OUR TEAM-2021
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Dr. Lana Keating - Owner/ Veterinarian
Dr. Lana Keating graduated with distinction from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon in 1998. Originally from Saskatchewan, she has been with Parkland Veterinary Hospital over 20 years. Lana has a special interest in dermatology and ophthalmology. She also enjoys laser surgery, soft tissue surgery and therapeutic/rehabilitative laser therapy. Lana lives on an acreage with her husband and 3 children. Her pets include dogs and cats as well as chickens and goats. Outside of veterinary medicine she enjoys travelling, being outdoors, and volunteering in the community. |
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Dr. Jan Anderson - Veterinarian
Dr. Jan Anderson graduated from WCVM in 1982. She worked primarily in Calgary as a small animal vet at different city practices, the Calgary Humane Society, and Calgary Animal Services before owning her own practice from 2001 to 2013. Dr. Anderson has been with Parkland Vet since June 2018. She lives in Gull Lake and recently picked up Sienna, her long awaited puppy. Dr. Anderson has 5 grown children, and is very active with hiking, cycling, kayaking and playing soccer. |
Dr. Mirjam Stigter - Veterinarian
Dr. Mirjam Stigter graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. She grew up on a farm east of Gull Lake and now lives in the Bentley area with her husband on their own acreage.
After practicing at a mixed animal clinic for a year, she joined the clinic at Parkland Veterinary Hospital in August 2020. Her veterinary interests include preventative medicine in all species. In her spare time, Mirjam enjoys being outdoors, spending time time with her husband, going for walks, and biking.
Dr. Mirjam Stigter graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. She grew up on a farm east of Gull Lake and now lives in the Bentley area with her husband on their own acreage.
After practicing at a mixed animal clinic for a year, she joined the clinic at Parkland Veterinary Hospital in August 2020. Her veterinary interests include preventative medicine in all species. In her spare time, Mirjam enjoys being outdoors, spending time time with her husband, going for walks, and biking.
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Tim Keating - Owner/ Practice Manager
Tim Keating is the Practice Manager and co-owner of Parkland Veterinary Hospital. Tim is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the veterinary hospital in partnership with his wife Dr. Keating. Tim has an MBA from Athabasca University and prides himself on helping the Parkland Vet Hospital team achieve its goals by offering excellent care for pets and quality service. |
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Kimberley Mercer - RVT
Kim has worked at PVH since 2013 as a Registered Veterinary Technologist. She graduated from Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology in 2008. She and her husband Aaron have a pit bull named Hades and a cat named Montana. In her spare time Kim enjoys golfing, camping, travelling with Aaron and hiking with her dog Hades. |
Krista Stannard - RVT
Krista graduated from NAIT in 1996 and started working for PVH in 2018. Krista lives in Sylvan Lake with her husband Todd and 2 daughters. In the summer, they spend time with their two French Bulldogs at Gull Lake , and in the winter, they can be found running the kids to figure skating and school sports.
Krista graduated from NAIT in 1996 and started working for PVH in 2018. Krista lives in Sylvan Lake with her husband Todd and 2 daughters. In the summer, they spend time with their two French Bulldogs at Gull Lake , and in the winter, they can be found running the kids to figure skating and school sports.
Darian Thiessen - RVT
Darian graduated from Olds College with her RVT diploma in February 2020. She did her practicum here at PVH and was then hired onto the team. She currently lives in Red Deer, and loves to hike in her free time as well as read books and watch Netflix with her cats Goku and Veggie.
Darian graduated from Olds College with her RVT diploma in February 2020. She did her practicum here at PVH and was then hired onto the team. She currently lives in Red Deer, and loves to hike in her free time as well as read books and watch Netflix with her cats Goku and Veggie.
Megan Regnier - Receptionist
Megan has lived in Sylvan Lake since she was 5. She graduated from The Academy of Learning in January 2017, where she completed the Medical Office Assistant program and the Veterinary Administration Assistant program. Megan did her practicum here at Parkland Vet and became an official employee in March 2017.
