Our Team
Our Doctors
Dr. Ruszkowski
DVM
Dr. Sebastian Ruszkowski graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College with honours in 2018. In the clinic, his interests extend to surgery, dentistry, internal medicine and preventative medicine.
Dr. Rausch
DVM
Dr. Val Rausch graduated from Murdoch University in Perth in 2023. With a special interest in surgery and livestock medicine, he is thrilled to be doing what he has dreamt of since he was a kid: caring for animals.
Care Team
Cherie
Practice Manager & RVT Student
Cherie’s passions have always been medicine and animals, so a career in the veterinary industry feels destined for her.
Mackenna
Provisional RVT
Meet Mackenna! After living in Ontario for the majority of her life, Mackenna moved to Okotoks in 2023 and enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program at Olds College that same year. In February 2025 she graduated and began her Vet Tech career with the Okotoks Team.
Lynda
Client Care Representative
Lynda graduated from Olds College with a certification as a Veterinary Medical Receptionist. Her many years of experience in business administration and early intervention therapy adds to her ability to support our team!
Kimberly
Veterinary Assistant
Kimberly graduated from Lakeland College, where she studied large animal health sciences.
MaCall
Registered Veterinary Technologist
MaCall graduated from Olds College Animal Health Technology program in January 2020 when she moved back to Okotoks.
Brandy
Veterinarian Assistant
& Reception
Brandy graduated from Robertson College in Calgary where she achieved her Diploma in the Veterinary Office Technician Assistant program with Honours.
Chanelle
Veterinary Assistant
Meet Chanelle aka Chan. She’s studying to be a veterinary health technologist, currently pursuing her education while gaining valuable experience alongside our knowledgeable team.