Rachel, RVT

I started at Whyte Ridge in 2019, and graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at Red River College in 2023. My special interests in the clinic are reptile and avian surgical procedures, and client education. I’m always available for a chat!

I've always loved animals, and started my menagerie with two gerbils when I was 13. Although Sweetie and Poppy aren't with us anymore, they did pave the way for my current herd: Blue the Dog, Chihiro the Conure, Peanut the Tarantula, Pharaoh the Dumeril Boa, Brunch and Crocodilly the Gargoyle Geckos, sweet rescue bunny Jim Hopper, and Hedy Lamarr the Bearded Dragon. I also spent 6 years working with farm animals, including cows, llamas, and emus.

In my spare time I love watching horror movies, playing DnD, supporting the local Winnipeg Professional Wrestling ring, and choreographing stage fights for local theatre productions.

Sam

I graduated from the Veterinary Office Assistant program at Robertson College in 2019, and joined the team at Whyte Ridge Veterinary Hospital in 2021.

I have always been extremely passionate about animals of all varieties, especially the scaled kind! I currently have 3 tarantulas, 3 geckos, one snake, and a sweet cat named Pluto.

I am currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program at Red River college and am set to graduate in 2025.

When not at work can be found adventuring and fighting dragons in the open world of Skyrim... and other video games!

Mel, RVT

I am one of the RVTs at WRVH and I started working here in October 2021. I absolutely love the variety of patients I see here at Whyte Ridge now - not only do I see dogs and cats but I see birds, reptiles, and pocket pets oh my! It is safe to say I have a new found interest in exotic animal medicine.

I have a rottweiler mix named Penguin and three cats named Jet, Peanut and Maple. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and my pets.

Faith, RVT

I started at Whyte Ridge in 2024 after developing an interest in the treatment and care of exotic animals. I graduated the Tech program at Red River in 2022 and worked in mixed animal practice previously.

My favorite part of being a Vet Tech is the laboratory diagnostics - the different ways these tests function and the way they can tell us all sorts of information about our pets is fascinating!

Before becoming an RVT I was a dog groomer (for 4 years!) and added a dog named Scout and a rabbit named Chopper to my home. When I'm not at work you can find me hanging out with family and friends, or out on a hike with Scout!

Rebecca, RVT

I started at Whyte Ridge in 2024 after completing the Veterinary Technology program at Red River. I initially did my practicum here and I'm so pleased to continue working and learning with this team of people!

I grew up spending time on my grandparent's hobby farm which helped me build my interest in animals big and small! I don't have any pets of my own YET... but I did grow up with a few fish and a hamster named Kiwi who I loved dearly.

In my spare time I love to travel (especially to the coast), spend time outdoors, curl up with a good book and a cup of tea, or enjoy a musical jam session with my friends.

Stiven

I’m one of the receptionists and assistants here at WRVH since Nov 2022. I joined with the goal of eventually becoming a Vet Tech.

I expected to see dogs and cats starting here; but passion for all animals was rekindled fast after seeing all the incredible patients that come in every day. I’ve learned about many different topics while here. It’s a never ending learning journey here.

My partner and I have two amazing shih tzu’s named Ewie and Chico. I’m excited to announce a baby cockatiel is joining our pack named Julio. You can find me at home avoiding plans so that I can stay in and hang out with my babies.

Jessie

I started at Whyte Ridge Vet Hospital as a receptionist after having a great experience here as a client. In fact, I've found veterinary medicine so interesting that I am now set to start the Registered Vet Tech program at Red River in 2026!

I have a soft spot for critters (starting with a hamster named Pickles that I hid in my closet when I was 16) and I now share my home with two sweet and sassy guinea pigs named Marley and Penelope.

When I'm not working you can find me at home relaxing with my guinea pigs while finding ways to celebrate Halloween all year round!

Adrianna

I joined the Whyte Ridge team in September 2023 as a receptionist after working at the Winnipeg Humane Society for 6 years.

Due to family allergies I grew up with two betta fish (Ribbon and Bow Tie) and two hamsters (Peanut and Moka) - but once I was out on my own I accumulated two wonderful cats named Guinness and Tootsie and one silly dog named Odie.

When I'm not working at Whyte Ridge you can find me around the city offering my services as a Certified Feline Behavior and Training Consultant through my business Candor Cats;

And when I'm not working at all, you can find me felting or embroidering something weird, watching a new TV Show or Movie, or debating whether I want to eat a chocolate bar or potato chips or both.