Meet Our Veterinary Team
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of South West Animal Health Centre! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Get To Know Our Veterinary Team
We are solely dedicated to your animal’s care! We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Glen & Christy Griffin ,DVM
Veterinarian/owner
Glen was born and raised on a mixed farm in Rockglen, SK. At the age of 15, he began working for a cow/calf producer, and upon graduation from high school, he worked at several ranches and feedlots acquiring the knowledge and skills required to operate his own farm. His path did not appear to provide the means to finance that dream, so after three years, he applied to a university.
Glen graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. That was the same year he and Christy married. Dr. Doug Mann hired Glen and Christy that summer, and they have been happily employed here ever since. In May 2013, Dr. Sarah Allin, Christy, and Glen purchased the business from Doug.
Glen’s passion has always centered on cattle. Feedlot and cow/calf were his main interest (and where his experience was) but since being at the South West Animal Health Centre, he has had considerable exposure to dairy medicine and has grown to enjoy it as well.
His true happiness is at home. Christy and Glen have a young family that keeps them on their toes! Kye, Gib, and Chay constantly keep them guessing to try to stay a step ahead!
Glen looks forward to serving you in the future and getting to know those he has yet to meet.
Dr. Christy is a part-owner, and at this time, she is not practicing veterinary medicine. She is busy working at her other full-time job; raising 3 children and running her ranch.
Sarah Allin, DVM
Dr. Sarah Allin is a practicing veterinarian at both the SW Animal Health Centre and the Associate Pet Hospital. She has a passion for mixed animal practice and the variety of cases, patients, and clients it allows her to interact with. Her interest in becoming a veterinarian began growing up with her family’s mixed farm and cow-calf operation, as well as involvement in the 4-H beef project. She joined the team here in May of 2005 after graduating from WCVM. She and her husband Devin and three sons Austin, Cole, and Wade live on, and operate a ranch south of Swift Current.
Paige Johnson, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Paige Johnson is practicing as a mixed animal veterinarian and has been in Swift Current since June 2020. She grew up in upstate New York and completed her schooling at Colorado State University, but moved to Swift Current to remain close to her family that is now in North Dakota. Paige was awarded the Gentle Doctor Award upon commencement from veterinary school for her compassionate and kind approach to patient care. She also has a particular interest in small ruminant medicine. Outside of work, Paige enjoys reading, playing board games, snowboarding, hiking, line dancing, and spending time with her cats.
Natasha Tripp, DVM
Veterinarian
Bio coming soon.
Michelle Streeter, DVM
Michelle was born and raised in Manitoba but moved away soon after high school. Life’s adventures took her all over Canada, from Ontario to BC working in different areas of the horse industry, on feedlots, and at ranches along the way. Through these adventures, Michelle was able to merge two of her passions, horses, and cattle. She found she loved learning about the management of animal diseases, animal production, and animal husbandry. In her mid-twenties, she decided to pursue a career as a veterinarian because she realized it would allow her to combine her passions and to be able to play an important role in the equine and agricultural industries. Michelle shares her passions with her partner, Lawrence Gareau, who trains ranch and cow-horses year-round and rides at a community pasture in the summers. After getting accepted into vet school, she focused her education on large animal medicine but found enjoyment in learning about companion animal medicine as well. Michelle decided a career as a mixed animal veterinarian would give her the best of all worlds, and was ecstatic to be hired at the South West Animal Health Centre. She hopes to focus her days as a veterinarian mostly on equine and bovine medicine but is excited to spend a couple of days a week at the Associate Pet Hospital as well. In her spare time, you will find her riding her horses, out running, or relaxing at home. Michelle and Lawrence are excited about moving to Swift Current and settling into the South West Saskatchewan community.
Melanie Roulin, DVM
Mel grew up on a dairy farm in Manitoba where she spent her youth milking cows, baling hay and chopping corn. It was here that her love for agriculture and cows began. After completing a Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture at the University of Manitoba she was accepted into the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, SK. Mel was fortunate enough to work on honey bee research during one of her summers at the college as well as attend the Summer Dairy Institute at Cornell to build her dairy expertise. She graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in the summer of 2023 and joined the team at the South West Animal Health Center and the Associate Pet Hospital. Mel is excited to work with producers and all types of animals. Outside of Veterinary Medicine, Mel enjoys hiking, travelling, dinner parties and going home to help out on the far for old times sake!
Alena Lessmeister, DVM
Alena grew up on a hobby farm just outside of Muenster, Sk which housed a wide variety of animals. She attended the University of Saskatchewan for her undergraduate and fulfilled her life long dream by graduating from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2025. During her first summer at the WCVM, Alena was fortunate enough to help with two different research projects in Equine Reproduction as well as spend a couple of rotations during 4th year learning more about Equine Reproduction. Outside of her passion for Veterinary Medicine, Alena loves spending time with her best friend and soon to be husband and her two cats. She also enjoys hiking, exploring new areas, visiting family and friends, and relaxing at home.
Matthew McGillivray, DVM
Matthew grew up in a cow-calf ranch near Kamloops, BC. His family raises black Angus cattle and working quarter horses. He received a BSc in Agriculture from the U of A and graduated from the WCVM in 2025.
In addition to his passion for veterinary medicine, Matthew enjoys roping, hockey, and hunting.
Angelee Thierman, Clinic Manager, RVT
Clinic Manager, RVT
Angelee graduated from Olds College in 1998 as an Animal Health Technologist and joined our team at that time. She grew up on a ranch near Swift Current and now resides on her own ranch with her husband Shawn and two kids, Clay and Gracie.
Patricia Perrin, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Patricia is originally from the Swift Current area and began working with us in the spring of 2002 after she graduated from the Animal Health Technology Program at Vermilion Agriculture College. She spends time at both the Associate Pet Hospital and Animal Health Centre but mostly at the Animal Health Centre. Patricia has sat on the Board of Directors for the Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists for multiple years and likes to stay active in the Association. Patricia lives north of Swift Current on her acreage with her husband and three children. When not working she loves camping, playing sports, and anything to do with animals.
Leanne Jacklin, VMR
Reception/Inventory
Leanne started work with us in the early spring of 2002 at the Animal Health Centre. She works at the front desk answering the phones, booking appointments, ordering merchandise, and generally keeping things flowing. If you are needing any ordering done, she is the one to talk to.
Sammi-Jo Fuchs, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Cows and coffee are her go-tos. She jokes that ‘coffee is the glue that holds her day together’. She’s always ready with a smile and a bit of conversation, which helps when she’s our Saturday girl during the fall and spring. Veterinary Technician by day (or DVM Wrangler), ‘Mom to Jake’ in between it all. A Lakeland Graduate of the Animal Health Technology Program and a local farm kid from years ago, she’s colourful and loud, bringing smiles all around.
Kim Marshall-McCann, VMR
Veterinary Assistant
Kim is our seasonal help here at the SW Animal Health Centre. She fulfills the role of Veterinary Assistant. You will find her in the barn helping move cattle into the clinic, helping keep the mess under control, and answering those phones! When she is not here you can find her on her farm at Kyle where she tends to her herd of Hereford cattle and family. We always appreciate everything she does for us here but she makes it better with that awesome smile on her face!
Dr. Whiskercloud
Veterinarian
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