Our Team at Niagara Falls Animal Medical Centre
Our veterinarians are dedicated to meeting your animal’s needs through preventive care, regular examinations, vaccinations, and other medical services. At our veterinary hospital, our philosophy revolves around improving and maintaining the health of your pet, while offering convenient and friendly service to you. We are pet owners and animal lovers, so you can count on us to treat your pets as if they were our own. When it comes to getting medical care for your furry loved ones, look no further than Niagara Falls Animal Medical Centre.
Veterinarians
Dr. June Mergl
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Dr. Angus Milne, BSc, DVM
Education: University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine
Hometown: Dundee, Scotland
Dr. Angus was born in Dundee, Scotland, and grew up on a mixed farm. Having worked hands-on with sheep and cattle from a young age, the obvious progression from school (for him, at least!) was veterinary school. Dr. Angus attended the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine, earning his veterinary degree in 2020.
Working close to home initially, he gained experience in mixed and large-animal practice in Dundee, Scotland, for four years. His patient base included mostly equine patients, along with cattle, sheep, alpacas, and even the occasional giant anteater at the local wildlife park!
After enjoying a ski season in British Columbia in 2023, he decided to sample the East Coast of Canada (to chase his Irish partner) and moved to Niagara in March 2025. Since joining Niagara Falls Animal Medical Centre, he has developed a love for small-animal practice, along with the friendly clients and patients of the area.
Dr. Angus has a strong interest in surgery, dentistry, and preventative medicine. Along with providing high-quality patient care, he recognises that pet owners are an integral part of the veterinary team and greatly enjoys building strong relationships with clients.
Outside of work, Dr. Angus plays rugby for the Niagara Wasps, enjoys local trivia nights, and loves to hike. Weather permitting, skiing is his favourite hobby—and if he weren’t a veterinarian, he would have been a ski instructor. Although he does not currently have pets of his own, he does live with five cats and one dog!
Dr. Juliana Tatzel, Veterinarian, BSc, DVM
Education: University of Melbourne Veterinary College
Hometown: Fonthill
From a young age, Dr. Juliana Tatzel knew that she wanted to work with animals. Growing up in Fonthill, she attended Notre Dame High School and then went on to pursue her passion for science at Brock University, earning her Bachelor of Science. Deciding to couple her love of travel with her veterinary education, Dr. Juliana headed to Australia in 2013 to attend the University of Melbourne Veterinary College. In 2016, Dr. Juliana Tatzel earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, having spent her entire fourth and final year of veterinary college on the Dean’s Honour List.
Dr. Juliana has a special interest in animal behavior, internal medicine, and anesthesia.
Veterinary Assistants
Stacey, Veterinary Nurse
Hometown: Ridgeway
Stacey first started at the Niagara Falls Animal Medical Centre in 1981 with Dr. Godsell. She was trained in the clinic as a veterinary assistant. Her first priority is to provide nursing care to all patients of the clinic. She’s finished numerous courses with a special interest in nutrition and attended many seminars to keep up to date with the many changes that occur in veterinary medicine. She says she will probably retire here, someday! Her family of pets include: four cats and an energetic Jack Russell named Beckett. She’s acquired several of her pets through NFAMC and she’s grateful for the opportunity to help save a life.
Andrea, Veterinary Assistant
Education: Durham College
Hometown: Niagara Falls
Pets: Pearl, Lazarus, Gretta, Zero
Andrea started working at the Niagara Falls Animal Medical Centre in May of 2009, after graduating from Durham College’s Veterinary Assistant program with honours. Andrea has three cats: Gretta, Lazarus, and Pearl, and a Border Collie mix named Zero. When she’s not working, Andrea spends most of her time with her pets and family, or helping other animals in need.
Licenced Veterinary Technician
Dawn, Licenced Veterinary Technician
Education: Medaille College
Hometown: Niagara-On-The-Lake
Dawn began working with the NFAMC in 1989 for Dr. Charles Godsell. She continued on with Drs. Ron and June Mergl when they purchased the clinic in 1989. In 1990, she enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program at Medialle College in Buffalo, New York. She graduated in 1992 and continues to work at NFAMC as our RVT. Dawn stays current in her field by attending lectures, conferences, and correspondence courses. She and her husband have one daughter and two doodles named Burr and Bruu, who often accompany her to work and enjoys lunchtime walks with her.
