At Bright’s Grove Animal Hospital, our team members are well-educated and experienced helping support you and your pet. Our team offers a wide range of expertise and is invested in your pet’s well-being.
Please call us at 519-869-4228 to speak to one of our staff members!
Dr. Rodger Griffiths opened Bright’s Grove Animal Hospital 30 years ago. He has always felt that the bond between an owner and their pets is special and should be cherished and celebrated. It is the job of the clinic to respect and augment that bond anyway we can.
Dr. Griffiths has been through extensive continued education and examination, even becoming Board Certified. Recertification is required every 10 years and he has maintained his specialty status. He feels that between being Board Certified and going through the rigorous standards set up by the American Animal Hospital Association, Bright’s Grove Animal Hospital offers the most up to date services to our clients and their pets.
He has a soft spot for cats and shares his home with two Devon Rex cats, Flv and Hun Bun. He enjoys visiting with his children and grandchildren whenever possible. He likes staying active and enjoys biking and restoring his antique car.
Dr. Melanie Moore-Fernandes is a veterinarian committed to animal welfare, providing accessible care, and public education. Originally from the Cayman Islands, Dr. Melanie grew up surrounded by stray animals. By the age of 14, she began working in an animal clinic and witnessed the financial and socioeconomic barriers to giving animals happy, healthy lives. Now, her mission is to provide affordable treatment, promote responsible care, and support animal population control through affordable spay and neuter programs.
Dr. Melanie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Aberystwyth University is Wales before graduating from Ontario Veterinary College with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2021. Her professional interests include providing cost effective services and protocols to pet owners, shelter medicine, and providing low-cost pet sterilization services to the community. She is currently pursuing a Certification in Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA) from Chi University to provide alternative, holistic services including acupuncture, food therapy, and Tui-na (Chinese medical manipulation).
Dr. Melanie is co-founder of two organizations; Canadian VIBE (Veterinary professionals Instilling Black Excellence) Network, a collaborative network of Black Veterinary Professionals throughout Canada, and Canadian Collective for Equity in Veterinary Medicine-Collectivité Canadienne pour l’Équité en Médecine Vétérinaire, a collective of veterinary professionals and students working towards an equitable, accessible, and sustainable profession through community-building, education, and advocacy. She is the recipient of the 2021 Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Change Agent Award, which honors rising leaders and their commitment to diversity and change in veterinary medicine.
In her spare time, Dr. Melanie is a board member for the Sarnia Humane Society, volunteers for Big Brother Big Sister Sarnia, and mentors aspiring veterinary professionals. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and their Persian cat Sultan, weightlifting, and canvas oil painting. She looks forward to meeting you and your fur babies!
Dr. Tom has worked with us on a part-time basis the last eight years. Dr. Tom brings a vast skillset and broad knowledge to the clinic. He is a highly skilled veterinarian who can be found in our surgical suites.
Tabby developed a passion for animals and from a young age she brought all kind of creatures into her family home, from mice to kittens to turtles. She enjoys horseback riding, fostering animals through the Sarnia & District Humane Society and spending time with her family. Tabby currently shares her home with cats, a dog, a rabbit and a horse.
Tabby graduated from the University of Guelph with a Certificate of Veterinary Office Administration and then continued on to earn her Associate Diploma in Veterinary Technology. Her favourite aspect of the job is surgery and anesthesia.
Jo-Anne has been an employee at Bright’s Grove Animal Hospital since almost the opening of the clinic! She has been involved in every aspect – from grooming to reception to assisting with surgeries! Jo-Anne shares her home with her beloved dogs and cats.
