• 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 loves spending time with family and friends in nature and on adventures.
• 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

• She loves spending time with family and friends in nature and on adventures.
• 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.

• Chief Executive Officer & Registered Veterinary Technologist.
• Transitioned from Director of Medical Services to CEO in October 2024.
• Graduated from Red River College’s Animal Health Technology program in 2014.
• Joined Central Vet in 2014.
• Named 2022 RVT of the Year by the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association.
• Enjoys bovine surgery, small animal phlebotomy, and executive strategy.
• Often found in her office crunching numbers, shaping strategy, collaborating with her fellow executives, and keeping the big picture moving forward.
• Shai is a Feline Friendly Ambassador.

More about Shai

• She enjoys fishing, snowmobiling, canoeing, hiking, and just about anything outdoors.
• Beyond Central Vet, Shai is a co-owner of a residential construction and land development company.
• She shares her life with Kilo, a high-energy Rottweiler, and Arlo, her antisocial Siamese cat.

• Chief Client Experience Officer & Registered Veterinary Technologist.
• Joined Central Vet as an RVT in 2015.
• Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program.
• Previously volunteered at Central Vet and has since grown into a leadership role focused on making every client experience as clear, supportive, and positive as possible.
• She has continued her education in business, accessibility, inclusion, workplace wellbeing, and client service.
• Her training includes Amy Oliver’s Healthy Business Course, Accessible Employment, and Accessible Customer Service through The Accessibility for Manitobans Act, acciessibility and inclusion training through Enabling Access, Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace through the Canadian Mental Health Association, and more.
• Amanda works closely with Central Vet’s Client Experience Manager to create helpful educational resources, communications, and campaigns for clients.
• She also collaborates with leadership and frontline staff to continually improve the client experience and ensure that the service clients receive feels compassionate, consistent, and true to Central Vet’s values.
• Her goal is to ensure clients feel informed, confident, and cared for when making decisions about their animal’s health, care, and products.

More about Amanda

• She enjoys gardening, camping, boating, and spending time with her family of four — including plenty of adventures with Dex, her red Labrador Retriever.

• Chief People Officer.
• 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.

• 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.

• Client Experience Manager & Registered Veterinary Technologist.
• 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 in 2014.
• Joined Central Vet in 2020.
• I love the variety with working in a mixed animal practice, where I get to combine my passion for veterinary medicine with creating meaningful, positive experiences for our clients and their animals.
• She 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, houseplants, gardening, 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.

• Financial Controller.
• Completed Accounting Fundamentals through Sage 50, including Sage 50 Accounting Levels 1 and 2 in 2024.
• Joined Central Vet in 2025.
• Currently working toward her Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) certification through Corporate Finance Institute (CFI).
• Enjoys supporting an organization that is passionate about animal care and client service.

More about Tegan

• She enjoys spending time with her family at home and at the cottage.
• She has three dogs named Luna, Artic, and Dasher, and two cats named Lilo and Stitch.

• Inventory Manager & 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. 
• She enjoys being part of a fun and caring team.

• She has an interest in equine medicine and small animal surgery.

• In her spare time, Emma enjoys riding her horses and competing in barrel racing competitions 
• She also enjoys going to the gym, reading, and spending time with friends and family. 
• She has four horses (Taco – POA cross, Tucker – Gypsy Vanner, Voodoo – Paint, and Chili – Paint). She also has a Miniature Dachshund named Poppy.

• 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.

• 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 two cats named Violet and Figgy, a dog named Gus, and 2 horses Sully and Penny.

• 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 2025.
• She joined Central Vet in May 2025.
• She loves building relationships with clients and getting to meet new people everyday.
• Enjoys the unique challenge of diagnosing animals who can’t tell us what’s wrong—it makes the work both rewarding and meaningful.

More about Dr. Caputi

• She enjoys playing soccer and has since she was young.
• She loves sports, reading, camping, and hiking outdoors.
• She has a passion for travelling.
• She has a purebred Golden Retriever rescue named Cedar.

• 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.
• She also enjoys how every day is different and how 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!

• Small Animal Veterinarian.
• Graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002.
• She joined Central Vet in February 2026
• Completed a two-year feline behaviour course with the International Society of Feline Medicine in 2024.
• Completed a certificate in Canine Behaviour and trained at the Animal Behaviour Institute. She has plans to begin accepting canine behaviour consultations in 2027.
• She has a strong interest in behaviour medicine as well as feline medicine.
• Her favourite part of being a Veterinarian is improving the lives of animals as well as their caregivers.

More about Dr. Prejet

• In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and four children.
• She loves to watch her kid’s hockey games and enjoys reading.
• She has six cats, one dog, two goats, one rabbit, and many chickens.

• Small Animal Veterinarian.
• Graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024.
• Completed a Bachelor of Science, majoring in biology from the University of Manitoba in 2019.
• She joined Central Vet in July 2026.
• Her favouite part about being a veterinarian is hearing that a patient is feeling better after they’ve come to see her for an illness or injury.

More about Dr. Knudson

• She enjoys running, golfing, cross country skiing and watching movies.
• She has two cats named Mojito and Pekoe.

• Receptionist Team Lead and Accounts Receivable.
• Joined Central Vet in 2008.
• Enjoys being a part of the Central Vet team and is always looking for ways to learn, grow, and help support both the team and our clients.

More about Amanda

• Outside of work, she stays busy with her kids and enjoys watching them take part in their many activities.
• She is a certified spin instructor and loves teaching classes.
• She also enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time with her family.
• She is a very proud dog mom to Gus, her Golden Retriever.

• Patient Care Coordinator & 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, and reading.
• She is a puzzle master!
• She has a Boxer cross, Rocco, who is her best buddy!

