Dr. Karen MacMillan obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in 1989 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1991 from Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph.  After practicing in Ontario for 2 years she moved to Canmore in 1993 and has been at the Canmore Veterinary Hosptial ever since. In 2009, Karen became certified in Canine Rehab Therapy, allowing her to further develop her interests in canine sports medicine, puppy development and senior pet care.  She enjoys all aspects of being a veterinarian, including surgery, dentistry and wellness care. When not at the clinic, she enjoys time with her husband, two athletic sons, Kylie her dog and Kona the cat. Karen is involved in numerous sports including running, skiing weight lifting and Pilates.

Dr. Sylvia McAllister has been a veterinarian since graduating from Ontario Veterinary College (Guelph), in 1987.  She moved to Canmore the same year and has been happy to call it home ever since. Sylvia enjoys caring for her patients in all facets of veterinarian medicine but especially surgery and diagnostic technology, including x-ray and ultrasound. She shares her house with two teenagers, two dogs and two cats; which keep her pretty busy. (She is also a hockey Mom). In her spare time she loves to travel, paddle board (with her of her two dogs on board), cross-country ski, ride her horse and practice her photography skills. Check out her great photos our website.

Dr. Ian graduated with a Biology degree in 1996 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ontario Veterinary College (Guelph) in 1999.  He was working in Brooks, Alberta in 2007 when the call of the mountains brought him to Canmore. Ian enjoys all aspects of veterinary care, and when not at work he spends time with his wife Allison, herds his three busy boys, two dogs and a cat, plays basketball, camps, hikes and bikes.

Dr. Jen graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in 1998. Jen has recently moved to Canmore from Calgary where she owned her own clinic and practiced veterinary medicine for over 20 years. Jen is one of the few veterinarians in the province that is board certified with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in canine and feline practice. Throughout her career Jen has been an active volunteer in the Veterinary community and served as president of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association in 2012. While Jen enjoys many aspects of veterinary medicine, she has a special interest in dermatology. In her spare time, Jen loves to hike, cross country ski, bike, snowshoe, do yoga, cook, travel and study wine.

Dr. Kelsie Paris graduated from the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. Born and raised in Banff, she spent two years practicing in BC before making the decision to return to the Bow Valley. Kelsie enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, with a keen interest in general wellness care, surgery, and dentistry. When not at work, she can be found somewhere out in the mountains skiing, hiking, biking, kayaking, or swimming.