Jay Cleroux, DVM
Position: Veterinarian
Education:
B. Sc. Zoology – University College of the Cariboo in Kamloops, BC , 1993
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – University of Saskatchewan, 1997
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 1998
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Pet Hospital:
The diversity and challenges that are a part of my daily work schedule.
Pets:
4 dogs named Coco, Pebbles, Dean and Sam, 1 cat named Pumpkin, 2 horses and 1 mini donkey.
Hobbies:
Mountain & Road Cycling, Hockey, Hiking, Camping, and Running.
Laverne DeYaegher, DVM
Position: Veterinarian
Education:
B. Sc. – Brandon University, 1988
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – University of Saskatchewan, 1992
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 1999
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
That no two days at work are ever the same and especially enjoys seeing the exotic pets, such as birds and pocket pets, that come through the clinic.
Pets:
Laverne has 2 corgis named Zoe and Pooh, 4 cats, numerous chickens, pheasants, pigeons, doves, chinchillas, a rabbit and koi.
Hobbies:
Art, travel, wine, and gardening. Has completed the Okanagan Master Gardener Course.
Charissa Ridderbroek, DVM
Position: Veterinarian
Education:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – University of Utrecht in The Netherlands, 2006
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 2007
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
At Rutland Pet Hospital no day is ever the same, and always learning something new. I also really enjoy the Abdominal Ultrasound technology we have.
Pets:
A Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever named Zoof.
Hobbies:
Travelling, and outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, snowshoeing, and spending time with friends.
Janice Waldie, DVM
Position: Veterinarian
Education:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – Western College of Veterinary Medicine 1985 with Distinction.
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – Locumed for 10 years, officially joined the team 2020
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
Great staff and atmosphere, varied clientele and the variety of patients.
Pets:
A Siamese cat named Dexter and a Golden Retriever named Tobi.
Hobbies:
Camping, horseback riding, travelling, scuba diving, gardening and dancing.
The caring and compassionate veterinarians and staff at Rutland Pet Hospital, located in Kelowna BC, provide quality veterinary care for your small animals.
In our fully equipped animal hospital, our team provides wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, and recovery care for your family’s pets including dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles and other exotics.
Kay
Position: Office Manager
Education:
Business Administration Diploma
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 1998
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
Working with a team that really cares about what they are doing.
Pets:
2 dogs named Cabo and Toby, 2 cats named Ariel and Jewel and 2 horses named Jazmine and Ember.
Hobbies:
Finding a warm place in the sand and the sun.
Sheila
Position: Animal Health Technologist
Education:
Animal Health Technology – Thompson Rivers University
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 1990
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
Sharing the bond people have with their pets.
Pets:
3 Tonkinese cats named Cahlua, Snowflake and Fizzy and a Shetland Sheepdog named Kash.
Hobbies:
Dog Agility with Kash and Gardening
Lisa
Position: Animal Health Technician
Education:
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology – 2008
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 2019
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
Positive, supportive co-workers; a fun group of people!
Pets:
2 dogs named Franco and Apollo.
Hobbies:
Camping, hiking, gardening, cooking, canning.
Madi
Position: Registered Veterinary Technician
Education:
Thompson Rivers University- Animal Health Technology program
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 2022
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
The variety of animals, always learning, and our great team!
Pets:
1 dog named Piper, 3 gerbils, 3 frogs, and 14 fish.
Hobbies:
Snowboarding, hiking, gardening (house plant addict).
Cindy
Position: Registered Veterinary Technician
Education: RVT- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology – 1999
Licensed Practical Nurse – 2009
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 2024
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
After residing in Northern Alberta for almost 30 years, living and working in the Okanagan is a blessed treat!
Pets:
1 Bernese Mountain Dog/Collie mix, 3 cats and 3 budgies.
Hobbies:
Binge watching, paddle boarding, spending time with my kids, relaxing at the beach or in front of a killer mountain view.
Lisa
Position: Veterinary Technician Assistant
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 2002
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
No two days are ever the same.
