Meet the Team

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20 years ago, Dr. Bolton began building relationships with First Nation Communities in Northern Ontario and helped provide veterinary care in a number of remote communities. Dr. Bolton formed the Grey Bruce Aboriginal Qimmiq Team in 2012. Since then, GBAQT has grown into a large group of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support team members, and became a registered charity in 2017. 

Dr. Linda Bolton graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1984. She has lived and

practiced in the Grey Bruce area ever since. Along with Dr. Sally Parks she became the owner of Mullen Small Animal Clinic in 1993. She lives in the country with her husband, Russ, and a plethora of dogs and pet chickens, turkeys and geese.

Dr. Bolton is the former Chair of the Awards Committee of the Ontario Veterinary Medical

Association, a past president of the Grey Bruce Veterinary Association, a retired St. John

Ambulance Therapy Dog Handler, and a newly retired coach for the Art of Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College. She received the OVMA Award of Merit in 2009.

Dr. Bolton devotes her spare time to working with communities interested in achieving successful dog population control and coordinating the trips to these communities. Dr. Bolton is hoping that with collaboration between interested communities and groups like GBAQT, we can achieve success and sustainability with dog population control.

Bianca Del Bois is an animal welfare leader working at the intersection of community-based care, policy, and systems change. With over a decade of experience in animal protection and welfare, Bianca has supported hundreds of animals through direct aid, access-to-care initiatives, community programs, and long-term advocacy efforts focused on improving outcomes for animals and the communities who care for them.

In late 2025, Bianca was nominated President of the Grey Bruce Aboriginal Qimmiq Team. Her work with GBAQT is grounded in collaboration, trust-building, and Indigenous-led approaches to improving access to veterinary care and health outcomes in community. Earlier in her career, Bianca worked in clinical veterinary medicine, an experience that continues to inform her practical, welfare-centered approach to animal care, advocacy, and program design.

She is the Founder and Executive Director of Urban Tails Animal Rescue. Bianca is also the Director of Development & Communications at Animal Alliance of Canada, and the Founder and CEO of a Toronto-based marketing and communications agency.

Alongside her professional practice, Bianca is deeply engaged in evidence-based animal welfare and humane science. She is a Fellow in the Futurekind Fellowship, where her work focuses on the responsible and ethical use of AI in animal welfare, research modernization, and policy reform, and she is completing formal training in Evidence-Based Toxicology through the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing.

Bianca has an affinity for old and sick animals. If she's not working, you can find her caring for her many rescue animals on her farm.

Gary has been an Respiratory Therapist for over 30 years. Became a RN next. Loves flying and building planes. Is a wonderful musician. Worked as an OR nurse and flight nurse in the U.S, and Fort MacMurray, then eventually made it to the Grey Bruce area and became a client of Linda's. Taught nursing at Georgian College and then Conestoga College, and has now retired to Port Dover. 

Barb is a well respected member of GBAQT. She has been part of this organization since its inception and has participated in numerous spay and neuter clinics. 

Barb worked as a registered nurse for numerous years and the skills she acquired through the years make her a valuable addition to our board of directors. Barb is always willing to help other team members, and our team is very grateful for her continued support. 

Bio coming soon!

Brianne is currently completing her degree in Animal Biology at the University of Guelph, hoping to continue her education to obtain a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. 

Brianne grew up in Northwestern Ontario and has always had a passion for improving access to veterinary care for members of remote communities. She has been on trips with GBAQT and looks forward to learning more about northern communities and collaborating with them. 

In her free time, Brianne loves exploring the outdoors, volunteering with Skate Canada and playing with her dog, Fergie.

Ana graduated from Georgian College's Veterinary Technician Program in 2013, and is a member of good standing with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians. 

She also leads as Medical Director for an animal rescue charity based in Toronto, Canada. With over a decade working in a variety of settings in veterinary medicine, Ana has steered her focus towards advancing animal welfare and fostering community programs. Ana's passion lies with promoting the well-being of animals and strengthening connections between pets and owners. 

When not working, Ana enjoys cake baking/decorating, reading, and spending time with her husband and array of animals.

Sherrie joined our team in September of 2024 when she participated with our spay and neuter clinic in Wabaseemoong Independent Nations. 

She has been involved in the purebred dog world for over 30 years as a strong advocate and pet parent to Chinese Shar-Pei. Sherrie is knowledgeable in dog enrichment, care and maintenance. She has many years experience working alongside children, youth and Indigenous communities throughout Ontario. Sherrie can be appropriately described as a “helper” to the team as she enjoys doing anything and everything that will benefit an animal and/or their humans. 

Sherrie is most looking forward to working alongside Indigenous community members to assist with medical and hands on learning to care for their animals. When at home, Sherrie enjoys spending time with her family, attending dog shows to exhibit her own dogs and to learn about other dog breeds.