About

Serving the Community of Stony Plain and Surrounding AreasHistory of the Clinic

Yellowhead Veterinary Clinic has been keeping pets healthy in Stony Plain, Alberta since 1992. The clinic has changed vastly since its inception. As our clientele has grown, we have added more staff and more equipment to better serve our patients. We strive to create a calm, relaxing clinic atmosphere and have implemented fear free handling and techniques to minimize anxiety, to help build trust, and to practice low-stress veterinary care.

The Yellowhead Veterinary Clinic currently hosts three veterinarians with additional locum support, six registered veterinary technologists, one practice manager, one office manager, and multiple client care representatives/support staff. We look forward to providing many more years of service to our existing and future clients and their furry friends!

Our Team

Dr. Kendra Doornenbal, DVM, Practice Owner

Dr. Kendra Doornenbal

VETERINARIAN, PRACTICE OWNER

From a young age, Dr. Kendra dreamed of becoming a veterinarian! As a child, she was lucky to be able to follow her Dad around his veterinary practice and from farm to farm. During those early years, many technologists and veterinarians influenced her love of the profession, and she dreamed of being a part of nurturing the human-animal bond! Her childhood home was filled with dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, guinea pigs, and sometimes some of her Dad’s rural practice ‘intensive’ patients who came home for a weekend of nursing care. As well as learning about animals and the veterinary profession, most importantly, Kendra learned about serving and supporting the people who love and care for their pets.

After graduating high school, Kendra started post secondary studies at the University of Alberta, and was accepted to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon in 2003. Graduating with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2007, she then moved to the Parkland area and started her career in a mixed animal practice, and also furthered her knowledge by working in Emergency/Referral Clinics in Edmonton for a number of years. In 2013, Kendra joined the team at Yellowhead Veterinary Clinic, and purchased the practice in 2018.

Kendra’s favorite part of the veterinary industry is creating relationships with pets, clients, and her team over the mutual love of animals. She enjoys being part of the journey of pet ownership: from the excitement of a new addition, to guiding clients through illnesses, and assisting them in choosing the right treatment plans for their families and pets. She enjoys mentoring and growing in her own knowledge, and helping her team and those pursuing a future in the industry.

Her hobbies include camping, cooking, spending time with her family, and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. Kendra also enjoys shooting sporting clays, and learning about the sport of retrieving with her Nova Scotia Duck Toller, Kevin.

Dr. Ed Doornenbal, DVM

Dr. Ed Doornenbal

VETERINARIAN

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.

We are so lucky to learn from someone who has had such an amazing history in the veterinary industry! He is one of a kind, our Dr. Ed!

Dr. Cathy Saker, DVM

Dr. Cathy Saker

VETERINARIAN

Dr. Cathy’s love of animals started early – having been born and raised in rural Alberta. Her post-secondary education started at Lakeland College, where she completed the Animal Health Technology Program in 1994. Following a few years in the industry, she took her pre-vet credentials at the University of Alberta, and then attended the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatchewan from 1999-2003.

After graduating, she spent some time working in a mixed animal practice in Dawson Creek, British Columbia from 2003 – 2008, before making the move back to Alberta. She joined the team at Spruce Grove Veterinary Clinic in 2009 focusing on companion animal practice and moved over to our team in February 2024!

Her knowledge and skill in both large and small animal medicine has proven to be valuable to her personally as well – having welcomed several animals into her family. Her Golden Retriever, Daisy, turns 11 this year, along with a Chinese Crested named Remi who is almost three, and probably gives Daisy a run for her money! Also included in the family are their cats Lyza (14 yrs) and Halo (6 yrs), both Domestic Longhairs.

Rounding out the clan are Dr. Cathy’s two horses, both Off – Track Thoroughbreds. Nova, at 17 years old, is enjoying the retired life while Bookie, 14 years, is currently in Florida with Dr. Cathy’s eldest daughter and they are both working hard!

When not at the clinic, Dr. Cathy enjoys spending time gardening on her acreage in Parkland County, camping with her husband and two teenage daughters, and participating in a book club. She is also an active volunteer and spectator as she supports her girls at their various high school sports and horse shows. A busy family for sure!

We are excited to have Dr. Cathy as part of our team!

Christine Garrity, RVT, Practice Manager

Christine Garrity

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST, PRACTICE MANAGER

Christine has several important roles as part of our leadership team at Yellowhead Veterinary Clinic! This is due to how amazing she is!

She fulfills responsibilities as our Practice Manager, works alongside our doctors to offer wellness appointments to our clients, and plays a vital role in mentoring our staff and practicum students.

Christine graduated from the Animal Health Technology Program at NAIT in 2004. She has worked as a Registered Veterinary Technologist in the areas of mixed animal practice, emergency care, and companion animal practice in both the provinces of Alberta, and Ontario. She started with the Yellowhead Veterinary Clinic in July of 2018.

Christine lives on an acreage with her husband Matt, their two cats – Gingie and Lucy, one horse – Lois, and their busy border collie – Denny. When not at the clinic, you can find Christine working and enjoying the acreage life, and taking time for her hobbies, which include cooking, travelling, and riding horses. She has also recently started sheep herding training with Denny, and they both have enjoyed the learning process!

