About Us

Our Veterinarians

At The Barn Door Veterinary Care, we are constantly striving to provide the best medical & wellness treatments for cats and dogs. Our resident veterinarians are highly skilled and equally passionate about your pet’s well-being. You can feel safe knowing that our veterinarians have devoted their entire lives to the profession.

Dr. Ina Purborini DVM

Founder of The Barn Door Veterinary Care

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Ina specializes in integrative care, surgery, diagnostics, and more. A graduate of Bogor Agricultural Institute, she built her dream practice after years of serving pets across BC. Known for her compassion and expertise, she’s dedicated to helping your furry family thrive.

Dr. Alberto Schlicht DVM

Veterinarian – Dentistry Focus

Born in Chile and raised in Venezuela, Dr. Alberto brings global experience and a passion for veterinary dentistry. With a master’s from UBC and Canadian accreditation since 2008, he’s known for making pet care easy to understand and for his dedication to improving pets’ oral health and overall well-being

Dr. Patricia Mattos DVM

Veterinarian – General Practice

Originally from Brazil, Patty brings over a decade of experience in veterinary diagnostic imaging, including radiology, ultrasound, CT, and MRI. Now working toward her Canadian license, she’s passionate about animal care, marine biology, and teaching. Outside the clinic, she’s a black belt adventurer exploring BC with her husband.

Our Care Team

Colleen & Wolfie

Clinic Co-ordinator

With years of experience and a heart for rescues, Colleen brings deep knowledge and passion to the team—especially in veterinary nutrition. When she's not at the clinic, she's caring for her lively hobby farm, home to cats, dogs, horses, a donkey, chickens, and even a 2000-pound steer!

Liza

Registered Veterinary Technician

A 2019 Douglas College grad, Liza brings global experience and a passion for animal care to The Barn Door. From surgery to dental cleanings, she's dedicated to every patient's well-being. When not at the clinic, she provides at-home nursing and works at an avian specialty hospital. Liza shares her life with two rescue dogs and her 17-year-old parrot, Harley.

Sylvia & Sophie

Client & Team Support

Originally from Austria, Sylvia grew up surrounded by animals on her family farm. Now a proud pug mom to Sophie, she brings her love for animals and a strong background in corporate and HR to support both the Barn Door team and its clients with care and heart.

Aleta & Mateo + Kuzco

Receptionist

Since 2014, Aleta has focused on holistic veterinary care, always advocating for pets and their well-being. She's passionate about connecting with clients and their animals, whether at the front desk or over the phone. At home, she shares life with her husband and two adventurous cats, Mateo and Kuzco—often spotted walking in the forest on leash!

Natalie & Phoebe

Technician Assistant

A Douglas College graduate, Natalie has been in the veterinary field since 2018. She brings compassion and skill to every patient she supports. At home, she dotes on her cat Phoebe and loves spending time in nature, cooking, and being with loved ones.

Brandi

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Brandi joined The Barn Door in 2023 and has been an RVT since 2016. Known for her problem-solving skills and compassionate care, she thrives on the variety each day brings. Outside the clinic, Brandi enjoys sports, family time on the Sunshine Coast, and caring for her senior pets—Tuxedo the dog, and cats Billy Jean and Weazley.

Shannon and Cinder

Veterinary Assistant

Shannon has had a lifelong passion for animal care, largely stemming from her childhood in southern California and frequent visits to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park (though she'll always know it as the San Diego Wild Animal Park). She and her family have been permanent residents in Canada for over 15 years now, and after spending a few years working at pet stores and a hydrotherapy center for dogs, she became a certified Veterinary Assistant in 2015 through the West Coast College of Health Care and has been working in vet clinics ever since. Although she has experience working behind the scenes in exam rooms and treatment area, at Barn Door you're most likely to find her in reception; her favorite part is being able to greet the patients and spoil them before their appointments. When she's not working, she is often playing tourist in her own city through her private pet-sitting business, or at home with her family and dog Cinders and cat Ember.