Dr. Ed is a fantastic addition to our medical team! He started his career by completing two years of pre-veterinary courses at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa (1973-1975). He then attended the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon from 1975- 1979. Settling with his young family in Barrhead, Alberta, he co-owned Barr-North Veterinary Services from 1979-1999. During the 20 years of practice, Ed did routine work with all species and also did all of the practice work with exotic pets and alternative livestock especially elk, buffalo and ratites (flightless birds). He even tells some fantastic stories about treating lions and ostriches! In 1999, he joined Wyeth Animal Health as a technical service veterinarian supporting the products for all species across Canada. In November of 2009, Ed joined Boehringer Ingelheim as the small animal technical service veterinarian for Western Canada. This brought Ed and his wife Joanne to Edmonton, closer to his grandchildren! Ed retired from the corporate world in May of 2020 and started working part time at Yellowhead Veterinary Clinic, with his daughter now as his boss! He has been happily married to Joanne for 42 years and they have two adult children Brent (NAIT and U of A Forestry Management degrees) and Kendra (Veterinarian – WCVM 2007). Ed has always been happiest helping others and keeping busy, so when not on doctor duty, you will find him volunteering for the Spay/Neuter Task Force, doing minor repairs around the clinic, or sharing his immense wealth of knowledge – we call him our “walking textbook”! He also enjoys wood working and playing the piano.

Corinne’s friendly face is one that will be familiar to all – as she has been a valuable team member at Yellowhead Veterinary Clinic for many, many years! Over that time, she has seen tremendous growth and change at the clinic, starting with appointment bookings in a giant book with a pencil and large eraser, to paper files and phone calls, to our now current digital system of computer apps and emails! She has handled each stage with grace, and as a long-time employee, has become a fan favorite with many of our clients and patients. They love to take the time to chat and catch up when they come into the office!

Corinne’s primary responsibility is taking care of accounts and payables, but she also assists our Client Care Representatives with phone calls and appointments, helps take care of inventory, and will pop back to the treatment area to hold patients for the RVT’s. She has been the heart of the clinic for many years!

Corinne went to school in Spruce Grove, and then lived in Stony Plain for a few years before settling in Parkland County, where she and her husband Wayne have enjoyed acreage living for the last 35 years. Corinne manages the books for Wayne’s trucking company along with her duties at the clinic. She packs in a busy three days a week with us, allowing her time to work in her flower beds, where she finds a lot of joy!

Corinne has always had a small dog near her feet, and at one time even had an indoor rabbit, which helped to fill the empty nest once her children moved out! Her son, Trevor, lives fairly close by in Busby, AB and visits often. Her daughter, Leanne, lives in Kelowna…”hence the frequent BC trips” Corinne would say!

Along with her husband and children, Corinne shares her heart with an adorable, black Cockapoo named Lacey. Corinne is the epitome of kind and caring, and we are lucky to have her as part of our team!

Serena graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Olds College in 2018 and has primarily small animal practice experience. She joined us at the Yellowhead Vet Clinic in June of 2019.

When asked what she enjoys best about working in this profession, Serena says she loves making our patient’s days by giving them snacks!  She is often found helping with outpatient and internal medicine cases, filling prescriptions, and calling to check in on patients.  As well, she is the first one we go to with a computer problem!

Serena currently enjoys living in Spruce Grove with her two lovely cats, Hunter and Maus.  When Serena is not at the clinic, some of her hobbies including playing video games, cooking, playing Dungeons and Dragons with her friends and ‘snoot boopin’!

And speaking of her cooking, we have been lucky enough to be the recipients of her delicious cheesecake! YUM!

BIO COMING SOON!

If you have been to our clinic on a sunny Saturday, you may have had the privilege of meeting our RVT, Chantelle!  She joined our clinic team in the Fall of 2022, and we are glad to have her as one of our Wellness Technologists.

Chantelle initially practiced small animal medicine in Chilliwack, BC before moving to Alberta in 2015.  She worked in the emergency and specialty veterinary fields for a couple of years prior to returning to small animal medicine – this time with a focus in exotics and client communication.  In 2020 Chantelle made the shift to the medical aspect of pet insurance and continues to work in this area alongside her shifts with us at the clinic.

Chantelle loves being able to advocate for the animals in her care and helping to educate and speak for those without a voice.  She has great respect for the human-animal bond and enjoys being able to help reinforce that connection.  She also values her role of being a steward for fear-free care as much as possible.

Outside of work, Chantelle enjoys acreage living with her partner, their horse – Oliver, their dog – Phyllis, their four cats – Pixel, Wiz, Moop, Rigby, their gecko – Ciri, and several chickens!  She has several interests including gardening, fibre arts, reading, trail riding and trying new things.  She also volunteers regularly with the Canadian Spay and Neuter Task Force and as an occasional medical foster care person for various local rescues.

You can tell that Chantelle has one of the biggest hearts ever, especially when it comes to animal welfare!  We are lucky to have her on our team!

Anyone who knows Karen, can’t help but appreciate the giant heart that she has for all animals! Making a difference for our furry friends, whether small or large, is a motto that Karen lives by daily.

Having completed an Animal Sciences Program with highest honors through Thomson Education Direct in 2004, Karen worked for a mixed animal practice for two years, and then an emergency clinic in Edmonton for 7.5 years. She joined our team at Yellowhead Veterinary Clinic in August of 2017. She has fulfilled roles as both a Client Care Representative, and then most recently as a Veterinary Assistant. We have often said that if we really want to know how a patient in our clinic is feeling, we ask Karen! She has the ability to empathize and recognize animal behavior and her gentle demeanor helps our patients feel calm and comfortable during their visit.

Karen lives on the family acreage with her best friends “Mom and Pup” and many kids…. all of which have four legs! Her hobbies include observing, photographing, playing with and loving her cats and horses. She also enjoys wildlife photography and trail riding. She has a special interest in gaining the trust of any animal – whether domestic or wild – outside of closed walls and without any sort of restraint, and then working to retain that trust. Karen says this is her “ultimate lifelong challenge” and one that, for her, gives back ultimate satisfaction.

Karen loves each and every one of her pets – they ALL have a special place in her heart! Her two horses are: Shadowfax and Docs. Her cats are: Gracie, Knut, Little One, Bud Bud, Tom Tom Girl, Silver, Little Girl Grey, Gherkin, Tator Tot, Zuccini, Peeka, Li’l Runt, Stripes, Fuz, Tippy, Junior, Tiny T, and Baby G. We are happy to have Karen on our team, and appreciate the compassion she emanates!