Our Team

Kind and Compassionate

Our team is deeply committed to promoting kindness, compassion, and responsibility. We demonstrate this commitment through our daily actions and long-term plans, which create a welcoming and secure environment for both people and animals to thrive together. By prioritizing meaningful interactions, active community support, and inclusivity, we aim to strengthen the bond between humans and animals. Our ultimate mission is to contribute to the betterment of various important aspects of life, working diligently to create healthier and happier communities.

Veterinarians

Dr. David

Dr. David Snell

Owner

Dr. Snell's Bio
  • Practice Co-Owner & Mixed-animal Veterinarian.
    Graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010.
  • Practiced in Sundre and Olds, Alberta, before coming to Central Vet in March 2012.
  • Enjoys making farm calls and has special interests in dairy cattle management and reproduction, equine dentistry, lameness, and reproduction.

More about Dr. Snell
 

  • He likes spending time with his family: Wife, Dr. Stephanie Van Dynze-Snell, and three wonderful kids named Samantha, Rachel, and Nicolas.
  • He enjoys playing competitive sports such as hockey and adventure racing.
  • He has a yellow lab named Eva and a cat named Sarah.
Dr. Stephanie

Dr. Stephanie Van Deynze-Snell

Owner & Executive Director

Dr. Van Deynze-Snell's Bio
  • Practice Co-Owner & Mixed-animal Veterinarian.
    Graduated Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011.
  • Practiced briefly in Sundre and Olds, Alberta, before returning to Central Vet in March 2012.
  • She greatly enjoys connecting with clients and their animals every day!

More about Dr. Van Deynze-Snell
 

  • She loves spending time with her family: Husband, Dr. Snell, and kids, Samantha, Rachel, and Nicolas.
  • She enjoys gardening.
  • She is very passionate about any role she can play in improving people’s lives, and in particular helping others be the best and happiest version of themselves.
  • She volunteers with the MVMA and CVMA
  • She won the 2022 BMO Women in Business Award
  • She has a lab, Eva, and a cat, Sarah.
Dr. Samyra

Dr. Samyra Stuart-Altman

Owner & Team Lead

Dr. Stuart-Altman's Bio
  • Practice Co-Owner, Mixed-animal Veterinarian & Small Animal Veterinarian Team Lead.
  • Graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012.
  • Enjoys internal medicine, wellness, surgery, and diagnostic imaging.
  • Has extensive experience in ultrasonography and completes both in-house and referral ultrasounds.
  • Dr. Stuart-Altman is a Feline Friendly Ambassador.

More about Dr. Stuart-Altman
 

  • She is a member of the International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association (ISDVMA) and has volunteered as a Trail Veterinarian for many distance races.
  • She volunteers for remote spay/neuter clinics both in the province’s North and with Isla Animals; and local One Health centered clinics with Community Veterinary Outreach.
  • She is a board member of the Winnipeg Humane Society and the MVMA’s representative to Winnipeg Animal Services.
  • She is a published author, writing articles for international veterinary blogs as well as for her own blog: TinyVet.com
  • She has won the 2022 BMO Celebrating Women Grant, CBC 40 under 40, 2017 MVMA veterinarian of the year.
  • She enjoys creating custom pet portraits with her modest local business “Ink Naturally,” travelling, and enjoying live music.
  • She also finds time to spend with her husband and her two cats: a troublemaker named Tucker and her three-legged cat named Pearl.
Dr. MacKenzie

Dr. Mackenzie Marks

Team Lead

Dr. Marks' Bio
  • Mixed-animal Veterinarian & Large Animal Veterinarian Team Lead.
  • Graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011.
  • Practiced in Arborg and Gimli, Manitoba, before coming to Central Vet in February 2016.
  • Enjoys making farm calls and has a professional interest in small and large animal surgeries.
  • Has additional training in Advanced Equine Dentistry & Small Animal Orthopedics

More about Dr. Marks
 

  • He is the 2023 MVMA President chair.
  • He enjoys making music, doing leatherwork, and spending time outdoors with his wife, Sheena (often on horseback).
  • He also finds time to spend with his dogs, Remington, Benelli & Tortilla, and a feline friend named Ella.

