About our Veterinary Practice
The Paw Pillars
Our Mission
To be committed and dedicated to caring for pets as well as providing outstanding customer service. We understand your pets’ requirements and have prepared ourselves accordingly. After starting with a modest set-up with sky high ambition we have turned into a multi award winning centre delivering a huge range of services.
Our Philosphy
The Paw Resort and Wellness Centre was designed to provide uncompromising fun, safety, and comfort to pets, as well as first class convenience to their owners. With strong leadership we operate The Paw Resort with integrity, honesty and compassion.
Our Focus
Is entirely on the care of your furry friends enriched spirit and happiness. Our innovative and professional team along with delivering excellence we are always searching for newer, more effective and simpler solutions for our clients’ needs constantly honing our skills to remain updated and adapt to newer methods for offering better services.
Our Core Values
We are passionate about what we do and care deeply for the health and well-being of all pets. This is not just a business; this is our lifestyle. Our pets bring us comfort, joy and companionship through every phase of our lives, and it’s our job to give back to them as much as they give to us. We are proud to be part of you and your pet’s life and strive to contribute to the long-term wellness of your best friend.
Meet our Team
Dr. Frank Nichols graduated with distinction from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at Saskatoon in 1978. He first worked at Corydon Animal Clinic in Winnipeg and in 1981 began his association with Brandon Hills Veterinary Clinic and was a partner for over 30 years and sold his interest in 2014. He has maintained a keen interest in animal welfare and behaviour and is always eager apply new training methods. Frank is an Animal Protection Officer for the Province of Manitoba and for many years was the veterinarian serving on the Brandon University Animal Care Committee. He has served two terms as a council member for the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association and on the Veterinary Medical Board of Manitoba. Frank has retired from full time practice and has enjoyed doing locums at veterinary hospitals in Virden, St. Claude, Oakbank and at Assiniboine Animal Hospital in Winnipeg, working part time allows him to still be an active participant in the running of The Paw resort. A respected local voice on animal care and behavior, Frank’s vision for better pet care is evident in every aspect at The Paw Resort.
Joanne Nichols is Certified Advanced Pet Care Technician, dog trainer, a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers (CAPPDT), and Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and a member of the Professional Groomer’s Association of Manitoba. Joanne has been instrumental in every aspect of The Paw Resort and Wellness Centre. Joanne has worked with animals for more the 35 years and is passionate about animal health and well-being. She is a strong advocate for humane, science-based dog training methods as well as for stress-reduction in all aspects of pet care. Before opening The Paw Resort, Joanne worked in Pet Center management, trained and showed horses, groomed, and boarded pets in her home, and spent over a decade teaching dog training classes for the Crocus Obedience & Kennel Club.