Dr. Christiane Pfaender:

Dr. Pfaender grew up in Germany and graduated in 1992 from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Giessen in the centre of Germany. After completing a 6 month internship in Canada and falling in love with this country, she graduated in 1994 from the Guelph University of Veterinary Medicine and started working for Aldor Veterinary Clinic after immigrating to Canada in 1996. In 2003 she took over the practice.

Dr. Christiane Pfaender lives with her husband and her son on a hobby farm with 5 pet cows and the cats Angus and Pongo. Interests besides veterinary medicine include gardening, hiking and photography (especially animals, nature and children).

Aldor Veterinary Clinic strives to provide excellent companion animal care with a focus on preventative medicine and a special interest in dentistry.

Dr. Sharon Moloney:

Sharon Moloney earned her BSc in Agriculture (with honours), in Animal Science, from the University of British Columbia in 1990. After traveling, marrying and starting her family, Sharon went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (with distinction) at the University of Saskatchewan in 1997.

Since that time, Dr. Moloney has practiced veterinary medicine in the Lower Mainland at various veterinary practices as a regular locum for over 19 years. She has a special interest in preserving and nurturing the human animal bond through quality veterinary care that focuses on education and preventative health care.

Sharon's interests and hobbies include reading and attending monthly book club meetings; painting; working out at the gym; and hiking with the family.

Sharon lives in Langley with her husband, three children, a dog and a cat.

"What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, man would die from a great loneliness of spirit. For whatever happens to the beasts, soon happens to man. All things are connected."

~ Chief Seattle