Dr. Janet Jones, DVM
Dr. Jones graduated from the Ontario Veterinary Collage in 1985 and first came to our clinic in January of 1989 to cover a four month maternity leave. Like so many long term locals, that four months quickly turned into years and she purchased the clinic in September of 1997. Janet enjoys making a difference every day and helping people keep their pets happy and healthy. She has Ellie a rescue husky of unknown age.
T.J. Little, Receptionist
T.J. grew up in southern Ontario and has moved across the country and world several times in the last decade. Most recently she lived in Fort Smith, NWT, where she volunteered for an animal shelter for 4 years. She loves giving her time and energy to the animals that need it the most.
T.J. moved to Jasper in April 2023 and is excited to transfer her passion for animals to the JVC as our receptionist. When she is not at the clinic, you can find her hiking in the mountains with her dog, Zoe. T.J. looks forward to meeting all of you and your pets!
Heidi Seibert, Valemount Receptionist
Heidi has called Valemount her home and has served this community her entire life.
She loves walking and hiking with her best friend Harley.
On her spare time she enjoys reading, gardening, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
” A home is not a home without a pet!”
Nicole Klopfenstein, RAHT
Having grown up in Jasper, Nicole started working/volunteering at our clinic when she was still in high school. After graduating high school, Nicole attended the Vet Tech program at Olds College. She then worked at a different clinic for a few years before returning to Jasper. Nicole loves living in an active community with the ultimate playground for her and her dog Laika in their backyard.
Andrea Gordon, RAHT
Andrea first joined our team in July of 2013, seven years after graduating from St. Clair College in Ontario. She spent those seven years working as a technician in the Greater Toronto Area before, like so many others, being called west-ward. She recently started a family of her own with a born and raised local, their six year old son, their two cats Morris and Quaill and their dog, Mason.
Stephanie Meyer, ACA
Steph came to Jasper in 2004 and fell in love with the mountain life; she joined our team in the fall of 2005. As an Animal Care Assistant she enjoys the variety of cases and never knowing what you will see in a day. Steph has a goofy horse, Fergus, a mountain dog, Juno and two snuggly cat sisters Mona and Stella.
Giovana Gislimberti, ACA
Giovanna joined the team in 2003 as a Veterinary Assistant at the Valemount Veterinary Clinic. She likes caring for life’s greatest companions. She thinks that puppy and kitten days are the best days, but will never turn down the chance to watch and clean up after a surgery and at the end of a busy day. Giovanna was born in Italy and moved to beautiful Valemount, BC in 1991 with two old cats. In her spare time, she enjoys being outside, skiing, hiking, and going on nature walks with her dog. Lately she is a big fan of yoga, and she also enjoys reading, painting, knitting and quilting. Of course, she also loves cooking delicious Italian foods. She has always had a passion for animals and feels that they should be a part of every household.
Vic Aalbers (They/Them), ACA
Vic grew up in Ontario and moved to Jasper in the summer of 2014. They originally came to Jasper for a season of trail guiding but ended up falling in love with the mountains (and many beloved horses), so now they call it home. Vic joined our team in 2020; they have a contagious positive attitude and a deep compassion for all animals, treating each patient as if it were their own pet. Their passions include horseback riding, snuggling their cat Essek and activities with friends.
Debbie-Lynn Funchion
Clinic Manager,
Debbie was raised on a small farm in the Laurentians. She ventured west in 2014, working as a wrangler for several years before pursuing her interest in the Veterinary field.
After two years working at an emergency animal hospital in Kamloops, the mountains called her home. Debbie joined our clinic family in 2022 with her loyal schnauzer, Cole.
Some of her hobbies include spoiling her dog, gardening, botany, breadmaking and exploring the mountains on horseback.