Veterinarian/Partner

Dr. Jasmine Hardy joined Tanglefoot Veterinary Services in May of 2018.  Jasmine obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Calgary and graduated with great distinction from the University of Saskatchewan, obtaining her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2014.

Jasmine was born and raised on a family farm in Drumheller, AB and has worked in mixed animal practice since graduating. Her professional areas of interest include small animal internal medicine, all things feline, dentistry and ultrasound.  However, she enjoys the variety of mixed animal practice, working with all different species, including bovine.

In her spare time, Jasmine enjoys hiking, cross country skiing and snowboarding, and spending time with her family and friends.  Jasmine loves living in Kimberley, in what she calls an all-season recreational paradise, with her partner, their son, two dogs and two cats.

Veterinarian/Partner

Born in the south of Germany, Dr. Uli Helvoigt relocated to Canada with her family as a teenager when they moved to rural BC, acquiring several horses, dogs, cats and sheep. This shaped her personality and passion for animals and the outdoors.

Uli completed her Bachelor of Science degree between UBC and Kamloops before deciding to pursue a career in Veterinary medicine. Graduating with a Doctorate of Veterinary medicine from the Western Collage of Veterinary Medicine in 2003, she moved her partner and various animals from Saskatchewan to Cranbrook, accepting a mixed animal position. Uli established Tanglefoot Veterinary services in 2009 as a mobile service, expanding into a small clinic and then building our current space all within 6 years!

Uli loves the daily challenges of this career and that each day is a new adventure! A passion for horses has always fueled her path, but she also enjoys working with small animals and some exotic species. She has special interest in orthopedics, dentistry and chiropractic care – all for which she has taken further education. It is not unusual to see Uli jump from an orthopedic surgery straight to the barn for equine appointments in the same day.

Uli has a small menagerie at home consisting of four horses, chickens, 3 dogs, 2 cats. She shares her home with her husband and 2 children. Uli’s passions are all activities outdoors! Outside of work you can find her on horseback, hiking, mountain biking or skiing in the winter.

Registered Veterinary Technologist/Office Manager/Partner

Shelley was raised on the family farm in rural Saskatchewan and knew early on that she would like to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.  She received her education through the Veterinary Technician Program at Kelsey SIAST in Saskatoon and became a licensed RVT in 1997.  Shelley spent the first half of her veterinary career working in small animal practice in Saskatoon and moved to Cranbrook in the fall of 2009.  While Shelley had started her role at Tanglefoot Veterinary Services as a veterinary technician and continues to offer technical support as needed, she now spends most of her time on business and management duties.  Shelley’s main interests in veterinary medicine have always focused on client and patient comfort, client education, small animal behavior and small animal medicine.

Shelley, her partner Lucas, and their two boys, live on a small acreage outside of Cranbrook.  Shelley enjoys the ‘farm’ life and has a large vegetable and flower garden, as well as a small flock of chickens.  Shelley, Lucas and the boys’ all share a passion for animals and they have adopted two very energetic dogs, Ashe and Ranger, and two cat’s named Ammo and S’mores.  On the rare occasion that Shelley has a moment for herself she loves to do pottery.

Shelley has recently taken on a partnership role at the clinic and she is excited to further her training in inventory and business management as well growing her knowledge in fear free practices, and ways to support the community personally and professionally.

Veterinarian/Partner

Dr. Holly Munroe was born and raised in Nova Scotia, on Canada’s beautiful east coast.  She grew up in a very rural setting, always with cats, dogs, and horses at home. Most of her youth was spent playing sports (soccer and basketball) along with anything horse related (previous active 4-H member). Her education includes a B.Sc. in Animal Science from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College (Dalhousie University), and her DVM from the Atlantic Veterinary College at UPEI (Class of 2011).  Holly joined Tanglefoot in 2015.

Veterinary medicine has always interested Holly, and she has come to greatly value the human-animal bond.  She wants our pets to live their healthiest and happiest lives, and is grateful for the role she gets to play in making this happen.

In her free time, Holly can be found outdoors with her two labs, often fly fishing, camping, skiing; making sure they are living their best lives!  She also is an avid quilter and loves to read. She also has a fondness for the beach, whether that is back home on the north shore of Nova Scotia, or the beautiful shores of Maui; if there is a beach and the sun and the waves, she’s into it!  Holly lives with her husband and two labs in Kimberley, BC.

Selena lives with her dog Grandma and is often seen riding her horse or volunteering in local horse shows and events.

