Leena Sandström
Veterinarian
Our Team
I graduated as a veterinarian 1997 in Sweden. I have worked with small animals nearly my entire professional career. In my work I am especially interested in cardiology, internal diseases and ultrasonography. I have further education in cardiology, and have completed the European degree: ESAVS certificate in Small Animal Veterinary Practice / Cardiology. My family consists of my husband, 3 children, 4 papillon dogs and two cats. In my free time I like to spend time gardening and playing the piano.
Pamela Kvarngård
Veterinarian
I graduated as a veterinarian in 2013. I have worked in small animal clinics since 2013, and in Saari animal clinic since 2015. Professionally I am interested in many areas of small animal medicine, and at the moment I am undergoing further education in orthopedics, but I also enjoy dental procedures and soft tissue surgery. My family consists of my husband, a child, a cat and a dog. In my spare time I spend time with my family, I also like to read and spend time in nature.
Assaf Wydra
Veterinarian
I graduated as a veterinarian in 2011. After graduating I was working for 2 years in a small animal hospital in Israel. I have been working in Saari animal clinic since 2015.
My professional interests are dentistry, internal medicine, wild animals and acupuncture. At the moment I am undergoing further education in dentistry (Accesia academy), and have undergone further education also in e.g. acupuncture and wild animals.
Volunteer work is important for me, and I treat wild animals pro bono in cooperation with Nordic Wildlife Care. I also do some volunteer work with the local cat shelter and have also volunteered with homeless animals in Thailand.
My family consists of my wife Pamela, our son David, our dogs Muli and Nelli and a cat, Rupert. In my leisure time I like to spend time with my family, go out in nature, listen to music and watch movies.
Nina Haglund
Veterinarian
I graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Helsinki in 2017. I also have a pharmacist degree from 2010. I started working in Saari Animal Clinic in January 2020. I have previously worked in small animal clinics in Ostrobothnia and as an emergency on-call veterinarian for both small and large animals. I like my job as a veterinarian due to its versatility and contact with animals. The future will show what I will specialize in.
My family consists of my husband, labrador Malte and horse Mille. My spare time I enjoy spending in the stable or out in nature by the sea with family and friends.
Guy Goldsmith
Veterinarian
I graduated as a doctor of veterinary medicine in 2022.
My career is at its beginning and my professional interests are still developing, however currently I have great interest in wildlife and internal medicine.
My family consists of my wife, 5 dogs and 4 cats.
In my free time I train karate, enjoy walks in nature, gardening, knitting and listening to good music.
Meeri Karvonen
Bachelor of veterinary medicine
Sanna Koskiluhta
Clinic Manager, Veterinary Technician
I graduated as a veterinary technican from Ylä-savon Ammattiopisto -09, since then I have been working at Animal Clinic Saari. I enjoy horse riding and have competed in para-equestrian at an international level. In autumn -23 I got a new young horse, with whom we are learning to co-operate. My free time is therefore filled with horse care, and vacation days are also often spent at the stable and training, which is why I currently do not have any other pets. My duties include placing orders and arranging work shifts as well as basic clinic work.
Jenni Ruotsala
Head Veterinary Technician
Animals have always been my biggest passion and interest. I graduated as an animal caretaker with focus on small animal care year 2010. I have been working in Saari animal clinic since 2014, and got my veterinary technician title 2018. The best with this work is that it is interesting, various and very rewarding. I am especially fond of cats and their care. To my family belongs my fiancé, our four indoor cats, one dog and two minipigs. We also have an aquarium. My free time I mostly spend at home with the animals, and I never say no to watching a good movie.
Sini Salmela
Veterinary Technician
Animals have always been close to my heart, so I decided to study to be a veterinary
technician. I graduated in 2019. I also have a bachelor’s degree in international tourism management
and human resource management.
My family includes a husband, 2 rescue dogs, 6 cats and a yellow-naped amazon. I have done a lot of
volunteer work with animals around the world and I am also a board member at the cat shelter. My free time
I spend with my friends and animals and I travel as much as I can.
Meri Vilén
Veterinary Technician
I have a horse caretaker qualification and at the moment I am doing an apprenticeship in veterinary nursing. Animals have been an important part of my life since I was a child. I have two cats and horses at home. Cats are especially close to my heart. I spend my free time with my son and my animals, and I also enjoy being out in nature.
Ida-Maria Back
Veterinary Technician
Susanna Seljas
Veterinary Technician
Animals have always been close to my heart, which is why I decided to make it my profession. I graduated as a veterinary technician 2023, and I also have an animal nurse qualification in my back pocket. In clinical work, no day is the same and there are endless opportunities to develop and learn new things. I spend my free time training and, if possible, traveling.
Amanda Julin
Veterinary Technician
I graduated as an animal caretaker in 2019 and continued my studies to become a dog consultant. I love animals and wanted to deepen my knowledge of their behavior and well-being.
Additionally, I’m a passionate photographer. I have studied photography in southern Finland and have developed my skills through various photography projects.
In my free time, I enjoy working out at the gym and also love hiking in nature.
At home, I have a lovely cat that brings a lot of joy to my life.
