Veterinarians
Dr. Jeff Dand
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Jeff graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 1997 and then continued on to Florida to complete his Veterinary internship. While in Florida Jeff focused on canine behavior and dermatology. Since then Jeff has operated several clinics in Calgary and Airdrie always with a priority of great client service and patient care. He now spends his time between Victoria and Calgary. His three rescue pets at home are Cola (Pitbull/Lab Cross), Dexter (Brussels Griffon) & Sheriff (Domestic Longhair Cat).
Please note that Dr. Dand is not currently taking appointments |
Dr. Mallory Green
Dr. Mallory Green grew up on a farm outside of Blackie, AB, south of Calgary, and had a love of animals from a young age. After high school she attended Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts on a hockey scholarship graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology in 2009. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of Calgary in 2015. After graduating vet school she worked for four years in mixed animal veterinary practice in Carstairs, AB, before coming to Westmount Animal Clinic. In her spare time Dr. Green enjoys hiking, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and traveling.
Dr. Chavonne Bertamini
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 is new to our team and enjoys spending time going to the dog park, going to the gym, and finding new restaurant’s. In her free time, Dr. Bertamini keeps busy with her not so well trained but very lovable 3-year-old Golden Retriever.
Dr. Bertamini is new to our team and enjoys spending time going to the dog park, going to the gym, and finding new restaurant’s. In her free time, Dr. Bertamini keeps busy with her not so well trained but very lovable 3-year-old Golden Retriever.
Management
Nicole Gigian, RVT
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 to bring Springbank Pet Hospital from the ground up. Over the years she has helped with the opening of several 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 manages and operates the four Dand clinics in Calgary and is enjoying every moment of it. She currently has two pets, Nim a little black cat and Phoebe a rescue white shepherd mix.
Registered Veterinary Technologists
Carley
Bio coming soon!!
Technician Assistants and Client Care Specialists
Carolyn
A Native of Colorado, Carolyn moved to Calgary on December 31, 2019, to join her husband John, a Toronto native who moved here in July to pursue a second career.Carolyn spent eleven-years in pet nutrition sales and was the owner of the "Furry Princess", a pet sitting service. She is mom to Michael, her twenty-four year old son. In her spare time, Carolyn loves to travel, hike, attend Calgary Flames games and explore all that Calgary has to offer.
Hayley
Hayley grew up in the Edmonton area and is so excited to begin her journey in Calgary as a part of the Springbank team! She is currently in the process of completing her RVT studies online through Penn Foster College and has been lucky enough to gain a broad range of hands on knowledge throughout her studies. Hayley has worked in veterinary emergency, which inspired her to want to care for animals and led her to applying for tech school. She has a passion for rescue medicine and believes in being the best advocate she can for our furry family members!
When she’s not studying, you can usually find Hayley curled up on the couch with her 3 orange cats, watching true crime documentaries. She also enjoys live music (of every kind), outdoor adventures, long-boarding, running and yoga.
When she’s not studying, you can usually find Hayley curled up on the couch with her 3 orange cats, watching true crime documentaries. She also enjoys live music (of every kind), outdoor adventures, long-boarding, running and yoga.
Jordyn
Jordyn grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and graduated from St. Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Science and a major in biology. She realized her passion for veterinary medicine after she started fostering dogs four years ago. This led her to working at an emergency vet hospital as a receptionist for the past 3 years. However, she is looking forward to beginning her new role as a tech assistant and hopes to pursue vet school in the future. She has two fur babies, Charlie and Luna, both from Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation. Charlie was a foster fail 3 years ago and she just adopted Luna in December. In her spare time, she likes to hike, play volleyball, practice yoga, and spend time with her family.
Makayla
Makayla has always had a spot in her heart for animals. She was born in Kelowna, but grew up in Calgary, Alberta. She one day hopes to move back to Kelowna to join her family. She has worked in the vet industry as a receptionist for the past 2 years, and has a passion for client and patient care, which she hopes to continue to pursue. In her spare time she is normally taking care of her plants or is cuddled up to her two kids, Chico a miniature pinscher and Biggie a Pekingese. They love going for hikes in the mountains together.