Veterinarian

Dr. Steven Chapman was born and raised in Fort St. John, B.C where he got his first job at the local vet clinic.  In pursuit of becoming a veterinarian, he then went to UBC Okanagan and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.  He then continued to get his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2017 at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Steven returned to Fort St. John after graduation to work as a mixed animal veterinarian for four years, prior to starting at Tanglefoot Veterinary Services in 2022.

At work Steven enjoys the variety of mixed animal practice with a passion for herd health, canine lameness and surgery.  Outside of work he enjoys all aspects of outdoor recreation with a preference for skiing, biking, hiking and fishing.  Steven and his partner Jaimie welcomed their daughter in the summer of 2022.  Together with their two dogs (Goose the Golden retriever cross & Odin the French Bulldog) they love to explore BC and the East Kootenay’s.

Veterinarian

Dr. Cali Lewis moved to the Kootenays and joined the Tanglefoot team in November 2020. Cali is no stranger to veterinary medicine as she has followed in the footsteps of her parents, Dr. Roy Lewis and Dr. Carol Shwetz, and was immersed in the career from an early age. She practices both in small and large animal veterinary medicine, with special interest for bovine and equine medicine as well as specialized training and passion for animal chiropractic care (both small and large animals). Cali has two horses of her own, a blue heeler dog named Enzo, and a cat named Mia. In her free time, Cali will be found riding her horses (including the sport of mounted archery), hiking or paddle boarding with her dog, and partaking in all things outdoors thanks to the beautiful area we live in. Cali loves living and working in the East Kootenays, and being a part of the community for all creatures great and small.

Veterinarian

Tom earned his veterinary degree from the University of Glasgow in 2016. He’s spent the last several years on the coast as an associate and more recently as a locum travelling across much of British Columbia; from Prince George to Haida Gwaii to Creston as well as an emergency clinic in North Vancouver.

It was important to Tom that he join a clinic that was locally owned; committed to fostering a positive team culture, work – life balance, modern facilities and continued opportunities for learning and growth. He feels that this style of work environment will enable him to sustainably offer the best possible care and attention to his patients and clients. We feel privileged that our values at Tanglefoot align so seamlessly with his and we have no doubt that he will be a valued member of our team and our community.

Tom is passionate about ensuring a stress-free visit for the patient and owner. His approach to client care is to offer his professional recommendations and then collaborate with pet owners to build a treatment plan that offers comfort for both the pet and owner. Tom always has a treat (or several) in his pocket and will tailor his appointment style to ensure your pet has the most positive experience possible. He puts the ‘chill’ in chill protocol.

Outside of work Tom enjoys trail running (often accompanied by his energetic heeler Kessie), backcountry skiing and everything else that keeps him outside. We have no doubt that he will make himself right at home in the East Kootenay’s!

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Abbey is originally from Dawson Creek, BC and came to us in spring of 2020 with two years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technologist. Abbey completed her Animal Health Technology diploma, with distinction, from Grande Prairie Regional College in 2018. Abbey is now Tanglefoot’s head technician.  Abbey received the BCVTA (British Columbia Veterinary Technician Association) Mentorship of the Year Award for 2023! Some of her favourite areas of veterinary medicine are surgery and exotics.

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Angie joined our Tanglefoot team in 2013. She graduated from Fairview college with her Animal Health Technology diploma. She has enjoyed working for veterinarians in Williams Lake, Whitehorse and Cranbrook. Angie is a wife, a mother of 3 girls and her family includes a dog, cats, horses and chickens. She enjoys the variety of large and small animals that come through the door on any given day. Horses are her passion and one of her favourite places to be is out on the trail with her horse and dog. She enjoys kayaking, riding, exploring, and spending time with family; both the 2 legged and four legged ones.

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Lena comes to us with a strong skillset, depth of knowledge, a big smile and an even bigger heart. Lena grew up in McBride, BC and completed her B.Sc degree at UNBC in Prince George in 2016. Completing her Animal Health Technology diploma at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops in 2020, she joined our team for her practicum that spring and decided to stay full time! In clinic, Lena loves being engaged in dentistry, anesthesia, and all things birds! Outside of work, Lena spends her time exploring the backcountry with her dog Finn via hiking, biking, skiing, and climbing.

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Hannah is one of our newly graduated Registered Veterinary Technologist. Originally from Calgary, Hannah moved to Edmonton to pursue her studies in the Animal Health Technology Program and her athletic career at NAIT. After a great 6-week practicum with us, we have brought her on part-time while she continues to play volleyball and expand her studies at College of the Rockies. Hannah has three cats, Whiskey, Kahlua, and Guinness. In her spare time, she enjoys being outside and loves skiing, hiking, motorbiking, and gardening. Within the clinic, some of her favourite areas of veterinary medicine are dentals, surgeries, and anesthesia. Overall, Hannah is looking forward to putting down roots in the beautiful East Kootenays and continuing to learn lots from her team.

