Dr. Natalie designed, built and opened Cottage Country Animal Clinic in February of 2006. Natalie is originally from Parry Sound and made the move back to her hometown with her husband Mike Murphy to fulfill her dream of opening her own companion animal hospital. Since returning to Parry Sound, Natalie and Mike have added to their family with a son Michael, and a daughter Henley.
Natalie graduated with distinction from the University of Western Ontario in 1998 with a degree in Physiotherapy. She worked for the Community Care Access Center in Guelph while she pursued her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, and graduated with distinction in the seventh percentile in her class in 2003. Natalie was a recipient of the Merck award in her final year of the program and was also awarded the top mark for veterinary anatomy. Having dual Physiotherapy and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees is a very unique asset as very few Veterinarians across North America hold this degree combination. Natalie has extended her physical therapy training to include Canine Rehabilitation which is only offered to Physiotherapists.
Following graduation, Natalie was chosen as one of six Veterinarians from across North America to complete a small animal medicine and surgery internship at the Ontario Veterinary College, which she completed in 2004. This opportunity enabled her to extend her veterinary training in areas of small animal oncology, emergency medicine, critical care, internal medicine and surgery. Prior to opening Cottage Country Animal Clinic, Natalie worked at the Huronia Veterinary Emergency Clinic and two other small animal practices in the Barrie area.
Natalie is extremely proud of the staff and the service provided at Cottage Country Animal Clinic to both permanent and seasonal residents as well as visitors. Natalie also strongly believes in continuing to extend her veterinary education as the profession is continuously changing in order to provide our clients with the very best standard of care possible.
When Natalie is not busy at the clinic, she can be found spending time with Mike, Michael and Henley. She enjoys life at the cottage, running and golfing and in winter months watching Michael play hockey.
Natalie invites you and your pet to stop into the clinic, say hello and meet our team.
