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Shannon graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is Saskatoon in 1995. For her initial 10 years of practice, she worked in Prince George, BC doing emergency and small animal medicine and surgery.
Upon returning home to Winnipeg in 2005, she worked at clinics in St. James and Charleswood. In February 2016, Shannon joined South End Vet. When not working, she enjoys socializing with family and friends, and spending time with her adorable Sheltie, Ivy. |
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From a very young age, Dr. Friesen knew that her love for animals would guide her future career as a veterinarian. Dr. Friesen grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba and completed her Bachelor of Science degree with a focus in zoology at the University of Manitoba in 2009. She then entered the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, completing her degree in 2013. Throughout her years at the College, Dr. Friesen gained valuable experience in small animal medicine, surgery and emergency medicine. She fostered her interests and gained experience at the College through rotations such as Emergency and Critical Care, Ophthalmology and Small animal medicine and surgery. During her final year she completed an externship in Neurology at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver. After graduation, she moved to Calgary, Alberta to work in a 24-hour small animal hospital.
Dr. Friesen returned home and has been working in Winnipeg since spring of 2014. In her spare time, she enjoys playing rugby and hockey, spending time with her husky mix Joker, and her cats Ace and Queenie |
Lolo, clinic cat... Bio coming soon!
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Mandy, RVT, Office Manager
Mandy was raised on a farm just South of Winnipeg, where her love of animals began. She graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Red River College in 2006, and has worked in the industry ever since. Since starting as a Registered Veterinary Technologist at South End Veterinary Hospital (now Meadowood) in the summer of 2015, Mandy has become the office manager as well. When not working, she spends time with her 3 kids on a small acreage near Birds Hill Park with four cats, Littlefoot, Wiley, Oscar and Nym; two dogs Blue and Goose; and two horses, Jessie and Pip. |
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Sarah, RVT
Sarah graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Red River College in 2007. In her career as a Registered Veterinary Technologist, she worked in a mixed animal practice before joining our team in January 2017. She enjoys all aspects of this career especially the fact that she is always learning and expanding her knowledge. Sarah and her husband share their home with their two children, a clowder of cats, a Schnauzer Mix, a German Shepherd puppy, a horse and several fish. |
Nikki, RVT
Nikki started in the veterinary industry as a Veterinary Office Assistant after graduating from Robertson College in 2014. After a few years, she decided to go back to school to further her education in veterinary medicine. In 2020, Nikki graduated from the Red River College Animal Health Technology program as a Veterinary Technologist. She began working with us earlier the same year as a student and has been here ever since.
In her spare time, Nikki enjoys spending time fishing at the lake with her family, or hanging out with her Rottweiler mix Jett, and her cat Boo Boo.
Nikki started in the veterinary industry as a Veterinary Office Assistant after graduating from Robertson College in 2014. After a few years, she decided to go back to school to further her education in veterinary medicine. In 2020, Nikki graduated from the Red River College Animal Health Technology program as a Veterinary Technologist. She began working with us earlier the same year as a student and has been here ever since.
In her spare time, Nikki enjoys spending time fishing at the lake with her family, or hanging out with her Rottweiler mix Jett, and her cat Boo Boo.
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Anika, VOA... Bio coming soon!
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Jordan, VOA... Bio coming soon!
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Taylor, VOA... Bio coming soon!
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Brittney, VOA... Bio coming soon!
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