Dr. David and Dr. Claudia Lister

David and Claudia opened their first veterinary clinic together in 1976 in Dundas PEI, close to Dundas Farms, where they provided herd health services to the largest herd of exotic beef cattle in the province. Between 1976 and 1978 when they joined the Montague Vet Clinic, their farm and pet practice grew and they counted an ever increasing number of producers, pet owners and dog and cat breeders as loyal clients and friends.

While Dr. David remained an owner of the Montague Clinic mixed animal practice for 35 years, Dr. Claudia decided to open a strictly small animal clinic in Stratford. In 1984, she opened the Southport Animal Hospital, where she practised for almost 25 years. While under her direction, the clinic achieved and maintained hospital accreditation with the American Animal Hospital Association, an organization of small animal practitioners striving for excellence in patient care. For many years, her clinic was the only AAHA accredited hospital on PEI.

The Listers raised 4 beautiful daughters, Meaghan, Stephanie, Erin and Amy, on the Union Road near Montague, surrounded by animals (dogs, cats, dairy goats, chickens, horses, cattle and pigs, ferrets and fish!)  It’s no surprise that all of the girls are animal lovers and two went on to become veterinarians themselves. Dr. Dave and Dr. Claudia still live on the Union Road but have “downsized” their animal family to their Queensland Blue Heeler, Gili, and two Siamese cats, Isadore Einstein (Izzy) and Moe Smith.

Dr. Carly Lilley

Dr. Carly grew up on Cape Breton Island and knew from a young age that she wanted to work with animals some day.  After completing a Bachelor of Science degree at Dalhousie University she was beyond excited to be accepted into the Atlantic Veterinary College to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.  She quickly fell in love with PEI and graduated with her veterinary degree in spring of 2021. As quickly as Carly fell in love with the island, our entire team fell in love with Carly and her passion for veterinary medicine.  We are thrilled to have her join the veterinary team here at the New Perth Animal Hospital.

Carly lives with her partner, Scott, and their small animal family made up of a cat named Gus, and a Fancy Rat named Myn.  In her spare time she loves getting out to explore more of the island that she’s come to call home.

Dr. Stephanie Lister Grey, DACVS

Dr. Stephanie Lister Grey, the daughter of Dr. Dave and Dr. Claudia, has been involved in veterinary medicine pretty much from birth. Dinner table conversation at the Lister home has almost always included “veterinary talk”.  Stephanie and her sisters also accompanied their parents on many farm calls and after-hours small animal emergencies. Stephanie became passionate about the profession at a very early age and gained valuable experience working in clinics throughout high school and university.

After graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 2003, Dr. Lister completed internships at specialty practices in Indiana and Toronto before entering a surgical residency and Master’s program at Kansas State University, which she completed in 2008. Dr. Lister became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2009. Since finishing her residency, she has worked at surgery referral hospitals in Virginia, New York and Washington states before moving back east with her husband, two children, their dog and 3 cats.  She is currently on staff at the Veterinary Emergency, Critical Care and Referral Center of New Hampshire but has recently begun to perform specialty surgery services at New Perth Animal Hospital.

Dr. Stephanie will be performing surgeries at the New Perth Animal Hospital and will also be accepting referral patients from the Atlantic provinces.  She enjoys all aspects of surgery from challenging fracture repairs and orthopedic surgeries to complex cancer and soft tissue surgery and is dedicated to patient care.  She believes strongly in the importance of client and veterinarian communication and will always provide an in-depth discussion of treatment options for clients .

As a surgeon, she is, of course, handy with tools and can fix almost anything! For years her grandmother told stories of Stephanie downloading the repair manual and dismantling her car on the front lawn, in order to fix an electrical problem under the dash. Her neighbours in Virginia were amazed that she was able, by herself, to install 8 foot screen panels and completely screen in the porch of the house she was renting.

When not working, Dr. Lister and her husband enjoy exploring with their two children and their dog, Morty. (the cats stay at home). Most of her leisure time is focused on kid-friendly options, such as cooking, crafting and horseback riding with the kids, family board games, escape rooms, hiking and exploring the outdoors.  Our beautiful beaches speak to her of home and a walk on the beach is often on the agenda when she gets to PEI.