Meet the Range Road Family

Your Veterinarians

Dr. Katrina Ponich

Dr. Katrina Ponich was lucky enough to be born and raised in Beaumont surrounded by her furry best friends. She graduated from Ecole Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School in 2007 after completing an honours diploma in English and French Immersion. After high school, she began a Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Alberta specializing in Psychology. Initially, she had planned to pursue a career in counselling, but quickly realized her heart had a different path chosen for her. She has always loved country living and animals of all shapes and sizes, it only made sense to combine her two greatest passions and pursue a degree in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary.

After completing her education, she came home and happily accepted a position at the Tri-Municipal and Meridian Veterinary Clinics west of Edmonton. There, she was thrilled to practice on all critters, great and small! While most of her days focused on small animals surgery and medicine, she also spent a lot of time with the farmers and producers in the area, working with cattle and horses. After a wonderful experience out west, she is excited to come home and build a clinic that captures the veterinary experience she wants for her own pups and a work family that she is excited to see every day.

Thanks to the loving support of her family, neighbours and community, Katrina is happy to be home, doing what she loves! In her spare time, Katrina loves to spend time with her husband and their two sweet pooches, Maisy and Murphy. She will also (reluctantly..) admit she has a weakness for trash TV and binge watching Netflix. Katrina is excited to be serving the animals and families in her beautiful hometown of Beaumont.

“I consider it an honour, that you have chosen me and my team to take care of your furry family members. My goal is to give you every option, from the gold standard to other feasible choices so that you can pick the best for you and your family. Barn kitties to purse pooches, every dog and cat is unique, you know your pet and your goals the best!  I promise to always listen, encourage collaboration and support your decisions without judgement.  I am confident that, together, we can come up with the best care for your family. I want to support the amazing relationship you have with your pet and help create happier, healthier and longer lives.”

Dr. Brianne Cheng

Dr. Brianne Cheng was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Animal Health at the University of Alberta in 2014, before being accepted at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and graduating in 2018. While Brianne enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, she is most interested in companion animal medicine and pathology. In her spare time, Brianne enjoys reading, trying out new recipes for cooking and baking, and attempting to cuddle with Siggy, her orange cat. 

Brianne is thrilled to be a part of Range Road Veterinary Clinic and looks forward to meeting all clients and patients!

Dr. Alisha Janzen

Dr. Alisha Janzen was born in Southern Ontario and raised alongside the family cats, dogs, and extended family’s herds of dairy cows.  At the age of 8, she decided to become a veterinarian, and never second guessed that choice!
After graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2004, she and her husband moved to Saskatoon, SK for what they expected to be a 1 year internship in Large Animal Medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.  A 4 year residency and a Master’s Degree in Veterinary Science later, she was thrilled to be working at a small rural clinic in Saskatchewan that served both large and small animals.
More changes came in 2012.  With the birth of her first child, and her husband completing his post-graduate degrees, they settled outside Edmonton for her husband’s new faculty position with The King’s University.  After her maternity leave Alisha made the decision to switch exclusively to small animal practice, which better suited her young family.
After 7 years in practice in South Edmonton, Alisha is excited to join the team at the Range Road Veterinary Clinic! When not at work, Alisha can usually be found chasing after her 2 energetic young children; walking her aging but spry beagle, or with her nose in a good book.

Dr. Dani Montoya

Dr. Dani Montoya decided at the age of 4 that she would like to become a veterinarian – at that time though, she specifically wanted to be an “Astronaut Vet!” looking after dogs and monkeys on their interstellar journeys! Since then, her career goals have shifted but her love of animals and constant drive for learning new things are unchanged. Dr. Dani finished high school in Wales and then returned to Alberta to pursue her undergrad at the University of Alberta. She went on to graduate from the University of Calgary with her Doctor in Veterinary Medicine in 2017.

Dr. Dani loves getting to meet (and snuggle) all the furbabies – it is amazing to see how they interact with their people and to watch their unique personalities shine. She takes pride in working with families to formulate a healthcare plan that works for each individual pet.

