Dr. Teri Kibblewhite
Veterinarian
Dr. Teri Kibblewhite was raised in Stony Plain, AB, but spent lots of time in Okotoks where her grandparents lived. After earning her DVM in 1993 from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (Saskatoon, SK) she completed a one year small animal medicine and surgery internship at the Atlantic Veterinary College (Charlottetown, PEI). In 1994 she returned to the Edmonton area to work in small animal practice. In 1998 Teri opened Westside Animal Clinic. She sold the practice and moved to Calgary in 2002 in order to start a family, doing locum work in and around the area. In 2006 she joined the Bow River Veterinary Centre in Canmore. In 2013 Teri moved to Okotoks working at the Foothills Animal Hospital. Dr. Kibblewhite actively continues her veterinary education by attending numerous continuing education seminars, lectures and conventions. Her professional interests include orthopedic surgeries, Acupuncture, and Chinese Herbal Medicine.
Her family consists of Ryan, her son, 2 pugs, Annabelle and Calen and 5 cats, Merlin, Jack, Franklin, Charlie and Chester.
Dr. Dick Bibby
Veterinarian
Dr Dick Bibby is very pleased to now be part of the staff at Riverwood Veterinary Clinic. Graduating from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon in 1973, he brings 48 years in Veterinary Medicine with him. Retiring from his own practice he moved with his wife, Sandi, to Okotoks to retire near family. Missing practice, including patients and their owners, he has joined the wonderful staff at Riverwood Veterinary Clinic and is looking forward to meeting and serving the clientele and their pets coming to the clinic. Pictured with Dr Bibby is "Rascal", one of three cats owned by the Bibbys (or should we say the supervisor of the household).
Ronda Cann
Registered Reiki Practitioner
Ronda has been practicing Reiki since 2004 and became a registered practitioner with the Canadian Reiki Association in 2012. Her passion is to help transition people and animals into a vibrant and balanced way of life. Reiki is a great way to balance the body through a non-invasive technique allowing your pet to reset and recharge. It is a great modality that can assist people and animals of all ages. Reiki can help animals cope with stress, anxiety and assist with pain management. Ronda helps create a space that allows the energy fields to realign and achieve the balance to maintain overall wellness.
Mattea Tuttle
Clinic Manager
Mattea grew up on an acreage outside of Okotoks with her dogs, cats, and horses. She knew from a young age she would be working with animals and after high school received her dog and cat grooming certification and worked out of a vet clinic for 5 years as a groomer. She since has worked at an emergency small animal clinic and as a large animal ambulatory vet assistant. Mattea now lives in High River with her husband, daughter and their 3 dogs. In her spare time you will find her running her photography business, camping and riding horses!
Jaclyn Finlay
Veterinary Assistant
Jaclyn grew up in High River with two wonderful dogs. Following high school, she lived in Edmonton for several years where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology. A few years ago she returned to High River working in the financial industry and began volunteering regularly at the local animal shelter. Volunteering helped her realize her lifelong love of animals should guide a new career direction. In 2018, Jaclyn graduated at the top of her class from the Veterinary Office and Technical Assistant program at Robertson College. As she begins her career in the veterinary field, Jaclyn is excited to bridge a passion for animals and a desire to help people. At home, Jaclyn loves to spend time with her cats Hugo, Daphne, Sebastian, and Bryn, who all love to model their large collection of bow ties. She also enjoys spending time skiing in the mountains and experiencing food and travel with her partner Stephen.
Brianna Blake
Tech Assistant
Brianna Blake grew up on her family’s ranch just outside of Stavely Alberta surrounded by many animals ranging from cattle to chickens to your regular dogs and cats. Her passion for animals started at a young age as she helped her parents with many different chores on the ranch. Spending time with her animals and assisting her parents on the family ranch brought Bri to the realization that she wanted to pursue a career involving animals. Following high school, Bri took some time to discover herself before attending Old College for the Veterinary Technician Assistant program. Bris hobbies include athletics such as riding, curling, playing basketball and volleyball. In her spare time you can find Bri playing with her dog Mo or spending time with her family and friends.
Kaehler Turcotte
Registered Animal Technologists
Kaehler became a part of the Riverwood Veterinary Clinic team in October of 2021, after graduating her Animal Health Technology course at Olds College. Her strong connection with animals began in early childhood, it’s that connection that compelled her to choose veterinary nursing as her vocation. She loves the veterinary field and cannot imagine doing anything else.
When not taking care of your pets, she enjoys spending time with her animals and the people she cares about most, whether its going camping, traveling (Canada & International), watching movies or horseback riding.
Kristina Dawson
Receptionist
Kristina grew up on an acreage in Saskatchewan. From a young age she enjoyed being involved with helping her family care for their five dogs, cats, and their farm animals - especially her goat, Thelma. Her professional career has involved working in boarding kennels, dog daycares, animal shelters and Veterinary clinics. She has fostered dogs in her home and volunteered with multiple rescues in Alberta since 2011. She has a thirst for knowledge and continued education at Robertson College where she graduated from the Veterinary Office & Technical Assistant program in 2017. Kristina has a keen interest in animal behaviour and nutrition, in her spare time you can often find her reading books on these subjects for her enjoyment.
