Veterinarians
Dr. Jeff Dand- Owner
Jeff graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 1997 and then continued on to Florida to complete a veterinary internship. While in Florida, Jeff focused on canine behavior and dermatology as he had a special interest in these areas which he still does to this day. Jeff is an experienced veterinarian dedicated to helping animal lovers and their pets strengthen their relationship, health, and quality of life together. A vision fueled by his love for his three rescue pets, Rocco, a Lab mix, Coco a Great Pyrenees mix, and Bandit, a domestic longhair cat with 2 different colored eyes.
Throughout his career, Jeff observed key principles in animal care and discovered a passion for business that led to him building his own vet clinics and pet resorts. It’s Jeff’s sense of humor, contagious energy, and aptitude for business and behavior that has been key in the success of his clinics. Jeff is at the heart of helping each of our teams practice gold standard medicine and be a trusted cornerstone in our community!
Throughout his career, Jeff observed key principles in animal care and discovered a passion for business that led to him building his own vet clinics and pet resorts. It’s Jeff’s sense of humor, contagious energy, and aptitude for business and behavior that has been key in the success of his clinics. Jeff is at the heart of helping each of our teams practice gold standard medicine and be a trusted cornerstone in our community!
Dr. Chavonne Bertamini - Medical Director
Dr. Chavonne Bertamini grew up in Calgary, Alberta where she gained a passion for veterinary medicine through volunteering and growing up with her family pets. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Calgary; afterward, she traveled for a year before heading back to school and completing her DVM at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in Basseterre, St. Kitts in 2018. She then completed a small animal rotating internship at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon in 2019.
Dr. Bertamini enjoys spending time at the dog park, going to the gym, and finding new restaurant’s. In her free time, Dr. Bertamini keeps busy with her very loveable Golden Retriever.
Dr. Bertamini enjoys spending time at the dog park, going to the gym, and finding new restaurant’s. In her free time, Dr. Bertamini keeps busy with her very loveable Golden Retriever.
Dr. Caitlyn Krolik
Dr. Caitlyn Honos grew up in Montreal, and from a young age she developed a strong love for animals. Her passion developed through caring for her two golden retrievers, volunteering at the SPCA, riding horses and working on a dairy farm. After studying Animal Health and Disease at McGill University, Caitlyn moved to Ireland to study veterinary medicine at University College Dublin, where she graduated in 2019. After completing her studies, she moved back to Montreal where she worked in a local veterinary clinic treating cats and dogs. During her time there, she aspired to provide the highest quality care to her patients while treating them and their families with kindness and compassion.
Caitlyn has decided to live out a dream of moving to Western Canada with her husband and mini goldendoodle, Maple, so that they can enjoy hiking, paddleboarding and skiing in the beautiful Canadian Rockies.
Caitlyn has decided to live out a dream of moving to Western Canada with her husband and mini goldendoodle, Maple, so that they can enjoy hiking, paddleboarding and skiing in the beautiful Canadian Rockies.
Dr. Chanpreet Bath
After attending Simon Fraser University in his hometown of Vancouver British Columbia, Dr. Bath graduated from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in the summer of 2020. After graduation, Chanpreet joined a small animal practice in Regina, SK where he developed his skills.
He enjoys working hands-on, which has helped fuel his passion for performing surgery and dentistry procedures. He strives to become better every day in order to provide the best possible care to his patients.
Outside of work, Chanpreet enjoys playing sports, going hiking, and other outdoor activities.
He enjoys working hands-on, which has helped fuel his passion for performing surgery and dentistry procedures. He strives to become better every day in order to provide the best possible care to his patients.
Outside of work, Chanpreet enjoys playing sports, going hiking, and other outdoor activities.
Management Team
Nicole Gigian, RVT- Director of Operations
Originally from Manitoba, Nicole moved to Alberta several years ago. She grew up loving all animals but had a special passion for horses. Following her passion, she received her diploma in the Animal Health Technology program in 2008. As a new RVT, she worked in a variety of different areas in the veterinary world including small animal, equine, emergency care, and bovine embryo transfer. Working in these different areas allowed her to gain vast knowledge and experience.
After moving to Alberta, she was hired on with Dand Veterinary Clinics as an RVT and helped Dr. Dand bring Springbank Pet Hospital from the ground up. Over the years she has helped with the opening of several of Dr. Dand's clinics including a few on Vancouver Island and soon realized her passion for management as well as the business side of Veterinary clinics. She now oversees the operations of all 6 Dand vet clinics in Alberta and BC is enjoying every moment of it.
She currently has three pets, Nim a little black cat, Phoebe a rescue white shepherd mix and Lainey a Border Terrier.
