As a member of the veterinary medical profession, I solemnly swear that I will use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society. I will strive to promote animal health and welfare, relieve animal suffering, protect the health of the public and environment, and advance comparative medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I will strive continuously to improve my professional knowledge and competence and to maintain the highest professional and ethical standards for myself and the profession.
Canadian Veterinary Oath
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association 2004
William Golbeck DVM
Doone WatsonDVM
Dr.William Golbeck
Dr. Golbeck graduated from the University of Guelph with an honors Bachelor of Science degree in 1978 and completed his DVM in 1983 from The Ontario Veterinary College. After a short stint in a mixed practice in Ontario, Bill migrated west and ended up in Calgary where he has remained for all but a 6 month contract position in a mixed practice in Nova Scotia. Initially working emergency and locums, he eventually found a position managing one of the older established practices in Calgary and after a year purchased it. After 22 years he remains the owner & operator of Westmount Animal Clinic Inc. His professional interests range from laser surgery to laser therapy and his strength is his innate ability to handle pets of all kinds and temperaments! A member of the Canadian & Alberta Veterinary Medical Associations and the Calgary Academy of Veterinary Medicine, he also writes a column in the local community newspaper and visits local schools for ‘career days’ seminars. Bill met his wife Tatjana @ Guelph University just before graduation and they have 3 children and assortment of pets.. As a family they love to ski, skate and go wilderness camping.
Dr. Doone Watson
Dr. Watson graduated from the University of Tulsa with a BSc in Zoology before attending the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). She graduated in 1982 and worked in Prince George, BC for two years in a mixed animal practice before returning to OVC and completing a MSc in Veterinary Parasitology. Doone then moved to Calgary and studied immunology at the University of Calgary as a MRC fellow for three years. For the next six years she did locum veterinary work in Calgary including 8 month stint at the Calgary Zoo. Doone then moved to Saudi Arabia with her husband Dr. Tim Watson and spent the next five years doing assorted veterinary work in the Middle East, which included caring for the exotic pets of a local Saudi prince, spaying and neutering feral cats, looking after expats's dogs and cats as well as working as a veterinarian at local horse endurance races. Returning to Calgary in 2002, Doone worked at Elbow Valley Pet Hospital for 5 years before moving to Westmount Animal Clinic in 2006. She works part time to allow her and Tim to travel and race internationally - they have run races in Costa Rica, Peru and the US, and have entered Primal Quest 2008 in Montana - a ten day endurance event. When not working or running, Doone spends time with her Belgian Tervuren, Sandy and her cat Tucker.
Tatjana (Tana) G. – Hospital Administrator
Tana left the University of Guelph with her degree in agricultural economics and came to Calgary to start her career as a financial planner. She eventually left that field to become an active owner and practice administrator at Westmount Animal Clinic Inc. where she remains today. Besides raising 3 children and supporting their many activities, she teaches Veterinary Assistant Program at Robertson College and tries to find some time for her interests.
Angel B.- VOA
Angel joined the Westmount team shortly after receiving her VOA certificate from NAIT in the summer of 2006. She is currently kept very busy with her Boston Terrier puppy Hazel who accompanies Angel to work. Her other interests include gardening, sewing and crafting.
Gordon A
Gordon started off volunteering at Westmount Animal Clinic in spring of 2009. As he became more familiar with the work he progressed to a full-time assistant, helping the rest of the staff in delivering best health care to our patients. While working here, Gordon adopted an energetic kitten, Sylvia, who keeps us all entertained with her antics.
Dana K. - AHT
Laura K. - AHT
Graduated from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and
Technology, Kelsey Campus in 2004. Laura worked as an AHT in Saskatoon for 2
years, then moved to Calgary to explore emergency medicine for 4 years and now
has joined the veterinary team at Westmount Animal Clinic. She is looking
forward to working with the laser therapy and furthering her knowledge in
preventative medicine. Laura enjoys educating clients to help them help their
pets lead happy, healthy lives. She has a rottweiler cross named Dutchess and a
cat named Ernie who take up most of her time when she in not mountain hiking,
riding horses, snowboarding & camping.
Carlene R.
Carlene is originally from Ontario but her and her husband moved here almost 5 years ago. They love Calgary and all its surroundings. Carlene began working as a Veterinary Assistant in pet emergency hospitals for the few years . She currently lives with her husband Steve and their two rescued pit bulls Dakota and Diego as well as their rescued cat Gingey. Carlene also enjoys taking the dogs for a walk or hike in the mountains .
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