Veterinarians
Dr. Jeff Dand - Owner
Jeff graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 1997 and then continued on to Florida to complete a veterinary internship. While in Florida, Jeff focused on canine behavior and dermatology as he had a special interest in these areas which he still does to this day. Jeff is an experienced veterinarian dedicated to helping animal lovers and their pets strengthen their relationship, health, and quality of life together. A vision fueled by his love for his three rescue pets, Rocco, a Lab mix, Coco a Great Pyrenees mix, and Bandit, a domestic longhair cat with 2 different colored eyes.
Throughout his career, Jeff observed key principles in animal care and discovered a passion for business that led to him building his own vet clinics and pet resorts. It’s Jeff’s sense of humor, contagious energy, and aptitude for business and behavior that has been key in the success of his clinics. Jeff is at the heart of helping each of our teams practice gold standard medicine and be a trusted cornerstone in our community!
Throughout his career, Jeff observed key principles in animal care and discovered a passion for business that led to him building his own vet clinics and pet resorts. It’s Jeff’s sense of humor, contagious energy, and aptitude for business and behavior that has been key in the success of his clinics. Jeff is at the heart of helping each of our teams practice gold standard medicine and be a trusted cornerstone in our community!
Dr. Mallory Green- Medical Director
Dr. Mallory Green grew up on a farm outside of Blackie, AB, south of Calgary, and had a love of animals from a young age. After high school she attended Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts on a hockey scholarship graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology in 2009. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of Calgary in 2015. After graduating vet school she worked for four years in mixed animal veterinary practice in Carstairs, AB, and worked at our Westmount location before coming to West Springs Vet Hospital. In her spare time Dr. Green enjoys hiking, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing and traveling. Dr. Green has a special interest in ultrasound and also has a Certification in Natural Veterinary Nutrition from the College of Integrative Veterinary Medicine (CIVT).
Dr. Morgan Primrose
Dr. Morgan Primrose graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013, after completing an undergraduate degree in Animal Biology at the University of Alberta. She then spent the next 4 years practicing as an emergency veterinarian within Calgary, gaining a broad spectrum of skills and experience within the field. She continues to maintain a strong interest in emergency medicine, surgery and exotic animal care. Having an active family at home, she decided to continue her love of veterinary medicine in a general small animal practice, thus joining our team in 2017.
When not at work Morgan can be found with her two-legged, four-legged,
fur, feather and scale family, comprised of 3 kids, 4 large dogs, 4 cats, 6 warmblood horses, a Congo African grey parrot, and 2 ball python snakes. There is not a critter, big or small, she doesn’t love
When not at work Morgan can be found with her two-legged, four-legged,
fur, feather and scale family, comprised of 3 kids, 4 large dogs, 4 cats, 6 warmblood horses, a Congo African grey parrot, and 2 ball python snakes. There is not a critter, big or small, she doesn’t love
Dr. Elspeth Yates
Dr. Elspeth Yates grew up in Calgary and completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Kingston, Ontario. She found she missed the mountains too much and moved back to Alberta, graduating from the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 2021.
When she is not working, you can find Elspeth out hiking, skiing, or curled up with a good fantasy book alongside her cat, Merlin, and her rescue dog, Molly. She is excited to be a part of the West Springs Veterinary Hospital team!
When she is not working, you can find Elspeth out hiking, skiing, or curled up with a good fantasy book alongside her cat, Merlin, and her rescue dog, Molly. She is excited to be a part of the West Springs Veterinary Hospital team!
Management Team
Nicole Gigian - Director of Operations
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.
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 - Accounting Manager
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 bookkeeping, as well as managing the Airdrie team. She has now turned her focus back to the financial operations of the business, and manages the accounting for all 6 Dand clinics. Holly resides in Airdrie with her husband, a ginger kitty named Simba and a golden retriever named Griswold.
Upon graduation Holly began assisting with the bookkeeping, as well as managing the Airdrie team. She has now turned her focus back to the financial operations of the business, and manages the accounting for all 6 Dand clinics. Holly resides in Airdrie with her husband, a ginger kitty named Simba and a golden retriever named Griswold.
Rati Sehgal - Hospital Manager
Rati grew up in New York and moved to Calgary 16 years ago. She graduated from SUNY Buffalo with her bachelor’s in business management and communications. She has a professional background as a General Manager managing several big box retail stores and
a deep passion for the customer service industry. Rati prides herself in building genuine relationships with her customers and her teams. She believes in being available for her
people and her door is always open whenever you may need to talk or if you need help in your professional development.
Growing up she has always had a love for animals and been surrounded by pets ranging
from fish and hamsters to dogs and in recent years, horses. Rati likes to decompress by
hiking trails, running by Chestermere lake, spending time with her two daughters, or curling up watching a good movie. She has a love for people, animals, and good conversation. She
is new to the veterinary industry and is very excited to make West Springs Veterinary Hospital her new home.
a deep passion for the customer service industry. Rati prides herself in building genuine relationships with her customers and her teams. She believes in being available for her
people and her door is always open whenever you may need to talk or if you need help in your professional development.