When not at work, Dr. Dani can be found attempting to actualize her latest sewing idea, trying to be a soccer player, watching Formula One with her friends, or going on backpacking travel adventures with her husband. She also loves taking photos of her ever-so-sophisticated tabby cat Frosty, the spicy but adorable kitten Aperol and the “such a good boy” German Shepherd Winston.

Dr. Meryam Shillingford

Dr. Shillingford is a locum veterinarian in the Edmonton area and joined Range Road Veterinary Clinic in 2021. Before that she worked as a mixed animal practitioner for almost four years before transitioning to small animal practice. Dr. Shillingford graduated from the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at the University of Calgary and prior to that, had attained a degree in Immunology and Infection at the University of Alberta.

Outside of work Dr. Shillingford enjoys outdoor sports and hiking with her dog.

Your Clinic Manager

Pamela Collins Reid

Pam is thrilled to be a part of the Range Road Team. Growing up on a small farm in rural Saskatchewan, animals have always been a big part of her life. The intelligence, instincts, and perseverance of animals has always fascinated her. 

She comes with an extensive background in management and customer service experience. Building relationships with clients and their fur babies as well as fostering a positive, productive, and supportive workplace for our team are her top priorities. 

Aside from her husband, her dog Timmy, is the other man in her life. Timmy is loved beyond measure by Pam, her husband, and her teenage daughter. They all enjoy taking him on walks, going to the dog park, camping, or just snuggling at home.

Pam also spends her free time baking, reading, running outdoors, and spending time with her family. Working with people has always been important to her so to have a job that combines spending time with both people and animals is truly a gift!

Your Registered Veterinary Technologists

Shea Hallman

Shea has been surrounded by animals her entire life, from dogs and cats to horses, beef and dairy cattle. The choice to become a Registered Veterinary Technologist was a twisty, but logical journey. Shea moved from rural central Alberta to Edmonton and graduated with honours from the NAIT Animal Technology Program in 2011. She joined the Range Road Veterinary Clinic team when it opened in 2019. Shea is very interested in laboratory diagnostics, parasites, and client education!

In her spare time, Shea enjoys spending time with her friends and family (husband, two children, dog, and cats), as well as gardening, walking, and reading.  Please feel free to ask Shea any questions you have about your pet, she is happy to help!

Megan Shaul

Megan felt a strong connection with animals from a young age, and has always known that she wanted to work with them. After working as a kennel assistant for a couple of years, she went on to graduate with honours from the Animal Health Technology program at NAIT in 2018. She was born and raised in Stony Plain, where she currently lives with her cat, Lily. When not at work, Megan enjoys spending time outdoors, being with friends, and watching Netflix to unwind.

Your Registered Veterinary Technologists & Certified

Wellness Technicians

Paige Smylie

Paige was taught the meaning of unconditional love at a very young age from all the animals she surrounded herself with. Her passion and drive led her to the Animal Health Technology Program at NAIT. She graduated in 2020 and eventually found her home here at Range Road in 2021. 

Since joining the RRVC family, she has become a wellness wonder-woman! Paige completed a veterinary wellness course in 2022 that allows her to see patient’s of her own for their annual exams, vaccines, flea/tick medication and dewormer. 

Paige’s home is full of love, hair, slobber and fur babes! Her first baby River, who is a German Shepherd mix, is the sweetest and most loyal of the bunch. Vinny came second, he is a Cane Corso that is crazy, lovable and goofy. Vinny (named after Vin Diesel) originally from Brazil, found his way into Paige’s home without even trying. He is truly a gentle giant. Last but not least came Boy Cat (Finn) and Girl Cat (Emmy). These two are a dynamic duo that very much enjoy kibble and snuggles! Boy Cat is known as Paige’s emotional support cat, he frequently visits the clinic and makes his presence well known! 

Paige is very soft spoken, patient and kind. She enjoys working with all types of patients but has a soft spot in her heart for the nervous guys! 

