives in New Hamburg with her three children and furbaby Bentley. Sarah loves animals, the outdoors and spending time with her family and friends. Sarah enjoys interacting with patients and their pet parents, aiming for excellent customer service.
Martha Cook
Hospital Manager
Martha is the Hospital Manager and social media expert. Originally starting at Nith Valley Animal Hospital in 1990, Martha returned in 2017 after an absence of 20 years. Martha believes in customer service and service excellence. Martha lives with her husband, girls, crazy dog Piper (2017) and Fast Eddie‘s sister Poppie (2018). Martha enjoys reading, book club, camping or cottaging, family and friends.
Dr. James Hambleton
(Founder)