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. Genevieve Harris
Dr. Geneviève Harris grew up in Oakville, Ontario, knowing that she was going to pursue a career in veterinary medicine for as long as she can remember. She completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Guelph, and graduated with distinction from the Ontario Veterinary College spring of 2020. During veterinary school, she was involved with community outreach activities across southern Ontario, helping to provide veterinary care and preventative medicine to pets in First Nations communities. As part of her curriculum, she worked for several months at a clinic on Salt Spring Island, BC that focused on fear free handling and methods to reduce patient stress during veterinary visits. She is a Certified Fear Free Professional, and is looking forward to making her patients’ visits as positive as possible. Her other professional areas of interest include internal medicine and ophthalmology (and snuggling puppies, of course).
When she isn’t working, she loves spending time outdoors with her fiancé Mike, and their two Golden Retriever mixes named Guinness and Charlotte.
When she isn’t working, she loves spending time outdoors with her fiancé Mike, and their two Golden Retriever mixes named Guinness and Charlotte.
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
Management
Elana Wensley
Registered Veterinary Technologists
Kalli
Kalli started at Dand Veterinary Clinics as a volunteer in 2018. After proving herself to being an overly dedicated volunteer for the summer, Kalli was hired as a receptionist. Through her time as a receptionist Kalli became more involved with the patients and transitioned to a tech assistant role before finally deciding to become an RVT (registered veterinary technologist) herself. In 2021, Kalli graduated from the veterinary technologist program at Douglas College in BC. She now works as an RVT at both our Springbank and West Springs locations. She enjoys all aspects of her job and couldn’t pick a favorite if she tried.
At home, Kalli spends her spare time with her border collie mix named Summit (who you can follow with his Instagram tag dummit_the_dog) and a rabbit named Pete (Peter Rabbit). She also enjoys skiing, paddle boarding and spending time with her family in BC.
At home, Kalli spends her spare time with her border collie mix named Summit (who you can follow with his Instagram tag dummit_the_dog) and a rabbit named Pete (Peter Rabbit). She also enjoys skiing, paddle boarding and spending time with her family in BC.
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
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!
Breanne
Breanne (she/her) was born and raised in Red Deer County. After graduating as valedictorian, she began her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Red Deer College before transferring to the University of Alberta to complete the program in 2019. Her areas of interest include developmental biology, physiology, animal behaviour, and conservation. She also has a special interest in Science Education and has participated in various educational outreach programs throughout Calgary and in First Nations Communities across Northern Alberta.
Breanne started her career in veterinary medicine at a Specialist and Emergency Centre, where she gained experience as a tech assistant in Radiology and Internal Medicine. She then moved to West Springs to get a feel for general practice before deciding to go back to school.
When Breanne isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her border collie, Gyda (Jee-daa), and her partner, Chris. They also have a ball python, named Lula (or Fangini), who prefers to be left alone. Breanne also enjoys rock climbing, yoga, dance, hiking, reading, and board games with friends.
Breanne started her career in veterinary medicine at a Specialist and Emergency Centre, where she gained experience as a tech assistant in Radiology and Internal Medicine. She then moved to West Springs to get a feel for general practice before deciding to go back to school.
When Breanne isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her border collie, Gyda (Jee-daa), and her partner, Chris. They also have a ball python, named Lula (or Fangini), who prefers to be left alone. Breanne also enjoys rock climbing, yoga, dance, hiking, reading, and board games with friends.
Sophia
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As our newest addition to the team, Sophia has always had a passion for science and animals. Sophia began her animal work experience at a wildlife rehabilitation center and then decided to start working at a small animal veterinary practice. Upon completing her bachelor of science, she decided further her education and is currently completing her veterinary technology diploma. During her spare time, Sophia enjoys hiking, cross-country skiing, and camping with her husband Noah, her dog Kyla, and cat Fernie. Sophia is super excited to join the West Springs vet team!
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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.