Office Staff
Robert Koreman—
Hospital Manager/Owner
Rob Koreman spent his professional life in corporate management before changing course and dedicating himself fulltime to managing the Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley. Rob, and his wife Dr. Nadine Koreman, established the clinic in 1996.
Rob was working as the production manager for a local furniture manufacturer when he and Dr. Koreman decided to move from the smaller 1800 sq. ft. facility to build the new 6000 sq. ft. building that is the current home of the Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley. The Clinic now has approx. 40 employees.
"It was at this time I decided to dedicate 100 percent of my career to managing our new and growing clinic," Rob said.
He and Dr. Koreman own a 5-acre farm. In what spare time he can find, Rob still likes to make custom-made furniture. What he enjoys most is spending time with his wife and two daughters and "doing as many outdoor activities as possible."
Nicole—Animal Health technician, Support Staff Manager
Animal Health Technician and Support Staff Manager Nicole has been with AECFV since September of 1999. She oversees scheduling, hiring, staff evaluations and also performs technical duties such as IV catheters, radiographs and patient monitoring.
"Part of being a good manager is being a good listener," Nicole said about her job. "I subscribe to the management style of firm, fair and friendly."
Nicole has a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Alberta, and a Diploma in Animal Health Technology from Fairview College. She is a member of the British Columbia Animal Health Technology Association and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society.
"I like working at the Animal Emergency Clinic because of the dynamic environment. Every shift brings in different cases. Helping pets and their owners through traumatic situations can also be rewarding," Nicole said of her day-to-day responsibilities.
Nicole has a domestic short hair cat named Molson.
When not trying to keep up with her two children, Nicole enjoys going to the movies and shopping.
Karen Huziak—Office Manager
Karen started as the Office Manager at the Animal Emergency Clinic at the AECFV in December of 1996 and has been helping to make the clinic run smoothly ever since. She assists with ordering medications, payroll, and accounting. She's an expert multi-tasker.
"I've been here since the very beginning, and I've enjoyed watching the clinic change, evolve and expand over the years. And through all the changes, we've always had a great staff who have made this an enjoyable place to work," Karen said of the 15 years she's been with us. "The level of veterinary care that we provide is something that I'm very proud of."
Karen enjoys hiking, camping, baking, watching movies, and playing with and walking her cocker spaniel, Dante.