Veterinarians
Dr. Jeff Dand - Owner
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).
** Please note that Dr. Dand is not currently taking appointments
** Please note that Dr. Dand is not currently taking appointments
Dr. Monica Kovacs
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
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
Dr. Andrea Gohm
Dr. Andrea obtained her DVM degree with distinction from the University of Calgary in 2020. She worked at a mixed-animal practice in rural Alberta before starting at Airdrie Animal Clinic in 2022. While she enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, she is particularly interested in dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and imaging (radiology, ultrasonography), and has a soft spot for our feline patients.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and travelling, playing games with friends and family, and exploring new technologies like 3D printing. She currently has no pets but hopes to rescue a canine or feline hiking buddy in the near future.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and travelling, playing games with friends and family, and exploring new technologies like 3D printing. She currently has no pets but hopes to rescue a canine or feline hiking buddy in the near future.
Dr. Renae Zook
Renae grew up in the small town of Trochu, Alberta and completed her DVM in Saskatoon at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. Since graduating with her veterinary degree Renae has worked in both mixed animal and small animal practice in Saskatchewan before joining the team at Airdrie Animal Clinic. Her interests include small animal surgery (particularly dentistry) and anything related to the eyes. Renae enjoys horseback riding in the summer on her Quarter Horse Mare Spryte and can be found in the Rockies on the ski hills in the winters with her husband.
Management
Nicole Gigian, RVT
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.
Holly Robinson
Holly was born and raised in Calgary, and grew up surrounded by animals, having everything from cats and dogs, to frogs, turtles, hamsters and bearded dragons. She has always had a love for all creatures, furry, slimy or scaly, and decided to pursue a career in the veterinary field, graduating from Bow Valley College's Veterinary assistant program in 2012. Holly started with the Airdrie Animal Clinic in March 2012 as a client care specialist, and spent a number of years leading the reception team. Holly decided to further her education, and in 2021 graduated with honors from the Business Administration program at SAIT. Upon graduation Holly began assisting with the accounting for all the Dand clinics, as well as managing the Airdrie Animal Clinic. Holly now resides in Airdrie with her husband, and very spoiled kitty, Simba.
Rhubarb
Rhubarb is the newest addition to the AAC family. You will usually find her lounging in her corner of reception or basking in any sunbeam she can find in the clinic. Rhubarb loves her bum scratches and will pretty much be your best friend if you show her an ounce of love! She also never turns down a good treat- We have learnt to keep a close eye on her waistline.
During your visit, please feel free to ask to meet Miss. Rhubarb, she loves to make new friends!!!
During your visit, please feel free to ask to meet Miss. Rhubarb, she loves to make new friends!!!
Registered Veterinary Technologists
Paige
Paige graduated from the Animal Health Technologist program at Lakeland College in 2015. She spent the first 6 years of her career working emergency medicine but has recently switched to general practice. Paige has a special interest in pet nutrition and emergency care. Outside of work Paige enjoys reading, watching hockey, and spending time with her dog Freya and cat Baloo.
Sarah
Sarah was born and raised in Calgary and moved to Airdrie in 2010. She has always had a passion for helping animals and began her Veterinary career by graduating from the VOA program through ABES in 2005. Over the years she continued her career path by completing the Veterinary Technician program through Penn Foster College and graduated cum laude in 2018. She gained extensive internal medicine and emergency experience while working in an emergency hospital for 8 years and has since returned to general practice with Airdrie Animal Clinic in 2021. Her passions outside clinic life are music, painting and other various art projects, mountain adventures, movies, reading, camping, snowboarding and of course spending time with her husband Paul, and 3 adorable kitties Puff, Parker, and Quinn
Veterinary Assistants & Client Care Specialists
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. Sadly, Elaine(the former clinic cat) has passed away, but she adopted Kori, a black and white DMH from the Calgary Humane Society, who likes to play fetch with her mice toys.
Sheree
Sheree is a transplant from Saskatchewan. She has several years of experience in the client care area and has a love for animals. She and her Jack Russell “Terrorist”, Bentley, have made their home in Airdrie to be close to kids and grandchildren. Spare time is spent with family and interests include reading, cooking & baking, crocheting and listening to music.
Michela
Mackenzie
Mackenzie was born in Langley, British Columbia but raised in Airdrie, Alberta. Her love for animals has grown over years and she has had pets her whole life. She has been working at Airdrie Animal Clinic since graduating high school and is still exploring her options for post secondary education. In the mean time, Mackenzie loves being at the clinic but she also loves being at home with her dogs Finnagin, Oakley, Bear and her 2 cats, Blu and Oliver. She is grateful to be able to help animals, learn from others every single day, and can’t wait for what the future brings her.
Billie
Billie is originally from a small town in central British Columbia and moved to Alberta in 2020. She plans to stay in the animal Heath industry and eventually attend an Animal Health Technician program. When she’s not at the clinic she likes to be in the mountains with her two dogs Skipper and Onyx and her adventure kitty Bimbo. She currently has six pets, two horses, two cats and two dogs.
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.