About

Veterinarian/Owner

Cemaine’s love for science and animals developed at a young age when her scientist father brought home an assortment of pet rabbits, pigeons, river bass, and geese. She obtained a BSc in Immunology at McGill in Montreal, then moved to Saskatoon for her Masters in neurology at the University of Saskatchewan (UofS). Her PhD in Immunology and Vaccinology was completed at the Vaccine & Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) where she researched fetal immunization and DNA vaccines. It was during her time at VIDO that she was introduced to the world of veterinary medicine and surgery, and this led to obtaining a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. For the past 14 years, she has practiced veterinary medicine in Saskatoon, Regina, northern Alberta, and at non-profit pop-up clinics around the province. She is a faculty member and former head of the province’s Veterinary Technology Program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and a sessional lecturer in the School of Public Health at the UofS. These experiences have led to the creation of 8th Street Pets & Vets, a clinic built on teamwork, communication, and comprehensive patient-centred care.

Cemaine and her family have finally completed renovations to their 100-year-old home. This home is currently ruled by Red, the 20-year-old, 7-pound balding miniature poodle. Family weekends are spent gardening, downhill skiing, spending time at her husband’s family farm in Shellbrook, and supporting the Goldfins Swimming Club.

Veterinarian

Dr. Amanda Turner graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in 2014. She has worked at veterinary practices around Saskatchewan, volunteers at many non-profit community outreach clinics, and is a faculty member in the Veterinary Technology Program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Dr. Turner’s interests are mentorship of small animal medicine, and she enjoys wellness visits that enrich the lives of her patients. Her favorite parts of her job include building relationships with pet parents and her coworkers.

Lead RVT

Krystle is from a small town in Newfoundland and grew up in Fort McMurray where she developed a great love and passion for all animals. Krystle graduated from Sask Polytech’s Veterinary Technology program in 2016 and has worked at various clinics in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Her special interests include anesthesia, internal medicine, and emergency medicine. Outside of work, Krystle enjoys spending time with her husband, their daughter, and their dog Piper and cat Lisa. She also enjoys crafting and crochet.

Krystle is enthusiastic to be part of the team and strives to provide you and your beloved pets with a positive experience!

Assistant

Aleli is our veterinary assistant and joins us with a breadth of experience from Cuba. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics from the Agrarian University of Havana in Mayabeque, Cuba in 2007, then went on to complete a MSc in Veterinary Microbiology in 2018 where she focused on bacteria in the dairy industry. She has worked at the National Center for Animal and Plant Health (CENSA) in Mayabeque, Cuba. Aleli has many veterinary interests. One of her key focus areas is post-operative patient care and recovery to ensure that every cat and dog has the best outcome possible in their post-operative and trearment period. In her spare time, Aleli watches anime and soccer – “Go Real Madrid FC!” – and spending time with her family. She’s an amateur aquascaper and professional Betta fish breeder.

Assistant/Reception

Sarah grew up on an acreage near Hayter, Alberta, where she had cats, one adorable dog named Gem, and some calves. She completed her Animal Bioscience degree at the University of Saskatchewan in 2022 and is currently in her senior year of Veterinary Technology at Sask Polytech. Sarah has worked with a variety of small and large animals – her favourites to work with include swine and dogs. Her love for pigs began when she worked for Olymel barns in Plenty SK and continued as a research technician at Prairie Swine Center. She has also worked as a summer technician at the UofS animal research unit and working in animal research will always have a special place in her heart!

Sarah has one cat in the city, a spicy tortoiseshell named Ember. Her hobbies include being outside, dog-sitting, photography, spending time with friends, watching and cheering on her favourite football team the Calgary Stampeders! Sarah wants to work in the vet world to help other pet owners take care of their animals – large and small! She loves interacting with clients and their pets and enjoys learning about the different ways she can help animals. Sarah has always had a love for dogs and will always ask to pet any dog she comes across!

Assistant/Reception

Anna is one of our weekend assistants and a senior student in the Veterinary Technology program at Sask Polytech. She loves horses and shares her love of horses and working with others through teaching riding lessons at a local stable. In 2024, Anna will also complete her small animal practicum at our clinic and will be here on weekdays.