Our Team

Our staff look forward to helping you and your pet. Meet our team below!

Chris

Chris is East York's Office Manager/Veterinary Technician and has been working here since 1985. She believes in the holistic aspect as well as the various different treatments available and used at the clinic. Chris welcomes new experiences and challenges everyday. To Chris, everyday is different and interesting. Every animal is unique in their own way.

In her spare time she enjoys ice hockey, garage sales and going to the cottage. Chris has a dog named Monty and two cats, Timber & Teddy. She loves how they interact with her 7 year-old son and their constant companionship for her family.

Anne

Since 1999, Anne has been treating pets with alternative medicine using a wide range of modalities. She is an Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).

Anne enjoys running. She completed her first marathon this year. She's also into hiking, yoga, biking, reading, and wine and cheese. Anne has a dog named Pepper, her 4-year old border collie-lab cross. Pepper is energetic and friendly, and loves to run with her.

Norma

Veterinary Assistant Norma has been with the East York family since 2000. She believes our holistic approach, staff, Doctors, clients and patients are all positive attributes of the clinic.

Norma enjoys reading, family (animals included) and music. She has 3 dogs Buddy, Ty & Turk. "Everyday is always a new adventure; they're always happy to see me when I get home."

Nahal

Since 2005, Nahal has been a Receptionist/Vet Assistant at East York. She likes how as a clinic, we’re able to heal cats and dogs using natural medicine.

In her spare time Nahal likes spending time with friends and family (two and four-leggeds, finned); learning about animal behaviour, classical guitar, cooking and eating, reading and travel. She has 2 cats, Sita and Jet Li and two goldfish, Cajun and Tumble. "I love Sita and Jet Li’s infinite curiosity, the way they take in and interact with everything, and how certain they are of their invincibility. They colour my life with their unconditional love.”

Natalie

A fixture at East York since July 2009, Receptionist/Vet Assistant Natalie enjoys seeing a variety of pets and personalities. She also loves learning about the various alternative treatments and interacting with clients and patients.

Natalie has two betta fish, Frogger Jr. and Bubbles. "They greet me whenever I come home or at least I think they do." She also plays the piano, violin, and saxophone, and enjoys learning about animal behaviour and wildlife rehabilitation.

Cherri

Cherri has worked as a consultant with a specialty in homeopathy, energetic testing and auricular medicine for over 12 years. She studies natural medicine as well as gardening, bird watching, observing nature, making flower essences, kayaking and spending time with her cats, Simon and Thomas as well as a foster cat called BT “Big Tuna”. Both of Cherri's cats were adopted as homeless adults. Simon is a big lovey dovey guy and Thomas squints his eyes when he is happy, making it look like he’s smiling.

Cherrie enjoys working one on one with animals and their guardians, as well as teaching guardians what it means to heal and how to help their pets live long loving lives.

Mary

As East York's Bookkeeper for over 3 years. Mary likes the people and the atmosphere. "Everybody is very friendly and truly loves the animals. I have a dozen clients that I keep books for, and the EYAC is at the top of my list." Plus it has the added advantage of being close to home. I used to have a cat named 'Hastings' and I never got another one because we’re out of the house too much and it wasn’t fair on him. He was very cuddly. I loved it when I’d be sitting on the couch and he’d climb up on me, curl up and start “revving his engines” (purring)."

Mary enjoys dancing (Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Line–you name it, she likes it); playing piano; singing in a choir; camping; board games; needlecraft and travel.

Dr. Cindy Kneebone

Dr. Cindy Kneebone has been with East York as an Associate Practitioner since 1998. She enjoys the company of the caring people that surround her to support our animal patients. "Our staff are freethinking, open-minded and willing to learn and implement new therapies. Everyone really has a deep genuine love for animals that makes my job enjoyable."

Dr. Kneebone enjoys the quiet outdoors, swimming, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and reading. She has several pets including Bluebird the budgie; Shotsy the cat; Sunny the cat; Rocky the dog. "They aren’t afraid of me like so many of my clients; when I come home at night they’re all over me smelling who I’ve been with during the day."

