Meet Our Team

Dr. Piano is a dedicated and experienced veterinarian who has been serving the community since 2010. He completed his veterinary degree at the prestigious University of the Philippines in 1993, showcasing his commitment to the field. In 2001, Dr. Piano made the move to Canada, and his passion for animal care led him to begin practicing as a locum veterinarian in beautiful British Columbia. In 2017, he took over King George Veterinary Hospital as its practice owner.

As a family man, Dr. Piano values the importance of balancing work and personal life. His wife, Maria Cecilia, and their three sons, Gabriel, Guio, and Gian, and their 2 dogs, Gaston Manolo and Giulio Martin occupy most of his non-working hours.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Dr. Piano leads an active lifestyle. In his limited spare time, he indulges in his love for sports such as tennis and basketball. Dr. Piano is also an outdoor enthusiast, often enjoying biking and hiking in the breathtaking landscapes of British Columbia.

Dr. Piano understands that your pets are an integral part of your family. With his expertise and compassionate approach to veterinary care, you can trust that your furry friends will receive the highest standard of attention and treatment.

Dr. Sharon Prus opened King George Veterinary Hospital in 1992 and has more than 30 years experience in companion animal veterinary medicine and has worked with zoological collections, aviaries and avian research.

Dr. Prus graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College and has a Masters of Veterinary Science and Residency in Exotic Animal Medicine from the Saskatchewan Western College of Veterinary Medicine. She has a special interest in birds, reptiles, and exotic pets and has owned many species of birds and reptiles herself.

She believes in quality compassionate veterinary care for all animals and recognizes the significant emotional bond between pets and their owners. She has treated all creatures great and small from rabbits, rats, and ferrets to parrots and primates.

Dr. Prus lives in Langley with her family who shares her passion for animals. Her family menagerie of pets includes a Greyhound, an Abyssinian cat, and an African grey Parrot.

Dr. Prus is now semi-retired, but still sees avians and exotic patients at the clinic regularly.

Dr. Cecilia is our devoted locum veterinarian specializing in the care of dogs and cats. Born and raised amidst the sunny landscapes of California, her journey in veterinary medicine has taken her across continents to beautiful British Columbia, Canada.

After completing her veterinary degree at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, her professional path has led her to various clinics and communities in the lower mainland, each contributing to her experience.

Outside the clinic, you’ll often find Dr. Cecilia immersed in the stunning natural beauty of British Columbia. She has a deep love for the outdoors and enjoys mountain biking and skiing in the beautiful outdoors of British Columbia!

Through her work, she aims not only to provide top-notch veterinary care but also to be a trusted partner in the well-being of your furry family members.

Melissa has been with King George Veterinary Hospital since September 1999, working in all areas of the hospital. She helps care for our hospitalized pets and is responsible for assisting the doctor in surgical procedures. She has been a lifelong pet owner and loves working with all animals. She takes a special interest in caged pets, especially guinea pigs, and their nutritional and environmental requirements. She currently shares her home with Jellybean, a beautiful Ragdoll, and Alfred, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Melissa enjoys getting to know our patients and developing a strong relationship with their human families.

Jolene was raised in Williams Lake B.C. and moved to the Lower Mainland in 2010. Jolene enjoys learning every day on the job and is a true believer that there is always something to learn every day.

Jolene is currently enrolled in the TRU Veterinary Technologist Open-Learning program to receive her RVT status.

Outside of the office, Jolene enjoys reading a good book, writing, crocheting, playing board games and Dungeons and Dragons with her friends and husband, and keeping busy with her toddler.

Jolene’s menagerie of animals includes her two cats Remington and Benjamin, her blue-tongue skink Sebastian, and her two ball pythons Drax and Cerberus.

Anisha completed the Veterinary Office Assistant program at Sprott Shaw College in 2019.  She joined the KGVH team in October 2021. You’ll see Anisha attending to multiple areas of our hospital, whether it’s greeting clients in the reception area or caring for your pets before, during, and after surgical procedures.

As our resident guinea pig whisperer, Anisha cares for 2 guinea pigs named Cookie and Tater. In 2022, Anisha welcomed her two cats, June and Walter from the SPCA into her family.

She lives with her husband, David. In her spare time, Anisha enjoys drawing, reading and enjoying nature!

Veronica graduated from UBC with a BSc in Applied Animal Biology in 2020 and joined our team in October 2021 with a background in volunteer experience with Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary and Rabbitats. Veronica is certified Fear Free and loves to meet new clients and help their beloved pets. Much like everyone else on our team, Veronica wears multiple hats so you will see her influence everywhere around the clinic.

In her spare time, she loves to bake, create art, care for her plants or nap with her 13-year-old cat named Shadow. She is also our resident foodie, and loves telling us about her food-ventures she has on her days off with friends and family.

Manpreet is a certified Fear Free veterinary assistant, graduated from the Douglas College Veterinary Office and Animal Care program. She is currently pursuing her Veterinary Technician diploma at Douglas College. After her practicum with us, Manpreet joined our team and loves taking care of all our lovely patients.

She has a 3 year old XL American Bully named Dbo. In her spare time, Manpreet enjoys embroidery and doing nails as a certified nail technician!

Woof! My name is Giulio Piano 🙂

I am a 2 year old Bernedoodle who loves treats, eating garbage, playing tug, and making new friends! My human colleagues call me a goof, but they secretly love me for it. You might see me when you walk in and that means I want a treat from you! I have an older brother, Gaston the Chiweenie, and 3 older human brothers at home, which means I’m the youngest but that means I get spoiled… but not enough, if you’re asking me!

I take my greeter job very seriously… I take tips (treats) for a job well done!

Hi! I’m Alfie

I am a 3 year old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and I love doing tricks for treats! I also love naps and belly rubs, but am not the biggest fan of hugs. You might hear me before you see me but that’s because I take my job as greeter/security VERY seriously. But don’t worry- I might be wary of strangers, but once I get to know you (and get a few treats from you!) I’ll be your best friend 🙂

I also accept tips in the form of treats for a job well done.