Meet the Veterinarian, Team and their Pets, of Tamarack Veterinary Clinic in Edmonton! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Please call us at 780-250-1700 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
As far back as I can remember I wanted to be a veterinarian. My mom says I was 5 the first time I announced that I was going to be a vet. I graduated from the University of Waterloo with a BSc in Biology (Honors) and then in 1997 from the Ontario Veterinary College (Dean’s list) with my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. After all these years, I am still excited and honored to be part of this profession. I have a wide range of experience including large animals, small animals, small animal house calls, veterinary volunteer work (Ft Mc Murray rescue, Spay/Neuter task force, Alberta Veterinary Medical Association committee member doing discipline/complaints, hearing tribunal, practice review board and the distance learning site for University of Calgary Veterinary School), and emergency practice. I am so excited to bring what I have learned to Tamarack. I hope to help educate pet parents so that they can make good decisions for their families. I also am very excited that Tamarack is a fear-free practice with all employees trained and certified in low-stress handling techniques. We are one of only 4 certified Fear Free practices in the province of Alberta. We also are an American Association of Feline Practitioners gold standard feline friendly practice. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your lives. I am so very proud to be part of the Tamarack Veterinary Clinic team, dedicated to making your pets feel better about veterinary visits.
In Memoriam: Amy Smith, Clinic Administrator and Owner, whose remarkable dedication and unwavering commitment to animal welfare enriched the lives of countless beings.
As our practice administrator, I bring a lifelong passion for all animals as well as a strong background in business and marketing. Starting at a young age with my first pets, my love of all things animal blossomed and led me naturally to a career in the veterinary industry. Although I can most often be found on the floor of the clinic getting to know each and every patient, I also enjoy the personal interaction involved in building and maintaining client relationships. Animal rescue work has always been near and dear to my heart, having worked with several different animal rescue organizations throughout the Edmonton area over the years. I especially cherish the times I’ve watched the amazing transformation in rescue animals into healthy and happy souls. My energy, drive and above all, compassion is integral and evident in my daily duties. I am so excited and honored to be a part of the Tamarack team and look forward to our journey together.
Growing up, my heart was always with animals. When I was in highschool, I knew I wanted to work with animals. The local pet store was very small and did not have any job openings, so I volunteered my time to help care for the animals for experience. After I graduated high school, I was able to find a job at another local pet store. This is where I discovered my love for reptiles and birds. Over the next eight years, I explored various roles from being a reptile senior staff member, to being an assistant manager at a pet store, and finally reception and technician assistant at veterinary clinics, where I discovered a new passion for operations. Taking a break for five years, I delved into back-end operations to broaden my skills. Now in 2024, I’m thrilled to return to the veterinary world, merging my love for animals with my expertise in operations. Joining this vibrant team, dedicated to the well-being of our furry friends, feels like coming home. I can’t wait to meet our wonderful clients and their beloved pets!
I have had a love for animals as far back as I can remember. Our first family pet was a dwarf rabbit. As I got older I became interested in reptiles/amphibians. When I was in high school I was not entirely sure what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. There was a local pet store that I would visit many times a week that was looking to hire. I applied for the position and ended up getting a job there. I started as a sales associate but soon moved into the animal department and this is where my passion started to grow and shine. Years passed, and I wanted to do something more meaningful. I applied for a tech assistant position at a veterinary clinic. I worked there for a year and then decided to apply to the Animal Health Technology program at Lakeland College. While going to school, I worked part-time at an emergency clinic in Edmonton. Working at an emergency clinic really helped sharpen my technical skills and provided me with opportunities to learn new things every day. I graduated from the AHT program in the spring of 2017. Recently, I began working at Tamarack Veterinary Clinic. I am looking forward to getting to know the clients and patients at TVC. I know that I will do anything I can to provide the best care for our patients. I would do anything and everything to save animals. Animals have become a huge part of my life and I am fortunate to share my home with a few of them. I am excited to start this new journey in life learning how to build long-term relationships with clients instead of only being there in emergency situations. When I’m not working I enjoy going to the gym, watching movies, and hanging out with my 3 dogs, 3 cats, an African grey parrot, an eastern box tortoise, and 2 frogs.
Ever since I was a little girl I know I wanted a career in the animal industry. I wanted to do something to help be their voice. I started working in a pet store when I was 14 and stayed there for 5 years, after that I ventured into the vet industry. I never knew that a Veterinary Technician was a job, once I did I decided that’s what I wanted to do. I’ve been a RVT for 3 years (4 years this June) and I love it. Since being in the industry I have learned that I have a big passion for dog behavior/training and I wish to pursue my specialty in that field. I live with my boyfriend and my dog Radar 🙂
Ever since I was a young girl I knew I wanted to work with animals. I started working in the veterinary field when I was 14 at my first clinic for my high school co-op and ever since I was hooked! I continued working in the field until I went to Georgian College for the Veterinary Technician program and graduated in 2018. Afterward, I moved from Ontario to Edmonton in January the following year and started working with the incredible staff here at Tamarack Vet Clinic in mid-2020. I passed my VTNE in August of 2022 and it’s been an amazing opportunity to work with all the clients, patients, and staff who continue to support, encourage and challenge me to be my best and do my best for the patients that walk in the doors. In my spare time, I enjoy playing video games like Ark, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and reading.
RVT
Hello there! I’m Brie, a veterinary technician with a profound love for animals and a mission to make a positive impact in their lives. Growing up on a beef farm near Edmonton, my childhood was steeped in the care and appreciation of animals. Active participation in 4-H Beef club, volunteering at local vet clinics, and operating a mobile petting zoo ignited my passion for animal welfare from an early age.
Driven by my desire to dedicate my career to caring for beloved pets, I pursued rigorous training and education in veterinary technology. I earned Veterinary Medical Receptionist and Veterinary Technical Assistant certificates from Olds College, followed by a Veterinary Technician diploma from Lakeland College. These educational experiences honed my skills in animal care, diagnostics, and treatment, laying the foundation for my professional journey.
My commitment to gold standard medicine and emergency care fuels my work every day. I thrive in high-pressure situations, ensuring that every animal receives the best possible care, especially during critical moments.
Beyond the veterinary clinic, my heart finds solace in worldly adventures and nurturing my own mini-menagerie. You’ll often find me exploring different corners of the globe, soaking in diverse cultures and experiences. At home, I’m surrounded by my two energetic toddler boys, Holdyn and Huxley, and an eclectic assortment of furry and feathered companions. Cricket, my Australian Shepherd, keeps the household lively alongside Zoey and Lou Lou, our Ragdoll cats. Meanwhile, Chicken Nugget the cockatiel, French Fry the lovebird, Pascal the gecko, Pho and Ramen the mice, and Rainbow Dash the Beta Fish add a touch of whimsy to our daily lives.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I look forward to connecting with you and sharing my passion for veterinary medicine and animal care.
Tech Assistant
I was born with the love of animals and spent the majority of toodlerhood as a “puppy” myself. I am an ethical breeder of dogs & cats preserving and bettering the breeds I choose to work with. Growing up My grandmother bred and showed longhaired dachshunds, and Irish setters. As a teenager, my family bred Bengal cats for 7 years. I am an animal lover thru and thru and I adore each and every animal who comes into the clinic and promise to treat them as my own. I enjoy working with animals and helping the team of wonderful staff here at Tamarack Vet make the dogs and cats feel comfortable, safe, calm and healthy. I look forward to meeting you and your furry (or hairless) family member. 🙂
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