Dr. Tara Pugh graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2014 and began her veterinary career working with wildlife. While the experience was incredibly rewarding, her passion for surgery led her back to small animal practice, where she could focus more deeply on surgical care and building long-term relationships with clients and their pets.
In 2019, Tara moved to Canada in search of new professional opportunities and a better quality of life. Since then, she has been practicing in Calgary and is proud to be a part of a veterinary community that shares her commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. Her special interests include soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and making veterinary visits as stress-free as possible for pets and their families.
At home, Tara shares her life with Martial, a lovable golden retriever who thrives in the snow, and Fysh, a shy but affectionate cat who adores his own people.
Jeff graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 1997 and then continued on to Florida to complete a veterinary internship. While in Florida, Jeff focused on canine behavior and dermatology as he had a special interest in these areas which he still does to this day. Jeff is an experienced veterinarian dedicated to helping animal lovers and their pets strengthen their relationship, health, and quality of life together. A vision fueled by his love for his three rescue pets, Rocco, a Lab mix, Coco a Great Pyrenees mix, and Bandit, a domestic longhair cat with 2 different colored eyes.
Throughout his career, Jeff observed key principles in animal care and discovered a passion for business that led to him building his own vet clinics and pet resorts. It’s Jeff’s sense of humor, contagious energy, and aptitude for business and behavior that has been key in the success of his clinics. Jeff is at the heart of helping each of our teams practice gold standard medicine and be a trusted cornerstone in our community!
Your pet deserves the best, and at Westmount Animal Clinic, we’re ready to provide your pets with the care they need. Contact us today to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment. Let’s work together to give your pet a happy, healthy life.
