Our Doctors
Dr. Kong (she/her) was born in Scarborough, Ontario, raised in Hong Kong and received her veterinary degree from the University of Glasgow. Upon graduation with commendation, she started her veterinary career in Reading, England before moving to Vancouver in 2016, a city which she fell in love with on her many childhood visits to see her grandparents and extended family.
Dr. Kong has a keen interest in emergency medicine, soft tissue surgery and has experience with small/cage mammals. She is also a certified canine rehabilitation therapist (CCRT). This involved 90 hours of extended training in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of lamenesses in dogs. Seeing her first love, a yellow lab named Logan, have pain and a diminished quality of life from arthritis and debilitating joint pain was the motivating factor for Dr. Kong to receive her rehabilitation certification.
Dr. Kong is looking forward to building lasting relationships with the pets and their people in this Mount Pleasant, Kensington-Cedar Cottage community. As an owner she will lead by example with her calm, patient demeanor and hopes to create an environment for a cohesive close knit team of animal care professionals who are equally passionate about giving our furry family members the healthiest, best life possible.
In her spare time, Dr. Kong plays ice hockey, camps, hikes and skis. She shares her home with an adopted tabby cat named Rolo.
Dr. Kong has completed the Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program and is recognized as a Fear Free Certified Professional.
Dr. Cheryl Kong - Veterinarian & Owner
Dr. Jenna Hewitt-Kenda - Veterinarian
Dr. Jenna Hewitt-Kenda (she/her) grew up in the North Vancouver community of Deep Cove. Academically strong as well as being a star athlete, Dr. Jenna began her post secondary education playing NCAA Division 1 varsity ice hockey at the prestigious Ivy League, Brown University. After two years at Brown, she transferred to the University of Waterloo to complete her bachelor's degree in Honours Science as well as being captain of the Waterloo varsity hockey team. There she was awarded with the Academic All-Canadian honours.
Dr. Jenna received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. During veterinary school, she volunteered in northern Saskatchewan, providing spay, neuter and wellness services to underserved communities and was recognized with multiple scholarships and awards.
She was drawn to Paws on Fraser for our shared commitment to Fear Free veterinary services and their collaborative style of medicine. Dr. Jenna has strong interests in oncology, ultrasound and preventative medicine. She is looking forward to using the ultrasound and radiology skills that she gained while working in the medical imaging department of the Veterinary Medical Centre, and is excited to foster long-term partnerships with clients and their pets!
She lives on the North Shore with her partner Luke, her two dogs Lenny and Lily, and her cat Zola. Outside of work, she loves going on multi-day backpacking trips, and playing in slo-pitch and ice hockey leagues.
Dr. Jenna has completed the Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program and is recognized as a Fear Free Certified Professional.
Awards Received:
Class of 1978 Wellness Scholarship: recognizes students who have ensured self-care for themselves and their fellow veterinary students during veterinary school
Sophie Katarynych Small Animal Care Award: for her aptitude for patient advocacy and compassionate care during clinical rotations
American Animal Hospital Association award for Proficiency in Primary Care: for exceptional clinical proficiency in general practice medicine and commitment to patient-centered care and the human-animal bond.
Dr. Clare Doherty - Veterinarian
Dr. Clare Doherty (she/her) grew up in Dublin, Ireland, and qualified as a veterinarian at University College Dublin. Following graduation, she worked in general practice in the North of England, before completing a rotating internship at the University of Cambridge. There she spent the year working with each speciality service, receiving advanced training across a wide range of disciplines including internal medicine, surgery and neurology.
She moved to Vancouver seven years ago and now calls East Van home. Clare is particularly passionate about surgery as she enjoys working with her hands and being able to definitively fix a patient’s problem and improve their quality of life within hours.
She loves being part of the team at Paws, where the focus on compassionate, high-quality, Fear Free care aligns closely with her own values. Clare enjoys building strong relationships with clients and supporting them in making informed decisions about their pet’s care and loves the local, neighbourhood vibe of the hospital. She is also a big supporter of independent veterinary clinics and the strong culture of teamwork and community they create.
When not at work Clare has many diverse interests including playing the fiddle, practicing yoga, swimming in the ocean and spending time in the mountains. She has taken her hobby of trail running to a new level as she completed her first 50km trail race in early 2026. At home, Clare is kept busy by her slightly mischievous grey cat, Fiachra, and her rescued chihuahua, Ailbhe whom she calls her “perfect tiny blonde angel”, who can do no wrong.
We are so privileged to have such a skilled and caring veterinarian and fun individual join our team.
Dr. Loretta Yuen - Veterinarian & Owner
Dr. Yuen (she/her) has long established roots in Vancouver. She attended elementary and high school in Vancouver and obtained her Bachelor’s of Science degree at UBC graduating with Honours in Conservation Biology. She is an active member in the community having coached her daughter’s soccer and field hockey teams from the ages of 5-14 and holds multiple volunteer roles at her children’s schools and other community initiatives.
Dr. Yuen received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from WCVM and graduated with Distinction. Upon graduation, she quickly moved back to beautiful Vancouver where she has been a practicing veterinarian and the Medical Director of a well established practice for over 20 years.
Starting a clinic she could call her own has always been a personal career goal but having put family and motherhood first, it was put on hold. With her kids now older, Paws on Fraser is the fruition of a lifelong dream. Her vision for this clinic is to provide quality, compassionate care for her patients and owners. Her interests include dentistry and the diagnosis and treatment of challenging medical cases. However her favourite part of practice has always been to see the joy that pets bring to their families and connecting with the owners. She hopes that Paws on Fraser can be the place that people look to for genuine, trusted and personalized veterinary advice and care.
Dr. Yuen has a dog, a cat and a rabbit at home who are all rescued with their own unique story to tell. In her free time she plays field hockey for the Meralomas, skis, kayaks and recently joined the pickleball craze.
Dr. Yuen has completed the Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program and is recognized as a Fear Free Certified Professional.
Dr. Trisha Kong - Veterinarian
Dr. Trisha Kong (aka Dr. Trisha, she/her), as you may have guessed, is indeed Dr. Cheryl Kong’s sister! As sisters, they shared a similar path in their journey to become veterinarians with Dr. Trisha also obtaining her veterinary degree with commendation at the University of Glasgow.
Drawn by a strong ice hockey culture and amazing proximity to downhill skiing, Dr. Trisha moved to Vancouver right after graduation in 2015 to start her career in veterinary medicine. During her career, Dr. Trisha has worked in both emergency veterinary hospitals and busy, multivet general practice hospitals. As well she is a certified canine rehabilitation therapist (CCRT). She brings her diverse experience to Paws on Fraser with a keen interest in surgery, dentistry and rehabilitation medicine. In addition to her work at Paws on Fraser, Dr. Trisha also holds a position at the University of British Columbia overseeing the welfare and medical care of the research animals there.
For Dr. Trisha, the best part of being a veterinarian is the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of our pets. She was drawn to the team at Paws on Fraser due to the hospital culture of fostering strong connections with both the pets and the clients, and the belief that the whole team is integral to providing quality care. Of course being able to work alongside her sister was an added bonus!
Outside of work, Dr. Trisha is an avid ice hockey player, skier, and scuba diver. Although she doesn’t have any pets of her own at the moment, Dr. Trisha gets her daily animal fix with all the wonderful pets she sees coming through the doors at Paws on Fraser.
Dr. Trisha has completed the Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program and is recognized as a Fear Free Certified Professional.