After moving to Alberta, she was hired on with Dand Veterinary Clinics as an RVT and helped Dr. Dand bring Springbank Pet Hospital from the ground up. Over the years she has helped with the opening of several of Dr. Dand's clinics including a few on Vancouver Island and soon realized her passion for management as well as the business side of Veterinary clinics. She now oversees the operations of all 6 Dand vet clinics in Alberta and BC is enjoying every moment of it.
She currently has three pets, Nim a little black cat, Phoebe a rescue white shepherd mix and Lainey a Border Terrier.
Valerie Hall - Director of Business Development
Valerie was born and raised on a large farm in central Alberta where she learned the value of a tenacious work ethic, honesty, ingenuity, and loyalty. Her home was the birthplace of her love and passion for animal care.
Valerie has been leading teams and managing patient success in the orthodontic profession for over 15 years. She is new to the vet industry and is excited to make a difference in Airdrie’s community, one pet’s life at a time. Valerie is at the heart of helping our team practice gold standard medicine so that we're a trusted cornerstone of our community!
Valerie, along with her husband and two daughters have a Cavalier King Charles puppy named Rocket that they all adore and is the love of their life. Valerie believes in people and dedicates a large portion of her time to 4-H, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth.
Valerie has been leading teams and managing patient success in the orthodontic profession for over 15 years. She is new to the vet industry and is excited to make a difference in Airdrie’s community, one pet’s life at a time. Valerie is at the heart of helping our team practice gold standard medicine so that we're a trusted cornerstone of our community!
Valerie, along with her husband and two daughters have a Cavalier King Charles puppy named Rocket that they all adore and is the love of their life. Valerie believes in people and dedicates a large portion of her time to 4-H, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth.
Bayli Pearson - Hospital Manager
Bayli brings 15 years of dedicated experience in dental care to her new journey in veterinary medicine. Her passion for exceptional patient care and creating positive experiences now extends to the well-being of your pets. Bayli is thrilled to join the veterinary field and is eager to contribute to your pets' best health.
Originally from a charming rural community in northern Alberta, she grew up showing cows at local fairs and now enjoys life with her English Springer Spaniel, Timber. With her warm, inviting approach, Bayli looks forward to serving the community and helping our team provide gold standard medicine.
Originally from a charming rural community in northern Alberta, she grew up showing cows at local fairs and now enjoys life with her English Springer Spaniel, Timber. With her warm, inviting approach, Bayli looks forward to serving the community and helping our team provide gold standard medicine.
Holly Robinson - Accounting Manager
Holly was born and raised in Calgary, and grew up surrounded by animals, having everything from cats and dogs, to frogs, turtles, hamsters and bearded dragons. She has always had a love for all creatures, furry, slimy or scaly, and decided to pursue a career in the veterinary field, graduating from Bow Valley College's Veterinary assistant program in 2012. Holly started with the Airdrie Animal Clinic in March 2012 as a client care specialist, and spent a number of years leading the reception team. Holly decided to further her education, and in 2021 graduated with honors from the Business Administration program at SAIT. Upon graduation Holly began assisting with the bookkeeping, as well as managing the Airdrie team. She has now turned her focus back to the financial operations of the business, and manages the accounting for all 6 Dand clinics. Holly resides in Airdrie with her husband, a ginger kitty named Simba and a golden retriever named Griswold.
Registered Veterinary Technologists
Lisa
Lisa grew up in Sherwood Park, AB and with never having had her own pet, was known as the neighbourhood petsitter! She got her first pet at the age of 19! After starting a job as an animal care attendant for the Edmonton Humane Society, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in the animal health industry. Lisa graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at NAIT in 2006. She worked at a small animal practice in Edmonton for 17 years (15 years as an RVT) before moving to Calgary to be closer to family. She has an interest in integrative medicine and looks forward to expanding her knowledge!
In her spare time, Lisa enjoys reading, working out, spending time with her family and visiting the cat cafe’s!
In her spare time, Lisa enjoys reading, working out, spending time with her family and visiting the cat cafe’s!
Skyler
Bio coming soon!
Jenn
Jennifer graduated from the Animal Health Technology program in 2014 at Olds College. She spent her first seven years as a vet tech at a small animal clinic in Cochrane, AB and spent the last couple of years working in emergency medicine and locuming at various small animal practices in and around Calgary. She loves all aspects of veterinary medicine, but her special interests include cytology, feline medicine, and dentistry/surgery.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, gardening, baking and cooking. She also enjoys running and completed her first half-marathon in 2022. She lives in Calgary with her hubby and their two cats.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, gardening, baking and cooking. She also enjoys running and completed her first half-marathon in 2022. She lives in Calgary with her hubby and their two cats.