Amy Vincent, Office Manager

Amy Vincent

OFFICE MANAGER, CLIENT CARE REPRESENTATIVE

Amy is a long-term resident of Parkland County and graduated from CCI college in 2006. She has been serving in a client care capacity since 2007, working at four different local clinics and learning from many amazing Doctors, RVTs, and Client Care Representatives over the years!

She joined our team in August of 2021, and says she loves being a part of the care we give to our patients and clients. Amy enjoys being a familiar face to both pets and people! She always greets those coming through our doors with a beautiful smile, and reassuring, calm voice. She also says she appreciates the strong teamwork involved in our industry, and in our clinic especially.

Amy lives on an acreage with her husband, two daughters, a cat named Bucky, and their horses, Spark and Amber. She enjoys singing and playing in an acoustic band with her husband. We love that she can often be found humming at work as well! If she has any extra free time, Amy also loves to garden and anything to do with art – especially painting, drawing, and refinishing old furniture. Our clinic has also been the recipient of some of her artwork, which brings a uniqueness and personal touch that is just as special as Amy is!

Corinne Scott, Bookkeeper

Corinne Scott

BOOKKEEPER

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 Perras, RVT

Serena Perras

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST

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!

Aneeta Keith, RVT

Aneeta Keith

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST

Our clinic was so pleased to have Aneeta join our team in October of 2023. She brings with her a wide variety of experience and wisdom – on many different species!

Aneeta graduated from the Animal Health Technology Program at NAIT in 2005. She has worked as an RVT in a variety of areas – including companion animal medicine, emergency medicine and even zoo and aquarium medicine! She has some fantastic stories to share about working with sea lions, penguins, turtles and exotics! She has an affinity for animals in ALL shapes and sizes and is happy to cuddle everything from pythons to Great Danes! The opportunity to be an advocate and caregiver for many different types of species is probably one of the things that Aneeta enjoys best about working in the veterinary industry. No workday is ever the same!

Aneeta lives in Stony Plain with her husband and three children. They share their home with a loveable Bernedoodle named Sully, and their bird Indy – who is a beautiful Indian Ring Neck. When not working at the clinic, you will probably find Aneeta at one of our many local arenas, cheering on her three favorite hockey players! She also loves hiking, travelling, painting, and cuddling up with Sully to watch some cheesy reality TV shows!

We are so glad to have Aneeta’s gentle demeanor at the clinic – she is a great addition to our work family!

Jaclyn Fuhr, RVT

Jaclyn Fuhr

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST

Jaclyn brings such a sweet smile to our clinic! She graduated from Lakeland College in 2009. Currently, she has worked her entire RVT career in Stony Plain, Alberta!

Jaclyn joined the Yellowhead Veterinary Clinic team in 2015. She loves small animal medicine, particularly the surgery rotations. She also works hard to keep all our equipment quality control up to date and x-ray machine running smoothly!

Jaclyn lives in Stony Plain with her husband and two girls. Having had no pets at home for a while, Jaclyn was content just to sneak in some extra snuggles at the clinic whenever she could! But that was not quite enough for her girls, who have recently convinced their Mom that a puppy needed to join their family. They have added a beautiful sight hound named Whimsy to the crew, and she is the missing puzzle piece they didn’t know they were missing!

We are glad to have Jaclyn as part of our work family!

Lindsay Eklund, RVT

Lindsay Eklund

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST

Lindsay graduated from the Animal Health Technology Program at NAIT in 1996. She has worked as a Registered Veterinary Technologist in several companion animal practices in the area, as well as a mixed animal practice in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. She started with the Yellowhead Veterinary Clinic in January of 2018.

She has a special interest in anesthesia, surgery and dental procedures – so many clients may not recognize her, as she is usually hiding in the surgery suite! She also currently manages the clinic’s website and Social Media pages, and so you will often find her around the clinic – snapping pictures of staff, clients and especially our loveable patients!

Lindsay lives in Stony Plain, with her husband, Glen and her youngest son, Cameron. Her son Parker lives in Edmonton, and her daughter Brooke with her husband (another Parker) round out the “big kids”. She is also a proud member of the Grandparent club and is “Nana” to three special little ones.

When not at the clinic, Lindsay is happiest outside – spending time with her family at the lake or hiking in the mountains, along with their Golden Retriever, Boetie. She loves the sunshine! She also spends a lot of time playing the piano for various school choirs in the area and loves the influence of the arts in the lives of young children. Her family is also very active in sporting and are no strangers to courts/fields/pitches… you name it!

Chantelle Neufeld, RVT

Chantelle Neufeld

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST

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 three cats – Pixel, Wiz, Moop, 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!

Skyler Weigel, Client Care

Skyler Weigel

CLIENT CARE REPRESENTATIVE

Skyler joined our Client Care Representative team in January 2022 – having just recently graduated from Spruce Grove Composite High School! She brings with her some previous volunteer experience in a veterinary clinic and hopes to be able to divide her time between working for our team and making plans for post-secondary education.