Dr. Ken Johnson

Dr. Johnson's Bio
  • Founded Central Veterinary Services in 1988 with his wife, Elaine.
  • Mixed-animal Veterinarian, currently completing consultation work.
  • Graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1978.
  • Recipient of the 1991 Veterinarian of the Year Award from the MVMA.
  • Past president of the Western Canadian Equine Association.
  • Involved with many associations over the years including: the American Association of Equine Practitioners (a three-year term on the dentistry committee), the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, the American Endurance Riders Conference, and as a Veterinarian for the Morris Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition.

More about Dr. Johnson

  • He has been an active role in mentoring hundreds of students in their pursuit of careers in veterinary medicine.
  • He enjoys visiting with his friends and family, and spending time at the lake.
Dr. Jennifer

Dr. Jennifer White

Dr. White's Bio
  • Small animal Veterinarian.
  • Graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006.
  • Completed a clinical internship at the Atlantic College of Veterinary Medicine in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and joined Central Vet in the fall of 2007.
    Has professional interests in preventative medicine and dermatology.
  • Happiest when tending to the small animals that come through our doors, extending her compassion and care to every patient she sees.

More about Dr. White

  • She enjoys cooking for her little girl, Natalie, going for walks with her German Shepherd named Larry, as well as dabbling in photography.
Dr. Kristen

Dr. Kristen Wilson

Dr. Wilson's Bio
  • Mixed-animal Veterinarian.
  • Previously worked at Central Vet as a Registered
  • Veterinary Technologist from 2012 to 2014.
  • Graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018.
  • Has additional training in Small Animal Abdominal & Cardiac Ultrasound and completes both in-house and referral ultrasounds.

More about Dr. Wilson

  • She enjoys getting outside to go horseback riding, tending to her chickens, and working around her beautiful acreage.
  • She also finds time to spend with her cats, 2 dogs, 2 horses, chickens, ducks, guineas, and bees!
Dr. Heidi

Dr. Heidi Bjornson

Dr. Bjornson's Bio
  • Mixed-animal Veterinarian.
  • Previously volunteered and held a Reception/Hospital Assistant position at Central Vet.
  • Graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016.
  • Rejoined Central Vet as a Veterinarian in May 2019.
    Studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Chi Institute in Florida.

More about Dr. Bjornson

  • She enjoys horseback riding, playing baseball, and spending time with her two young nieces.
Dr. Jenna

Dr. Jenna Noordenbos

Dr. Noordenbos' Bio
  • Mixed-animal Veterinarian.
  • Graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020.
  • Joined Central Vet in May 2020.
  • Enjoys equine medicine & rehabilitation, and companion animal (dog and cat) surgery.
  • Has additional training in small animal ultrasound.

More about Dr. Noordenbos

  • She enjoys hiking, camping, biking, baking/cooking, playing musical instruments, crafting and being creative.
  • She has a Husky cross named Nala.
Dr. Carly

Dr. Carly Duncan

Dr. Duncan's Bio
  • Small Animal Veterinarian.
  • Graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017.
  • She joined Central Vet in 2020.
  • Fear-Free Veterinary Care certified.
  • Enjoys preventative medicine to senior care, and everything in between.

More about Dr. Duncan

  • She likes to spend time with friends/family and being outdoors or at her cabin as much as she can.
  • She has three dogs, Border Collie X Lahela, Macy, and Ricky (all of which were are from Manitoba Underdogs Rescue).
Dr. Kendra

Dr. Kendra Tod

Dr. Tod's Bio
  • Mixed-animal Veterinarian.
  • Graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023.
  • Completed Bachelor of Science in Animal Science 
  • Previously worked at Central Vet as a receptionist in 2016 and rejoined the team as a Veterinarian in 2023
  • Enjoys working with the supportive and fun team at Central Vet

More about Kendra 

  • She enjoys spending time at the lake, doing outdoor activities like kayaking or hiking. 
  • She loves travelling. 
  • She has a German Shepard named Ember and 2 cats, named Monkey  and Louis.
  • Her favourite dog breed is German Shepard Dogs! 

Support Staff

Shai Wood

RVT & Director of Medical Services
– Small Animal

Shai's Bio
  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • Small Animal Director of Medical Services.
  • Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2014.
  • Enjoys bovine surgery, small animal phlebotomy, and emergency services.
  • Often found within her office, running numbers, coordinating community medical events, and ensuring that day-to-day activities run smoothly!
  • Has continued education for Zlig procedure & RVT communication.
  • Shai is a Feline Friendly Ambassador.