• Health & Safety Coordinator & 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 Elite 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 two cats – Goku and Lemmy, who are both FIV+ kitties.
• She has a soft spot for black cats, or cats in general!

• Hospital Assistant Team Lead, Volunteer Coordinator & 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 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

• Her relationship with Central Vet started 10 years ago after my horse suffered a serious injury resulting in her staying in clinic for 3.5 months.
• She enjoys escape rooms, video games, horseback riding (trail), creating paracord collars, leashes, halters and more in her spare time.
• She has two cats named Morty and Odin, and a horse named Zariyah.

• Registered Veterinary Technologist.
• Completed the Red River College Animal Health Technology diploma program with honours.
• Started in the Hospital Assistant role at Central Vet in 2018.
• Transitioned to RVT at Central Vet upon graduating in 2021.
• Enjoys being around large and small animals, contributing to their safe anesthesia, 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 spending time outside, camping , and hiking with her family and their senior dog, Mayonnaise.

• 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.

• She enjoys being outside, horseback riding, spending time and caring for all of her animals, and gardening
• At home, she has two dogs named Mabel & Jerry, two cats named Milo and Melvin, two horses named Timber and Cricket, and ten chickens.

• Registered Veterinary Technologist.
• She graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at Red River College in 2023.
• Joined Central Vet in November 2025.
• She enjoys the hands on aspect of her job including: drawing blood, performing dentals and helping in surgery.
• She also loves helping animals feel better.
• She speaks German and can translate for German-speaking clients.

More about Jacqueline:

• She enjoys going on hikes and road trips as well as attending concerts.
• She also likes walking her dogs and spending time with family and friends.
• She has two Chihuahuas named Bruiser and Hazel and three cats named Zelda, Princess and Ginger.

• 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

• 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.
• 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 domestic shorthaired cats, Precious, the sweetest and silliest gal around and Sprout, a crazy kitty who loves a good cuddle and zoomies.
• She also has a Lab x Pyrenees x Heeler named Gunner, a troublemaker with a big heart.

• 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 April 2026.
• Worked in the veterinary field for three years prior to joining the Central Vet team.
• Currently pursuing continuing education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Her favourite part of her job is greeting all the lovable, furry faces that come through the door and helping create a welcoming experience for pets and their owners.

• She enjoys spending time at the cabin, enjoying the outdoors, and exploring arts and crafts, especially drawing and crocheting.
• She has two dogs, Doja and Sage, a cat named Salem, and a rabbit named Binoo.

• Receptionist.
• Joined Central Vet in June 2026.
• Worked in the veterinary field for three years prior to joining the Central Vet team.
• Her favourite part of her job is helping clients and patients get the best care and making a difference in someone’s day.
• She also enjoys seeing all the very cute pets walk through the door.

More about Keensley

• She enjoys going to the gym and spending time with friends and family, especially her three nieces. 
• She has two dogs, Aponi, a charcoal Labrador and Briggs, an English and Golden Retriever mix.

• Registered Veterinary Technologist & Registered Veterinary Technologist Team Lead
• 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 sings in a choir and is known to make up songs to sing to nervous animals in the clinic.
• She has a chatty and adventurous Tuxedo cat named Ringo and a treat-motivated and cuddly Orange Tabby cat, Simba.

• Hospital Assistant & Hospital Assistant Team Lead.
• 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.

• Registered Veterinary Technologist.
• Graduated from the Veterinary Technology program in 2026.
• Joined Central Vet in June 2026.
• Her favourite parts of being an RVT are phlebotomy, seeing pets recover and do well after receiving care, and holding kittens.

More about Emily

• She enjoys drawing, writing, crocheting, and playing guitar.
• She has four pets: Yuki, a hedgehog, and three cats, Deku, Winnie, and Star.

• Registered Veterinary Technologist.
• Graduated from the Veterinary Technology program in 2024 with honours from Red River College.
• Joined Central Vet in July 2026.
• Her continuing education includes the RECOVER Initiative CPR course, as well as courses focused on anesthesia, and breed-specific anesthesia considerations.
• Her favourite part of being an RVT is anesthesia and surgery.
• She is very passionate about advocating for all animals and providing the highest form of care.

More about Kristina

• She enjoys fishing, camping, golfing, and travelling.
• She is always up for a new adventure and loves exploring new places and trying new things!

• She has three fur babies: Gemma, a Boxer mix and her first rescue; Sadie, a Border Collie mix; and Rosalind (also known as Rosiebear), a domestic shorthair cat she rescued while working at her very first veterinary clinic. Each holds a special place in her heart.

• Hospital Assistant.
• Joined Central Vet in September 2026.
• Completed a Bachelor of Science General Degree (honours) – Emphasis in Genetics and Human Disease from the University of Manitoba in 2025.
• Completed the FearFree animal wellbeing course.
• His favourite part of his job is interacting with team members, clients, and patients knowing we share a common goal of protecting and promoting animal health and welfare.

More about Nathan

• He enjoys spending time with friends and family, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, and snowboarding.
• He has a senior Scottish Terrier named Maxwell who, despite his show-dog looks, hates being pampered! Maxwell can also ride a skateboard and paddleboard, and understands commands in Ukrainian!

• Hospital Assistant.
• Joined Central Vet in August 2026.
• She enjoys being a source of comfort and reassurance for patients during what can be a stressful experience.
• She loves that she gets to continue learning new things every day.

More about Emma

• She enjoys travelling, hiking in the Rockies, being outdoors, and sometimes staying inside with a good book!

• She has one cat named Fizz, who was rescued from Grateful Friends Animal Rescue.

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• 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.