Tamara Major, Office Co-ordinator   

Hi, my name is Tamara Major. I am the Office Co-ordinator at WinRose. I joined the WinRose Team in the spring of 2004 and I love it! Getting to know all the clients, helping them with their furry and not so furry family members has been fun and interesting. Always something new to learn!

I have a background in human medicine and business. This has been an interesting blend of the two. I have 3 children and I have just adopted little “Frankie”, a 4-5 year old terrier mix. He has been an absolute pleasure – a great addition to my family!

Kerri Kirkpatrick      

Hi, I'm Kerri.  I have been part of the team at WinRose since June of 2000.  I was actually a client before I started so I knew what a great place it was.  I enjoy all the different varieties of animals we see here on a day-to-day basis.  The best part is when a very ill animal comes in and goes home all better, it is very gratifying for everyone here. 

I have 2 cats of my own, both of which were strays from WinRose.  They are "Sayer", a black grumpy (but loving) Persian and "Bonk" a visually challenged Domestic Longhair with a wonderful way of working his way around the house without 'bonking' into anything (most of the time). 

  Jennifer Small  

 Hi my name is Jennifer Small.  I am a recent graduate from the Robertson Career College’s Veterinary Office Assistant program.  Upon completing my course, I joined the WinRose Team.  I grew up on a family farm and have always loved animals.  My first pet (that I acquired as soon as I moved out on my own) is a hedgehog named “Sonic”.  I have also adopted a cat from WinRose, named “Sparkles” and recently, "Diesel" both of which I adore.  My pets are very important family friends.

Julie Brown

Hi, my name is Julie Brown and I have recentlHi, my name is Julie Brown and I have recently graduated for the Veterinary Office Assistance course offered at Sturgeon Creek Colligate. I joined the WinRose Team in June of 2004. I was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, and cannot remember a time in my life when there was not an animal living with my family. At present we have a Sheltie named “Misty”, a cat called “Waffles”, a hamster called “Runt” and fish. I could not imagine my life without animals in it.

I look forward to meeting all the fabulous WinRose clients that I hear so much about, and getting to know their many family friends!

Hi! My name is Cinda Brown and I am a graduate of the St. James Assiniboia Veterinary Assistant program. Animals have always been a big part of my life while I was growing up, with cage pets, a snake and several dogs and cats usually underfoot. My own pets included my Arabian horses, and an Irish Setter who was with me for 14 years. Now I have an 18 year old black cat named “Bear” who was rescued about 6 years ago, and a 9 month old Calico named “Calleigh” whose mission is to make sure Bear gets lots of exercise!

One of the most exciting things about working with WinRose and Best Friends Animal Hospitals is the wide variety of pets that we see. I look forward to getting to know you and your furry, scale-y, prickly or feathered family!

Cheryl Vandal      

Hi, my name is Cheryl Vandal and I am the Hospital Manager at WinRose. I was born in and spent my first 17 years of my life in Ottawa. My summers were spent in the country near my Grandpa's 'hobby' farm - and this is where I fist fell in love with animals. Upon completing high school I headed to the University of Guelph where I completed my Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Animal Science). Upon graduation from Guelph, I took a job at a mixed animal veterinary hospital in Central Ontario.

In 1986 I moved to Manitoba. I joined the WinRose team in 1988 when WinRose Animal Hospital opened. I have worked here as Receptionist, Veterinary Assistant and now as the Manager of the practice. Working at WinRose has provided me the opportunity to meet and become friends with many of our clients and their pets. I enjoy feeling like we are making a difference in our client's and their pet's life - we share in their happiness and also do our best to help them through the difficult times.

Outside of work I spend time with my husband and three girls our two cats- "Sidney" (a silver tabby Maine Coon, a stray from WinRose) and "Flo" (a torti-point Himalayan) and our two rough collies “Harley” a harlequin blue merle, and “Ozzie” a tri-color. We have the dogs in obedience classes through Best Friends Animal Hospital and we are starting to show them for obedience.

In the summer I like to solve the world's problems by spending time in my garden.

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