Veterinary Assistant

Bella joined the Tanglefoot team in June of 2023 after completing her practicum with us. She is originally from Creston, but now calls Cranbrook home. Armed with a Veterinary Assistant diploma from CDI College, she’s passionate about aiding in the care for pets of all shapes and sizes. Bella’s enthusiasm for the job is evident in her eagerness to tackle the daily challenges at the clinic wherever she is needed. She looks forward to furthering her knowledge and skills in all areas but takes a special interest in small animal behavior. In her spare time, Bella enjoys exploring the Cranbrook area with her dogs. She resides just outside Cranbrook with her partner, their cat, and two Australian Shepherds, Atlas and Mer.

Veterinary Assistant

Charlotte has been working with the Tanglefoot family since the fall of 2017. She works as a veterinary technician assistant and enjoys every aspect of the job. “The team at tanglefoot are so supportive, caring and a pleasure to work with they will always be considered my second family. The most rewarding part of my job is the ability to ensure clients feel safe when it comes to us caring for their furry family member.” When she isn’t at work you can guarantee she will be out on her mountain bike.

Veterinary Assistant

Selena was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to BC with her family in 1999. She has lived in the East Kootenays ever since. Her passion for animals steered her towards taking the Veterinary Assistant program through CDI college after having worked in customer service for the government for 10+ years. Selena has a knack for animal behavior and handling which makes her a staple and valued part of the team. Animals have always been a large part of her life and she finds a special joy in being as helpful as possible in every situation, so being part of the veterinary team “feeds her heart.” Since Oct. 2024 Selena has been the teams Large Animal Coordinator and schedules all day trips and large animal out calls.

Selena lives with her dog Grandma Jean and is often seen riding her horse or volunteering in local horse shows and events.

Veterinary Assistant

With over a decade of experience across multiple roles in the veterinary field, Emaline is passionate about providing exceptional care to animals and supporting their well-being. Her past experience was primarily small animal and exotic care, so learning about large animal medicine has been a fun new challenge! Having recently relocated to Kimberley, BC, she is enjoying exploring the natural beauty of the area and all it has to offer. Outside of work, her hobbies include hiking, swimming, art, and is usually game for some adventure-following.

Client Care Representative

Jackie was born in East Kootenays, but spent many years in Edmonton where she obtained her bachelor of Psychology as well as her Bachelor of Education. She spent many years as a substitute teacher but recently transitioned to a role as a veterinary receptionist. Thriving in the fast-paced environment, she enjoys getting to meet all the patients and making their visit as welcoming as possible.

Client Care Representative

Carol moved from Ottawa to Cranbrook at the age of 5 and has called the Kootenay’s home ever since!
Previously working in local pet stores, Carol joined the Tanglefoot team in 2020.
She is a devoted dog mum to her beautiful golden retriever, Charlie. Carol and her family also own a conure and a few fish!

Kennel Assistant

Donna has been an integral part of the Tanglefoot team for 3 years now. Her experience in the human medical instrumentation care has been invaluable in our surgical and diagnostic procedures and her attention to detail keeps our day to day activities running smoothly.

Having relocated to Fernie, BC from England in 1970 she spent the remainder of her childhood there. She spent 4 decades in northern Manitoba once married, and recently returned close to her roots to settle in Cranbrook.

In her leisure time, Donna finds joy engaging in activities such as x-country skiing, walking, and travelling. Donna is still happily married and takes pride in her two grown children and four beloved grandchildren. She also shares her life with a delightful companion named Opie, a jack russel x chihuahua.

Practice Manager

Jeff started working with the Tanglefoot team in January 2018 as Practice Manager. He grew up in Brandon, Manitoba and graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Engineering. After four years working as an environmental engineer in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Jeff and his wife Pamela decided to change career paths and left their jobs to work in Japan for two years as Assistant Language Teachers.

Upon returning to Canada and completing a diploma in Photojournalism in 2004, Jeff worked as a photographer and writer in Cranbrook for two years before accepting an offer to work at College of the Rockies in the International Education Department. He has travelled to more than 20 countries for work and for play, including parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America.

Jeff has been working with the Tanglefoot Team since 2018, and he is proud to be part of the kind, dedicated, caring and fun staff. Jeff lives in Kimberley with his wife, Pamela, their two children, and ‘Paisley’ the dog.