Our Team

Dr. Erica Dickie

Practice Owner | Hospice Veterinarian | Empath

I love seeing the unique ways pets are integrated into families, enriching the lives of those who love and care for them. That connection and bond shared between people and their pets is what motivated and inspired me to become a veterinarian. 

“I am so grateful and honoured to be able to help people from the comfort of their homes, providing compassionate end-of-life care to pets — honouring the bond, the life, and the love.”
— Dr. Erica

My pets have been a part of many milestones in my life: from graduating vet school at the Ontario Veterinary College, to starting my career and marriage, buying our first home, and raising our two amazing children. My pets have been there through all the bumps in the road and have been a constant source of unconditional love and support. 

As my dear beloved soul pet, Smokey began his End-of-Life journey, so too, did I find my passion and calling in veterinary medicine: hospice, palliative care, and End-of-Life support. Founded out of a deep desire to help others going through End-of-Life journeys with their pets, my purpose in creating my mobile practice is to provide compassionate, caring, understanding, and non-judgment to help alleviate pet and human suffering alike.

Collage of Dr. Erica with her heart cat, Smokey and 2 young children. Losing Smokey was the spark that lead to Dr. Erica's vision to create a mobile vet practice exclusively dedicated to excellence in End-of-Life Pet Care.

I am passionate about advancing my knowledge in the emerging field of animal hospice. I am a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian through the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC).

“I believe caring for animals’ emotional wellbeing is just as important as their physical symptoms; reducing fear, anxiety, and stress are a paramount. ”
— Dr. Erica

Striving to serve our community and ensure the most comfortable experience for your pets, I have completed expert training in the art of gentle euthanasia through the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy.

I enjoy living an active lifestyle with my husband Will, and two children, Reid and Logan. Going for walks and day-excursions are favourites in our house. I find great stress relief in practicing yoga, Qi Gong, and meditation. I also enjoy conversations with friends over a warm cup of loose leaf tea.

5-Star Review: The attention to detail was amazing and Dr. Erica's gentle, kind and incredibly supportive approach was a great comfort to us throughout the time she was in our home. Daisy's passing ended up being a really beautiful, peaceful and ...
Dr. Erica continues to deepen her knowledge and expertise in compassionate end of life care for pets. She completed her Pet Loss Grief Specialist Training in 2023.
Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy Seal for a Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian. Expert training in the gentle art of Euthanasia.
CHPV Logo: Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian. Adding support, comfort, quality, and joy, to the time spent with your best friend.
APLB Logo: The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. Acknowledging, validating, and normalizing pet loss and bereavement.
The Record Newspaper Article: Saying Goodbye to a Pet at Home featuring Black Creek Mobile Vet Services. An interview with its founder, Dr. Erica Dickie.

Honouring the bond, the life, and the love.

Our small business was featured in the Waterloo Record. We are honoured to be recognized within our community as a service that is deeply appreciated.

Helping pets, and pet lovers in our community from the comfort of home.

William Dittmer

Aftercare Team Member

 
William Dittmer, Dr. Erica's husband also helps with pet aftercare at Black Creek Mobile Vet.
“I have the honour of making sure your pet’s last ride is their best ride”

I am Dr. Erica's husband, which means I get the privilege of working with and supporting my wife; and I also make sure your pet's cremains and treasured keepsakes are returned promptly and in a respectful manner.

I grew up outside of Monkton on a pig farm with my 3 brothers and sister and am actually 1 of 3 triplet boys!  After travelling and working overseas, installing and commissioning Radar sites for Raytheon Canada, I was happy to move back to Perth County to start our family and professional lives together.  I started Rising Edge Designs Inc. with two partners, where we design circuit boards.

When I'm not spending time with my family you can usually find me working on various home projects (including Erica’s office renovations).