Dr. Suzanne Misiaszek

Veterinarian/ Owner

I am so very proud to be part of the Tamarack Veterinary Clinic. As far back as I can remember I have wanted to be a vet. My mom says I was 5 the first time I announced that I was going to be a vet. Twenty years after graduating, 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, volunteer work, and most recently, 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 will be a fear-free practice with all employees trained in low-stress handling techniques. We are currently striving to complete the requirements to become an American Association of Feline Practitioners gold standard feline friendly practice. Lastly, I would like to be able to provide outreach services for citizens of Edmonton that are unable to bring their pets to the vet. I would like to be able to help seniors and other citizens who are unable to get to our clinic as well as provide service to pets that simply cannot make the trip to the veterinarian. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your lives. We appreciate your trust in our family.

Amy Smith

Clinic Administrator / Owner

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.

Dr. Vanessa Mocanu

Veterinarian

I grew up in rural Nova Scotia, exploring the beaches and woods around my house, and bringing home stray animals and injured wildlife from a young age. I went on to train and ride competitively as a dressage rider in my teens and early twenties, competing in international competitions, coaching, and managing a riding school. The decision to become a veterinarian seemed like a given and when I graduated from Atlantic Veterinary College in 2013 my greatest goal was to find an interesting and rewarding position that never felt like “work”. I spent my first years of practice in a mixed animal position in Nova Scotia, which included companion animals, equine, dairy, small ruminant, wildlife, and emergency. My partner and I (along with our two dogs, two cats, and two horses) found our new home in Edmonton in 2016 and recently added two humans – our twin boys, Oscar and Theo – to our family as well. When returning from maternity leave, my goal was again to find a position in our new community that I was passionate about and to share it with equally passionate people – I truly believe I’ve found it. I feel lucky to have become part of a practice that values high-quality medicine, a low-stress experience, and the human-animal bond as much as I do, and I look forward to serving the members of my community, both two- and four-legged.

Lisa Stocks

Veterinary Office Assistant

Hi! My name is Lisa and I am so excited to be starting my career in the Veterinary field! I recently moved to Edmonton from Victoria, British Columbia where I studied at the University of Victoria and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in History. A couple of years ago, I decided to go back to school and completed an online certification as a Veterinary Office Assistant from Bow Valley College. During that time, I also received my Fear Free Certification and I am so happy to be able to use those skills every day at Tamarack Veterinary Clinic!
I have always been a lover of animals, having grown up with cats my whole life and I recently adopted my own little Persian-mix squishy-faced kitty named Zoe! I have also volunteered as a dog walker at the Victoria SPCA and hope to one day adopt a big floofy pup! Finally, I was a foster mom for cats while I was in university and began to develop my interest in helping animals as I cared for some very ill and injured/abused animals. I am very happy to be working with Tamarack Veterinary Clinic and am excited to gain a lot of amazing experience and hope to one day work in rescue shelters and share my love with animals who need it most!

Shantel Poulin

Lead RVT

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.

Ashely Sauter

RVT

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 🙂

Morgan Jensma

RVT

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.

Tina

Receptionist

I have always been an empathetic animal lover, but started my career journey as an Early Childhood Educator. I recently decided to switch roles to animal caretaking. I graduated from Reeves Veterinary Assistant Program in 2022 and have been enjoying learning new things every day.

I share my life with my six year old son and my husband, our 10 year old dog, Pokey, and our guinea pig, Patches, AKA Notorious P.I.G.

Kaylen

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. 🙂