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 Victoria and Calgary. His three rescue pets at home are Cola (Pitbull/Lab Cross), Dexter (Brussels Griffon) & Sheriff (Domestic Longhair Cat).
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 practising 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.
hen 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 Spring veterinary team!
hen 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 Spring veterinary team!
Management
Chloe Lee, RVT
Starting off at a young age, Chloe spent her time walking neighbor's dogs, and volunteering at the local animal shelter. Her keen interest in caring for animals is what pushed her to get into the vet industry. During high school, Chloe volunteered at local shelters and after some time, attained a kennel attendant/vet assistant role at a vet clinic. Chloe graduated from the Douglas College - Animal Health Technology program in 2016. She worked at various clinics in the greater Vancouver area until May 2018 when she decided to relocate to Vancouver Island. This is where Chloe was first introduced to the Dand Veterinary Clinics.
Chloe moved to Calgary at the end of 2021 and started working as a RVT at our West Springs location prior to moving into a management role. Over the last couple of years, Chloe has taken a interest in the business aspect of running a veterinary clinic and was interested in advancing to more of a leadership role. We welcomed Chloe as the new hospital manager at the beginning of August 2022 and are excited to help her succeed in this new chapter of her life.
Elana Wensley
Elana is our Office Administrator and has been in the veterinary industry for 5+ years now. She has a strong passion for the industry and all of the roles associated with it. Elana initially started her journey by volunteering at a clinic and was hired shortly after as a technician assistant. She has worked in general practice and emergency clinics which she enjoys equally. Ongoing education is a priority for Elana, and she continues to learn more and more with each clinic she has worked at, as well as taking up any continued education opportunities. Elana has been successful as a member of client care positions in each practice she has participated in and has gained an interest in joining the management team. Elana's priorities are to make a positive environment for clients, patients, and her coworkers. Elana's passion in veterinary medicine is focused on nutrition, emergency medicine, and pet owner education. Her knowledge of nutrition and nutraceuticals makes her the go-to person for clients with any questions about diets or supplements.
Elana owns Karma who is a 4.5-year-old Pitbull, and that came to her after a very rough start to life at 7 months, and they have been absolutely inseparable since. She more recently acquired another rescue pup named Scooby Doo, a Dachshund mix that has loads of energy and a hilarious personality. Scooby Doo can be seen often at West Springs as he travels to the clinic with Elana frequently and enjoys greeting clients, and their dogs. Outside of work, Elana enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time with her dogs, friends, and family.
Elana owns Karma who is a 4.5-year-old Pitbull, and that came to her after a very rough start to life at 7 months, and they have been absolutely inseparable since. She more recently acquired another rescue pup named Scooby Doo, a Dachshund mix that has loads of energy and a hilarious personality. Scooby Doo can be seen often at West Springs as he travels to the clinic with Elana frequently and enjoys greeting clients, and their dogs. Outside of work, Elana enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time with her dogs, friends, and family.
Registered Veterinary Technologists
Tamra
Born with an innate passion for animals and a curiosity for biology, Tamra started her career in the veterinary industry as a teenager in 2005. In 2011 she graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Olds College and has since dedicated her career to being a voice for the voiceless, our fuzzy (or not) family members. Tamra adores every aspect of being a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT), from the very first exam to helping an old friend pass with dignity and everything in between. With years of experience, multiple advanced certifications under her belt and a drive to always be learning, Tamra is in the process of becoming a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Clinical Practice (canine and feline). Becoming one of the few clinical practice specialist RVTs in Canada is a motivating factor in providing the gold standard of care to her patients, educating their owners about meeting their pets’ needs and developing a relationship with both client and patient to last a lifetime (or 2 or 3).
Tamra enjoys spending her free time with her husband and 2 beautiful daughters. She also enjoys gardening, weight lifting, yoga, art, movies and video games. At home she has a miniature australian shepherd, a pitbull, 3 cats, a snake, a chinchilla and a plethora of aquatic life, all of which keep her plenty busy.
Tamra enjoys spending her free time with her husband and 2 beautiful daughters. She also enjoys gardening, weight lifting, yoga, art, movies and video games. At home she has a miniature australian shepherd, a pitbull, 3 cats, a snake, a chinchilla and a plethora of aquatic life, all of which keep her plenty busy.
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!
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!
Jill
Jill started her career as a Veterinary Office Assistant in 2006 after she left her Nursing career and raised her daughters along with about 250 more children in her day home. Her love for small creatures and animals started as a little girl in her moms garden. That love blossomed into the love for baby animals especially at Springtime, so as the years went by she gathered her Spring babies. Starting with her daughters both born in the spring, she moved on to her pets. As years went by, she raised a Spring pot bellied pig name Winston, started breeding love birds, budgies, guinea pigs, along with care for snakes, lizards, frogs (along with the fruit flies) and now she owns Downton Tabby Bengals raising her beautiful Bengal babies.
This year is Jill’s 17th year working as a VOA and getting to know and help care the amazing families and their pets is her passion.
Jill spends her days off trying to keep house for her Husband,11 Bengal cats,2 dogs, and a handful of skinny and guinea pigs. She enjoys sewing, knitting, crochet, crafting and spending time with her 4 grandsons when she has a spare minute.
This year is Jill’s 17th year working as a VOA and getting to know and help care the amazing families and their pets is her passion.
Jill spends her days off trying to keep house for her Husband,11 Bengal cats,2 dogs, and a handful of skinny and guinea pigs. She enjoys sewing, knitting, crochet, crafting and spending time with her 4 grandsons when she has a spare minute.
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.