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. I have two cats, Maikki and Manteli.

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

During a rotating internship at the Pride Veterinary Referrals in the UK in 2018, I made the decision to apply for a veterinary dermatology residency.

After working three years at the dermatology department of the Royal Veterinary College referral hospital, I joined the Aures team in the autumn of 2024.

In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors and doing sports.

Karita Leirisalo

Veterinarian

I have gained expertise in skin and ear diseases through continuing education courses both in Finland and abroad.

Part of the week I work at the dermatology clinic at the University Animal Hospital, where my duties also include guiding veterinary students into the fascinating world of dermatology.

I spend most of my free time with my family. My Labrador Retriever, Foodie, and my 1985 sailboat are always along for the ride.

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.

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.

Johanna Ratilainen

Veterinary nurse

My family’s happy animal herd consists of cats 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.

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.

Maija Saloinen

Veterinary nurse (EAT)

I have two dalmatians, Luka and Helmi. In addition to forest walks we also do sled dog sports and sometimes go to dog shows.

I dream of having a house of my own where I can read books and do puzzles in front of the fireplace. A few woolly pigs and horses could roam in the garden.

Wiliina Julkunen

Veterinary nurse student

I have two cats. In my free time I like to try out new recipes, spend time with my family and play video games.

Naiyapak Roenglueam

Assistant

I have had eight cats and one dog over the years. Some of my cats were rescued strays. I currently don’t have any pets in Finland. In my free time, I enjoy doing sports, going to the library and traveling with my family.

Pettiina Jakola

Animal caretaker

I took my animal caretaker exam in the beginning of 2025 and now I am studying again to become a veterinary nurse. I have two cats at home, Iines and Lumikki.

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.