Dedicated to providing palliative, hospice, and end-of-life care for pets
Greenwood Veterinary House Call Services
Dr. Sarah Silcox
Dr. Sarah graduated from the University of Guelph, Ontario Veterinary College in 1997 and opened Greenwood Veterinary House Call Services in 2017. Prior to opening her current practice, she worked at a busy, multi-doctor, small animal practice, in emergency practice, as a locum (supply) veterinarian, and in 2003 opened the first Integrative Medicine House Call Practice in the Durham Region which allowed her to use the skills she aquired following completion of the Professional Course in Veterinary Homeopathy, followed by certification in both Veterinary Acupuncture (IVAS) and Animal Chiropractic.
She is a founding director and the current president of the Canadian Association of Veterinary Cannabinoid Medicine and lectures extensively on cannabis in veterinary practice.
When she is not working, Dr. Sarah spends her time at home with her husband, their dog, Blackberry, and their cat, Marvin. She enjoys travelling, gardening, and starting home renovation projects.
Dr. Ruthanne Mortimer
Dr. Ruthanne Mortimer started her veterinary career with a BSc at the University of Guelph. Her love of medicine and the compassionate care of animals led her to the doorstep of the Ontario Veterinary College where she received the Dr. A. Noel-Smith Memorial Award for contribution to humane activities during the course of studies and graduated with her DVM in 2003.
Dr. Ruthanne has completed the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) Master Program and is a proud member of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC). She has been caring for pets within Durham Region since 2017 and has a special place in her heart for nurturing our silver-faced companions and honouring the human-animal bond throughout their final moments. As such, Dr. Ruthanne is excited to join the amazing team at Greenwood Veterinary Hospice. She currently lives in Brooklin and enjoys downtime digging in her garden, playing the fiddle, and exploring hiking trails with her four fantastic kids.
Laura Perry
Registered Veterinary Technician
Bio coming soon.