Staff
Meet Our Veterinarians
Dr. Kelly Burgess, BSc MSc DVM
Dr. Burgess is a 1987 graduate from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Burgess has additional training in rehabilitation medicine and acupuncture for dogs and cats.
Dr. Kennedy Brooks, BSc DVM
Dr Brooks graduated in 2020 from the St. George's University Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies.
He has a love of ultrasound, long term case management, and considers himself a true family veterinarian. He currently has a pothound (Caribbean street dog) and a grey tabby.
When not in clinic, Dr. Brooks is often camping, hiking, or playing with his Legos.
Meet Our Rehabilitation Staff
Kelsey Brooks, MScPT
Kelsey graduated from the University of Alberta in 2018 with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. She went on to pursue post graduate training in Canine Rehabilitation through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and joined the rehab team at the St Albert Animal Clinic in 2021.She loves working with animals and using her knowledge of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and modalities to get them feeling their best.
Kelsey is the live-in servant for a very spoiled cat named Maggie. She also has two horses - Warsaw and Boomer. When she is not at work you will find her at the barn.
Meet Our Registered Veterinary Technologists
Laureen, RVT
Laureen graduated in 1976 from Fairview College and worked mixed animal practice for 21 years before changing back to just small animal practice. Laureen has a lifelong love of animals and currently has many dogs, cats, and horses as pets. Her passions at work include breeding, laboratory work (especially cytology), and client education. Laureen has a giant heart and her favorite parts of working at St. Albert Animal Clinic are working with our loyal clients and loving our amazing patients. Ask her about her Shar-Pei!
Meet Our Support Staff
Marie
Marie has been with the St. Albert Animal Clinic since August of 1988. She lives in the country between St. Albert and Morinville with her two Boston Terriers, Bruin (7 years), Holly (4 years) and her Frenchie Pug cross named Maisy (5 years). She also shares her country home with 8 chickens! She enjoys long walks in her forest where her dogs (and sometimes the chickens too!) follow. She also enjoys sitting on her deck listening to and feeding the birds.
Amanda
Amanda started working at the St. Albert Animal Clinic in January of 2022. A proud mom of two busy teenage boys, Amanda also has a senior cat named Star and a Mastiff mix named Mini. She has a strong love for both people and animals and could not be happier working in the animal health care industry. When not working at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her amazing friends and family and fun filled summers at the lake.
Amanda looks forward to meeting you and your beloved fur babies!
Leslie
Leslie is our newest veterinary medical assistant and helps out both on reception and in the treatment area. When she isn't here caring for your pets, Leslie loves soccer and feels at home most as a defender. Leslie also enjoys hiking and spending time with Scout, her 12 year old rescue dog.
Maisie
Maisie has rejoined our team as a veterinary medical assistant and receptionist recently after a brief absence - we are thrilled to have her back! Maisie was born in England and moved to Canada. Her favourite thing to do is read, ask her what horror and mystery novels she is currently tearing through next time you see her. When she can be torn from her books, she usually finds herself surrounded by her pets Blue, Toothless, Griffin, and Larry.