Veterinarians
Dr. Elizabeth Ostendorf, DVM
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 a 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
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. She is very excited to be part of our team, and looks forward to becoming part of the Neepawa community!
Veterinary Hospital Administrator
Daisy McKee, RVT
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, cat and many rabbits. She enjoys training her Australian Shepherds and spending time at home. You’d likely find her in the summertime driving and showing draft horses.
Registered Veterinary Technologists
Sarah RVT
Sarah is a Veterinary Technologist that graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Lakeland College in Vermilion, AB in 2024. She lives on a beef cow/calf operation in McCreary MB along with her dog, Trigger and two horses, Buttercup and Lady. She enjoys spending time with her horses, cows and being outdoors.
Remy RVT
Remy is a Registered Veterinary Technologist that 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 times outdoors and helping with the family farm. You’ll most likely find her participating or volunteering at town events in McCreary. Remy is excited to start her tech career in Neepawa and looks forward to meeting you and your animals!
Veterinary Care Aide
Taylor
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.
Receptionists
Kali
Kali is a Receptionist at the Neepawa Veterinary Clinic. She 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
Becky is a receptionist who 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
Emily is a Receptionist at the Neepawa Veterinary Clinic. She lives outside of Brookdale on a small beef cow/calf operation with her Border Collie, Rizzo. In her free time she enjoys reading, golfing and hiking with her dog.
Marketing Director
Christi-Yanni
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!
Kennel Attendant
Gena
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 second year of university.
Clinic Supervisors
Seven & Cuddles
