Our Veterinary Team
Equine, Avian, and Wildlife Vet in Fort McMurray, Alberta
Northern Veterinary Services is located in Fort McMurray, Alberta. We have been operating since 2019 and are well equipped to treat all patients from small mammals and geckos to equine, wildlife & everything in between. We are a passionate and dedicated team of veterinary professionals who prioritize our patients above all else. We look forward to meeting you and your pet!
Our Team
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Dr.Landsbergen
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Dr. Fielding
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×Brady
Brady is a newer employee here at Northern Veterinary Services. He is one of our fantastic Patient Care Coordinators, also known as a Veterinary Assistant. Brady is originally from Hawthorne, California and moved to Fort McMurray in May 2019 to be with his wife Stacey! He graduated from the Emergency Medical Technician Basic Program at UCLA in 2011, and completed El Camino Fire Academy in 2014. Most of Brady’s professional background is in human medical care, but he is very excited to be switching to the animal side of healthcare. Brady enjoys being a Patient Care Coordinator for many reasons, but mainly loves how fast paced the work environment is; truly never a dull moment and always a new skill to learn or improve on (and of course all the kittens). Brady and his wife have two beautiful kitties named Dio who is 1 year old & Champ who is estimated to be 3 years old! If Brady could have any animal in the world as a pet he would choose a fox because they seem like the perfect combination of both felines and canines.
During Brady’s time off you can usually find him training for his next obstacle course race. Spartan Race is his go-to event! When he’s not training he likes to play a good video game, or continue learning Japanese online which he started recently. Brady is extremely comical and always has the best corny joke or line if you need a laugh (sorry Brady); he is also awesome to have around to reach for anything on high shelves for the rest of the team.
All jokes aside, Brady is a great addition to the team and is a fantastic Patient Care Coordinator here at NVS!
Brady
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×Becky
Becky is one of our fantastic Veterinary Technicians, she graduated from Thompson Rivers University in December of 2019. Becky is originally from North Sydney, Nova Scotia but has lived in Fort Mcmurray for 13 years, now with her husband Dave. Becky enjoys helping animals wherever possible, and is always willing to do whatever it takes to make an animal feel better. She has a lot of experience in shelter medicine as well as surgery and small animal practice. Becky strives to continuously learn new things in her field, and advance her skills as a Technician. When she is having a rough day Becky reminds herself of her own cat at home, named Sphynx who is always up for a snuggle and shows his love by cuddling up next to his favorite human. Sphynx is 11 years old and was adopted from the SPCA 9 years ago, he is a very sweet boy! Becky loves all cats, big and small, so if she could have any pet in the world she would choose a large cat, lions, tigers or even cheetahs; they would all make great siblings for Sphynx! Beckys love for cats stems from a young age, her grandfather always made sure the stray cats of their town in Nova Scotia were fed and taken care of, Becky was of course always there to help her grandpa with the feeding and carried that passion right into her career as a Veterinary Technician. On her time off Becky enjoys relaxing and spending time with her family. Becky is a fantastic technician and we are lucky to have her on the team!Becky
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×Ashlee
Ashlee is one of our wonderful Registered Veterinary Technicians. She graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Seneca College in King City, Ontario in 2011. She has been a Veterinary Technician for 9 years. Ashlee was born & raised in Toronto, Ontario and moved to Fort Mcmurray in August 2016. Ashlee and her Fiance Tony are paw-rents to their 2 cats, Turtle who is a 10 year old diabetic sweetheart and Leela who is a 3 year old one eyed wonder! Ashlee aspires to expand her vet tech skills to the fullest extent with all species of animals. On the rougher days Ashlee reminds herself the value in the relationships she gets to make with owners and their pets everyday. Whether furry, scaly, feathered, large or small she enjoys the real connection that comes from treating a beloved pet and creating a bond with the owners. She also enjoys being kept on her toes in such a fast-paced environment and the opportunities to learn and advance her skills everyday. Ashlee is an awesome team member, she is always ready for the next challenge whether big or small. She has a wonderful sense of humor and is always calm and level headed. She has been a really great addition to our team! Always wanted a spider monkey. Loves horror movies and Halloween and on her time off Netflix and chill.Ashlee
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×Amy
Amy is a newer member of the NVS team. Amy is a Patient Care Coordinator, also known as, one of our lovely Veterinary Assistants! Amy is originally from Ontario where she earned her Office Administration diploma at Loyalist College. Amy has lived in Fort McMurray for 8.5 years. She and her husband have many loving pets at home including their pair of 4 year old budgies named Jack & Pancake, a 3 year old budgie named Snowball, a 7 year old mixed breed dog named Lily and a 6 year old mare named Bella!
