Dr. Russell grew up in Victoria graduating from the University of Victoria with a Bachelors of Science. In 1995, he traveled to Saskatoon to attend the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. After four very cold winters on the prairies, he graduated with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1999. Quickly, he and his wife returned to BC, and spent a couple of years in practice in Surrey. After experiencing the lower mainland there was a strong, compelling desire to return to Victoria. He took a position at a hospital in Saanich where he practiced on large and small animals. At certain times he certainly felt like James Herriot, practicing on sheep, goats, cattle, horses, the odd chicken, rabbits, guinea pigs, even a bearded dragon, as well as dogs and cats! After 11 years practicing in Saanich he moved out to Langford. While practicing in the Westshore he met many wonderful pets and their owners. After two years the desire to step out on his own finally came to fruition.

Dr. Russell is married and has three wonderful children, and two comical French Bulldogs: Digbey and Gomer. Gomer and Digbey are best buddies: running through the house and wrestling at all hours. Although Dr. Russell is quite busy with his family and business he finds time to practice Aikido: https://ueshibaaikido.com/. He has been known to say “I love to learn, I could listen to lectures all day, its the exams I hate!”