About Us
Vets on the Go was founded in 2018 by Dr. Emma D'Arcy and Shurlyne Matheson.
We are dedicated professionals who combine passion and concern about the animals of Grenada. We chose to be in the profession because we genuinely care for animals and our integrity is known throughout the island.
We charge a reasonable fee for our services but as it is a non-profit organization, all proceeds go into helping the animals of Grenada by organizing spay/neuter and vaccination clinics especially in areas where there are little or no veterinary services.
Meet The Team
Dr. Emma D'Arcy
Emma completed her first degree at the University of Dublin, Ireland. This was a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Pharmacology. Emma then went on to complete her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest, Hungary. Emma qualified in 2009 and has worked since then as a small animal general practitioner in a hospital environment and multi-branch practices in the UK. In Grenada, Emma volunteered and worked with the local SPCA. It was during this time that she realized how much she loved outreach work in the community and how most of the island found it difficult to access the veterinary care needed for their pets. This is how the idea for ‘Vets on the Go' developed.
Shurlyne Matheson
Shurlyne gained experience in veterinary, animal husbandry, pest management, the fisheries, forest and plant production from 2005 to 2009. Having a passion for cattle artificial insemination, Shurlyne was offered and availed of a course in this field. Between 2012 and 2017, Shurlyne worked full time in a non-profit veterinary clinic on Carriacou as a veterinary technician and clinic manager. During this time Shurlyne performed consults, routine surgeries and emergency procedures as well as the day to day running of the animal clinic. Shurlyne also assisted Dr. Louison while he was the chief vet. She thoroughly enjoys field work and this coupled with her passion for veterinary care and empathy for animals lead to be instrumental in forming ‘Vets on the Go'.
Dr. Bowen Louison
Dr. Louison is a director for ‘Vets on the Go'. He was the chief vet of Grenada for several years and currently an Associate Professor at St. George's University.
