Get to know us.
We started with a little dog named Kitty and a big dream. In 2003, our founder, Katherine Nowell, rescued a sick puppy tied to the shoreline of Carriacou. That moment sparked the realization that Grenada's sister islands desperately needed veterinary care. What began as outreach clinics organized with the help of the Grenada SPCA, then grew into Carriacou Animal Hospital, an independent non-profit founded in 2013. Since then, we've been dedicated to providing accessible veterinary services, promoting animal welfare, and making a lasting difference for companion animals and their people on Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Carriacou Animal Hospital is a complete non-profit company, entirely run by 100% volunteering professionals donating their time and skills to the community.
Our mission.
Our mission at Carriacou Animal Hospital is to provide compassionate, accessible veterinary care, promote animal welfare, and empower the community through education. By delivering essential veterinary services and preventative care, we aim to create a healthier, happier future for Carriacou’s companion animals and the people who love them.
Our vision
We strive for a healthy, cared-for, and valued dog and cat population in Carriacou and Petite Martinique — a community where veterinary care, education, and compassion come together to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them..
Our goals.
1️⃣ Accessible Veterinary Care – Providing affordable, professional veterinary and emergency treatment, along with routine surgeries for dogs, cats, and other pet
2️⃣ Preventative Medicine – Many pet diseases in Carriacou come from parasites like ticks, fleas, and heartworms. Unsafe treatments often cause harm, so we provide safe, effective preventatives — free or low cost.
3️⃣ Population Control – Reducing the number of stray and unwanted animals through free and low-cost spay & neuter programs.
4️⃣ Education & Awareness – Educating pet owners and future generations is key to animal welfare. Through school programs, clinic visits, and outreach, we promote responsible pet ownership, care, and disease prevention.
5️⃣ Community Outreach – Our team travels to communities —especially remote areas of Carriacou and Petite Martinique — to provide vet care, preventatives, and education, ensuring essential resources reach those in need.
The Team Behind the Magic.
Meet the passionate team of dedicated volunteering professionals who bring Carriacou Animal Hospital’s mission to life, providing care, expertise, and unwavering support for animals in need.
Katherine Nowell
Founder & Managing Director
Founder and managing director of CAH since 2013, Kathy brings years of experience from the Grenada SPCA. After falling in love with Carriacou in 1995, she made it her home in 2012 and now oversees volunteer recruitment and coordination, admin, PR, social media and even lends her carpentry skills to the clinic.
Nadine Cerny
Dr. med. vet., MRCVS - Head Veterinarian
Head Veterinarian at CAH since 2016 and board director since 2019, Dr. Nadine graduated from the University of Zurich in 2008 and earned her doctorate in 2011. With expertise in veterinary medicine and surgery, as well as animal welfare and telehealth and clinical research, she also manages IT, the website, and part of the fundraising for the charity.
Patty Cady
Head Vet Tech
CAH’s Head Vet Tech since 2018 and board member since 2020, Patty brings decades of nursing experience and became a certified vet tech in 2009. She permanently moved to Carriacou in 2018, but has been a long-time supporter since the charity's early days.
Deb Augustine
BSc, MSc - Education Director
Deb joined as a volunteer after Hurricane Beryl in July 2024, and is now CAH’s Education Director. With a background as a UK science teacher and an MSc in Educational Leadership, she worked as an education adviser in Abu Dhabi before moving to Carriacou permanently in 2024. Married to Charles, a Carriacou native, They share their home with their rescued cats, Layla and Musi, as well as their dog Clover.
Sibylle Erny
med.vet. - Board Member Vet
A steady volunteer since graduating from the University of Zurich in 2008, Sibylle first came to Carriacou for a 6-month stay supporting a GSPCA outreach clinic at the time. A CAH board member since 2013, she works in small animal practice in Basel, Switzerland, and visits Carriacou annually.
Emma Faulkner
MRCVS - Board Member Vet
A CAH volunteer since 2013 and board member since 2014, Dr. Emma visits at least once a year while running a busy UK clinic for small animals, livestock, and horses. She also leads “Friends of Carriacou Animal Hospital,” raising funds and supplies to support CAH.
Rachael Grundon
CertVR MANZCVS(Surgery) FANZCVS(Ophthal) DipECVO - Supporter & Fundraiser
A CAH volunteer since 2014, Dr. Rachael is a European Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology with RCVS status. Though no longer a board member, she supports CAH by raising funds, collecting supplies, and providing expert ophthalmology advice.
Peggy Fischer Cattan
Patron
CAH patron and former GSPCA president (2004–2012), Peggy has been dedicated to animal welfare in Grenada since 1995. As an advisor, benefactor, and mentor, she’s an invaluable asset to CAH.
