Meet Dr. Shane Cowan

Dr. Shane Cowan, DVM, ND

Dr. Cowan started his educational journey by receiving a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Concordia in 2000. His passion for holistic medicine led him to the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, which he graduated from in 2006, as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. In 2010, taking the opportunity to follow his original career dreams and goals, Dr. Cowan went back to school to pursue veterinary medicine, attending Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completing his clinical training at the Purdue Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Graduating with a DVM in January of 2014, Dr. Cowan went straight into overnight emergency work.

Dr. Cowan has a strong background in holistic medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. This helps rounds out his holistic background with interest in Homeopathy and Orthomolecular Medicine. Dr. Cowan is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Traditional Veterinary Chinese Medicine from the world-renowned Chi Institute. Dr. Cowan lives with his 4 rescued cats, Seven of Nine Tertiary Adjunct of Unimatrix 01 (Seven); Captain Janeway; Dr. Beverly Crusher (Crusher); Mista Kitty and Hank (Beast) his rescued Malamutte/Pyreneese. In his off time, he enjoys world travel, snowboarding, SCUBA, Camping and Snowshoeing with Hank.