About Neepawa Veterinary Clinic | Expert Care for Pets

Dr. Elizabeth Ostendorf, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Liz grew up on a small cow/calf farm in Effie, Minnesota. She obtained her Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota, and then took her veterinary training at Ross University on the island of St. Kitts. She moved to Canada in December of 2012 and started working at the clinic which she now owns. She really enjoys the variety of mixed animal practice. She lives with her husband, 6 cats, 4 dogs, a goat, a horse and a coop of chickens on an acreage near Neepawa. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time at the lake and traveling.

Dr. Margalit Balaban, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Mara grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota. After obtaining her Bachelor of Science in microbiology from North Dakota State University in Fargo, she moved to Canada in 2017 and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon in 2024. She has a special place in her heart for rabbits and geriatric pets. Dr. Mara is married with 2 young boys, and recently moved to an acreage at the edge of Neepawa. She enjoys gardening, cooking/baking, and exploring the outdoors with her family. Dr. Mara will soon be welcoming a new addition to her family, she will be going on maternity leave at the end of September!

Daisy McKee, RVT

Veterinary Hospital Administrator

Daisy is the Hospital Administrator and a Registered Veterinary Technologist at the Neepawa Veterinary Clinic. She graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Lakeland College in Vermilion, AB in 2019 and has worked in Neepawa ever since. Daisy lives on an acreage near Erickson, MB with her 3 dogs. You’d likely find her in the summertime driving and showing draft horses.

Brooke, RVT

Registered Veterinary Technologists

Brooke is a Registered Veterinary Technologist who graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at Red River College in Winnipeg, MB in 2020. She lives in Neepawa with her family along with her dog, Calla and two cats, Bug and Tim. She enjoys spending time reading, golfing, curling and spending time with friends and family.

Remy, RVT

Registered Veterinary Technologists

Remy is a Registered Veterinary Technologist who graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at Red River College in Winnipeg, MB in 2024. Remy lives on a beef/grain farm in McCreary with her cats Maple and Marbles, and two dogs Sandy and Kevin. She enjoys spending time outdoors and helping with the family farm. You’ll most likely find her participating or volunteering at town events in McCreary. Remy looks forward to meeting you and your animals!

Taylor

Veterinary Care Aide

Taylor is a Veterinary Care Aide at the Neepawa Veterinary Clinic. She lives with her daughter, cat named Bobbie and her horses, Oakley and Flicka. She loves to spend her time at home riding and training her horses and spending quality time with her daughter. Taylor loves coming to work to help take care of pets/animals and spend time with awesome people who treat her like family.

Kali

Receptionist

Kali lives outside of Neepawa with her family, two dogs and many cats (who are all spayed and neutered courtesy of the Neepawa Veterinary Clinic!) In her spare time she enjoys fishing and camping with her family.

Becky

Receptionist

Becky lives in Wellwood with her husband and two kids. She enjoys cooking and baking as well as spending time in her yard, gardening and camping. She is enjoying working at the clinic meeting all of our clients and their pets.

Emily

Receptionist

Emily lives just outside of Brookdale on her family’s cow–calf heritage farm with her Border Collie, Rizzo, and two cats, Binoo and Mowgli—both strays who were spayed/neutered at the clinic. Emily was inspired to pursue a career in the veterinary field through her passion for working-breed dogs and her deep connection to her family farm. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys caring for her 50+ houseplants, reading, and hiking.

Christi-Yanni

Marketing Director

Christi-Yanni is our Marketing Director and she started in November of 2024. Christi lives in Neepawa, MB with her family and she’s got a heart for connecting with the community and sharing all the ways we care for your pets!

Gena

Kennel Attendant

Gena has been a kennel attendant at the Neepawa Vet Clinic since 2021. She has a great passion for animal care and hopes to become a Veterinarian in her future. Gena is currently attending her third year of university.