After the loss of our beloved Dr. Alorza a few years ago, a lot of people in Kitimat were leary of any new vet coming to town. We need not have worried. With Karen still manning the front who we trust implicitly, it has been an easy transition for me and my dogs. I have four. Dr Thwaite is a very kind and competant vet. I felt my furry friends were very well cared for. In an emergency he was calm, kind and sensible. More importantly, I think he truly loves dogs, which is important to me. Noone can replace Dr.Alorza but Dr.Thwaite has made his own place in this community. Hes a great vet, and I like him a lot.