Technician Assistants and Client Care Specialists
Jill
Jill started her career as a Veterinary Office Assistant in 2006 after she left her Nursing career and raised her daughters along with about 250 more children in her day home. Her love for small creatures and animals started as a little girl in her moms garden. That love blossomed into the love for baby animals especially at Springtime, so as the years went by she gathered her Spring babies. Starting with her daughters both born in the spring, she moved on to her pets. As years went by, she raised a Spring pot bellied pig name Winston, started breeding love birds, budgies, guinea pigs, along with care for snakes, lizards, frogs (along with the fruit flies) and now she owns Downton Tabby Bengals raising her beautiful Bengal babies.
This year is Jill’s 17th year working as a VOA and getting to know and help care the amazing families and their pets is her passion.
Jill spends her days off trying to keep house for her Husband,11 Bengal cats,2 dogs, and a handful of skinny and guinea pigs. She enjoys sewing, knitting, crochet, crafting and spending time with her 4 grandsons when she has a spare minute.
This year is Jill’s 17th year working as a VOA and getting to know and help care the amazing families and their pets is her passion.
Jill spends her days off trying to keep house for her Husband,11 Bengal cats,2 dogs, and a handful of skinny and guinea pigs. She enjoys sewing, knitting, crochet, crafting and spending time with her 4 grandsons when she has a spare minute.
Owen
Owen was born and raised in Alberta, and is currently completing his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at the University of Calgary, with aspirations to attend the Veterinary Medicine program at U of C in the near future.
Owen comes to us with a plethora of experience outside of this, having completed his Veterinary Technician Assistant Diploma with Olds College prior to completing highschool, and has volunteered both at our Springbank location and AARCs.
Outside of work and school, Owen spends his time with his furry companions Bentley, a Labradoodle who is almost 3, and Ruby a black Ragamuffin cat who is 8. He enjoys working out, playing his Les Paul, backpacking and hiking in the mountains, and hanging out with friends.
Owen comes to us with a plethora of experience outside of this, having completed his Veterinary Technician Assistant Diploma with Olds College prior to completing highschool, and has volunteered both at our Springbank location and AARCs.
Outside of work and school, Owen spends his time with his furry companions Bentley, a Labradoodle who is almost 3, and Ruby a black Ragamuffin cat who is 8. He enjoys working out, playing his Les Paul, backpacking and hiking in the mountains, and hanging out with friends.
Joshua
Josh was born in British Columbia and has lived all over North America from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Modesto, California. Growing up, he had a wide array of pets including dogs, cats, newts, and birds. He loves all animals (yes, even spiders!) but mostly his two cats, Circe and Jimi. In his spare time, Josh enjoys reading and hiking outdoors. Josh joined our team in 2022 as a client care specialist, and we just couldn't let him go!
Meagan
Meagan, born and raised a Calgarian, grew up with a special love for animals and always knew from a young age that she wanted to work with them. She recently graduated from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC, with a Bachelor of Science, major in Biology and minor in Criminology, as well as a Certificate in Forensic Studies. Next, she is hoping to pursue veterinary medicine. Her passion for animal welfare has led her to volunteer with various animal rescue organizations in Calgary and BC, including humane societies and a farm sanctuary. Beyond her volunteer roles, Meagan worked in a small practice in Maple Ridge, BC, where she was able to get involved in all areas of the practice and loved every minute of it! In her free time, Meagan enjoys cooking/baking, painting, being out in the mountains, and curling up on the couch watching Netflix.
Becka
Becka comes from the small town of Revelstoke and spent time living in Vancouver from 2013 to 2018. She earned her Veterinary Technician Assistant diploma from Granville College in 2018. After graduation Becka returned to Revelstoke and joined the team at the local veterinary clinic as an assistant, where she honed her skills and deepened her knowledge over nearly six years. In Summer of 2024 she moved to Calgary with her fiancée and continues her dedication to veterinary medicine at Westmount Animal Clinic.
Outside of work, Becka enjoys camping, fishing, and exploring waterfalls with her fiancée. She also loves traveling and has visited Mexico, Australia and plans to add others to her list. On quieter days, she enjoys marathons of Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter and playing video games. Becka shares her home with a rescue cat named Nori Louise, and shares ownership of a rescue dog named Oliver Rupert with her sisters.
Outside of work, Becka enjoys camping, fishing, and exploring waterfalls with her fiancée. She also loves traveling and has visited Mexico, Australia and plans to add others to her list. On quieter days, she enjoys marathons of Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter and playing video games. Becka shares her home with a rescue cat named Nori Louise, and shares ownership of a rescue dog named Oliver Rupert with her sisters.