More about Shai

  • She enjoys fishing, snowmobiling, canoeing, hiking, house building & land development, or doing any outdoor activities with her herd of dogs at home.
  • She has a mischievous Mastiff named Scarlett, a high-energy Rottweiler named Kilo, and an antisocial Siamese named Arlo.
Amanda H

Amanda Hebert

RVT & Director of Marketing
and Public Relations

Amanda's Bio
  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • Director of Marketing and Public Relations – obtaining feedback and working to improve the client and patient experience.
  • Member of the Central Vet Workplace Safety and Health Committee.
  • Previously volunteered at Central Vet.
  • Joined Central Vet as an RVT in 2015.
  • Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program.
  • Completed Amy Oliver’s Healthy Business Course and has training in The Accessibility of Manitobans Act – Accessible Employment Module and Accessible Customer Service Module; Enabling Access, local ability and inclusion specialists; and Canadian Mental Health Association – Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace.

More about Amanda

 

  • She enjoys gardening, camping and spending time with her family of 3.
  • She has a red Labrador Retriever named Dex.
Callie

Callie Hilton

RVT & Director of Medical Services
– Large Animal

Callie's Bio
  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • Large Animal Director of Medical Services.
  • Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2016.

More about Callie

  • She is often found at the barn riding her horse, Carmen, or competing in show jumping.
  • She enjoys spending a lot of time staying active, like running & baseball.
  • She also has two cats named Ozzy & Connie (AKA Princess Consuela).
Courtney

Courtney Smith

RVT & Safety
and Health Coordinator

Courtney's Bio
  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • Safety and Health Coordinator.
  • Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2017.
  • Enjoys doing dental cleanings, where there is a drastic before and after.

More about Courtney

  • She enjoys going to the archery range and staying active!
  • She has a border collie cross named Willow.
Carla

Carla Favelle - Away on maternity leave

RVT & Team Lead

Carla's Bio
*On Maternity Leave

  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • RVT Team Lead
  • Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program.
  • Completed a Bachelor of Science honours degree in animal biology from the University of Guelph.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2020.
  • Enjoys large animal medicine & surgery, educating clients, mentoring RVTs as team lead, and is passionate about mental health in the workplace.
  • Carla is a Feline Friendly Ambassador.

More about Carla

  • She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, volunteering with Manitoba Underdogs, gardening & planting, and spending time outdoors!
  • She has a German Shorthaired Pointer/Labrador Retriever Mix named Hunter, a German Shorthaired Pointer named Harper, and three cats named Truffles, Ruby & Martin.
Nikki

Nikki Beaton

RVT

Nikki's Bio
  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program.
  • Previously volunteered at Central Vet.
  • Rejoined Central Vet as an RVT in 2019.
  • Enjoys administering and monitoring anesthesia and phlebotomy.
  • Nikki is a Feline Friendly Ambassador.
  • Nikki completed ASL 101 & 102 with ASL Teaching Services; and can translate in American Sign Language for our clients.

More about Nikki

  • She enjoys escape rooms, video games, horseback riding (trail), creating paracord collars, leashes, halters, and more for her business, Knotsense, and fostering animals in her spare time.
  • She has a dog named Lucy, two cats named Morty and Odin, and a horse named Zariyah.
Carly

Carly Dreger

RVT & Team Lead

Carly's Bio
  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2019.
  • Enjoys large animal farm calls.
  • Carly is a Feline Friendly Ambassador.

More about Carly

  • She enjoys spending as much time outdoors as she can – gardening, horseback riding, bee keeping, and getting her dog out for a bike ride.
  • She has a Pyrenees mix named Pearl, 2 horses (Lucky-Lou & Bobbie), 3 cats (Cheese, Herriot & Radish).
Nadine

Nadine Carreiro

RVT

Nadine's Bio
  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program with honors.
  • Previously held a Hospital Assistant role at Cental Vet in 2018.
  • Rejoined Central Vet as an RVT in 2021.
  • Enjoys being around large and small animals, contributing to their well-being, and being in our in-house laboratory, processing various patient samples.
  • Certified in RECOVER CPR Basic and Advanced Life support.

More about Nadine

  • She enjoys going outside, camping, fishing, and hiking with her mixed breed dog, named Mayonnaise.
Erynne

Erynne Danard

RVT

Erynne's Bio
  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program with honors.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2021.
  • Enjoys working with a wide variety of species, applying fear-free techniques, and working with senior pets.

