Dr. Catherine Clemence
Graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine with my degree in 1985. First practicing in veterinary medicine was in Langenburg, SK. As Dr. Don Wyand's associate. Dr's practiced together till 1989 when the practice in Russell, became available.
In 1989 Cathy moved with her soon to be husband Kim Bender, to the Russell area and established a practice at the Russell and District Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Wyand and Dr. Clemence, were partners in practice and initially each practiced in their own area but were still sharing on call, until 1990 when they were able to higher a third veterinarian to share between the two practices. The practice began to grow, as well did Cathy's family. In 1992, Alex was born and in 1994, daughter Nicolle was born. The struggles as a veterinarian were real. Cathy was extremely busy juggling children, husband, farm and practice. About the time Nicolle was born we had 4 veterinarians and was able to practice half time for one year. Cathy claims they were always lucky enough to have associate veterinarians. In 2000 Dr. Wyand was to retire so the Langenburg practice went up for sale.
In 2002 and 2003 BSE hit and the PMU Industry died. The gross of the clinic was lower at that time and Dr. Clemence was able to practice herself for about 10 years. Tuberculosis also was found around Riding Mountain National Park in this time so there has been a severe reduction in Food based veterinary medicine in the area.
After a time Dr. Clemence was able to afford a second veterinarian and we have continued to grow from there. We now have 3 veterinarians sharing 2 full time positions.
Dr. Carmelle Huberdeau - Rubenuik
Grew up on a dairy farm just outside of St. Lazare, Manitoba.
Recently graduated from University of Saskatchewan; Bachelor in Agriculture with a degree in Animal Science, as well as Veterinarian Degree.
Dr. Huberdeau has been apart of our team for a couple summers, before fully joining us May of 2019.
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Dr. Huberdeau enjoys the summer day, reading her book in the sun. She loves the outdoors, spending quality time with her husband Evan.
Kimberly Fargo Buchberger
Joining the clinic team in the heart of calving season in 2015. Taking the lead on being the "voice" of the clinic. Kim grew up in south eastern Saskatchewan on a Clydesdale breeding farm. Growing up with PMU and in the draft horse industry, she has a strong passion for horses. Kim moved to Langenburg to build a family with Taylor Buchberger on his family farm. Since moving, getting married, they have a beautiful little girl, and another on the way. Taylor and Kim have black angus cows, clydesdale and quarter horses.
When Kim isn't working Monday to Friday you can find her showing/training her beautiful feathered gentle giants, or training horses for others.
Heather Busch
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Heather joined our team firstly as a part time employee a couple days a week. Quickly Heather had applied to take her Registered Veterinary Technician. Heather graduated from Olds College in spring of 2018, with honors. Heather is known around the clinic for her "quiet" and "innocent" personality. Heather grew up in Minnedosa, MB. A huge part of Heather's past was being involved with 4-H, and competing at a western pleasure level. Heather married Derek Busch in the summer of 2019, just in time to welcome a new baby to the family in winter of 2020.
Heather enjoys camping with family and friends, loves her black lab Jager and working with her horses. Heather plans to have many miniature donkeys, lots of horses and dexter cows in the future.
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Maria Christne Diores (Teena)
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Teena snuck into Canada to be apart of our team in 2011. She has made Russell, Manitoba home for her and her three children. Teena is a huge part of our community, with helping welcome new comers to the area. Teena is one of our main technicians. Teena enjoys cooking way too much, and singing karaokee with her Filipino families.
Dr. Samuel Wauer
Graduated in 2015 from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Before attending vet school, he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Science with a concentration in Animal Science at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Wauer graduated in August 2019, from the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). He is now known as our Manager, and a right hand man on the Jackson Ranch near Inglis, MB.
Celsey Lee
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Starting with our clinic as a much needed help in our kennel rooms and keeping our hospital up to par, Celsey is now graduated with a Veterinary Assistant certificate, and currently working to have a diploma in Equine Sciencen with the University of Guelph. Celsey has currently stepped into the role of one our main technicians while one is on maternity leave. Celsey is an amazing mother to her loving children, and a strong supportive wife to her husband Brent. Celsey enjoy's everything that has to do with her horse Red and will usually have her aussie at her hip. If you don't see Celsey around the clinic she has probably made a much needed quick trip for the 3rd time to Bin22.