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 his clinics in Calgary as well as his clinics in Victoria, BC. His three rescue pets at home are Cola (Pitbull/Lab Cross), Dexter (Brussels Griffon) & Sheriff (Domestic Longhair Cat).
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Dr. Monica Kovacs
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Dr. Monica Kovacs was born and raised in Calgary. She realized at a young age that her dream was to become a veterinarian and recently graduated from the University of Calgary’s veterinary medicine program. Dr. Kovacs has a special interest in small animals, exotic pets and wildlife medicine. She is currently the volunteer veterinarian for the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation, a rehabilitation center for injured and orphaned wildlife. Dr. Kovacs is excited to be able to offer veterinary care to exotic pets through the Airdrie Animal Clinic.
On her days off, Dr. Kovacs likes to go hiking with her two border collies, Darwin and Duke, or cuddle with her Siamese cat, Mocha. She is also training her border collies in obedience and dog agility and is proud to say that Darwin has achieved his CKC Canine Good Neighbor Certificate |
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Dr. Jenevieve Fuller
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Dr. Jenevieve Fuller received her Doctorates in Veterinary Medicine in 2010 from the University of California Davis. During her junior and senior year she was awarded into the Phi Zeta honor society for being in the top 10% of her class. After graduating she went on to complete a one year rotating small animal internship; where she received further training in emergency medicine, small animal surgery, cardiology and small animal internal medicine. Since then she has worked as a general practitioner for dogs and cats. Dr. Fuller was born and raised in California, living in many different areas of that state. She is excited to now be here in Alberta with her husband, two daughters and house full of pets.
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Dr. Kim Palacios
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Dr. Kimberley Palacios was born and raised in Kingston, Ontario. After graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College she spent one year in a mixed animal practice before moving to Calgary. In Calgary, Kim has worked as a small animal practitioner. She loves being a veterinarian, but her professional interests lie in preventative, feline and geriatric medicine along with dermatology and emergency.
When not busy with her professional activities, Kim can be found running around with her two young girls, Holly and Adriana. She also enjoys hiking, reading and doing home improvements. |
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Dr. Carmen Klinkosz
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Carmen grew up on a farm in northern British Columbia and worked as a veterinary technician after college and prior to her acceptance into the University of Glasgow's School of Veterinary Medicine in Scotland. Since graduating with her veterinary degree in 2015 she's worked in small animal practice in England and then as a mixed practice veterinarian here in Alberta before joining the team at Airdrie Animal Clinic. Her interests include small animal general and internal medicine, ultrasonography, radiography, and small animal emergency medicine. Carmen enjoys everything outdoors from horseback riding to hiking, biking, or skiing. Her pets include two rescue cats, two horses, and a buckskin rescue pony named Torvi (after the viking warrior princess.) Carmen is passionate about all aspects of small animal veterinary medicine.
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Management
Nicole Gigian, RVT
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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.
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Registered Veterinary Technologists
Jaimee
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Jaimee grew up on a farm west of Carstairs and always had a passion for animals. She obtained her Veterinary Medical Receptionist certificate from Olds College in June 2015. During that time she decided to further her education and take the Online Animal Health Technology course offered at Olds College. She graduated from the program in June 2017 and has been at the clinic as our full time RAHT since. Jaimee has two kitties, Gary and Miss Mittens.
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Haley
Haley is the newest addition to the Airdrie Animal Clinic team. She was born and raised in Airdrie and attended the Animal Health Technology program at Fairview College which she graduated from in 2014. She has practiced in many different aspects of veterinary medicine from emergency to large animal and has a special interest in emergency and critical care. She has 1 cat named Lillian and 1 poochie named Kane. Her passions outside the veterinary world include hiking with Kane, as well as spending time with friends and family.
Riley
Riley grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan with her family, but spent most of her summers in rural Alberta working with horses. She attended the Animal Health Technology program at Olds College at the age of 18, and soon after moved to Airdrie to work in practice. She is passionate about all types of animals and has a particular interest in exotics! From geckos to kangaroos to birds, you’ll find her first in line to help the doctors with exams and treatments for anything that walks through the door. Since Riley is a new graduate, she enjoys learning from everyone at the clinic to be the best tech possible and to provide wonderful care to all her patients!
When Riley isn’t at work, she’s either spending time at the barn working with her horse, Larry or cuddled up at home with her cat, Mable May.
When Riley isn’t at work, she’s either spending time at the barn working with her horse, Larry or cuddled up at home with her cat, Mable May.
Veterinary Assistants
Wendy
Wendy graduated with a DVM degree from the University of the Philippines, worked as a veterinary nurse in California for 2 years and then practiced as a licensed veterinarian and as a consultant for a kennel that bred and trained sniffer and guard dogs in Metro Manila until her family moved to Calgary in 2005. She started to work with Dr. Dand in May of that year at the Crowfoot Veterinary Hospital then moved to the Airdrie Animal Clinic in 2011. She has been using her veterinary knowledge and experience to assist the doctors and nurses care for patients and assist clients with their needs to make their experience at the clinic informative, efficient and pleasant. Wendy is also responsible for the inventory needed to keep the clinic running smoothly, and would love to hear if clients are happy with the food or prescribed products they have purchased through the clinic, or if clients have heard of new products that may benefit other patients. She has one cat, Elaine, who used to be the clinic cat but is much happier now that she thinks she's the only cat in the world.
Jordan
Jordan was born and raised in Crossfield where she started pursuing her love for animals by volunteering at the local animal shelter from the age of nine. She will be attending the University of Calgary in the fall to start completing her Bachelor of Science as she works towards her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. In her spare time, Jordan enjoys playing the piano and spoiling the neighborhood pups including her favorite doodle, Nacho.
Jenna
Jenna has kept herself busy for over the last 17 years surrounding herself within the equestrian industry. Training, competing, and eventually selling these large animals has always been an incredible hobby and responsibility that she has been lucky to participate in. It has allowed her to find her true passion, which is working within the veterinary industry. Recently completing the Veterinarian Office and Technical Assistant diploma at Robertson college, you will find Jenna helping out in reception as well as assisting the RVT's and Dr's. You will also find her cuddling all the furry (and not so furry) friends that visit the clinic. She hopes to one day venture into continuing her education within exotic/wildlife care as conservation and rehabilitation has always been an interest of hers (thanks Steve Irwin).
When Jenna is not busy at work, you can find her hanging out at the barn, going to the dog park with her Great Dane named Rizzo and her Morkie named Rue or re-watching The Office for the seventh time.
When Jenna is not busy at work, you can find her hanging out at the barn, going to the dog park with her Great Dane named Rizzo and her Morkie named Rue or re-watching The Office for the seventh time.
Client Care Specialists
Holly
Holly has always had a huge passion for animals, and obtained her certificate as a Veterinary Office Assistant from Bow Valley College in 2011, she then joined the Airdrie Animal Clinic team in February 2012. Holly was born and raised in Calgary, but moved to Airdrie in 2013 with her very spoiled ginger kitty named Simba.
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Shay
Born and raised in northern Alberta, Shay has always been in love with animals. After graduating high school she went to college for her Equine Business and Event Management then dove right into the vet industry. She's been everywhere from the Northwest Territories to southern Alberta working in vet clinics and barns. She dedicates herself to client care and specifically small animal nutrition. She has taken many courses on small animal nutrition and is always seeking to improve her knowledge to assist in the welfare of the patients. Shay lives east of Airdrie and has two horses, two cats and two guinea pigs. She is always eager to assist and ensure that everyone's questions are answered.