Dr. Julie Downer is thrilled to return to Bloor Animal Hospital, where she has dedicated over 25 years of service. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to providing compassionate care to pets and their families. A proud graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College (Class of 1997), Dr. Downer is also cat friendly certified.  Dr. Downer enjoys traveling and spending time with her Vizsla, Sigi. She is excited to reconnect with the community and continue her lifelong passion for veterinary medicine.

Ruby completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at McMaster University, and graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in the spring of 2024.

During her final year of study, I had the opportunity to participate in many spay/neuter clinics, where I developed a passion for surgery. My special interests include soft tissue surgery, preventative medicine, and I love the breadth and diversity of general practice.

In her spare time, she enjoys painting, illustration, crafts, and video games. Ruby has also recently picked up baking.

Ruby is really excited to join the team at Bloor Animal Hospital, and look forward to meeting your furry family members!

Dr. Buchanan graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2020 and has since dedicated herself to both general practice and emergency medicine. Her diverse background has equipped her with the expertise to handle a wide range of cases.

Originally from Toronto but spending the last few years in Guelph, Dr. Buchanan is very excited to return to her hometown! She shares her love for veterinary medicine with her husband, who is also a veterinarian. Together, they are proud pet parents to Murphy, their beloved Sheepadoodle.

Dr. Buchanan’s professional interests include pain management, surgery, internal medicine, and end-of-life care. Of course She can’t resist a puppy or kitten appointment either!

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Buchanan enjoys tennis, pottery, Pilates, and hiking. She also has a passion for music, spending time with friends and family, and exploring the vibrant food scene in Toronto.

She is thrilled to join the Bloor team and looks forward to meeting everyone’s furry companions!

Dr. Reid joined our team of Veterinarians in 2016. She graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2006, and completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery from 2006-2007.  Upon completion of her internship, she has worked at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic and Referral Centre in Toronto practicing emergency medicine.  Over the last 9 years, Erin has also worked as a locum veterinarian in several small animal practices.  Although she loves emergency medicine, and is comfortable handling any type of emergency and critical patient, she also enjoys  small animal practice and preventative medicine.  Erin and her husband have 2 daughters, a sweet little dog named Jenny and two cats.  

Dr. Vanessa Choy graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering, and a Masters in Medical Biophysics before switching her career and going back to school. She graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2011 and completed her Small Animal Rotating Internship both at Ontario Veterinary College in 2012.

Dr. Choy enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, but has a particular interest in surgeries, pain management and preventative medicine.  She is also Fear Free Certified.

While not working, Dr. Choy enjoys spending time with her husband Chris, her two sons, Ashton and Ryan, and her two boy cats Lincoln and Jersey.