As a Patient Care Coordinator Amy enjoys keeping clients happy and on schedule to help maintain their fur-babies health. She believes strongly in the importance of spaying and neutering pets to help take some of the pressure off of overwhelmed animal shelters.
Amy enjoys her pets as emotional therapy and companionship and they help her get through the toughest days. When Amy isn’t at the clinic she enjoys spending time at her barn with her horse, riding & training. She is also a talented home decor artist and spends a lot of time with her family. If Amy could have any animal in the world for a pet she would have an elephant, as they are stoic and majestic animals.
Amy has been wonderful to work with, and is a great addition to the team!
Amy
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×Taylor
Taylor is one of our Patient Care Coordinators, also known as a Veterinary Assistant. Taylor is a Fort McMurray Original! She was born and raised here, and while having been quite the world traveller, she continues to call Fort McMurray home. In 2020, Taylor graduated from the Veterinary Assistant Certification program through Ashworth College, however she was already rocking the job here at NVS! Her favorite part of her job is the relationships she makes with both the patients and their human companions. Her goals are to educate herself as much as possible on the various species we see, so that she is better able to help the patients, clients and her coworkers to the best of her ability. However Taylor’s goals do not stop here. While truly wanting to learn “All the Things,” she also aspires to become a registered Veterinary Technician!
Taylor has always been passionate about animals. She loves and cares for a number of her own critters, including pups, Hunter, an 8 year old lab x, Kallie, a 4 year old Rottie x, and Blue, a petite 2 year old mixed breed, kitties Nox and Archie, geckos Norbert, Atlas and Gek, and guinea pigs Paddington and Nesta. If Taylor could add to her collection of critters, she would love to have a New Caledonian Gecko, and a Galapagos Giant Tortoise. Taylor has a number of hobbies. She loves camping and fishing in the summer as well as hiking, reading & art. Taylor is also a very talented photographer. Did you know that ALL the photographs featured around the clinic, as well as the team photos, were taken by Taylor?!
Taylor tackles tough days with the right attitude: “You need the bad days to appreciate the good ones, and I just do whatever I can to find the good side of every situation.” You can often hear Taylor’s laughter throughout the clinic, and she is always bringing joy and a positive energy to the workplace! Taylor is our go-to girl for exotic pet husbandry. She is passionate about appropriate cage sizes, enrichment and the proper care of those critters who are just a little bit different. Taylor is also an advocate for spaying and neutering pets to reduce the burden on shelters, and feels strongly about proper training and socialization of dogs to keep them safe, happy and healthy.
Taylor really wants everyone to know just how caring and passionate vet assistants are. “I treat every pet I work with like it is my own. I will advocate for your pets health, space, comfort and needs when they are in my care. I have such a desire to help the animals in any way I can. My career and patients are my priority”
We think she is doing a darn good job!!