Growing up she has always had a love for animals and been surrounded by pets ranging
from fish and hamsters to dogs and in recent years, horses. Rati likes to decompress by
hiking trails, running by Chestermere lake, spending time with her two daughters, or curling up watching a good movie. She has a love for people, animals, and good conversation. She
is new to the veterinary industry and is very excited to make West Springs Veterinary Hospital her new home.
Registered Veterinary Technologists
Sarah
Sarah grew up on an acreage outside Cochrane and has had a strong love of animals from a very young age. Growing up she was always bringing home stray animals and has a long list of “foster fails”. She grew up actively involved in Pony Club, rodeo, and 4H. After a successful career training horses, Sarah decided to further pursue her love of animals and in 2019 she graduated with honours from the Olds College Registered Veterinary Technologist program. She spent 4 years in mixed animal practice west of Calgary before joining the team at West Springs in the spring of 2023. When not in clinic, she is a full-time cat mom to Minnow, Milton, Scotch and Stella. Rounding out the pack is her long-time partner “Shay the dog” (an 11-year-old border collie), a tank full of fish, and a grey gelding named Lucky. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her son, horseback riding, puzzles and hanging with friends.
Kelsey
Bio coming soon!
Raelene
Bio coming soon!
Veterinary Assistants and Client Care Specialists
Adrianna
Adrianna grew up in the beautiful Shuswap area of British Columbia and has always had a love of animals. She was fortunate to study, volunteer, then work at Jandana Ranch. Surrounded by her ranch family and a variety of farm animals, Adrianna had the opportunity to learn and teach Natural Horsemanship as well as absorb other aspects of animal husbandry. This marvelous opportunity further fueled her desire to work in the wonderful world of animals. Adrianna is very compassionate towards both animals and their owners alike and is thrilled to be apart of the West Springs team!
Taylor
Taylor grew up in Calgary and received a bachelor of science from the University of Calgary with a major in Geology. She always had a strong love for animals and switched to the veterinary industry in 2021 to follow her passion! Taylor previously worked at our sister location, Westmount Animal Clinic, and at a large ER/referral hospital in Calgary where she was able to gain emergency experience.
Taylor is currently enrolled in the Thompson Rivers University online Veterinary Technician program. She cannot wait to become a Registered Veterinary Technician! Her plans are to specialize in anesthesia, as her interests are in surgery and anesthetic procedures.
Taylor has 3 chihuahua’s, one foster-fail German shepherd, and 2 Guinea pigs! She cant wait to meet all your pets and hopefully win their hearts with some treats and snuggles!
Taylor is currently enrolled in the Thompson Rivers University online Veterinary Technician program. She cannot wait to become a Registered Veterinary Technician! Her plans are to specialize in anesthesia, as her interests are in surgery and anesthetic procedures.
Taylor has 3 chihuahua’s, one foster-fail German shepherd, and 2 Guinea pigs! She cant wait to meet all your pets and hopefully win their hearts with some treats and snuggles!
Michela
Michela was born and raised in beautiful Vancouver, B.C. and moved to Airdrie with her fiancé in the summer of 2022. She grew up always having multiple pets in her household, with her very big Italian family.
She started working in the veterinary industry in 2020 where her passion for animals grew, and she jumped into working in an emergency based hospital to expand her knowledge. She truly does love interacting with not only the patients, but the clients as well.
In her free time she mainly spends her days with her puppy Beau, going on hikes and just being in the outdoors.
She started working in the veterinary industry in 2020 where her passion for animals grew, and she jumped into working in an emergency based hospital to expand her knowledge. She truly does love interacting with not only the patients, but the clients as well.
In her free time she mainly spends her days with her puppy Beau, going on hikes and just being in the outdoors.
Kristina
Kristina’s love for animals started at a very young age. When she was just six years old, she convinced her mom to adopt a kitten from a friend’s farm. Shortly after, Kristina’s family welcomed a hamster and adopted a dachshund puppy into the family. While growing up Kristina spent summers with her grandparents, who always had several pets due to her grandmother’s love and compassion for stray animals who needed help. This sparked an early interest in animal welfare. Kristina grew up to love spending most of her time outside meeting critters or at home reading about them. Her current interests are focused in behavior and nutrition; while continuously seeking further education in these fields for domestic and wild animals.
When Kristina is not at the clinic, she can usually be found painting, reading, bird watching, or spending time with my Green Cheek Conure, named Mushu, and Blue Fronted Amazon, named Lulu.
When Kristina is not at the clinic, she can usually be found painting, reading, bird watching, or spending time with my Green Cheek Conure, named Mushu, and Blue Fronted Amazon, named Lulu.