MEET THE TEAM

Dr. Rebecca Zettler has been a passionate advocate for animal health since childhood, a journey that began with her enrollment in the University of Manitoba's Pre-Veterinary program in 2001. In 2004, she was admitted to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 2008. One of the highlights of her veterinary education was being selected as one of only ten students for a transformative month-long rotation in Africa during her final year. After graduating, Dr. Zettler honed her skills in mixed practice from 2008 to 2011 before dedicating three years to small animal shelter medicine at the Winnipeg Humane Society. In 2015, she launched her own mobile clinic, Zettler Veterinary Services, where she provides essential veterinary care to private clients and multiple rescue groups. Her focus is on companion animals, and she finds great fulfillment in collaborating with various rescue organizations to offer surgical and medical care at remote spay/neuter clinics. Inspired by her high school anatomy teacher, Mr. Wright, Dr. Zettler pursued her dream of becoming a veterinarian despite initial uncertainties. She believes that every case, pet, and client is unique, taking the time to evaluate each situation thoroughly to establish the best care protocols tailored to individual needs. Beyond her practice, Dr. Zettler is deeply committed to her community in Treherne. As the co-race director for the Treherne Marathon, an assistant head leader for the Treherne 4-H Beef Club, and the Vice-President of the Treherne Agriculture Society, she actively contributes to the community's growth and development, believing that volunteering is vital for a thriving society. When she’s not caring for animals or involved in community activities, Dr. Zettler enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two children, as well as pursuing her love for running and long-distance horse riding. Notably, in 2016, she partnered with Save a Dog Network Rescue to host a remarkable remote spay/neuter clinic at her facility, resulting in over 500 animals receiving much-needed care in what she fondly calls a "spay extravaganza weekend!" Dr. Rebecca Zettler is also a proud pet owner, sharing her home with two rescue dogs, one rescue cat, and four horses. Her dedication to animal welfare and community service makes her a valued member of our veterinary team.

Dr. North grew up on a farm near Elie, Manitoba, where her love for animals began. She earned her BSc in Brandon and graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. After starting in mixed animal practice in Beausejour, she focused her career on small animal medicine and surgery. In 2015, she opened her own clinic in Carberry. Her veterinary journey has included experiences in South Africa with Global Vets, wildlife work in Uganda, and a foal NICU externship in Pennsylvania and remote Manitoba vet services with the Winnipeg Humane Society. Dr. North lives near Austin, MB, with her husband, four children, and a hodge podge pet family of cats, dogs, pig, goats and chickens. She enjoys sports, readings, outdoor activities and side by side tours with her family.