Taylor
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×Mallory
Mallory has recently stepped into a new role here at NVS. From one of our lovely Assistants to a wonderful Assistant Practice Manager! So far, she is loving her new position. Mallory completed her Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist course at Academy Canada in 2013. Mallory was born and raised in Port Aux Basques, NL and moved to Fort McMurray in 2019 to join the NVS team! Mallory strives to maintain a calm and efficient environment in the clinic for clients, staff and pets, as she values the importance of limiting fear for future visits. Mallory enjoys the fast paced work environment and the different situations you're faced with everyday, which keeps the job interesting. Mallory is devoted to giving the highest level of care to every animal that comes in the clinic, but cats are admittedly extra spoiled with her! She is definitely our in house ‘crazy cat lady’. In the last few years she has travelled to 3 different cat shows in the United States; Minnesota, Illinois and Ohio. This included helping to show different breeds of cats, and observing judging on them based on their breed standards. This was amazing to be a part of, and is a must for any avid cat lover! She is a kitty Mom to her own 2 gorgeous Sphynx cats. Talli who is almost 7, and Esme who is a special type of Sphynx, called an Elf, who is almost 2. If Mallory could own any pet, she would choose a tiger or puma, mostly for maximum cuddle capacity and overall cuteness. On Mallory’s time off, she enjoys relaxing with her Sphynx cats & watching Netflix. You can also find her with her boyfriend Taylen, her family, or on the occasional trip out of town! Mallory is very experienced in animal health and is a fantastic member of our team!Mallory
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×Audrey
Audrey is one of our Client Care Coordinators, also known as a receptionist! Audrey joined us this year and has been a fantastic addition to the team. Audrey has called Fort Mcmurray for 32 years, although she is originally from Wabush, Labrador. Audrey and her husband are paw-rents to their black golden doodle, named Nola who is 2 years old and has the same birthday as Audrey! In their home they also have 2 cats, 1 persian named Hope who is almost 5 and a british shorthair named Gibbs who will be 3 soon. Audrey has always wanted to add a goat to the mix, especially with their silly nature and vocalizations!
Audrey is grateful for her career for many reasons, she loves being able to work with animals and help owners in their care for their companions. She would love for our clients to know she would do everything she possibly could to keep them and their fur babies happy. She stays motivated with the help of our wonderful patients, who put a smile on her face on even the worst days. Audrey aspires to obtain her Veterinary Assistant Diploma, and possibly even the Veterinary Technician Degree! She feels very passionate about the importance of spaying & neutering animals to help control overpopulation and overcrowding animal shelters.
When Audrey isn’t at the clinic she loves camping with her family and spending time with her beloved pets!
We think she is doing absolutely fantastic & has been a great addition to the team!
Audrey
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×Shandi
Shandi is one of our Registered Veterinary Technicians, she joined the team this year but graduated from the Technician program at Miramichi Career College in 2006. She is originally from Miramichi, NB but has been a resident of Fort Mcmurray for 15 years! Shandi has a house full of critters including Rosie, a 12 year old pekingese pug x; Leo, a 2 year old leonberger; Betty, a 2 year old lab; Silver, a 2 year old pink bellied turtle; Cinnamon, a 1 year old bunny and last but certainly not least, Oreo, a 1 year old hamster! Her favorite thing about being a Veterinary Technician is the variety in the work and that there is always something new to learn, keeping her career very engaging & interesting. Lab work is a passion of Shandi’s, and of course the patient snuggles. In her free time, Shandi enjoys spending time with her family, going for walks or drives and being in nature!
Shandi is a wonderful addition to the team and is wonderful to work with!
Shandi
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×floki
Floki is a Green Iguana, he lives in his giant custom enclosure at the clinic and has a full glass view of reception and our treatment area, so he can keep a close eye on the staff (and clients) all day.
Floki has had no formal education, but his good looks and charm landed him a position here at Northern Vet Services.
Floki is a herbivore, so he is also tasked with quality control on the veg/fruit we bring in our lunches, just to be safe. Floki LOVES blueberries and will pick the blueberries out of his salad before eating the rest of his meal, or will refuse his salad altogether if you’ve forgotten the magic ingredient- blueberries.
On Floki’s hard days he will find joy in bobbing angrily at the staff and clients, flying at the windows and causing general fear in the area. He also thoroughly enjoys roaming the clinic and running at full speed toward staff members, causing them to flee in terror.
When Floki is not causing absolute havoc, he is a very sweet boy and will tilt his chin up for you to scratch his cheeks and chin. Floki is a very good boy, we are lucky to have him!
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