NVHAS Animal Health Team
The NVAHS Team
DR. CORI STEPHEN
Veterinarian & Practice OwnerDr. Stephen is a local Vanderhoofian; moving, as a child, from Vancouver Island in 1979. She is a graduate of the local secondary school, NVSS and a 2005 graduate of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. She has two boys who keep her busy when she is not wearing her DVM hat; you will find them at the soccer field, the hockey rink, the pool, running on the trails around town or riding horses. In their spare time, they love spending time outdoors fishing, camping, and exploring. Dr. Stephen is also an avid equestrian competitor at the Provincial level in the sport of Eventing. As a veterinarian, her scope of patients is specific to horses and small animals. She is a Veterinary Acupuncturist and uses Integrated Therapies when it comes to supporting the health of her patients. She prides herself in the dedication, knowledge, skills, education and commitment of the health care team at Nechako Valley Animal Health Services. Professionally she is a member of the College of Veterinarians of BC, the Society for BC Veterinarians, the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society, the Association of Veterinary Acupuncturists of Canada, Horse Council of BC, and the Canadian Association of Veterinary cannabinoid Medicine.
KAITLIN LOEWEN
REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGISTA born and raised Vanderhoof Girl. She graduated from Thompson Rivers University in 2013 with a Diploma in Animal Health Technology. She has always had an interest in working with animals. Kaitlin got her start in the industry as a volunteer at NVAHS and worked her way through grade 12 and university before coming back full time. Outside of work you can find her spending time with her dog or friends and family, snowboarding, or catching up on a good book.
DR. AMANDA JANZEN
VETERINARIANA 2016 grad from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Janzen has been working at NVAHS since graduation, besides a maternity leave when her son was born. Dr. Janzen was born and raised in Vanderhoof, BC and developed a keen interest in animal health growing up on a farm and being heavily involved in 4-H. While she thoroughly enjoys the variety of cases in a rural-mixed animal practice she has a special interest in cattle work, equine reproduction, and ophthalmology. Dr. Janzen received two awards at vet school; one for Excellence in Large Animal Medicine and one for Small Animal Clinical Skills and Communication. Outside of work you may find her out camping and fishing with her husband and young son or working in her garden.
JOHNNY
Johnny - Fearless Feline and Resident Squirrel Patrol OfficerDon’t let the soft fur and sweet purr fool you — Johnny is the undisputed ruler of the clinic and a legendary hunter in his own right. Known for his impressive squirrel-catching skills, he keeps the perimeter secure and the staff thoroughly entertained.
Between patrols, you’ll find him sunbathing in the garden, supervising appointments, or demanding to be fed and reminding everyone who’s really in charge. He is equal parts sass and snuggle, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Whether he's making patients feel at ease or demanding his fifth snack of the day, Johnny is a beloved part of our clinic family — and he knows it.