More about Erynne

  • She enjoys playing hockey, fishing, running, and reading a good mystery novel.
  • She has a Boxer cross, Rocco, who is her best buddy!
Stehpanie

Stephanie Guenette - Away on maternity leave

RVT

Stephanie's Bio
  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • Completed the Red River College Animal Health
  • Technology diploma program.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2021.
  • Enjoys being on the surgery team, monitoring the anesthesia, and has a passion for animal behavior and fear-free practices.
  • Has additional training in Small Animal Veterinary Nutrition & Karen Pryor Dog Trainer Comprehensive

More about Stephanie

  • She likes to spend time outdoors, hiking with her dogs, camping, fishing, and enjoying the sunshine.
  • She LOVES Golden Retreivers.
  • She has a beautiful mix-breed mutt named Mya and two handsome Golden Retrievers named Nixon and Finnegan.
Ada

Ada Pinho

RVT

Ada 's Bio
  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • Completed the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology Veterinary Technology diploma program.
  • Completed her externship at the Assiniboine Zoo.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2022.
  • Enjoys working in our pharmacy, working on dentals, studying pet nutrition, and has a passion for caring for neonates and educating clients on their home care.
  • She speaks Portuguese and can translate for Portuguese-speaking clients.

More about Ada 

  • She fosters kittens, volunteers for the CARE Outreach Program, reads, grows plants, plays video games, and rides her motorcycle.
  • She has multiple kitties at home and has a soft spot for Siamese and cats with hypoplasia (her youngest cat is a wobbly lilac point!).
Madison

Madison Ford

RVT

Madison's Bio
  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program.
  • Received a MVMA Scholarship & Dr. Nancy Brock Anesthesia Awards.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2023.
  • Enjoys surgery, anesthesia and neonatal care.  

More about Madi  

  • She enjoys reading and being active – going to the gym, snowboarding, ringette, softball, and going for walks & hikes with her dogs.
  • She loves fostering animals!
  • She has 3 dogs at home – Sasha (Husky), Miska (Husky), and Annie (Shepard X)

Meghan Pay

RVT

Meghan's Bio
  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program.
  • Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Art History at the University of Manitoba.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2023.
  • Completed Fear Free Level 3 certification.
  • Enjoys emergency medicine, caring for critical patients, anesthesia, and wound management.

More about Meghan
 

  • She fosters kittens through Winnipeg Humane Society.
  • In her spare time she likes to travel, find places to swim in the summer, and care for her growing plant collection.
  • She has one cat – Goku, a very chatty FIV+ kitty.
  • She has a soft spot for black cats, or cats in general!

Judy Scott

RVT

Judy's Bio
  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2023.
  • Enjoys talking with clients and meeting their furry family members. 

More about Judy

 

  • She enjoys spending time in nature, sitting by a fire, reading, and visiting with family and friends. 
  • She has 2 senior dogs and multiple cats at home.

Jessica Zinyk

RVT

Jessica's Bio
  • Registered Veterinary Technologist.
  • Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2023.
  • Enjoys running lab work, caring for in-clinic patients, and working with all patients large or small. 
More about Jess
 
  • She enjoys being outside, horseback riding, spending time and caring for all of her animals, and gardening
  • At home, she has 2 dogs (Ben & Jerry), 3 cats (Milo, Millie, and Melvin) , 2 horses (Timber and Cricket), 8 chickens, and 2 geese!
Kayla

Kayla Toback

VTA & Team Lead

Kayla's Bio
  • Veterinary Technologist Assistant.
  • Hospital Assistant & Veterinary Technologist Assistant Team Lead.
  • Completed the Robertson College Veterinary Office Assistant Diploma program.
  • Member of the Central Vet Workplace Safety and Health Committee.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2019 as a Receptionist and transitioned to Hospital Assistant.
  • Enjoys meeting all our wonderful patients.

More about Kayla

  • She enjoys camping and fishing.
  • She has a cat, Sonny, and a dog named Kenny.
Majenta

Majenta Mason

VTA

Majenta's Bio
  • Veterinary Technologist Assistant
  • Completed the Robertson College Veterinary Office Assistant Diploma program.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2020
  • Enjoys all the hands-on work she gets to do with the animals.

More about Majenta

  • She enjoys snowmobiling and horseback riding
  • She has one dog and two cats at home.
Tasha

Tasha Reimer

VTA

Tasha's Bio
  • Veterinary Technologist Assistant.
  • Completed a Bachelor’s degree, majoring in biology, at the University of Winnipeg.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2021.
  • Enjoys surgery, learning as much as she can, and her great co-workers!