Alison Maskowitz

Alison grew up on a farm in Mayerthorpe Alberta with a large variety of animals including mixed cattle, horses, chickens, rabbits, dogs and cats. Her passion for animals came alive when she graduated from Fairview College and became a technician. She worked in the veterinary world for 10 years and decided to switch things up a little bit and enter the human world as an emergency medical technician. Eventually, her love for animals ran too deep so she returned back to the veterinary world. Since then she has never looked back.

In Alison’s spare time she enjoys nature walks, gardening and spending time with her husband Ryan and two kids, Brock and Emma. They have recently welcomed a new addition to their family, a poodle named Philly Chilly Cheese Dog who they adore more than anything.

Your Veterinary Medical Assistants

Cassidy Molella

Cassidy recently moved to Beaumont with her family and loves the welcoming environment. She has always wanted to be involved with animals since a little girl and being surrounded by pets all her life pushed her to pursue a career with animals. She is currently studying to become a veterinary medical assistant.

Cassidy is usually found spending her free time outdoors and trying to convince her two kitties that they need a puppy to cuddle! She loves working at Range Road and is excited to meet your animals and make sure they have a positive experience with lots of treats!

Madison Riley

Madison grew up enjoying acreage life in Leduc County. The family farm was one of her favourite places to be growing up, surrounded by animals of all kinds from horses to chickens and everything in between. In her free time Madison enjoys spending time outside with her dogs along with two horses of her own, going on trail rides with friends and family and always looking for ways to advance her skill set. Madison feels privileged to be part of the Range Road Veterinary Team and enjoys being able to lend a hand wherever it might be needed. She looks forward to helping care for your furry friends with the rest of the Team!

Your Client Care Specialists

Natalie Bolo

From a very young age Natalie has always loved and been surrounded by animals. Raised in a family with a love for all things nature, Natalie has spent a lot of her life outdoors. Living in England, Australia, and Canada, she has encountered a variety of animals and has cared for everything from hedgehogs to horses. Natalie graduated from the University of Alberta and lives in Beaumont with her husband, two dogs, two cats and two horses. Natalie spends her free time photographing adoptable cats at a local shelter to help them find forever homes.

Michelle Guerrette

Michelle has always had a huge heart for animals and a passion for helping animals. She grew up on an acreage outside of Sherwood Park with cats, dogs, guinea pigs & fish. Michelle and her husband moved to Beaumont 15 years ago and now have 2 happy, energetic girls, a sweet Shih tzu dog – Bailey, a playful Tortie cat – Nala, a gentle Tabby cat – Gary and their newest addition – a happy playful shepherd lab cross – Monty, who they adopted from SCARS. Michelle is also a former graduate from MacEwan University.

She loves people, building relationships and partnerships, and building community! Michelle is very active in our Beaumont community, is an engaged resident, enjoys volunteering her time and loves to support local. Spending time with her girls, husband and furry kids is very important to her. Michelle loves watching her girls participate & excel in fun extracurricular activities and  thoroughly enjoys planning fun memorable themed events and school fundraisers! She also loves flowers and gardening… you will often find her in her flowerbeds in the Summertime. She enjoys being outdoors, playing the piano, being creative and artsy, and sitting around the campfire visiting with good friends. Michelle feels very privileged to be a part of the Range Road team and looks forward to getting to know you and your furry companions!

Echo Koble

Echo is pleased to join the Range Road Team with experience as a kennel supervisor and fish/reptile specialist. Coming from a retail background, Echo is passionate about quality customer service, building long lasting relationships with clients and customers, and ensuring your visit is a great experience for you and your loved one!
Echo loves pets from all corners of the globe, including reptiles, small animals, birds and horses! She has always had a heart for the more unique critters, like amphibians, invertebrates, arachnids and insects; but has also grown up with many dogs and cats.

Echo is involved with several community organizations in Beaumont and has a special interest in planning events for children. She spends her free time baking, reading and volunteering with her husband and kids.

Echo appreciates the incredible bond between pets and their owners and is eager to meet you and your fur baby in the clinic!

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UPCOMING CLOSURES:

  • Monday October 14 2024 (Thanksgiving)
  • Thursday October 31 – Early closure at 4:30 pm (Hallowe’en)
  • Monday November 11 2024 (Remembrance Day)