Staff
Taylor Babych
Receptionist Taylor joined Sage Creek Animal Hospital in July 2025 and is often the first friendly face clients see when they walk through our doors. With a background in customer service—including experience working in a pet store and a restaurant—Taylor brings warmth, patience, and a genuine love for helping both pets and their people. Her … Read moreTaylor Babych
Oleksandr Yarosh
Veterinary Assistant Alex joined Sage Creek Animal Hospital in August 2024 and brings a deep-rooted passion for animal care to our team. He began his career working as a veterinarian in Ukraine, gaining hands-on experience and a strong foundation in animal health and welfare. His love for animals started early while helping his father on … Read moreOleksandr Yarosh
Emeralda Grimm
Veterinary Assistant As a child, Emeralda grew up with various animals, such as horses, goats, chickens, ponies, cats, and dogs, but her favorites have always been horses and cats. She wanted to be in a field that would better help her understand any animal she might have. She was born in St Boniface, Winnipeg, and … Read moreEmeralda Grimm
Jennifer
Veterinary Assistant / Student Veterinary Technologist Jenny’s love for working with animals began when she was young. Her parents would foster young kittens, sometimes as young as one day old, until they were old enough to be adopted, and she would help wherever she could. This often- involved bottle feeding and lots of kitten cuddles! … Read moreJennifer
Emma Stewart
Head Veterinary Assistant Emma had always felt that she would excel as a veterinary assistant. She loves working with clients and patients and learning new things daily about keeping pets happy and healthy. Emma was born and raised in Winnipeg. She attended the Veterinary Office Assistant program at Robertson College and graduated in 2014. She … Read moreEmma Stewart
Chantel Richey
Registered Veterinary Technologist Chantel has been told all her life that animals are her calling, and some have even said she has a sixth sense for all types of animals. She grew up surrounded by animals: her family dog Buddy, many cats over the years, guinea pigs, hamsters, a chinchilla, and even rescued some beta … Read moreChantel Richey
Melissa Hemminger
Registered Veterinary Technologist Melissa’s parents worked in human healthcare, so she’s been interested in the medical sciences since her earliest days. Coupled with a lifelong adoration for the earth’s creatures, a career in the veterinary world simply made sense! As a Registered Veterinary Technologist, Melissa is proud to help pets live happier, healthier lives daily. … Read moreMelissa Hemminger
Wayne Mackey
Registered Veterinary Technologist From childhood, Wayne wanted to care for animals as a profession. Wayne finds caring for each animal as if they were his own extremely rewarding. Wayne was born and raised in Winnipeg and is an only child from a small family. He has had dogs since he was four years old, and … Read moreWayne Mackey