Receptionists and Other Staff
Mariann Valstar - Office Manager
Since 1994, Mariann and her family have committed themselves to farming in Rimbey, and Mariann has been an integral part of our clinic since 2016. Today, the family-operated Jemco Feeds keeps everyone busy, while they also take pride in their thriving beef operation and the joy of welcoming new grandbabies.
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 Ponies of America.
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Chris Wilson - Receptionist
Chris came to the clinic in 2023. She lives in Winfield 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.