RAPS Animal Hospital Veterinary Team

Our veterinary professionals and team of support staff care for the physical and emotional needs of your animals and you.

With experience across multiple disciplines of veterinary practice, from routine and preventative care to surgical treatments (including orthopaedic surgeries) and advanced procedures, your pet’s health is our priority.

Dr. Vasilescu

SENIOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND CHIEF MEDICAL ADVISOR
Dr. Marius provides professional development to the RAPS Animal Hospital team and assists with our most complicated surgeries.

Dr. Aiken

VETERINARIAN
Dr. Aiken is a compassionate veterinary surgeon with five years of experience across small animal, mixed, and exotic practice. A 2020 graduate of the University of Edinburgh, she recently completed an internship in exotic species at Highcroft Referral Hospital. Now based in Canada, Hannah is passionate about accessible, high-quality care for all animals and has worked closely with rescues and low-income communities. She excels in client communication, problem-solving, and complex medical and surgical cases—especially involving exotic species. She is currently pursuing her RCVS Advanced Certificate in Zoological Medicine and enjoys outdoor adventures, wildlife rescue, and a good book with tea.

Dr. Arad

VETERINARIAN
Dr. Guy moved to Vancouver in 2007 with his wife, two daughters, their cat and dog. He is a graduate of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Saint Istvan University, in Budapest, Hungary (2002). He provides RAPS’ orthopedic surgeries (which he loves to do) along with numerous other complicated surgeries, intensive care and cardiology among other areas of practice. When he’s not saving and improving the lives of animals, Dr. Guy hikes, cycles, kayaks and spends time with his family.

Dr. Cruz-Mendez

VETERINARIAN
Dr. Victoria received her veterinary accreditation from Royal (Dick) Veterinary School of the University of Edinburgh, in the United Kingdom, where she also did post-graduate studies. She has worked extensively with small and exotic animals as well as in pathology and dermatology. Before completing her studies, she was a wildlife care assistant with the Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. and she was involved in animal organizations on and off campus. She lives in Vancouver and has three cats (including two rescues) and two ferrets (one who is a rescue). In her free time, Dr. Victoria plays soccer and takes the ferrets out for walks. (Follow their adventures on Instagram @chorizotheferret).

Dr. Homer

MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Tom has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2016, when he graduated from the University of Edinburgh, in Scotland. Dr. Tom moved to Canada in 2019 and worked full time in a small animal 24/7 emergency hospital, before joining the RAPS Animal Hospital. Client communication is one of the most vital parts of providing excellent medical care, and is one of Dr. Tom’s biggest strengths. While committing his life to caring for animals, Dr. Tom keeps life well-rounded. He has played field hockey for most of his life, and considers this and traveling to be his biggest passions. Since arriving in B.C., he has tried to get onto the ski slopes when time allows – but he is kept busy as a new dad and entertaining the family Golden Retriever, Quill, and cat, Pearl. You may even meet Quill at our reception!

Dr. Martinez

VETERINARIAN
vning the RAPS Animal Hospital, which is home to Canada’s only veterinary hyperbaric oxygen treatment facility. Dr. Joseph is assisting RAPS to expand its practice beyond dogs and cats, treating exotic animals, especially rabbits. Dr. Joseph has been active over many years giving back to the community and sees his involvement in RAPS as a continuation of improving and enhancing his community service to the people of Richmond and the Lower Mainland.

Dr. Schwartz

VETERINARIAN
Dr. Regan graduated from the St. George’s University – DVM Program and also has a previous Master’s degree in Public Health. Dr. Regan brings a strong interest in preventative medicine, emergency medicine, surgery and dentistry as well as community outreach with a One Health approach. She has extensive experience working internationally with organizations such as: Veterinarians Without Borders and World Vets, having organized One Health One Medicine community clinics in Grenada, and volunteers monthly with the BC SPCA offering free veterinary care to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside residents. Dr. Regan brings a compassionate, strong personal and professional commitment to helping animals and owners in need.