Our Team

• 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 Deynze-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.

• 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.

• Transitioned from Director of Medical Services to General Manager in October 2024
• Registered Veterinary Technologist.
• Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program in 2014
• Joined Central Vet in 2014
• Won the 2022 RVT of the year through the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association
• Enjoys bovine surgery, small animal phlebotomy, and emergency services.
• Often found within her office, running numbers, coordinating with her fellow executives, and ensuring that day-to-day activities run smoothly!
• Has continued education for zlig surgical procedure, TPLO surgical 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.

• 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.

• Completed a Master’s Degree in finance in 2018 and a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration in 2012.
• Joined Central Vet in April 2025.
• Enjoys working with all of the different departments across Central Vet to enhance efficiency and boost patient care.
• He speaks Spanish and can translate for Spanish-speaking clients.

• He enjoys spending time with his family of four.
• He loves to spending time at the lake in the summer and ice skating in the winter.

• Executive and Clinical Assistant
• Completed a Bachelor’s degree, majoring in biology, at the University of Winnipeg.
• Joined Central Vet in 2021.
• Enjoys Excel sheets, schedule coordinating, and working from home.

More about Tasha

• She enjoys gardening, baking and spending time with friends.
• She has 2 dogs – a Retriever X named Huggsy, and a Pyrenees X named Margo– and one Siamese cat named Emrys.

• Inventory & Sales Manager.
• Joined Central Vet in 2016 as a Hospital Assistant
• 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 & hiking
• She has 2 dogs named Maverick and Rooster.

• Human Resources Manager.
• Obtained a Diploma in Human Resource Management from Red River College in 2016.
• Joined Central Vet in 2025.
• Enjoys partnering with team members to help further develop their skills and expertise.
• Passionate about ensuring our people practices make Central Vet a great place to work!

• He enjoys spending time at the lake with family and friends.
• His hobbies include hunting and watching and/or playing football and hockey.

• 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 time outdoors in the garden.
• She enjoys spending time with her animals, which include horses, dogs, cats, chickens and bees.

• Mixed-animal Veterinarian & DVM 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 surgery.
• Has additional training in Advanced Equine Dentistry & Small Animal Orthopedics

More about Dr. Marks

• He was a member of the MVMA council and the 2023 MVMA President.
• 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, Tortilla and Maria, and a feline friend named Ella.

• 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.
• She has a cat named Violet, a dog named Gus, and 2 horses Sully and Penny.

• 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 Dr. Tod

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

• Small Animal Veterinarian.
• Graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020.
• Previously volunteered with Central Vet in 2013 and then rejoined us as a veterinary student for two summers in her first and second year of vet school.
• Joined Central Vet as a Veterinarian in November 2024.
• Enjoys being a part of a profession that allows her to learn something new every day!

More about Dr. Desaulniers

• She enjoys hiking, painting, travelling, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
• She has two domestic shorthair cats named Darcy and Rosie.

• Small Animal Veterinarian.
• Graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023.
• She joined Central Vet in November 2025.
• She loves the variety of the patients, the medicine, and the procedures. Also, how every day is different and she gets to use so many different skills.
• She enjoys getting to connect with people and build relationships with them and their pets over time.

More about Dr. Liebe

• She enjoys crochet and cross stitch.
• She also loves doing puzzles, cooking, and exercising in her spare time.
• She has an Italian Greyhound/Havanese x named Lucy and a Domestic Shorthaired cat named Dot who is polydactyl and has 24 toes!

• 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.

• Hospital Assistant Team Lead and Veterinary Technologist Assistant.
• Competed the Robertson College Veterinary Office Assistant Diploma with honours.
• Received the Councilor’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.
• She also enjoys horseback riding and going to the gym.
• At home, she has 4 dogs, 2 cats, 2 bunnies and 1 turtle.

• Veterinary Technologist Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator.
• 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 Beagle, Zero, and three kitties, Jackson, Oliver & Tank.

• 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 in her spare time.
• She has a dog named Lucy, two cats named Morty and Odin, and a horse named Zariyah.
• Her relationship with CVS started 10 years ago after my horse suffered a serious injury resulting in her staying in clinic for 3.5 months.

• Registered Veterinary Technologist.
• Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program with honours in 2015.
• 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, golfing, fishing, running, and reading a good mystery novel.
• She is a puzzle master!
• She has a Boxer cross, Rocco, who is her best buddy!

• Registered Veterinary Technologist.
• Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program.
• Joined Central Vet in 2021.
• Enjoys meeting new patients every day 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 family & dogs, camping, fishing, and enjoying the sunshine.
• She LOVES Golden Retrievers.
• She has a handsome Golden Retriever, Finnegan and a dashingly handsome mixed Great Pyrenees, Beau.

• 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!

• 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.

• Registered Veterinary Technologist
• Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program.
• Joined Central Vet in 2024.
• Enjoys being hands-on with the patients, especially in surgery, and has fun being a silly distraction to pets during times like vaccine pokes and blood draws.

More about Ashley

• She enjoys video games, puzzles, and occasionally taking her cat, for summer walks on the trails.
• She has a chatty and adventurous Tuxedo cat named Ringo and a treat-motivated and cuddly Orange Tabby cat, Simba.

• Hospital Assistant.
• Competed the Robertson College Veterinary Office Assistant Diploma with honours.
• 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 cat named Borhiss.

• Hospital Assistant.
• 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.

• Hospital Assistant.
• Completed a Marketing Degree in 2020.
• Joined Central Vet in June 2025.
• She has completed additional education in Companion Animal Euthanasia.
• Completed Fear-Free & Pet CPR/First Aid Certification.
• She enjoys seeing pets recovery journey as they get better with the right support and meeting all of their different personalities.
• She speaks Russian and can translate for Russian-speaking clients.

• She likes to spend time outdoors, canoeing, camping, and hiking.
• In her spare time, you can find her at the cottage with family and friends.
• She has two tortoiseshell cats named June and Tuna.

• Hospital Assistant.
• Joined Central Vet in September 2025.
• Completed a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture majoring in Animal Systems at the University of Manitoba in 2025. 
• Her favourite part of her job is meeting new people and animals during appointments as well as assisting in surgeries and dentals. 

• In her spare time, she likes to ride horses (barrel racing and western pleasure), read, colour, and spend time with friends and family. 
• She has four horses (Taco – POA cross, Tucker – Gypsy Vanner, Voodoo – Paint, and Chili – Paint). She also has a mini-Dachshund named Poppy.

• Hospital Assistant.
• Joined Central Vet in September 2025.
• She enjoys cuddling with patients, building bonds with clients, and helping clients and patients through difficult times. 

• She loves anything crafty and enjoys colouring.  
• She enjoys spending time with friends and family and discovering new music or movies.
• She shares her home with two senior Domestic Shorthaired cats, Taeo (her very special boy) and Precious, the sweetest and silliest gal around.

• Hospital Assistant.
• Completed the Robertson College Veterinary Office Assistant Diploma with honours.
• 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 two cats named Garth & Zoom.

• 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

• 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.

• Receptionist.
• Joined Central Vet in 2025.
• Enjoys seeing all of the pets come in and building relationships with clients and their furry companions.
• She speaks German and can translate for German-speaking clients.

More about Alina

• She enjoys horseback riding, fishing, and going to the cabin.
• She has a horse named Nellie.