Personnel
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Kirsi Heino
Veterinary surgeon, ceo
Qualifications
Licentiate of Veterinary Medicine, 1988, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki
Post-graduate education: Advanced training for practitioners, particularly in reproduction & dermatology
Languages spoken:
finnish
swedish
english
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Work experience: Locum municipal veterinarian 1987–89, city veterinarian for the City of Vaasa 1989–2003, founder of Länsirannikon Eläinklinikka 2003 ->
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Marina Hultholm
Veterinary surgeon, Cat Friendly Advocate
Qualifications
Licentiate of Veterinary Medicine, 1991, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki
Post-graduate education: Course on veterinary acupuncture (Finland & Norway), 2012–13; IVAS Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, 5 Jan. 2016. Several courses run by the Finnish association of veterinarians, Suomen Eläinlääkäripraktikot
Languages spoken:
swedish
finnish
english
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Work experience: Small animal clinics since 1991
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Emma Vikström
Veterinary surgeon
Qualifications
Licentiate of Veterinary Medicine, 2018, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki
Further education especially in dentistry.
Languages spoken
swedish
finnish
english
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Simon Holmberg
Veterinary Surgeon
Qualifications
Licenciate of Veterinary Medicine, 2022, University of Tartu
Languages spoken
swedish
finnish
english
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Jaana Niemi
Veterinary Surgeon
Qualifications
Licenciate of Veterinary Medicine, 2022, University of Tartu
Languages spoken
english
finnish
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Ivan Ćurić
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 2019, University of Zagreb
Languages spoken
english
italian
croatian
finnish (basics)
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Zach Smith
Veterinary Surgeon
Education
Licenciate of Veterinary Medicine, 2020, University of Tartu
Languages spoken
english
swedish (basics)
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Mervi Karlsson
Veterinary Nurse (small animals), leading nurse
Qualifications
Vocational qualification as a Veterinary Nurse for Small Animals, 1997, AmieduAdvanced training: Various courses over the years.
Lähiesimies-ammattitutkinto, Vamia, 2022
Languages spoken
finnish
swedish
english
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Work experience: Small animal clinics since 1995
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Helena Välimäki
Veterinary Nurse (small animals)
Qualifications
Vocational qualification as a Veterinary Nurse for Small Animals, 1994, Amiedu
Languages spoken
finnish
swedish
english
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Work experience: Small animal clinics since 1989
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Susanna Pohjala
Veterinary Nurse for Clinics
Education
Veterinary Nurse for Clinics, 2018, Axxell Brusaby
Languages spoken
finnish
swedish
english
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Sara Ahlsved
Receptionist
Education
Diploma in business and administration
Languages spoken
finnish
swedish
english
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Emma Österlund
Clinic Veterinary Nurse
Education
Clinic Veterinary Nurse, Axxell Brusaby 2022
Languages spoken
swedish
finnish
english
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Marika Gylling
Clinic Veterinary Nurse
Education
Clinic Veterinary Nurse, Axxell Brusaby 2023
Languages spoken
swedish
finnish
english
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Pauliina Rentola
Clinic Veterinary Nurse Student
Education
Clinic Veterinary Nurse Student, 1/23- , Kannus
Languages spoken
finnish
swedish
english
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Lovisa Mäntymäki
Clinic Veterinary Nurse
Education
Clinic Veterinary Nurse , POKE 2022
Languages spoken
finnish
english
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Eeva-Riitta Hartikainen
Clinic manager, Clinic Veterinary Nurse (SPE)
Education
Veterinary Nurse 2010 YSAO
Clinic Veterinary Nurse 2014 Amiedu
Clinic Veterinary Nurse Special Professional Examination, anesthesia, 2020 Taitotalo
Languages spoken
finnish
swedish
english
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Eveliina Uusitalo
Clinic veterinary Nurse
Education
Veterinary Nurse 2018, Kauhajoen maatalousoppilaitos
Clinic Veterinary Nurse 2018, Koulutuskeskus Salpaus
Languages spoken
finnish
swedish
english
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Sanni Toivio
Clinic veterinary Nurse Student
Education
Veterinary Nurse Student, Axxell Brusaby
Languages spoken
finnish
swedish
english