Meet our Epona Team

Dr. Anne Marie Guillemaud

Owner & Veterinarian

Dr. Guillemaud is an ‘Island Girl’ and grew up in Port McNeill.  Annie has loved horses her entire life. She was a member of the Ports North Pony Club, achieving her Horsemanship Level A. Some of you may remember her from her time showing horses in the Comox Valley under her maiden name, De Leenheer. Annie also used to compete in the Modern Pentathlon, which includes riding, running, swimming, shooting and fencing.

Dr. Guillemaud did her undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, earning a Bachelor of Science in Food Nutrition and Health in 2008.  After that, she moved to Saskatoon and completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012.  She stayed on at the College to spend a year working as an Intern in Equine Field Service. She was then a Clinical Associate in Equine Field Service for two years, before returning to the Island to join Epona Equine in 2015.  In 2019 she purchased the practice from Dr. Andrea Plaxton. Dr. Guillemaud’s areas of interest include reproduction, dentistry, and lameness.

When not working Annie can be found enjoying time with her Dutch Warmblood ‘Summer’, filly ‘Raeah’, her husband, Chris, and daughters, Hannah and Hailey.

Support Staff

  • Kayleigh | Veterinary Assistant

    Kayleigh grew up & spent most of her life living in Victoria, and moved to the Comox Valley in May 2022. She started her journey in the veterinary industry as a receptionist in a small animal emergency hospital before transitioning to a regular small animal practice. In 2018, she joined an equine veterinary practice in Victoria as vet assistant and moved her way into the practice manager position before moving up island. Kayleigh started riding when she was 13 and has loved it ever since. In her spare time, she can be found at the barn with her mini horse Tinkerbelle, working on her graphic & web design business, or spending time with her husband & black lab, Loki.

  • Brooke | Receptionist & Vet Assistant

    Brooke is joining the Epona team as our new receptionist, however you will occasionally find her on farm when Kayleigh or Jessica are away! Originally from Saskatchewan, Brooke made her way to the West Coast of BC where she started her own farm. Brooke grew up with horses and other livestock from a very young age. She has extensive equine handling experience, as well as having had the privilege to work under some great equine trainers within Saskatchewan and Alberta prior to moving to Vancouver Island. We are excited to have Brooke with us and taking over being the friendly voice you hear on the other side of the phone.

  • Jessica | Registered Veterinary Technician

    Jessica is joining our team as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) one day a week! Born and raised in the Comox Valley, Jessica started her career as an RVT in small animal medicine. Her passion for veterinary technology has led her down multiple aspects of education within the field, including equine health and wellness. With over 14 years of experience and knowledge, we know that Jessica is going to be a great asset to the Epona team!