Edmonton West Animal Hospital & Spay/Neuter Centre
About Us

Our Veterinary Team

Meet our veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians dedicated to your pet's comfort and care.

Veterinarians

Our Doctors

Dr. Sumeet Sharma, veterinarian at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Dr. Sumeet Sharma

DVM

Dr. Sharma grew up around family pets and knew early on he wanted to be a veterinarian. He graduated from Punjab Agricultural University (India) in 2003, followed by a Master of Veterinary Science in 2005. He later passed his Clinical Proficiency Examination at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and completed the AVMA's ECFVG certification in 2013, earning his Certificate of Qualification from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).

Dr. Navjot Gosal, veterinarian at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Dr. Navjot Gosal

DVM

Dr. Gosal grew up on a farm in Punjab, India, caring for cows, buffalo, dogs, and fish. Losing a sick dog to a lack of nearby veterinary care shaped his decision to enter the field. He earned his veterinary degree in 2003 and a Master's in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology in 2005, also competing in Greco-Roman wrestling for his university. After three years as a mixed animal veterinarian, he moved to Edmonton in 2008, completed his Canadian and U.S. licensing, and has spent close to six years practicing small animal medicine in the Edmonton area.

Dr. Melanie Bouclin, veterinarian at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Dr. Melanie Bouclin

DVM

Animals were a constant in Dr. Bouclin's life growing up - she was known for bringing home strays and finding them homes. She earned a Bachelor of Education and Animal Sciences from the University of Alberta, then completed her veterinary degree at St. George's University in the Caribbean, with her clinical year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Back in Canada, she worked at the Edmonton Humane Society, spent a year in emergency medicine, and practiced privately for five years before joining Edmonton West Animal Hospital. Her special interests include radiology, dentistry, dermatology, pain management, and rehabilitation.

Dr. Chelsea Schuster, veterinarian at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Dr. Chelsea Schuster

DVM

Dr. Chelsea Schuster completed her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Calgary and subsequently completed her veterinary training at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. After graduating, she moved to Edmonton and practiced in the Edmonton area prior to accepting a position at Edmonton West Animal Hospital in 2020. Dr. Schuster's professional interests include pain management, dentistry, and surgery. Outside of work, she spends most of her time with her family and their Miniature Australian Shepherds competing in various dog sports and enjoying Edmonton's natural areas.

Dr. Robert King, veterinarian at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Dr. Robert King

DVM

Dr. King was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He cared for several different pets as he grew up including dogs, cats, hamsters, and fish. As he grew up, his love of medicine and animals drove him to become a veterinarian. He graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. Dr. King worked for a year in Saskatchewan before moving to Alberta. He enjoys spending his free time fishing and watching hockey. His professional interests include internal medicine, dermatology, and ophthalmology.

Dr. Wendy Hudson, veterinarian at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Dr. Wendy Hudson

DVM

Bio coming soon.

Dr. Darleen Grewal, veterinarian at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Dr. Darleen Grewal

DVM

Bio coming soon.

Dr. Elena Zheleva, veterinarian at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Dr. Elena Zheleva

DVM

Bio coming soon.

Dr. Joyce Chan, veterinarian at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Dr. Joyce Chan

DVM

Bio coming soon.

Registered Veterinary Technicians

Registered Veterinary Technicians

Bonnie Hilden, registered veterinary technologist at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Bonnie Hilden, RVT

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Bonnie joined EWAH shortly after they opened in 2015. She graduated from NAIT in 2013, and enjoys the variety of working in a busy small animal practice!

Molly Sharp, registered veterinary technologist at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Molly Sharp, RVT

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Molly joined the Edmonton West Animal Hospital Team in May 2019 as a practicum student. After graduating from the AHT program at Olds College Molly began working as a Registered Veterinary Technologist at EWAH. Alongside working at the hospital Molly is working on her PhD in Conservation Biology at the University of Alberta. Molly lives with a very mischievous orange cat named Rowdy. She enjoys an active lifestyle of playing hockey and working out. Molly's love for animals is demonstrated in her work at the hospital caring for your furry family members!

Katie Kolodzinski, registered veterinary technologist at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Katie Kolodzinski, RVT

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Hi, I'm Katie - a proud RVT with a passion for providing pets with the same love and care I'd give my own. Since graduating from Fairview College in 2021, I've been dedicated to making vet visits less stressful and more comforting for both pets and their people. At Edmonton West Animal Hospital, I bring heart, skill, and a gentle touch to everything I do - whether it's monitoring surgery, performing lab work, or snuggling a nervous pup back to calm. My goal is simple: to help every animal feel safe, seen, and sincerely cared for. When I'm not in scrubs, you can usually find me adventuring with my own furry companion or diving into new ways to grow in this amazing field.

Michelle Orescan, registered veterinary technologist at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Michelle Orescan, RVT

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Michelle has practiced as a registered veterinary technologist since 2021 and her love of veterinary medicine continues to grow. She is passionate about patient care and giving extra love to scared and anxious patients. In her spare time Michelle enjoys life with her two dogs, Molly and Murphy, spends lots of time in the mountains and is starting her own hobby farm.

Caresse Brochu, registered veterinary technologist at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Caresse Brochu, RVT

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Caresse graduated from NAIT in 2008 with honours and has been working in small animal clinics since then. Caresse joined EWAH in March 2020. She loves anesthesia and surgery and being part of cool cases. She lives in Edmonton with her husband and 3 young kids as well as her own personal zoo with a dog, 3 cats and an axolotl.

Kaitlan McKen, registered veterinary technologist at Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Kaitlan McKen, RVT

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Kaitlan earned her B.Sc. in Animal Biology in 2014 and joined EWAH in October 2017. After six years working as an assistant, Kaitlan made the decision to go back to school… again! She graduated from Thompson Rivers University and became a Registered Veterinary Technologist in March 2026. Kaitlan is incredibly excited to continue learning and growing in her new role. She looks forward to expanding her skills, embracing new challenges, and becoming the best RVT she can be.

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