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!
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!
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 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 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 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 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!
Lisa is a graduate of the veterinary technician program at Penn Foster College; writing her final exam for her RVT in a couple of months. Lisa has a cat, rabbit, and a leopard gecko! She's also worked with a variety of animals - from horses and cattle, to penguins and sea turtles. She loves the veterinary profession as it's constantly evolving and there is always room for growth.
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 is often the smiling face and cheerful voice you experience at Westbrook's front desk. Currently enrolled in Human Resources, Amelia is front-and-centre for outstanding customer service but also coordinates team events and schedules.
She is a mama to a golden retriever named Ripley and loves to travel to the mountains in her spare time.
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!
Piper is our resident cat lover, having been obsessed with felines since she was a toddler! Piper and her husband have two cats named Verona and Mrs. Sullivan. Piper graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science.
There's no mistaking whether you've met Turbo or not - his HOWL stays with you! We adopted him as our own, and you can this Bengal kitty's LOUD chatter throughout the clinic. If he's not on a chair or counter, he's sleeping in a cupboard!
Marcel is a lover, not a fighter. You'll often see him nuzzling clients and nibbling their ears. He came to us through difficult circumstances, but he's now living his best life at Westbrook - our resident Pepé Le Pew!
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.
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!
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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.