Our team
Kirsti Schildt
Veterinary specialist in small animal diseases, CertVD, DipECVD, EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology
I like to be at sea – in my kayak or tour skating on the ice. I don’t have own pets right now. For the picture I have borrowed my friend’s gorgeous dog Felix.
Katja Kyröläinen
Veterinarian
I like to spend my time in nature, by foot or paddling. My pets are Jonkka, a Lapponian Herder, and the cat siblings Maikki and Rällä.
Lotta Pänkälä
Veterinary specialist in small animal diseases
My hobbies are horse riding and agility. My pets are Vesta, an Irish terrier, and my two cats are named Kerttu and Voltti.
Jonna Juhola
Veterinarian
I became a veterinarian in 2012. Since that I have worked in Finland and in the UK and undertaken a dermatology residency training in the UK. I like climbing and spending time outdoors.
Katarina Varjonen
Veterinary specialist in small animal diseases, DipECVD, EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, Swedish specialist in dog and cat diseases, Swedish specialist in skin diseases of cats and dogs
President European Society of Veterinary Dermatology and World Association of Veterinary Dermatology Administrative committee
I like to go for a stroll in nature or in the city, usually accompanied by my Australian terrier. At home I like to relax with a book in my sofa. I have got the chance to work abroad in different countries through my profession, mostly in Sweden but also in England, Scotland and the USA. I specialised in dermatology 15 years ago.
Viktoria Sjöberg
Veterinary nurse
I like gardening and house plants, old wooden houses and kayaking. I don’t have any pets right now, but I dream of having my own hens or ducks.
Vilma Tuomisto
Veterinary nurse
I have two terriers that are always full of energy, Luna (Border terrier) and Titi (Parson russell terrier).
In my free time I like to spend time in nature or at our cottage, play the piano and go running.
Johanna Ratilainen
Veterinary nurse
My family’s happy animal herd consists of cats, rabbits and ponies. I also have foster cats from an animal welfare organisation living with us.
In my free time I like to be in nature with my ponies and read books.
Nina Kokkila
Veterinary nurse
I am also a professional animal trainer. In my free time I like to spend time at our summer cottage, do different sports and go on adventures in the forest with my dogs.
At home I have two mixed breed dogs that moved with me from Australia.
Maija Saloinen
Veterinary nurse (EAT)
Wiliina Julkunen
Animal caretaker
I have two cats. In my free time I like to try out new recipes, spend time with my family and play video games. I dream about becoming a veterinary nurse in the future.
Janna Leskinen
Veterinary nurse
I have three chunky cats at home giving me orders: Gary, Super Pähkinä and Nuudelipaketti. My free time is spent obeying aforementioned cats, cheering on my boy when he is playing soccer, or doing group gymnastics – I like to pretend that I’m Xena at the body combat lessons.
Anni Miettinen
Veterinary student
I dream about having an own working retriever and I enjoy winter swimming.
According to me, the most important thing I have learned so far at vet school is that you can sort out anything with the right attitude and a good crew!
Hilla Strandberg
Veterinary student
I try to go to the forest with my rescue dog Lumo as often as I can. I also compete in ballroom dancing when I don’t study or spend time with animals.
Hanna Tuomola
Veterinary student
At home my English springer spaniel Sylvi makes my days brighter. In my free time I like to go running in the forest. I have had horseback riding as a hobby since I was a kid and I still do that when possible.
Tiina Paavola
Veterinary student
I like to wander in nature with my Finnish Lapphund.
I need at least one longer trek per year, preferably in the north.
Charlotta Gustafsson
Veterinary student
In my free time I like to draw and paint and I also do climbing.
I have a dog called Charlie and in the picture you can see my lizard Nano.