More about Tasha

  • She enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and spending time with friends.
  • She has 3 dogs – a Shih Tzu named Tucker and a Terrier named Daisy, and a doodle named Mailey – and one Siamese cat named Emrys.
Jonathon

Jonathan Morton

HA

Jonathan's Bio
  • Hospital Assistant.
  • Previously volunteered at Central Vet.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2020.
  • Enjoys learning different treatment options for numerous ailments from the veterinarians.
  • Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science.
  • Jonathan speaks French and he can translate for French-speaking clients.

More about Jonathan

  • He enjoys watching films and television shows. He is also a great cook and loves to bake.
  • He has a Shepherd/Husky named Zoie, and a pet frog.
Shanna

Shanna Bilinski

HA

Shanna's Bio
  • Hospital Assistant.
  • Competed the Robertson College Veterinary Office Assistant Diploma with honors.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2021.
  • Enjoys learning something new every day and seeing the bond between people and their pets when they come into the clinic.

More about Shanna 

  • Growing up, she spent a lot of time running around her grandparents’ farm.
  • She enjoys playing baseball, as well as going fishing. Go Blue Jays!
  • She has a Shepard cross from the WHS, named Wagner, and two cats, named Zoom & Garth.
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Grace Carson

HA

Grace's Bio
  • Hospital Assistant.
  • Currently enrolled in the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program. 
  • Completed Equine Massage Therapy certification. 
    Joined Central Vet in 2023.
  • Enjoys being able to help care for animals in need, as well as working alongside a great team.

More about Grace

  • She likes spending time at the cabin with her partner and dog. 
  • She has a Bernese/Shepard cross dog named Bear.  

Kim Singer

HA

Kim's Bio
  • Hospital Assistant.
  • Competed the Robertson College Veterinary Office Assistant Diploma with honors.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2023.
  • Enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and calm.

More about Kim
 

  • She likes spending her spare time crocheting, gardening and enjoying the outdoors.
  • At home, she has a senior cat named Salem.

Makayla Hurst

HA

Makayla's Bio
  • Hospital Assistant.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2023.
    Enjoys learning new things every day and meeting all the new and existing clients and patients.

More about Makayla

  • She likes to go out on adventures with her dog and go out to her family cabin in Flin Flon.
  • She has a Cane Corso named Remington

Tasha Ising

HA 

Tasha's Bio
  • Hospital Assistant.
  • Competed the Robertson College Veterinary Office Assistant Diploma with honors.
  • Received the Councillor’s Citizenship Award. 
  • Joined Central Vet in 2023.
  • Enjoys working with her co-workers as she learns as much as she can and gets to know our wonderful patients and clients.

More about Tasha

  • She likes spending time at the lake, with her family, and working on vehicles.
  • She also enjoys horseback riding and running. 
  • At home, she has 4 dogs, a cat, and 2 bunnies.

Ashley Deverill

HA & Receptionist

Ashley's Bio
  • Receptionist.
  • Hospital Assistant.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2022.
  • Enjoys learning something new about veterinary medicine every day and meeting all the wonderful patients.

More about Ashley 

  • She enjoys hiking, fishing and being with family.
  • She has a Siamese cross cat named Goose.

Emma Friesen

HA & Receptionist

Emma's Bio
  • Receptionist.
  • Hospital Assistant.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2023 after volunteering at the clinic.
  • Enjoys meeting all the different animals and learning more about the vet medicine field.

More about Emma 

  • She is looking forward to applying to school for a Registered Veterinary Technologist program next year.
  • She likes spending time with her dog, watching sports, being active, and going to the gym.
  • She has a Jack Russell x Chihuahua dog named Ripley, and a Bengal x Tabby cat named Khaleesi.
Amanda

Amanda Phelan

Receptionist, Team Lead & Accounts Receivable

Amanda's Bio
  • Receptionist.
  • Receptionist Team Lead.
  • Accounts Receivable.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2008.
  • Obtained certificates from both MediCal and Hill’s.
  • Enjoys learning about large animal medicine.

More about Amanda

  • She stays very busy with her kids, involving them in many activities, and enjoys downtime with her kids/husband and going for walks.
  • She has a Golden Retriever named Gus.
Ana

Ana Yegorova

Receptionist

Ana's Bio
  • Receptionist.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2013 as a Hospital Assistant before transitioning to Receptionist.
  • Enjoys meeting our great clients and their pets, working with the rest of our staff, trips out to the farm, and, of course, puppy cuddles!

