MEET OUR TEAM
DR. CARA TOREVELL, PRACTICE OWNER
Dr. Cara attended the University of Manitoba where she completed her undergraduate degree in Animal Sciences. She was accepted to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating with her Doctorate in 2006. Her enthusiasm for veterinary medicine is driven by the human-animal bond; the positive effect that loving, furry, feathered and scaled family members can have on our lives. Her interests include preventative medicine, surgery and dentistry. She has a personal soft spot for increasing the quality of life in the aging pet population.
Dr. Cara enjoys spending time with her son Nate, two cats, two spoiled pups, and a bearded dragon named Wilfred. Cara is looking forward to meeting you and your four-legged family members!
DR. JULIE WHELEN
Dr. Julie Whelen was born in Southern Ontario and had wanted to be a Veterinarian for as long as she could remember. Her dreams were reached in 1992 when she graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College. She immediately moved to Kenora, where she practiced veterinary medicine for 20 years before moving to Winnipeg in 2012. Dr. Whelen was a part of the Charleswood Veterinary Clinic until Summer, 2021 and joined the Crestview team that fall! Dr. Whelen enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, with a particular interest in surgery.
In her spare time, Dr. Julie is an avid runner. When not hitting the pavement, she enjoys relaxing with a good book and snuggling up to her two cats; Jimmy and Dan
ALIA, RVT
Alia joined our team in July 2018 and is a graduate of the Red River Animal Health Technology Program. She enjoys providing health and medical care for a variety of pets and can't wait to meet yours!
Alia loves to go camping in the summer and settling down for a horror movie in the winter.
ALIA, RVT
Alia joined our team in July 2018 and is a graduate of the Red River Animal Health Technology Program. She enjoys providing health and medical care for a variety of pets and can't wait to meet yours!
Alia loves to go camping in the summer and settling down for a horror movie in the winter.
BRANDY, RVT
Bio coming soon.
KRISTIN, LEAD VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Kristin graduated from the Robertson College Online Veterinary Assistant program in fall of 2019. She joined our team shortly after the completion of her course.
After spending her day greeting clients and cuddling our patients, she goes home to snuggle with her three dogs; Zeus, Koda, and Bailey.
DEBY, VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Deby moved back to Winnipeg from Vancouver after finishing an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences and joined the team in 2021.
Deby is a full-time dog mom to Zsa Zsa Gabor.
SYDNEY, VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Bio coming soon
ANNIKAH, VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Annikah joined the team in April 2023. She is currently studying for a Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree at Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg. She is gaining knowledge and experience as she works towards an application to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.
She has a huge heart for all animals and can’t wait to meet your furry friends!
KIT, VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Bio coming soon