Meet Our Veterinary Team in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan

Meet the owners

Justin and Deneille

Justin and Deneille were born and raised in Saskatchewan and wanted to prosper and have their family in their hometown province. They searched for a veterinary hospital to buy into in Central/Southern Saskatchewan, but there was nothing suitable at the time. They shared the same vision and values, so when the idea of a new business prospered, it resulted in them starting Twin Valley VHS from scratch.

McCannell Financial Group, out of Saskatoon, worked them through business plans, banks, and financial planning. The building they bought was once a machine shop owned by Sask Pro Machine Shop. They put the family to work, and Brad Tocher soon became the foreman on the job to help with renovating, building rooms, and lining up contractors. The family came in to paint, put Deneille and Justin up in their homes, cooked food for long days, and provided accounting support…the list was endless, and they are forever grateful. Dreams became a reality when they hired two staff members to become a team of four and opened their doors on September 29, 2009. They will never forget their first clients and patient– George & Dianne Neibergall and Misty.

Their vision has always been to operate a rural mixed animal practice, treating all patients as if they were their own. To be a hospital that always offers the best medical options, to be mindful of the financial needs of their clients, and to empower local community members to learn and grow with them during their employment. They also thrive in giving back to their community through volunteering, fundraising, assisting local rescue groups, and allowing children to see what being in the profession is all about.

All of their employees and clients feel like family to them, and they hope one day they find the right veterinarian to join their family who has the same vision, values, and passion so the hospital can continue to serve the community and surrounding area.

Sylvia Veitch

Office Manager

My name is Sylvia Veitch and I started with Twin Valley VHS as the Office Manager in April of 2024. I was living in Regina and decided I wanted a change from the congestion of the city and found the opportunity to work at Twin Valley VHS. I thought it would be wonderful to relocate to a small community and learn about the veterinary business.

I have three grown children and two grandchildren. Two of my children along with my grandchildren currently reside in Regina, and my other child lives in Northern Alberta, where I was born and raised. Growing up in northern Alberta, my parents bred and raised Quarter Horses which I showed in the AQHA circuit. My parents farm was the always filled with stray or unwanted animals so there was never a moment that I didn’t have some sort of “pet”. I have always loved all animals, but I had a real passion for horses.

Currently I have three dogs which I spend the majority of my time with. We love hiking, road trips, playing ball and of course hanging out and chasing the grandchildren. I reside in Esterhazy and lead a relatively quiet life. You can usually find me, reading, cooking, walking the pups, at the dog park, tending to my vast array of plants or sitting on a deck enjoying a sunny day.

Delphine Gelowitz

Kennel Staff

Delphine Gelowitz is currently a part-time employee who has been around since day one – she is Deneille’s mom and Justin’s mother-in-law! She has made endless contributions to the business, including providing a home base for Deneille at the start-up of the business while Justin was still working in Estevan. She has cleaned and painted the hospital over the years, cooked for them and the staff, and provided childcare while Justin and Deneille worked endless days growing the business.

Delphine currently takes pride in ensuring the hospital is sanitary for patients and clients, provides sewing services, and ensures staff has clean workstations.

In her spare time, Delphine loves to be with her family, go shopping and read books. She is a hockey grandma and enjoys her time at rinks watching her grandsons play hockey (and other sports too!)

Emma Schaeffer

DVM Student

My name is Emma Schaeffer and I grew up in Moose Jaw, Sask. I was a triathlete and still enjoy running and cycling throughout the summer. I graduated Grade 12 in Saskatoon and then started post-secondary at the University of Saskatchewan. In 2021 I was accepted into veterinary school at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Throughout my time in university I have been a member of the Wind Orchestra as a tuba player. I am also the treasurer for the veterinary student association.

This summer I am excited to see the broad range of cases a rural practice has to offer. As the previous summers I have worked in swine, I am eager to learn more about mixed animal practice. I am also excited to meet and work with new people this summer!

Leahanne Pangracs

Kennel Staff

My name is Leahanne Pangracs, and I am a part-time kennel staff member at Twin Valley VHS. I have been working here for just over a year and a half, and I love working with all the amazing staff. I love spending time with my puppy Zoe, hanging out with friends, and learning as much as I can about the vet industry. I am a grade 12 student, and I have applied to Sask Polytech in Saskatoon to become a Vet Tech! Working at the vet clinic has shown me how much I love working with animals. I am excited about my future as a Vet Tech and look forward to working with people as amazing as my current coworkers.

Tessa Helmeczi

Kennel Staff

Tessa is a grade 11 student currently attending Esterhazy High School. She has been working at Twin Valley VHS for just over a year and wishes to eventually come back and work as a full-time Veterinarian. In her free time, she enjoys keeping herself busy with her sports. She loves going to tournaments with her High School and Club Volleyball teams, as well as attending Dressage competitions with her horse, Leonardo. Tessa also loves helping with the cattle and horses on her family’s farm.

