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Diane
Registered Veterinary Technologist Diane grew up in the Peace Country and has over 30 years experience as a Registered Veterinary Technologist. She has 2 children and has downsized to 2 dogs. For the last 8 years Diane has worked in a more administrative role but since joining our team she has really enjoyed having more hands on with patients. Her passion for behaviour has led her to be an Elite Level certified Fear Free Professional. Her goal is to make every pet’s visit as positive, comfortable and stress free as possible. |
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Taylor Registered Veterinary Technologist Taylor was born and raised in Chetwynd, BC where she was always around animals growing up and knew from a very young age she wanted to work with them. Taylor completed the 2 year AHT program in Fairview, AB and completed her practicum in Cranbrook, BC where she ended up living and working for the summer. Although she loved the mountains and Kootenay living, she is now back home in the north at her favorite clinic with her favorite people, where she can still enjoy doing the things she loves, which includes hiking, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities. |
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Shawna
Registered Veterinary Technologist Shawna was born and raised in Tomslake, BC, where she grew up on a farm with a wide variety of animals my. During Elementary, Middle and High School she was a member of the Tate Creek Variety 4-H club with both horse and cattle. Shawna’s Aunt was a veterinarian, and she remember thinking “that’s what I want to do when I grow up” whenever she would watch her Aunt work. Shawna graduated from the Animal Health program at NAIT Fairview campus in 2009 and has been working as an RVT ever since, in between starting a family with her husband Jesse. Shawna and Jesse have 3 children and a farm with a handful of horses, chickens, some bottle calves, 3 cats, 3 dogs, a mini pony and a mini donkey. |
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Ellen
Registered Veterinary Technologist Ellen grew up in Sundre, Alberta, with all sorts of animals. Ellen graduated from Fairview’s Animal Health Technology program in 2020. Then, after completing her practicum in Stettler AB, Ellen decided to move back up north to work at the Dawson Creek Vet Clinic. In her spare time Ellen likes to snowboard, hike, and paint. |
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Samantha
Registered Veterinary Technologist Samantha was born and raised in Dawson Creek. Her first job was here at Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic as a boarding attendant and from then on she knew that she wanted to be a technologist. She worked at the Fairview Veterinary Clinic as a Veterinary Technologist Assistant while attending the Animal Health Technology program at Northwestern Polytechnic in Fairview AB. She graduated from the program in 2023 and completed her practicum at the Fairview Veterinary Clinic. She then decided to move back home to work at her dream clinic here at Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her dogs and cats whether it’s out for a hike, or just snuggling on the couch. |
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Makayla
Registered Veterinary Technologist Makayla grew up in a small town called Irvine in southeastern Alberta and graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Lakeland college in 2024. She has always been involved in the agriculture industry and have been an animal enthusiast from the beginning. Makayla has had every animal in between birds and sheep, but her dogs and horses have to be her favorite's. In her spare time Makayla can be found at various jackpots and rodeos and always on the back of one of her horses with a dog trailing not too far behind |
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Kassidy
Registered Veterinary Technologist Kassidy is a Dawson Creek native. She has recently moved back after 5 years of living in the Okanagan. Passionate about animal care and welfare, she's been employed in the animal field for the past 6 years working in rescue with the SPCA, attending to cats and dogs in a boarding facility, and caring for patients as a veterinary assistant. Recently she finished her program and is now a veterinary technologist. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, and exploring the outdoors with her pup, Sybil. |
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Sage
Registered Veterinary Technologist Sage was raised here in Dawson Creek. She grew up doing 4-H and gymkhana, which ignited her passion for animals. She graduated from Northwestern Polytechnic in Fairview AB in the spring of 2025. She is enjoying her time as an RVT at the DCVC working in both small and large animal. Outside of work she enjoys being in the outdoors spending time with her family, friends and animal. |
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Emily
Registered Veterinary Technologist Emily grew up in Oro-Medonte Ontario with many animals from dogs and cats to horses and ducks. She graduated from the NWP Veterinary Technology program in 2025 and completed her practicum at the Fairview Veterinary Clinic. She then joined the team at Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic, where she’s excited to care for pets and support their families! Outside of work, Emily enjoys hiking, paddling, and skiing—often accompanied by her two adventurous dogs. |
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Zoey
Registered Veterinary Technologist Zoey was born and raised in Dawson Creek. She was a competitive dancer most of her life, but she always knew she wanted to work with animals. Zoey graduated from the Veterinary Technology program in Kamloops BC in 2025, then came back to Dawson to be with her family. She has a special interest in exotic animals, as she’s had many in the past and currently has a bearded dragon. |
