Meet Our Veterinary Team
At Nith Valley Animal Hospital, our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to every pet that walks through our doors. Each staff member brings experience, empathy, and a genuine love for animals, working together to create a calm and supportive environment for pets and their families. We take the time to listen, build trust, and ensure every visit feels comfortable and reassuring, offering clear communication and thoughtful care at every step. Our goal is simple — to treat every pet like family and provide the highest standard of veterinary care with kindness, respect, and heart.
Veterinarian/Owner
Dr. Cristin McCarty-Van Straaten
Dr. Jessica Yenssen
Veterinarian/Owner
BSc, DVM - Small Medicine
BSc, MPH, PhD, DVM
Education
Special Interests
Surgery, lameness, injury assessment
Education
Special Interests
Ophthalmology, Dermatology Musculoskeletal Health.
Martha Cook
Client Services Representative
Experience
30+ Years in Veterinary Care
Special Interests
Reading, Book Club, Camping
Emily Stiver
Registered Veterinary Technician
Education
RVT Accreditation, BSc - Animal Biology UofG
Special Interests
Surgery Assistance, Patient Care, Companion Animal Nursing
Registered Veterinary Technician
Katrina Niederer
Diploma - Veterinary Technology, Ridgetown College
Education
Special Interests
Animal Nutrition, Senior Patient, Support Preventative Care
