Our Team
Dr. Michael Kolla, DVM
Dr. Niraj Makadiya, DVM, MVSc, PhD (Veterinary Microbiology)
Dr. Niraj Makadiya, DVM, MVSc, PhD (Veterinary Microbiology)
Dr. Kolla graduated from the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1979. He joined Westbrook a few years later, and became the proud owner in 1993. Dr. Kolla's dedication is evident in his lasting relationships with countless Westbrook clients and their families. Outside of his practice, he enjoys spending
Dr. Kolla graduated from the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1979. He joined Westbrook a few years later, and became the proud owner in 1993. Dr. Kolla's dedication is evident in his lasting relationships with countless Westbrook clients and their families. Outside of his practice, he enjoys spending time at the lake with his wife, Carol, and making memories with their sons and grandchildren!
Dr. Niraj Makadiya, DVM, MVSc, PhD (Veterinary Microbiology)
Dr. Niraj Makadiya, DVM, MVSc, PhD (Veterinary Microbiology)
Dr. Niraj Makadiya, DVM, MVSc, PhD (Veterinary Microbiology)
Our team is proud to have Dr. Makadiya and his extensive education and training at Westbrook. Dr. Makadiya became a Veterinarian in Gujarat, India, and also received his PhD in Veterinary Microbiology from the University of Saskatchewan. Ultimately, seeing the real-life rewards and direct impact of veterinary medicine led him to choose a
Our team is proud to have Dr. Makadiya and his extensive education and training at Westbrook. Dr. Makadiya became a Veterinarian in Gujarat, India, and also received his PhD in Veterinary Microbiology from the University of Saskatchewan. Ultimately, seeing the real-life rewards and direct impact of veterinary medicine led him to choose a career as a veterinarian rather than a scientist. In his downtime, Dr. Makadiya loves to spend time with his wife, young son, and their cat, Snowy!
Dr. Krishna Bhatt, DVM, MSc (VMS)
Dr. Niraj Makadiya, DVM, MVSc, PhD (Veterinary Microbiology)
Dr. Krishna Bhatt, DVM, MSc (VMS)
Dr. Bhatt is a welcome addition to the Westbrook team! After graduating from Veterinary School in Nepal, Dr. Bhatt moved to Canada to pursue his MSc in Veterinary Medical Sciences (VMS) from the University of Calgary. He enjoys working with small animals and is passionate when it comes to providing premium quality animal care. His special
Dr. Bhatt is a welcome addition to the Westbrook team! After graduating from Veterinary School in Nepal, Dr. Bhatt moved to Canada to pursue his MSc in Veterinary Medical Sciences (VMS) from the University of Calgary. He enjoys working with small animals and is passionate when it comes to providing premium quality animal care. His special interests include small animal surgery and internal medicine. In his free time, Dr. Bhatt enjoys playing squash and spending time outdoors with his wife, toddler son and their cat, Mimi.
Jessie Milner, Clinic Manager
Carol Kolla, Clinic Administrator
Carol Kolla, Clinic Administrator
Jessie is committed to ensuring Westbrook exceeds your expectations - she's been our hospital administrator for nearly 30 years! She and her husband Duane, are avid golfers and world travelers. They have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren!
Carol Kolla, Clinic Administrator
Carol Kolla, Clinic Administrator
Carol Kolla, Clinic Administrator
Carol met Dr. Kolla while attending the University of Saskatchewan, where she graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Ecology. She enjoys spending time at the lake with their sons, grandchildren, and grand-pets!
Gayle Bendall, Head RVT
Gayle Bendall, Head RVT
Gayle Bendall, Head RVT
Gayle is a self-described "Crazy Dog Lady," and proud of it! Gayle is a graduate of NAIT's Animal Health Technology and longtime member (16 years!) of the Westbrook family. When she's not tending to her "sled team of five Pomeranians," she's having fun as a grandma to her two grand-babies! She's also a motorcycle enthusiast and pianist.
