Dr. Ronderson originated in the Caribbean from the beautiful twin isle of Trinidad and Tobago. From a very young age, Dr. Ronderson was particularly interested in sciences and Biology when it came to animals. From observing eggs in the trees in his backyard until they hatched as well as caring for his various types of pets, he had many animal care experiences from a very young age. His passion for veterinary medicine grew when his first dog, Princess, was infected with Parvovirus and appeared to be dying in front of him and feeling helpless until a veterinarian intervened and saved her life. At that point, he knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life. From that moment, on he became very inquisitive about all types of animals and what it took to care for them.

Dr. Ronderson graduated in 2015 from the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of the West Indies and did equivalency exams in the USA to be able to practice throughout North America. During his first two years of practice, he grew to understand the human-animal bond even stronger and learned how much a pet is an integral part of the family. Although a lot of practices cater to end-of-life procedures, he realized there was major room for growth to facilitate the process to make it more accomodating for families as well as the patient. His goal is to leave no animal in pain or distress and to provide the highest quality of care for his patients and clients. He hopes that his services will be valued as he continues to follow his passion.

Dr. Monique Goonraj graduated with honors from the School of Veterinary Medicine, UWI, which is found in her native isle of Trinidad. From a very delicate age, she found the passion to care for animals by fostering kittens and puppies on a regular basis, which stemmed from her mother’s love for animals. Ever since she can remember, she had always been surrounded with a variety of pets from dogs, cats, birds, and rabbits to squirrels, chickens, and goats.

Growing up, this little girl felt a deep connection to all of those animals and the happiness that they brought her. It was especially difficult when they became ill and it was her aim to help them recover. Sometimes they didn’t, though, and early on, she became determined to do everything in her power to learn how to care for them and alleviate their pain. Over many years, Dr. Monique actively pursued a path that would lead her to fulfill her dreams of becoming a veterinarian.

Dr. Monique is honored to serve the Hamilton and Niagara Regions and provide outstanding service centered around preserving the human-animal bond. She is passionate about the most important decision owners make, which is end-of-life care, and is committed to being there to guide and support you when this time comes. Dr. Monique is looking forward to meeting, caring, and supporting her clients and their four-legged family members. She loves spending time with her husband who is also a veterinarian and co-founder of HNVMES and their feline fur baby Charlotte. She is fond of the outdoors and enjoys gardening, hiking, fishing and exploring the Canadian landscape in her free time.