Meet Creekside Animal Clinic’s Veterinary Technicians in Vernon, BC

Lisa

Lisa is a graduate of Thompson Rivers University and has been a veterinary technician at Creekside Animal Clinic for 30 years. She enjoys the variety of a mixed animal practice. She’s had a variety of “pets” from birds….to cats and dogs…to the large animals. She enjoys hiking and golfing.

Dawn

Dawn has been a Veterinary Technologist for 15 years. Graduating from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, AB, Dawn started her career in an exotic and small animal practice. She moved to the Okanagan 14 years ago from Alberta to join the Creekside team. Dawn has special interests in animal behavior, rehabilitation and nutrition. Dawn also works closely with the BCSPCA in fostering abandoned kittens. When she is not working, she is hiking with her dog Neala or enjoying time in her kitchen as she is a huge "foodie"!

Monica

Monica graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Thompson Rivers University in 2007 and has been working at Creekside Animal Clinic since March 2011. She works mostly with small animals but also enjoys working with large animals – and she has an affinity for dairy calves. Outside of work she’s busy mountain biking and running with her two amazing dogs Charlie and Jersey.

Chelsea

Chelsea graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Thompson Rivers University in 2015 and has been working at Creekside ever since. Chelsea has a special interest in anesthesia and enjoys spending each day working hands-on with all the animals that come into the clinic. When Chelsea isn't working, you can find her outdoors with her Bernese mountain dog, Sadie, or cooking in the kitchen!

Alisha

Alisha graduated from Lakeland College in Vermillion, AB, in 2006. After several years in both mixed animal and small animal practices (and a hiatus to Ireland), she moved to the Okanagan. She became a member of the Creekside Animal Clinic team in late 2015. Alisha has special interests in dentistry and nutrition and she enjoys educating clients and helping to keep your pets happy and healthy!