Dr. Paul McCutcheon

Dr. McCutcheon founded and has been the Director and Clinician of the East York Animal Clinic for over 47 years! He is thankful for the wide diversity of diagnostics and therapies they offer their clients and patients and the dedicated staff that he is privileged to work with. He also enjoys the wonderful clients and patients he has the pleasure to serve.

Outside the clinic he and his wife Jean have had the joy of raising 5 children and now enjoy 10 grandchildren. Dr. McCutcheon has served his community through 47 years in the Rotary Club. He's portrayed his philosophies through a variety of media–Radio–TV–Print and currently in his new book The New Holistic Way.

"I can’t think of anything I would rather do. I feel very fortunate to have a job that provides me a reasonable living while allowing me to feel that I am contributing positively to the well-being of my patients and their human companions."

He has two cats of his own; Tommy and Rex, and loves their selfless devotion.

Dr. Anya Yushchenko

Dr. Yushchenko's core belief is thoughtful and delicate approach to treatment which is aimed to help the patient rather than cover the symptoms. She has a serious interest in holistic medicine and being a Veterinarian means it's a non-stop learning process. Dr. Anya has one cat, Pusha, a domestic short hair from Finland. She enjoys aquatic sports, hiking, camping, political debates, badminton, live music and animal rights activism.

Sheena

One of the newest members of the EYAC team, Sheena is a receptionist and Veterinary Assistant who loves learning about the many types of holistic and treatments we offer.

Aside from her interests in all things animal-related, Sheena has an obsession with Asian films and dramas, especially Korean dramas and 90's Hong Kong films. "Watching dramas have inspired me to learn more languages so that things don’t get lost in translation."

She loves animals and their quirky characters. Sheena has a turtle named Bob. His hobbies are staring contests, basking and begging for food. All of which he is a grand master of.

Her favourite part of her job is greeting the clients and their pets. "Everyone is extremely friendly!"


