TRUSTED CARE
The Team at the Heart of Belsize
Meet the professionals dedicated to your pet’s wellbeing at our Toronto clinic.
At Belsize Veterinary Clinic, we believe pets are family. We combine advanced medical expertise with a gentle touch to ensure your pet receives the trusted care they deserve.
Meet the Team
Dr. Sarah Rappaport
Veterinarian, Owner
Dr. Sarah Rappaport was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. She attended the Ontario Veterinary College, where she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After graduation, she worked in Sarnia in general practice for almost 7 years. She moved back to the city in 2016.
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Her professional interests include surgery (including some orthopedic surgeries), feline medicine, chronic pain management, preventive care, dentistry, and ultrasound.
Outside of work Sarah enjoys playing volleyball, cycling, reading, spending time with family (especially playing board and card games with her daughter), and hanging out with her part-time cat Claire.
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Dr. Jennifer McMullen
Veterinarian, Owner
Jennifer loves being a vet and has been one for quite some time. She was born and raised in Toronto, obtained an undergraduate degree in Marine Biology at McGill University and then went on to complete her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 1994.
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Her first 6 years of work experience were in England where she worked fast and hard. She returned to Toronto in 2000 to be with family and friends and started working at an emergency hospital. After two years she migrated to working in general practice with dogs and cats only. She found a love for internal medicine, preventive care and whole family care.
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She is an avid Blue Jays fan, plays guitar, softball and loves the great outdoors. This clinic is the culmination of a career and a vision in to how to do pet care right. She is really looking forward to meeting you.
Jessica O'Neill
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Jessica has always loved animals and knew from a very young age that she wanted to work in the veterinary industry. At 15 years old, she had her first experience as a veterinary assistant, and from there continued to grow. In 2008, she graduated from Seneca Polytechnic and attained her RVT status. Over the years, she has gained extensive experience in emergency and specialty medicine. She has been an active member of the OAVT for almost 2 decades, previously sitting on their Board Of Directors as Secretary and chairing committees. She is dedicated to practicing gold standard care for any patient that she works with and has a special place in her heart for senior pets.
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Jessica likes to spend her free time gardening, watching movies, reading National Geographic, and creating crafts. Her two cats (Unstable Mabel and Bruce) love to keep her company! She is looking forward to her new role and meeting all of your pets!
Maria Aroni
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Maria is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who graduated from Seneca College in 2021. After graduation, she began her career in emergency medicine, where she developed strong clinical skills. Her professional interests include nutrition, behaviour, preventive medicine, and emergency care.
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Born and raised in Toronto, Maria has had the opportunity to work in a variety of veterinary settings, including grooming, shelter medicine, emergency, and specialty practice. She loves getting to learn little quirks about her patients and getting to know their families!
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Outside of work, Maria enjoys spending time with her partner, two teenagers, and their four cats. You'll often find her attending local conventions and expos, reading a good book, or watching movies. When life needs a little extra excitement, she also opens her home to foster litters of kittens, helping them grow and prepare for their forever families.
Jill Bellenger
Customer Service Representative
Guelph native Jill grew up with two Abyssinian cats, sparking her love for animals. After university, she embarked on a 20-year adventure in London, England, where she raised her three boys and learned British Sign Language.
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Now happily resettled in Toronto, she shares her home with a quirky Lab-Shepherd rescue named Jarvis. Transitioning into veterinary medicine felt like the perfect way to combine her love for animals with community service.
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Outside of the clinic, Jill enjoys exploring new travel destinations, collecting cookbooks, and passionately cheering on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
"Every pet is treated like our own"
At Belsize Veterinary Clinic, our philosophy is rooted in the belief that every animal deserves compassionate, high-standard medical care. We focus on building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets, ensuring that every visit is as comfortable as it is thorough. Our mission is to support our community with excellence, trust, and a deep love for all creatures.