MEET CREEKSIDE ANIMAL CLINIC LTD.’S VETERINARY TECHNICIANS

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LISA VAN DER OORT, RVT

Lisa is a graduate of Thompson Rivers University and has been a veterinary technician at Creekside Animal Clinic Ltd. 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.

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CHELSEA SILZER, RVT

After growing up in the Okanagan, Chelsea attended the Animal Health Technology program in Kamloops at Thompson Rivers University. She graduated in 2015 as a registered veterinary technician and has worked at Creekside ever since. While Chelsea enjoys many aspects of her job, she takes special interest in nursing care and anesthesia. In her spare time Chelsea enjoys running, cooking, and spending quality time with her two young daughters.

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MONICA FILLMORE, RVT

Monica grew up in NS but moved to BC in 2004. She attended the animal health technology program at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops and graduated in 2007. She moved to Vernon shortly after and began working at Creekside Animal Clinic in 2011 (With a short hiatus!). Outside of work, Monica loves mountain biking, skiing and going on adventures with her family and scruffy dog Shreddy.

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STEVIE-LYNN OUIMET, RVT

After growing up on a dairy farm, Stevie-Lynn attended the Veterinary Technology program at Thompson Rivers University and graduated in 2025. Stevie enjoys large animal medicine, anesthesia and surgery, and animal nursing. When she isn’t at work, she enjoys hiking with her dog Mocha or rescuing chickens to add to her hobby farm.

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MORGAN WASYLYSZYN, RVT

Graduated from Lakeland College in Vermilion, AB. She was born and raised in Vernon, BC, and takes advantage of all the Okanagan has to offer. She started her career in a mixed animal practice in Alberta, but shortly after decided to move back home to Vernon, in 2021 and has been with Creekside Animal Clinic ever since. She enjoys many outdoor activities including hiking, hunting, camping, gardening and dog agility.

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JENN YOCHIM, RVT

Having spent a year backpacking and exploring Australia, Jenn found herself drawn to a career dedicated to animal care. She has been involved in the veterinary field since 2007 and became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2010. After years of battling traffic and the never-ending hustle in the Lower Mainland, Jenn and her husband packed up and headed for the Okanagan in search of a more balanced life and maybe just a little more sunshine. It's been the best decision they've made. When she's not at the clinic, you'll find Jenn exploring the outdoors with her family or weightlifting at the gym.