Kristina now resides in Calgary with her husband, two daughters and their rescues, a feisty cat named Marble and Pyrenees mix Kola.
Brittany Shirley
Receptionist
I’ve resided in High River for most of my life. I live with my Boyfriend Rob, 2 sphinx cats named Dobby and Kitten, and our chihuahua named Sampson. After years of retail, I decided I was ready for an exciting change, so I went to school and graduated with a medical office assistant with a vet specialty Diploma. I have always had a big passion for animals, and it’s been a focus to one day work around and with them.
Chelsey Larsen
Tech Assistant
Chelsey grew up in Kelowna, British Colombia surrounded by the mountains and lakes. She relocated to Okotoks, Alberta in 2016 where she met her husband and had her daughter. Chelsey has always had a passion for animals, and you can find her camping and hiking in the mountains with her family and dogs when she is not at the clinic.
Belle Martineau
Receptionist
Belle Grew up in Canmore, AB. Working at the local Veterinary there for 3 years. Her family moved to Black Diamond AB in 2006. Where she completed school with honors. Working in many different positions over the years, she was always drawn to Veterinary Medicine and began working back in clinics in 2011. In 2019 she completed her degree in Veterinary Practice Management.
Belle shares her home with her Husband Wayne, daughter Isabella, 2 dogs Chess & Whiskey and 2 Cats Bob & Beans.
Alex Morrison
Receptionist
Alex was raised in St. Catharines, Ontario in a household always full lovingly with pets of all kinds. While growing up Alex had not only a passion for animals but began her love for horses as well. At 8 years old, she started dressage lessons and would compete regularly in competitions. Fast forward to 2012, Alex obtained her diploma in Graphic Design, Art and Fundamentals. With this education Alex in her spare time works on her equine photography as well as other pet portraits. In 2014, Alex moved out to Olds, Alberta to pursue her education in Equine Science and Business Events at Olds College. After graduation, Alex secured a position at High Field Stock Farm as a Breeding Assistance. With this role, Alex would help administer medications, as well as provide first aid for the horses. When not at the clinic helping your beloved animals, you can find Alex barrel racing, working on her equine photography, as well as hiking with her two pups Jyp and Marvin.
Jaime Barich
Administration
Jaime grew up in Calgary, she has always loved all pets. In 2007 she took a course to become a Veterinary office assistant. Jaime absolutely loved this course and has worked in Vet clinics since then. In late 2020 she took a medical transcription course as well.
Jaime has lived in Black Diamond for the past 15 years with her husband Danny, and 2 beautiful daughters. Currently she has a Boston terrier x staffy named Koby, a pug named Memphis and the newest addition to our family is a chihuahua named Remy.
Louise Sutton
Receptionist
Louise moved from England in 2019. Her job path has primarily been in wine sales where she was fortunate to grow within that career. She always had a passion to work with animals so began work with the Winnipeg Humane Society on arrival to Canada and then the Calgary Humane Society for the last 2 years. Louise is excited and fortunate to be a part of the Riverwood team and loves meeting their clients and pets. In her free time Louise loves chillaxing with her fiancé and her cat Loki. Her dream is to own an acreage, adopting as many animals as she can!
Nicole McDonald
Tech Assistant
Nicole grew up in Okotoks and always has been known for her deep love of all kinds of animals. Growing up, Nicole had horses, dogs& hamsters. She always knew she would end up in a field working closely with animals. In 2016 she attended college in BC getting certified as an Equine Massage/Sport therapist.
On her days off you can either find Nicole at the farm, or going on adventures with her two dogs, Izzy and Sue.
Sienna Bowker
Registered Animal Technologists
Sienna grew up on a small acreage outside of Millarville. From a young age she was always surrounded by animals which sparked a deep love for spending time with them. By the time she was in high school she knew she wanted to pursue a career that involved working with animals, so she started volunteering at a local vet clinic. This eventually grew into a reception position where she continued to work up until she attended AHT program at Olds College from 2019-2021. After graduating she did some work with horses until finally joining the team at Riverwood in early 2022. Her fur family includes two cats Bella and Lynx, two dogs Henny and Nelly, and her mare Freckles. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, camping, watching movies, and going for rides with Freckles.
Hailey Schaus
Tech Assistant
Hailey Schaus was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Two of Hailey’s greatest passions growing up were dance and her love of animals. Hailey had the opportunity to attend many prestigious dance schools including; The National Ballet of Canada, Royal Winnipeg Ballet School and Boston Ballet School to name a few. Wanting to pursue her love of animals further, Hailey enrolled in Bow Valley College where she attained her Veterinary Office Assistant certificate. Hailey’s fur family includes her two dogs Princeton and MJ, and her cat Jiff.
