Our Staff
You are looking for the best to your pets! Windermere Vet Hospital employs a staff of four caring and experienced veterinarians as well as two Registered Animal Health Technicians. While all four of our vets are fully licensed as general-practice veterinarians, each of them brings their own focus and particular backgrounds to provide the best possible care for your pet.
Our friendly and knowledgeable support staff are always just a short phone call away for any questions or concerns you may have about your pet.
Dr. Sherif Boctor
I obtained my veterinary degree in 1996 and started working as a large animal veterinarian in different countries until I moved to Canada with my family in 2003.
I started practicing as a small animal veterinarian in the Edmonton area in 2004. I enjoy solving puzzles in complicated medical cases and also enjoy doing my share of surgeries and dentistry. I have two cats that came to stay with me over the weekend until they were to be adopted, and the usual happened – they never left!
I am happy to join the amazing team at Windermere and be able to have access to state of the art equipment. My goal is simple: treat my patients as if they are my own.
Dr. Dani Wood
I was born and raised in Germany and had already decided early in life that I wanted to become a vet. I came to Canada as a vet student for a 3 months practicum in 2008.
I fell in love with the country and as soon as I graduated in 2009 I came back … this time for good. I have mostly been working in general practice but also worked at an emergency clinic for 1.5 years. I love and enjoy every part of veterinary medicine, my special interests are orthopedic surgeries and ultrasound.
In my free time I love running especially with my very active dog Ruby. I also like swimming, biking and everything outdoors. In the wintertime my weekends are filled with being a dedicated hockey mom for my two boys.
Dr. Dana Madsen
Dr. Madsen grew up in Edmonton and moved back after completing her veterinary degree at the W.C.V.M. in Saskatoon.
She has practiced at various clinics as a locum and is excited to join the team at Windermere. Her professional interests include dentistry and exotics.
Dr. Madsen shares her home with her two daughters, her 3 cats (Pumpkin, Delilah and Gary) and her dog Mercury.
In her spare time Dr. Madsen enjoys cooking, gardening, skiing and being a chauffeur for her daughters to their various social engagements.
Dr. Christy Hitesman
In 2000 I graduated from the University of Alberta with a degree in Agricultural Sciences before heading off to Saskatoon where I completed my degree in Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Upon graduation, I returned to Edmonton and spent the following 9 years working as a small animal practitioner in a large mixed animal practice in Leduc. Looking for a change, I spent a year as the veterinarian for the city of Edmonton’s Animal Care and Control Centre.
I have lived in south west Edmonton since I was 5, so when the opportunity to work in my neighbourhood presented itself, I could not resist and have been at Windermere ever since. My family is happy to share our home with our two dogs “Emmet” and “Ella”, our cat “Ruby” and our fish “Pistachio”.
Shea, RVT
Shea graduated from the NAIT Veterinary Medical Assistant program in 2013 and the NAIT Animal Health Technology program in 2015. She has been working full time in shelter medicine while maintaining a part time position in private practice since graduation. During the pandemic she started offering various services via the pet sitting app, Rover. Shea is passionate about advocating for homeless and neglected animals and takes a special interest in creating fear free environments for them. When not working one of her various jobs, she spends time fostering for local rescue groups and volunteering on the ABVTA Board of Directors.
Shea and her fiancé Josh own an Australian Cattle Dog named Riggins, a Domestic Short Hair named Dill, two Bumblebee Dart frogs and a Neon Day gecko. She also enjoys trying new foods, hiking, x-country skiing and kayaking!
Dawn, RVT
I graduated from NAIT’s Animal Health Technology program in 1999. Since then I have worked in small animal, mixed animal and emergency practices. I also volunteer with a local animal rescue.
I have 2 cats of my own, Mud and Nala.
I have a wide variety of interests in veterinary medicine, a few of which include client education, nursing care, laboratory work, and feline behaviour. I look forward to meeting you and your pets, and helping to facilitate your human-animal bond.
Danica
I was born and raised on a farm outside of Medicine Hat Alberta. I have always had a love for all animals, big or small, and have come to love the medicine that goes along with their care.
I have been working in the veterinary medicine field since 2019 when I volunteered in a mixed animal practice and went to Lakeland college for the veterinary assistant program. I then worked as an assistant for 3 years in a mixed and small animal practice. I then graduated from Olds College in 2024 from their Animal Health Technology program and joined Windermere Veterinary Hospital in December 2024. I am very fond of aquarium fish and my beloved Teddy Bear hamster named Ham who has been my little buddy though college and as I find my way into this wonderful industry. I look forward to meeting you and your beloved pet!
Courtney, RVT
I have been working in the veterinary profession since 2006 as a technologist assistant, and joined the Windermere team in 2016.
In 2020, I graduated from the Animal Health Technology Program from GPRC.
My wife and I have a small farm property that we share with all of our animals, including 3 dogs, 2 horses, 4 cats, 3 exotic birds and many chickens!
I have a passion for surgery and anesthesia, pain management and providing excellent care to your pets!
Yolanda, VMA
Yolanda graduated from Robertson College in 2018 and have been a VMA since. Yolanda grew up around animals and developed a passion for them. She joined Windermere Vet Hospital team in April 2022.
When she is not at work, she is spending time with her Australian Shepherd named Archie. She also likes to read, go for long walks, and spend time with her friends.
Mackenzie, Office Manager
Allison, RVT
I grew up in Northern Alberta and ventured off to Lakeland College where I completed my Bachelor of Science and later, the Blended Veterinary Technology program. During my time at Lakeland, I studied alongside playing 5 years of ACAC basketball.
I began at Windermere in 2022 and have been seen in a few roles. I began as a veterinary medical receptionist and transitioned into a veterinary medical assistant role. In 2025, I completed the Blended Veterinary Technology program and moved to yet another position within the clinic. I love the Windermere community, and I look forward to meeting you & your furbabies!
Colleen, RVT
Colleen loved animals from a very young age and knew that she wanted to work with animals when she grew up. She graduated from the Olds College Animal Health Technology program with honors in 1991, Over her long career, Colleen has had the privilege to work with farm animals, companion animals, exotics and even a few creatures from the zoo. She also spent many years in management as well as teaching animal health at 3 different colleges.
Colleen is very excited to be back in practice and working with furry family members and their pawrents. In her spare time, Colleen enjoys spending time at the lake with her partner and her two dogs Tilly and Pugnelope. She also has a crazy cat named Wiggles who is sure that he hasn’t been fed yet.
Taryn
I am Taryn and I am a huge animal lover! I started volunteering with Windermere Veterinary Hospital in 2021 and although this has been my first clinic experience, I was quickly upgraded to a tech assistant! I am so happy to be working here, it has been amazing to get to know all of my amazing coworkers, patients and clients!
I love to exercise and go to the gym in my spare time, as well as spend time with my old puppy Bento. I am looking forward to seeing what the future will hold for me at Windermere Veterinary Hospital!
Gillian, TA
Kim, Receptionist
I started working at Windermere Vet Hospital in January 2022 as a part-time weekend receptionist and loved it so much that when a full time Reception position came available, I jumped at the opportunity.
Animals have been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember and I cannot think of anything more rewarding than working in the pet industry. Prior to working at Windermere Vet I owned a local dog daycare and boarding facility for 11 years with my husband.
In my downtime I love to travel to new places, take my 3 dogs, Beans Jelly and Chunk to the dog park and on adventures and love to explore and try independent coffee shops in the Edmonton area with my husband.