Skyler says that one of the things she likes best about working in the veterinary industry is learning new and interesting things about animals, like immunology and pet behavior. Working in a clinic with a focus on fear-free medicine will be a great experience for her! She also enjoys seeing all the variety of animals that come in, and helping those pets and their humans feel cared for and comfortable.

Outside of work, you can find Skyler on the soccer pitch! She has been with her current soccer team for six years. She also enjoys camping and hiking, and training her two dogs as they work towards their hunting titles. Both her dogs are Black Labrador Retrievers: Brooke and Mya. A busy breed for a busy gal! We love having Skyler on our team and hope to continue to mentor and support her along her education path.

Jodi Hieblinger, Client Care

Jodi Hieblinger

CLIENT CARE REPRESENTATIVE

Jodi joined our work family in February of 2023. On the human side of things, she brings with her an interesting background of customer service! Having worked previously as an RCMP Detachment clerk for the town of Hinton, as well as being a member of the Emergency Response Team for the Hinton Pulp Mill – Jodi understands the importance of assisting clients while offering guidance in a calm and compassionate manner. She has the perfect demeanor for that responsibility!

On the animal side of things, she also offered up her home, and her heart, as a foster “parent” for the ARTS Senior Animal Rescue in Edmonton. This was so fulfilling to Jodi that she eventually just started keeping all the dogs she fostered!

When asked what she enjoys best about now working in the veterinary industry, Jodi says she loves learning about animal health and wellness and meeting all the many varieties of pets and people!

When she is not in the clinic, Jodi is a mom to two children, and finds joy being outside working around the acreage and in her garden. After a long day, she loves to sit by the fire with her family.

Jodi also has several chickens and two dogs who call her “Fur-Mom”! Her Border Collie – Scout, and her Australian Shepherd/Lab Cross – Billy, love it when she gets home from work, and they get to go for a long walk together.

We are so glad to have had Jodi join our work family here at Yellowhead Veterinary Clinic!

Hailey Chesworth, Client Care

Hailey Chesworth

CLIENT CARE REPRESENTATIVE

Excited to learn new things from our amazing Client Care team, Hailey joined our work family in August of 2022. This is her very first job ever, and we are happy that she reached out to us!

She has loved getting to know all of our clients and patients, and learning what she calls the “day-to-day” of a vet clinic. Her favorite part of the job so far has been knowing that we are making a difference in someone’s life by assisting them in the care of their beloved animals.

While juggling work and school, Hailey also has several interests she tries to find the time to be involved in. This includes singing in a choir, training her own animals and spending quality time with her family. One of their favorites things to do together is to be outdoors and going camping!

Hailey has a Green Cheek Conure named Tobi, a Boston Terrier named Diego, and a Betta fish named Jupiter. She has a HUGE passion for any kind of animal and says she falls in love with every single one she comes across! This is a blessing to our patients when they meet Hailey at the clinic! We are glad to have her on our team!

Karen Brand, Vet Assistant

Karen Brand

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

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: Aqua, Basil, Checkers, Dusty, Jorji, Gracie, Knut, Little One, Bud Bud, Tom Tom, Oranji, Silver, Little Girl Grey, Gherkin, Tator Tot, Zuccini, Peeka, Li’l Runt, Stripes, Fuz, Tippy, Spazzie, Sterling, Tippy, Tanji, Junior, Smokey, Tiny T, and Baby G. We are happy to have Karen on our team, and appreciate the compassion she emanates!

We also have a great team of visiting specialists and locum veterinarians who offer their time and talents to your pets! From the time you walk in the front door, to the time you wave goodbye – our team do our very best to offer custom care, and a fear free experience for your furry friends.

Our Team

Dr. Kendra Doornenbal, DVM, Practice Owner

Dr. Kendra Doornenbal

VETERINARIAN, PRACTICE OWNER

Dr. Ed Doornenbal, DVM

Dr. Ed Doornenbal

VETERINARIAN

Dr. Cathy Saker, DVM

Dr. Cathy Saker

VETERINARIAN

Christine Garrity, RVT, Practice Manager

Christine Garrity

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST, PRACTICE MANAGER

Amy Vincent, Office Manager

Amy Vincent

OFFICE MANAGER, CLIENT CARE REPRESENTATIVE

Corinne Scott, Bookkeeper

Corinne Scott

BOOKKEEPER

Serena Perras, RVT

Serena Perras

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST

Aneeta Keith, RVT

Aneeta Keith

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST

Jaclyn Fuhr, RVT

Jaclyn Fuhr

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST

Lindsay Eklund, RVT

Lindsay Eklund

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST

Chantelle Neufeld, RVT

Chantelle Neufeld

REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST

Skyler Weigel, Client Care

Skyler Weigel

CLIENT CARE REPRESENTATIVE

Jodi Hieblinger, Client Care

Jodi Hieblinger

CLIENT CARE REPRESENTATIVE

Hailey Chesworth, Client Care

Hailey Chesworth

CLIENT CARE REPRESENTATIVE

Karen Brand, Vet Assistant

Karen Brand

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

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