About Us
Our Team
Dr. Kamin Mamaghani
Dr. Kamin Mamaghani graduated from Veterinary Medicine University in Iran in 1997. Shortly after, he started working in small and large animal medicine for five years. Upon moving to Canada in 2006, he worked efficiently in plenty of small animal practices along the way of getting his license. Since Dr. Kamin succeeds in achieving a Canadian veterinary license, he kept working in small animal practices. Subsequently, he opened his own animal hospital in the heart of Lonsdale, North Vancouver in April 2019. His enthusiasm for helping animals makes him a loyal and truthful veterinarian whose pattern is to ensure your pet lives a happy and healthy life. He hopes not only to meet but exceed all his clients’ and patients’ expectation. Dr. Kamin always encourages everyone at the hospital to believe in Happy Tails’ golden mission: “We value the opportunity to be a part of you and your pet’s life. It is our passion and our honor to care for your family.”
Dr. Alyssia Armborst
Dr. Alyssia has a particular interest in small animal nutrition, preventative health care, dermatology and palliative care. She has travelled to North Carolina to participate in spay and neuter clinics through the ASPCA Humane Alliance program and has provided accessible veterinary care in Toronto through community outreach programs. Outside of the clinic she enjoys horseback riding, yoga, Pilates, and exploring the beautiful west coast with her two handsome French bulldogs Darwin and Dalton (who also enjoy their “work” days at SVH where they are spoiled by the team with love, affection and hypoallergenic treats).
Teresa
Teresa graduated from the Veterinary Office and Animal Care Program at Douglas College in 2013. She has a big heart, a soft soul and is our practice manager at Happy Tails Animal Hospital. Her main goal is to not only meet but exceed clients’ and their pets’ expectations. She has a cat named muffin and a dog named Pickles that she cannot live without. When she is not working, she is always exploring new adventures with her family and friends. She has lots of love for DIY’s as well, including restoring furniture, gardening, and much more.
Kayla
Kayla is our Veterinary Office Assistant here at Happy Tails Animal Hospital. She is a passionate and kind individual who loves helping animals of every kind. She is dedicated to giving them the best care they truly deserve. Kayla comes to work every day with the biggest smile on her face and a warm heart. Her goal is to go above and beyond for our clients and patients needs and to do whatever possible to exceed expectations. She has a cat named Habibi and a dog named Lucy that she loves more than anything. Outside of work you can find Kayla hiking, playing soccer, camping or playing with animals. She hopes to become a Veterinary Technician in the near future.
Sabrina
Sabrina is currently enrolled in university studying to become a Nurse. Growing up, she has always had a family pet and currently has a Shih Tzu named Rocky (also known as Monkey). She is a Veterinary Assistant here at Happy Tails. As she gains experience, Sabrina has a concrete and strong mindset. She is consistently driven and can balance her studies and caring for all our clients’ and patients’ daily. Sabrina is one of the most friendly and warm people we know. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, adding salt to everything and exploring new places and picking up new hobbies.
Lana
Lana joined our team early 2022 and is on her way to becoming a licensed Veterinarian in Canada. She always brings a smile to everyone’s faces including our patients. When she is not busy working, she is always outdoors exploring what British Columbia has to offer.