Foundations of Efficiency: How Dr. Skinner built a Technology-First Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Skinner is the co-founder of Shoreview Veterinary with his partner Tracy, and with his 20+ years of experience as one of the city’s most beloved veterinarians, they are pleased to open this new state-of-the-art practice in the Beach and Bluffs community, where their family has lived for more than 15 years.

Dr. Skinner graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2004 and was the previous owner of Kew Beach Veterinary Hospital until 2020.

In 2008, he trained in Laparoscopic Surgeries and became the first veterinarian in Toronto to offer Laparoscopic spays. Along with his expertise in canine and feline internal medicine and abdominal and soft tissue surgery, Dr. Skinner has a very special interest in minimally invasive procedures. He has trained other Toronto clinicians in the Laparoscopic spay technique and wishes to continue to share his knowledge and experience to expand the practice of minimally invasive surgical procedures in veterinary medicine.

He is known and respected by his clients for his compassion and sensitivity while also being transparent, pragmatic, and extremely knowledgeable.

Dr. Skinner is an avid wreck and cave diver, and underwater photographer. He writes a quarterly pet-care column for the local Beach Metro newspaper and website.

Heather Ashcroft is a seasoned veterinary professional, bringing two decades of diverse experience from roles in general practice, urgent care, shelter medicine, and animal welfare. With a passion for storytelling and community, Heather aims to bridge the gap between the needs of veterinary professionals and the emotional narratives of animals and their caregivers.