Jewel, Veterinary Tech Assistant
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Veterinary Receptionists
Shannon, Senior Client Care Receptionist (CCR)
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Hometown: Coming Soon!
She is often the first friendly face clients and their pets see at the clinic and takes pride in helping make every visit as smooth and welcoming as possible. She enjoys building relationships with pet owners, assisting with appointments, and supporting the veterinary team behind the scenes. A devoted dog mom to three pups—Sadie, Bramble, and Zoey—she brings both personal experience and a genuine love of animals to her role. With a calm, compassionate approach, she helps put both pets and their people at ease and is dedicated to creating a positive, caring experience for everyone who walks through the door.
Kathie, Client Care Receptionist
Education: Loyalist College
Hometown: Ottawa / Niagara on the Lake
Kathie has been with the Niagara Falls Animal Medical Centre since September 2020, soon after graduating from a two-year Veterinary Office Assistant program from Loyalist College. Initially she enjoyed volunteering for a few months at NFAMC to gain hands-on, practical learning experience and mentoring by the amazing Doctors, Technicians and Assistants and has since settled into a Veterinary Receptionist position. Any spare time is spent nurturing her two rescued female Chihuahuas Pixie and Cherry, working on various knitting projects, biking, travelling, as well as, indulging in great food and wine with her husband Craig, family and friends.
Jordan, Client Care Receptionist & Veterinary Assistant
Education: Coming Soon!
Hometown: St. Catharines
Jordan is a Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist who grew up in St. Catharines, ON, and began her career in 2022 and joined the NFAMC team in March 2025. She helps keep the clinic running smoothly, greets pets and their humans with a smile, and also posts on the clinic’s social media—sharing behind-the-scenes moments and plenty of cute content. A lifelong animal lover, Jordan now shares her home with five cats after taking “what’s one more?” a little too seriously. In her free time, she enjoys playing video games, often with a feline supervisor close by.
In Loving Memory of Dr. Ron Mergl
Dr. Ron Mergl, Veterinarian, BSc, DVM, MSc
Education: Ontario Veterinary College
Hometown: Pelham
It is with both profound sadness and immense gratitude that we remember Dr. Ron Mergl, who purchased Niagara Falls Animal Medical Centre with his wife, Dr. June Mergl, in 1987. For 35 remarkable years, Dr. Ron Mergl dedicated his life to veterinary medicine with a compassion and excellence that left an indelible mark on our community and far beyond.
Born in Welland and raised in Pelham, Dr. Mergl's academic journey led him from honors at the University of Guelph to earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ontario Veterinary College in 1985. His thirst for knowledge and commitment to improving veterinary practices saw him further attain a Master’s degree in Zoonotic diseases from Brock University.
Dr. Mergl’s legacy is not just one of professional achievements, which include the prestigious Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Award of Merit in 2014 for his humanitarian efforts both locally and globally. It is also a story of boundless love for his family, deep faith, and a dedication to serving others that knew no bounds. Alongside his beloved wife, June, he built a life rich with joy, purpose, and adventure, raising three sons, nurturing countless pets, and contributing significantly to the fabric of the Niagara community.
Ron's kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit of service were the foundation upon which the Niagara Falls Animal Medical Centre stands. His commitment to animal welfare, exemplified by his leadership in the Rotary Human Rabies Prevention Project in Uganda and his participation in international polio immunization days, reflects a life lived in service to both animals and humanity.
Dr. Mergl's passions extended beyond the realm of veterinary medicine. A lover of the great outdoors, adventure sports, and the arts, he embraced life with a zest and energy that inspired all who knew him. Whether it was scaling Kilimanjaro with his family, engaging in wilderness adventures, or sharing his love for music, Ron's spirit was one of joy, resilience, and boundless curiosity.
As we continue to navigate the future of Niagara Falls Animal Medical Centre, we do so with Ron's spirit guiding us. His belief in the power of community, compassion for all living beings, and dedication to making the world a better place remain at the core of our mission.
Dr. Ron Mergl's legacy is one of extraordinary impact, profound kindness, and an enduring love that will forever be a part of our centre's story. We honor his memory by continuing to serve our community with the same dedication and heart that he exemplified every day of his life.
To Dr. Ron, a visionary, mentor, friend, and much-loved family man, you may have left this world, but your legacy lives on through the lives you touched, the community you nurtured, and the family you loved so deeply. Thank you for everything, Dr. Ron. You are profoundly missed but will forever be remembered.