	Our Team Our staff look forward to helping you and your pet. Meet our team below! Chris Chris is East York's Office Manager/Veterinary Technician and has been working here since 1985. She believes in the holistic aspect as well as the various different treatments available and used at the clinic. Chris welcomes new experiences and challenges everyday. To Chris, everyday is different and interesting. Every animal is unique in their own way. In her spare time she enjoys ice hockey, garage sales and going to the cottage. Chris has a dog named Monty and two cats, Timber & Teddy. She loves how they interact with her 7 year-old son and their constant companionship for her family. Anne Since 1999, Anne has been treating pets with alternative medicine using a wide range of modalities. She is an Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT). Anne enjoys running. She completed her first marathon this year. She's also into hiking, yoga, biking, reading, and wine and cheese. Anne has a dog named Pepper, her 4-year old border collie-lab cross. Pepper is energetic and friendly, and loves to run with her. Norma Veterinary Assistant Norma has been with the East York family since 2000. She believes our holistic approach, staff, Doctors, clients and patients are all positive attributes of the clinic. Norma enjoys reading, family (animals included) and music. She has 3 dogs Buddy, Ty & Turk. "Everyday is always a new adventure; they're always happy to see me when I get home." Nahal Since 2005, Nahal has been a Receptionist/Vet Assistant at East York. She likes how as a clinic, we’re able to heal cats and dogs using natural medicine. In her spare time Nahal likes spending time with friends and family (two and four-leggeds, finned); learning about animal behaviour, classical guitar, cooking and eating, reading and travel. She has 2 cats, Sita and Jet Li and two goldfish, Cajun and Tumble. "I love Sita and Jet Li’s infinite curiosity, the way they take in and interact with everything, and how certain they are of their invincibility. They colour my life with their unconditional love.” Natalie A fixture at East York since July 2009, Receptionist/Vet Assistant Natalie enjoys seeing a variety of pets and personalities. She also loves learning about the various alternative treatments and interacting with clients and patients. Natalie has two betta fish, Frogger Jr. and Bubbles. "They greet me whenever I come home or at least I think they do." She also plays the piano, violin, and saxophone, and enjoys learning about animal behaviour and wildlife rehabilitation. Cherri Cherri has worked as a consultant with a specialty in homeopathy, energetic testing and auricular medicine for over 12 years. She studies natural medicine as well as gardening, bird watching, observing nature, making flower essences, kayaking and spending time with her cats, Simon and Thomas as well as a foster cat called BT “Big Tuna”. Both of Cherri's cats were adopted as homeless adults. Simon is a big lovey dovey guy and Thomas squints his eyes when he is happy, making it look like he’s smiling. Cherrie enjoys working one on one with animals and their guardians, as well as teaching guardians what it means to heal and how to help their pets live long loving lives. Mary As East York's Bookkeeper for over 3 years. Mary likes the people and the atmosphere. "Everybody is very friendly and truly loves the animals. I have a dozen clients that I keep books for, and the EYAC is at the top of my list." Plus it has the added advantage of being close to home. I used to have a cat named 'Hastings' and I never got another one because we’re out of the house too much and it wasn’t fair on him. He was very cuddly. I loved it when I’d be sitting on the couch and he’d climb up on me, curl up and start “revving his engines” (purring)." Mary enjoys dancing (Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Line–you name it, she likes it); playing piano; singing in a choir; camping; board games; needlecraft and travel. Dr. Cindy Kneebone Dr. Cindy Kneebone has been with East York as an Associate Practitioner since 1998. She enjoys the company of the caring people that surround her to support our animal patients. "Our staff are freethinking, open-minded and willing to learn and implement new therapies. Everyone really has a deep genuine love for animals that makes my job enjoyable." Dr. Kneebone enjoys the quiet outdoors, swimming, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and reading. She has several pets including Bluebird the budgie; Shotsy the cat; Sunny the cat; Rocky the dog. "They aren’t afraid of me like so many of my clients; when I come home at night they’re all over me smelling who I’ve been with during the day." Dr. Paul McCutcheon Dr. McCutcheon founded and has been the Director and Clinician of the East York Animal Clinic for over 47 years! He is thankful for the wide diversity of diagnostics and therapies they offer their clients and patients and the dedicated staff that he is privileged to work with. He also enjoys the wonderful clients and patients he has the pleasure to serve. Outside the clinic he and his wife Jean have had the joy of raising 5 children and now enjoy 10 grandchildren. Dr. McCutcheon has served his community through 47 years in the Rotary Club. He's portrayed his philosophies through a variety of media–Radio–TV–Print and currently in his new book The New Holistic Way. "I can’t think of anything I would rather do. I feel very fortunate to have a job that provides me a reasonable living while allowing me to feel that I am contributing positively to the well-being of my patients and their human companions." He has two cats of his own; Tommy and Rex, and loves their selfless devotion. Dr. Anya Yushchenko Dr. Yushchenko's core belief is thoughtful and delicate approach to treatment which is aimed to help the patient rather than cover the symptoms. She has a serious interest in holistic medicine and being a Veterinarian means it's a non-stop learning process. Dr. Anya has one cat, Pusha, a domestic short hair from Finland. She enjoys aquatic sports, hiking, camping, political debates, badminton, live music and animal rights activism. Sheena One of the newest members of the EYAC team, Sheena is a receptionist and Veterinary Assistant who loves learning about the many types of holistic and treatments we offer. Aside from her interests in all things animal-related, Sheena has an obsession with Asian films and dramas, especially Korean dramas and 90's Hong Kong films. "Watching dramas have inspired me to learn more languages so that things don’t get lost in translation." She loves animals and their quirky characters. Sheena has a turtle named Bob. His hobbies are staring contests, basking and begging for food. All of which he is a grand master of. Her favourite part of her job is greeting the clients and their pets. "Everyone is extremely friendly!"