Pets:
2 dogs named Pocket, and Dash, 2 cats named Mully and Zombie and rats.
Hobbies:
Spending time with my two boys and husband. Reading, crafting, watching movies, relaxing (when I can), and the outdoors!
Tasha
Position: Veterinary Technician Assistant
Education: Veterinary Hospital Assistant program
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 2021
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
Constantly learning something new, and being a part of the Rutland Pet Hospital family.
Pets:
A cat named Penny, and a dog named Heidi.
Hobbies:
Hiking, painting, plants are life, traveling, and hanging out with my animals and family.
Lindsey
Position: Veterinary Technician Assistant
Education: Veterinary Office Assistant program
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 2024
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
Meeting the animals, and trying to help them feel less stressed.
Pets:
3 senior cats- Mazi, Nola and Luna.
Hobbies:
Novice gardener, watching hockey, reading horror books.
Leah
Position: Reception
Education:
Veterinary Office Technician Assistant Program – 2018
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 2020
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
My fantastic co workers and all the animals I get to see every day.
Pets:
Three cats named Elephant, Pumpkin and Pancake.
Hobbies:
Eating food, pottery, plants and pickles.
Kaylyn
Position: Reception
Education:
Veterinary Hospital Assistant Diploma
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 2020
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
The amazing staff, wonderful clients, and variety of species that we see.
Pets:
Two dogs named Maggie and Winnie.
Hobbies:
Hiking, camping, skiing, and spending quality time with family.
Kristin
Position: Reception
Education:
Centre for Arts and Technology- Veterinary Hospital Assistant Diploma
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 2022
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
Seeing all of the diverse pets that come into the clinic.
Pets:
A cat named Link.
Hobbies:
Arts and crafts, drawing, playing with my cat.
Kyle
Position: Reception
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 2022
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
The animals! Seeing all sorts of pet families come through with their own unique history, and being there to help when they need it.
Pets:
A cat named Timothy.
Hobbies:
Spending time with family, friends, and my cat.
Jan
Position: Reception
Education:
Agricultural Business Diploma
Bachelor of Arts- Psychology 1st year
Coherence Advantage Trainer Certification and Building Personal Resilience Coach certification
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 2022
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
Helping people and pets in their wellbeing journey.
Hobbies:
Reading, writing, nature photography, learning about and using natural wellness remedies and modalities, playing an African djembe drum.
Abbey
Position: Veterinary Technician Assistant
Education:
MBSS – Class of 2021
In 1st year Bachelor of Science – UBCO
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 2015
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
Our clinic cat, Scrat.
Pets:
A Pomeranian named Pebbles, a cat named Pumpkin and three fish.
Hobbies:
Boxing, MMA, piano, guitar, hiking.
Noah
Position: Reception Assistant
Education: MBSS Student
Joined Rutland Pet Hospital – 2021
Favorite Thing About Working at Rutland Hospital:
My co workers and getting to be around animals all day.
Pets:
Four dogs named Pebbles, Coco, Dean and Sam, three cats named Casper, Pumpkin and Tony, two horses named Moonie and Fin, one donkey and 2 fish.
Hobbies:
Playing piano and baking.
HOSPITAL CATS
When you visit Rutland Pet Hospital, you will likely see our clinic cat Scrat. Here’s some history on how he came to call the clinic home.
Cajun
June 2, 2010 – January 31, 2019
Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to Cajun earlier this year. He will forever be in our hearts.
Cajun, an orange tabby, came to the clinic as a stray kitten from the BC SPCA in August, 2010. He was brought in to be examined for a limp on his left hind leg. It was determined by x-rays that he had an old fracture of the femur that had already healed. His leg is a little bit crooked but it was too healed to try and straighten. Thankfully, his left hind leg never gave him any issues.
Scrat
This young brown tabby also came in as a stray kitten from the BC SPCA in July 2011. Like Cajun, he also had a fractured left hind femur but the fracture was recent and was able to be pinned and repaired at Rutland Pet Hospital. It was decided at the time that he would make the perfect playmate for Cajun.