Orangie

Mental Health Professional

My name is Orangie, and I am the most important member of the Twin Valley VHS team! I greet all clients and patients when they arrive here at the hospital. For the most part, I like them all. I will sit in the kennel room to take care of and oversee the patients, carefully making sure they don’t feel alone. I have also stayed with many moms or dads upfront, comforting them while my team takes care of their family members in the back.

I love to eat anything, and sneaking treats is my favourite thing to do. I go around from staff member to staff member, sitting on their papers while they work, begging for love, food, and attention. They love me so much! My most important job here at the hospital is cuddling with my team, whether they are sad, have had a rough day, or just want to snuggle.

Justin Noble

DVM

My name is Justin Noble. I grew up just outside of Estevan, Sask. I was actively involved in anything horse related and loved playing hockey through the winter. After graduating from high school, I attended Casper College in Casper, Wyoming, for 2 years. I judged livestock (cattle, sheep, hogs, and horses) for the college and was student body president during my second year of junior college. From there, I transferred to Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, again to judge livestock. In 2003 I was accepted into the veterinary school at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon and graduated in 2007.

After graduation, I worked in Carlyle and Redvers, Sask, for one and a half years, followed by one year in Estevan and Weyburn.

In September 2007, I married Deneille. We have 2 wonderful, happy, smart, and athletic boys. I have had the privilege of coaching both their hockey teams, which I truly love to be a part of. As a family, we spend time together while riding our horses and camping. I enjoy team roping and just about anything that has horses involved.

I have thoroughly enjoyed offering veterinary medicine to the Esterhazy area. I enjoy all aspects of veterinary medicine, but the area that I am most passionate about is surgery. I have the wonderful experience of working with a great team that is extremely motivated and dedicated.

I look forward to continuing my career in Esterhazy for years to come and eventually mentoring a veterinarian who would like to become a business partner!

Sydney Judd

Veterinary Assistant

Hello! My name is Sydney. I started at Twin Valley Veterinary Health Services in 2025 as a vet assistant. I have always been an avid animal lover; raised with horses, cattle, goats, chickens, turkeys and even the odd llama or pig. Growing up I always knew I wanted to work with animals as a career. After high school I even went to the University of Regina to start my journey towards becoming a vet before I ultimately decided that wasn’t the path I wanted to take. From there I started a career as a heavy construction operator until the arrival of my two children Sawyer and Harper. Once both kids where in school I revisited my plans to work with animals and took an online course to become a veterinary medical assistant.

For the first year of employment I travelled from Binscarth, MB to work every day. As of September 2026, we are moving into the Esterhazy area onto an acreage outside of town. We are excited for our new adventure in this area and look forward to becoming a part of the community.

Tara Preston

RVT

My name is Tara Preston. I started as a Veterinary Technologist at Twin Valley Hospital April 2026, I haven’t been here long, but it has been a great experience. My husband, Shawn, and daughter, Ravenna, moved from Ontario to Esterhazy. Driving with our dog, 3 cats, and a Betta fish in the cup holder.
Back in Ontario I had graduated in 2015 as a Veterinary Technician. After that, I did some time in small animal practice, then moved onto helping animals out at the shelter as an Animal Control Officer and Technician. I had a blast being able to work with all sorts of animals, including wildlife on a regular basis. I am now able to move from wildlife to working in large animal medicine, learning lots as I go.

Tessa Rathgeber

Veterinary Assistant/Customer Care

My name is Tessa Rathgeber and I have always loved animals. Ever since I was little I had wanted to become a vet. Then I found out how long that schooling takes and decided to become a dog groomer instead. However, I was lucky enough to snag a position here at Twin Valley Vet as a Vet Assistant/Reception hybrid position. Ever since my first day I have not stopped learning. I love all the challenges that come with a new day here at the clinic and that everyday is different. I have loved meeting new clients and spending lots of time caring and loving for their fur babies no matter the size!

I have many animals of my own from horses, to goats, chickens, peacocks and lots of dogs and cats. I enjoy being busy and spending time with family and friends and being out on a golf course.

Jennifer Patrick

Veterinary Assistant

My name is Jennifer Patrick and I am a Veterinary Assistant here at Twin Valley VHS. I started working in 2014 as a Customer Care Representative. I then moved into the Veterinary Assistant position 6 months later. As an Assistant I enjoy being and hands on with the patients. I was born In Alberta, grew up in British Columbia and then moved to Saskatchewan in 2007. I now live in Esterhazy with my husband Terry and we have two children Wyatt and Shelby who are now adults.

We are all very much animal lovers and we have two dogs, three horses, three goats, lots of chickens and a few farm cats. I take pride in caring for each and every patient that comes in the door from the smallest to the biggest. Each day brings something new, and I have learned so much from all the staff here at the hospital, and always look forward to learning more. In my free time I enjoy being with my family, as well as being at our farm and just relaxing in the outdoors.

Jennifer Giroux

Veterinary Assistant

As a child living on the farm there were always lots of animals around. It was so fulfilling to take care and love them. Leaving home to start my career path I headed to SIAST to start Early Childhood Education. After working in that field for many years it was time for a change. An opportunity arose to start as a Veterinarian Assistant at TVVHS. I have been working with the team for 4 years. I love tending to all our patients’ needs and taking the time to love them while in our care.