Hailey Brown, RVT
Gayle Bendall, Head RVT
Gayle Bendall, Head RVT
Hailey is a graduate of the NAIT program, and is our resident horse lover! Hailey has two horses, Sheeba and Tut. She pursued a career in veterinary medicine with a desire to help all animals. Hailey loves meeting clients and their families, and sharing her passion for veterinary care.
Kerem Karaton, VMA & Weight Management Consultant
Kerem Karaton, VMA & Weight Management Consultant
Kerem Karaton, VMA & Weight Management Consultant
Kerem has a degree in veterinary medicine from Turkey. After graduating from Veterinary School, Kerem moved to Canada in 2018 to study at the University of Alberta and NAIT. He is in the process of getting his license in Canada as a veterinarian. Kerem is our resident nutritionist - feel free to ask him questions regarding weight manageme
Kerem has a degree in veterinary medicine from Turkey. After graduating from Veterinary School, Kerem moved to Canada in 2018 to study at the University of Alberta and NAIT. He is in the process of getting his license in Canada as a veterinarian. Kerem is our resident nutritionist - feel free to ask him questions regarding weight management in small animals! Outside of work, Kerem enjoys snowboarding, skating, and fitness - he also represented his university a few times at the Winter Universiade Games in Turkey!
Lauren Askin, Animal Health Tech (Student)
Kerem Karaton, VMA & Weight Management Consultant
Kerem Karaton, VMA & Weight Management Consultant
Lauren will be graduating from tech school in the summer of 2024. She has a cocker spaniel named Storm and in her free time enjoys being with family, hiking, skiing, water skiing, weightlifting, and doing martial arts. Lauren is happy to be a new addition to the team as of May 2023 and is eager to provide quality care to Westbrook patients.
Tracey Clark-Miller, Vet Assistant
Tracey Clark-Miller, Vet Assistant
Tracey Clark-Miller, Vet Assistant
Tracey is "Mom" to most of our clinic animals! She has been part of the Westbrook family for more than 13 years. Tracey is into sports of all kinds, but when it comes to hockey, she's a big Oilers & Canucks fan! When she's not cheering on her favourite teams, she's planning her next adventure abroad. Germany, Switzerland, and Paris are recent highlights!
Amelia Matthews, Vet Assistant
Tracey Clark-Miller, Vet Assistant
Tracey Clark-Miller, Vet Assistant
Amelia joins the Westbrook team as a recent high school graduate, preparing to enrol to become an animal health technologist. Amelia is a "huge animal lover" and a fur-mom to two goldies! She spends her free time dancing and camping. You may find her assisting the veterinary team, taking calls, or assisting clients with their pets!
Karen Kassian, Receptionist
Tracey Clark-Miller, Vet Assistant
Karen Kassian, Receptionist
Karen brings 20 years of clinic experience to Westbook. She is a fur mama to 3 cats; Vlad, Ivan, and one-eyed Scarlette - plus two very big and busy Canadian Inuit pups named Nanuk and Qimiq! Karen loves gardening and if she could manifest any happy place, it would be Tofino while cruising in a '69 Mustang!
Turbo
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Turbo is a new resident of Westbrook, but not new to our clinic. We adopted him as our own, and you can now hear this Bengal kitty's LOUD chatter throughout Westbrook!
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Peanut brought so much joy our clinic. She was often seen RUNNING down the halls at Westbrook, begging for treats. Sadly, she passed away not long after her 18th birthday. She will be missed by everyone - especially Tracey, who loved her like her own.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Gordie was a Westbrook Team Member for 17 years! He would often greet clients in the waiting room, or sneak away to a random spot in the clinic for a nap! We remember him fondly, and know how lucky we were to have him in our family!
FREE Nutrition Consult
Our on-site veterinary nutritionist will assess your pet's current weight and nutrition, then create a customized plan to help your pet feel their best.