Adrien was among the first graduating class of the University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine in 2012. She first worked emergency before moving to Spruce Grove in 2013.

She and her husband bought the clinic in 2020 and is honored to be working with such a great team.

She lives with her husband, two step sons, two dogs and two cats.

Dr. Christie Gingras graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon in 2000. She has been practicing at the Spruce Grove Veterinary Clinic nearly 21 years.

She has a special interest in ophthalmology, internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. She has served on the board of the Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society (ACTSS) and is presently on the board of the Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians (EASAV).

She shares 2 teenagers with her husband, as well as a golden doodle named Ruby, orange tabby named Melvin and a guinea pig named Strawberry.

In her leisure time she enjoys camping, hiking, skiing, travelling and watching soccer games.

Dr. Renate Pfeifer grew up on a farm not far from Spruce Grove where she developed her appreciation of nature. She was drawn to veterinary medicine because of her love of animals. She graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Prior to that she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta. Upon graduating, Dr. Pfeifer worked at a small animal practice in Saskatchewan for three years before returning to Alberta to be closer to family. She has enjoyed working for the Spruce Grove Veterinary Clinic since 2007.

Outside of work, she likes reading, knitting, and spending time with her husband, two children, a dog, four cats, a gecko, and many fish.

Dr. Cheryl Lewis graduated from WCVM in 1997, and joined Spruce Grove Vet in 2004. Currently she is the vice-president of the Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians. She is also a member of AAFP (American Association of Feline Practitioners) and has completed their cat friendly certificate program. Cheryl is an avid gardener, and the proud pet parent of 3 cats, 19 fish and a hamster. In her spare time, she loves reading, snorkeling, travelling, photography and is a supporter of wetland conservation.

Dr. Kendra Pacholok graduated from St. George’s University in 2024, completing her practicum at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to her veterinary studies, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Calgary. As a new graduate, she is excited to start her veterinary career here, at the Spruce Grove Veterinary Clinic. In her spare time she enjoys the art of origami, hiking in the summer, snowshoeing in the winter, and finding a cozy place to read.