Receptionists and Other Staff

Mariann Valstar - Office Manager

Mariann grew up in BC on a dairy farm and worked in the agriculture feed business. After marrying Jason and moving to Alberta, four kids were added to the family and Mariann kept busy on the family dairy farm. The farm was sold in 2014, and Marian worked many years in Rimbey in an administrative position. Mariann started with the clinic in December 2016. In her spare time she enjoys working at the family business Jemco Feeds in Rimbey, catering and helping out with the families growing beef operation.

Tara Giesbrecht - Receptionist

Tara grew up in Saskatchewan on a grain farm where she had sheep, horses and Australian Shepard puppies. She moved to Alberta in 1994 where she met her husband Roger. They now have a family farm where they raise sheep and their Ponies of America.

Chris Wilson - Receptionist

Chris came to the clinic in 2023. She lives in Winfeild with her husband Lloyd. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her grandbabies and fur babies.

Karen Jaffray - Receptionist

Karen first started as an AHT when Bluffton Vet Services first opened. She left here to raise cows and kids with her husband Brad. She recently came back to us in November of 2023 and now works in the front as a receptionist. In her spare time Karen like to camp, travel and garden.

Chloe Begg- Receptionist/Assistant

Chloe graduated from Olds College with her Veterinary Medical Receptionist certificate in June 2023. Shortly after that, she joined us in August 2023. Chloe grew up on a family farm with elk and buffalo in Buck Lake.

Brady Yavis- Owner

Brady Yavis currently resides on their new farm in the Winfield area with his significant other Dr. Jas. Since moving to the farm they've added many four legged creatures as well as their little girl Mackenzie and little boy Everett. When he's not at the clinic he runs a large cow calf operation outside of Bluffton. In his free time he enjoys riding horses, and camping.