She has a 7 year old Pom x Chihuahua named Boss. Outside of work, Megan enjoys camping, game nights, and spending time with friends and family.
Megan is back now after her maternity leave and is a busy working mom with a toddler.
Megan has lived in Sylvan Lake since she was 5. She graduated from The Academy of Learning in January 2017, where she completed the Medical Office Assistant program and the Veterinary Administration Assistant program. Megan did her practicum here at Parkland Vet and became an official employee in March 2017.
She has a 7 year old Pom x Chihuahua named Boss. Outside of work, Megan enjoys camping, game nights, and spending time with friends and family.
Megan is back now after her maternity leave and is a busy working mom with a toddler.
Alexandra Pattison - RVT
Alex graduated from Lakeland College in 2015 and started working part-time for PVH in 2018.
She lives west of Sylvan Lake on an acreage with her husband and three children. Alex and her family enjoy camping, hiking, and fishing with their dogs - Beau, a German Shorthaired Pointer, and Anna, a Corgi.
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Alex graduated from Lakeland College in 2015 and started working part-time for PVH in 2018.
She lives west of Sylvan Lake on an acreage with her husband and three children. Alex and her family enjoy camping, hiking, and fishing with their dogs - Beau, a German Shorthaired Pointer, and Anna, a Corgi.
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Shelley Elgert - Receptionist
Shelley moved to Sylvan Lake with her husband and 2 children 10 years ago. She enjoys music, writing, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering with her kids sports programs. Shelley is happy to be here as this job allows her to combine her training as a unit clerk with her love of animals.
Shelley moved to Sylvan Lake with her husband and 2 children 10 years ago. She enjoys music, writing, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering with her kids sports programs. Shelley is happy to be here as this job allows her to combine her training as a unit clerk with her love of animals.
Jillian O'Dwyer -Receptionist
Jillian has been with PVH since 2015. She graduated from Olds College as a Veterinary Medical Receptionist in 2009 and has also earned an LPN degree from Red Deer College. Jillian currently lives in Red Deer with her husband Denis, son Wade, 3 cats: Lucy, Ray, and Saffy; and a dog, Maebe . Jillian is passionate about cats and preventative health.
Jillian has been with PVH since 2015. She graduated from Olds College as a Veterinary Medical Receptionist in 2009 and has also earned an LPN degree from Red Deer College. Jillian currently lives in Red Deer with her husband Denis, son Wade, 3 cats: Lucy, Ray, and Saffy; and a dog, Maebe . Jillian is passionate about cats and preventative health.
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Chelsea Macneil - Professional Groomer
Chelsea recently started working at PVH as a groomer. She has had a life long passion with animals and is thrilled to be combining that passion with a rewarding career. Chelsea was born and raised in Calgary, and currently lives in Eckville with her toddler son and 2 awesome cats. In her spare time she likes music, dancing, drawing, painting, beading, gymnastics, volleyball and karate. |
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Melissa Pretty - Professional Groomer
Melissa joined our team in 2018. She is a Professional Dog Groomer with over 17 years experience. Melissa completed her dog grooming course with honours in 2003 and has been grooming ever since. She has a lot of patience and loves to take the time it needs to make your pet beautiful. In her spare time, Melissa has a passion for fly fishing, camping, hiking and spending time with her family outdoors. |
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Jenn Blundell - Casual Reception
It takes a lot of people to run a successful, efficient clinic. Another one of our valued employees is Jenn. When she's not helping our clients in the clinic, she operates a busy dog walking business in Sylvan Lake. |
Corey Stan - Receptionist
Corey graduated from Olds College in March 2020 with her VMR certificate. She did her practicum at PVH and was later hired on as a receptionist. Corey currently lives in Red Deer with her family and two dogs Rocko and Sparky. She enjoys spending time with family and walking her dogs.
Corey graduated from Olds College in March 2020 with her VMR certificate. She did her practicum at PVH and was later hired on as a receptionist. Corey currently lives in Red Deer with her family and two dogs Rocko and Sparky. She enjoys spending time with family and walking her dogs.
