01/19/2026
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Hawlinston Lima to our practice!
Dr. Lima was born in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil — a picturesque island on the Atlantic coast near Rio de Janeiro — where he graduated in Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Alongside his father and brother, who are also veterinarians, he helped run the family’s veterinary practice, gaining extensive experience in small animal medicine, surgery, and client care.
In 2016, Dr. Lima made the life-changing decision to move to Canada, continuing to expand his professional knowledge and adapt to the Canadian veterinary field. Over the years, he worked in several respected Ontario clinics, including Lanark Veterinary Clinic, Capital City Animal Hospital, and Eagleson Veterinary Clinic in Ottawa.
Now a proud Canadian citizen, Dr. Lima has obtained his Ontario license to practice as a veterinarian trained abroad and recently joined the Bay City Animal Hospital team in North Bay. He and his family — his wife Kizzy, an interior designer, and their two daughters, Rebeca (17) and Rachel (7) — are excited to make North Bay their new home and become part of the community.
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Lima enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar and bass with his daughters, traveling, and enjoying Canada’s four seasons — from cozy winter cabin getaways to sunny beach days in the summer.
Given the ongoing shortage of veterinarians in Ontario, particularly Northern Ontario, we are beyond excited to be expanding the practice and opening our doors to new patients, all thanks to Dr. Lima!
Visit our website for our new client application form: https://www.baycityanimalhospital.ca/new-clients