More about Ana 

  • She enjoys hiking, fishing, and horseback riding.
  • Ana owns a rescue dog named Jet

Ashley Kaczur

Receptionist

Ashley's Bio
  • Receptionist.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2023.
  • Started the Red River College Veterinary Technologist diploma program in Fall 2023.
  • Enjoys meeting all the animals that come in and helping clients with their animal health needs.

More about Ashley 

  • She enjoys going on runs with her dog and camping
  • She has a Huskey mix named Ollie.
Danielle

Danielle Courchane

Receptionist

Danielle's Bio
  • Completed the Robertson College Veterinary Office Assistant Program with honors.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2022.
  • Enjoys seeing the love of helping animals in the industry.

More about Danielle 

  • She enjoys paddle boarding, walking, crafting, kayaking or cycling.
  • She has a Bulldog/Boxer/Chihuahua cross, Lola, and a cat named Wynonna.

Megan Neal

Receptionist

Megan's Bio
  • Receptionist.
  • Completed the Robertson College Veterinary Office Assistant diploma program.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2023.
  • Enjoys making a difference in pets’ lives, seeing them get the help they need and meeting all kinds of pets each day.
  • Completed Fear-Free veterinary care training.
  • Megan speaks French and he can translate for French-speaking clients.

More about Megan  

  • She enjoys cooking and baking.
  • In her spare time, you can find her at the cottage with family and friends.
  • She has a mixed–breed dog – Billie Jean – and a shorthaired cat – Nora.

Lyndi Trach

Receptionist

Lyndi's Bio
  • Receptionist.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2023.
  • Enjoys meeting all the clients and their pets.

More about Lyndi

  • She enjoys spending time at her cottage and having bonfires.
Jennifer

Jennifer Adams

Accounts Payable

Jennifer's Bio
  • Accounts Payable.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2017 as a Receptionist before transitioning to our Finance department.
  • Enjoys meeting new people and their pets, working with the lively, enthusiastic group of people who deliver the utmost in veterinary care and learning the “behind the scenes” runnings of the clinic.

More about Jennifer 

  • She spent 34 years teaching in the public education system.
  • She likes to spend time with her family and volunteer with local rescues.
  • She has a Yorkshire Terrier named Sadie Rose, and a Pomeranian named Emma Lee.
Tessa

Tessa Wilderman

HA, Marketing Coordinator & Team Lead

Tessa's Bio
  • Hospital Assistant.
  • Marketing Coordinator.
  • Public Relations Team Lead.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2019.
  • Enjoys interacting with the variety of animals that we see through the clinic, big and small, and is often seen snapping pictures of our patients for our social media pages.
  • Completed the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certificate program and ‘Queering the Compass’ training.
  • Tessa speaks intermediate French and is starting to learn Spanish. She can translate for French-speaking clients.

More about Tessa

  • She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Psychology, and is currently enrolled in a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program.
  • She enjoys riding horses, coaching equestrian lessons, camping, hiking, travelling, plants, and is passionate about mental health and wellbeing.
  • She has an Italian Greyhound, Joey, and 2 cats named Orchid & Boopy.
Sally

Sally Dickinson

Director of Finance & Team Lead

Sally's Bio
  • Director of Finance – overseeing payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and IT.
  • Finance Team Lead.
  • Has over 20 years of experience in finance, operations and customer service.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2013.

More about Sally

  • She enjoys spending time with her two cats and her family & friends.
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Courtney Hudson

Inventory Manager & Team Lead

Courtney's Bio
  • Inventory Manager.
  • Inventory Team Lead.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2016 as a Hospital Assistant before transitioning to Inventory Manager.
  • Completed CVIP (Certified Veterinary Inventory Professional course).
  • Enjoys equine diagnostic imaging, working with vets to find alternate solutions for diets & medications, snuggling the senior dogs that come in to visit, and learning about eastern medicine.

More about Courtney 

  • She enjoys spending time horseback riding.
  • She has 2 dogs named Maverick and Rooster.
Laurena

Laurena Van De Velde

Director of Administration

Laurena's Bio
  • Director of Administration.
  • Has over 20 years of experience in agricultural-based product marketing, communications, market research, strategic planning, and management of people and processes in organizations.
  • Completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in Marketing and International Business.
  • Joined Central Vet in 2020.

More about Laurena

  • She enjoys spending time at the lake with her husband, two children and their puppy, Charlie.
  • She was raised on a purebred cattle and grain farm.