With our mixed practice here at TVVHS I continue to learn daily, leaving me excited for what’s next. We laugh and support each other here every day while doing a job we are all passionate about and that’s such an important aspect. Outside of work my family and I enjoy time on our acreage in the yard and with our animals. We enjoy spending time at the lake, gathering often with family and enjoying sunsets in the backyard. Nothing better than a bonfire and friends to end the day!

Deneille Noble

RVT

I was born and raised in Esterhazy, Sk. After graduating high school in 2000, I received my Veterinary Technology Diploma in 2002 and started to work! I have had numerous jobs and positions. I worked at both a small animal/exotic practice and a mixed animal practice, worked in research at the Prairie Swine Center, managed a swine nursery barn at PIC, did some part-time work at a feedlot, and worked as the Canadian Quality Assurance Coordinator as well as their Training Coordinator for Big Sky Farms (now Olymel).

In 2007 Justin and I decided to get married, move and start our own business!

Since then, we have grown our family by adding two busy boys, Cardell and Carson. Currently, we reside on a farm with horses, calves, two dogs, the boys’ two cats, and a goat named Ned. I now spend my time working from home on the business and running them to sporting events!

In my spare time, I love to hike and backpack, snowshoe, go to the gym, sit around the campfire, read and be with family and close friends.

Aurore Meyer

VT

My name is Aurora Meyer. I started working at Twin Valley Veterinary Hospital as a Veterinary Technologist in 2017 but just came back in February of 2022 after a two-year maternity break.

Mike, my husband, and I live in Churchbridge with our two children, Ryan and Jessica. We are raising cattle and sheep. I love that every day at the hospital is different and unpredictable. Doing dental cleanings on cats and dogs is one of the most gratifying procedures for me, but I also love to go on farms and help with large animal appointments. When I am not at work, I love working on the farm with my husband and our children. I also enjoy riding my horse, spending time with our animals or following my kids in their activities.

Sarah Moore

RVT

Hello, my name is Sarah. I’m an RVT with TVVHS. I grew up on a mixed grain and cattle farm just outside of Esterhazy, knowing I always wanted to work with animals. I have been an RVT here at TVVHS for 3 years, but have actually been part of the Twin Valley team for just over 9 years, working off and on through high school as a volunteer student, collecting my hours for college, eventually working my way up to a summer student and working through college until graduation. In 2019 I graduated from Lakeland College with a diploma in Animal Health Technology. Prior to that, I also graduated their Veterinary Medical Assistant course in 2016.

Here at Twin Valley VHS, we see a large variety of cases and animals. I love that every day is different, and you never quite know what may come through the door. My favourite patients to see here at the hospital are cows and dogs, but I love talking about pet nutrition with all of our small animal clients and talking to our producers about how they can better their herds. Recently I have started working alongside P.J. Gillen, our elementary school here in town. Myself along with the help of TVVHS, have worked closely with the school to implement a Therapy Dog program. Once a week, my dog Bo and I go to the school to assist children with developing a number of skills in areas such as self-regulation, anxiety, social skills, compassion, empathy and self-esteem.

We also have a reading buddy program where children can save all of their “panda points” (a reward system used within the school to promote good behaviour, kindness etc.) for some time with Bo where they can hang out, read him a book, or just talk to him. The program is a hit so far! Parents, children and teachers are all very excited when they see Bo come through the doors. This is something I take great pride in and hope to continue for years to come. When I’m not at work, you’ll most likely find me in a tractor, tree stand or overtop of a crib board with a good cup of coffee in my hand. During the mild months, I can be found camping, fishing or out horseback riding.

Kylee Dixon

RVT

My name is Kylee Dixon, I graduated from Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon with a diploma as a Veterinary Technician. Coming from a farming background, I knew I wanted to be involved in a mixed animal vet hospital. My family currently runs a purebred hereford operation consisting of around 250 head of cattle. After graduating in June of 2022, I decided to move to the Esterhazy area to work at Twin Valley VHS. Moving 2 hours away from the farm was a big change, but everyone at the clinic was very welcoming and made the transition a lot easier.

I enjoy the wide variety of cases that come into the hospital, as every day is different and unique. From taking X-rays to pulling blood, there is always something to keep me on my toes, which creates a great environment for improving a variety of my skills. Surgery is one area I really enjoy, as well as any large animal cases. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time on the farm riding horses and showing cattle. I also have a dog named Ollie, who enjoys going for lots of walks.

Kimberly Parks

Office Admin / Customer Care

Bio coming soon!

Allycia Korol

Customer Care Representative

Growing up on a farm near Esterhazy, I enjoyed the animals we had, such as cows and a few horses. In 2014, my husband and our 2 girls moved back to the Esterhazy area and have been enjoying the country living since.

I joined the team at Twin Valley Veterinary Health Services early in 2022 as a Customer Care Representative. Here I get to share my love of large and small animals.
I enjoy helping clients get the services or products they need to make sure their pets/livestock are happy and in great health.

In my spare time, I enjoy camping, fishing and hanging out with my family and friends.