Meet Our Team!
Dr. Brittney Rigby BSc, DVM, DAVDC
Board Certified Veterinary Dentist
Certified RECOVER Rescuer
Dr. Rigby grew up in Utah where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business from Utah State University. Following her undergraduate degree, she attended veterinary school at the University of
Wisconsin and achieved a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2018. Since her first year of veterinary school, Dr. Rigby had a strong passion for veterinary dentistry due to the unique anatomy of the oral cavity and the complex diseases that manifest there. Upon completion of veterinary school, she continued her education through advanced specialty training. Dr. Rigby completed a Small Animal Rotating Internship at the Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Center (CARE Center) where she was able to hone her skills in many facets of veterinary medicine including emergency medicine, surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, and more. Next, Dr. Rigby moved back to Wisconsin where she completed a residency training program in Dentistry and Oral Surgery at the University of Wisconsin. During her residency, she was trained in advanced dental procedures, and in maxillofacial surgery, including oncologic surgery (removal of facial tumors) and treatment of facial fractures. Dr. Rigby joined Alberta Veterinary Dentistry in March, 2022.
Dr. Rigby is skilled in all aspects of veterinary dentistry including diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease and endodontic disease, prosthodontics, orthodontics, facial traumatology, and oromaxillofacial tumors. While she enjoys all the disciplines included in the scope of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery, she is particularly passionate about pediatric dentistry and feline oral surgery.
Joining Dr. Rigby in Calgary is her husband, Michael, and their kittens, Archibald and Ogden. After growing up in the foothills of the American Rocky Mountains, Michael and Brittney are thrilled to be back in the Rockies to enjoy all things outdoors including hiking, biking, camping, cross-country skiing and snowboarding. They are also avid travelers and enjoy exploring new cultures and climates around the world.
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Dr. Jessica Pang BSc(Hons), DVM, MVetSc
Veterinary Anesthetist
Certified RECOVER Rescuer and Instructor
Dr. Pang completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Master of Veterinary Science, and Anesthesia Residency at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. After spending an additional year at WCVM as an associate professor, Dr. Pang practiced in London, England as a small animal practitioner and anesthesia consultant for a multi-centre veterinary group. From 2010 – 2016, Dr. Pang was a research associate in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary. Dr. Pang spent the following three years as an anesthesia clinician and instructor in the Faculté de médecine vétérinaire at the Université de Montréal. In 2019, Dr. Pang returned to Calgary to join UCVM as a clinical instructor in anesthesia.
She is delighted to also be a member of the Alberta Veterinary Dentistry team. In her role as lead anesthetist, she will be focused on providing optimal anesthetic management for AVD’s patients, including dedicated management and supervision of higher-risk cases. She feels fortunate to work with an exceptionally skilled team of RVTs and staff who coordinate their efforts to provide an advanced level of care for all of their patients!
Tammy Brooks Registered Veterinary Technician,
Veterinary Technician Specialist (Dentistry)
Certified RECOVER Rescuer
Ever since Tammy can remember, she has always had a love for animals. Growing up in Calgary she realized she wanted to become a Registered Veterinary Technician while volunteering for a local veterinary clinic; she loved the idea of being able to help all those dogs and cats that could not speak for themselves. Tammy graduated from Fairview College in 2002 and worked with Dr. Faber for a number of years before starting a family. She was reunited with Dr. Faber when she joined the AVD team in January 2015. Tammy’s passion for dentistry has always been evident in her work, and in June 2018 she obtained her Veterinary Technician Specialist designation in Dentistry, making her the second in Canada with this title! She is grateful that she will be able to help so many more pets in discomfort. When not at the clinic, Tammy is kept busy with family projects and her daughter Lilian.
Rebecca Tierney BSc, Registered Veterinary Technician
Certified RECOVER Rescuer
Rebecca joined Alberta Veterinary Dentistry in March, 2022. She is originally from Nova Scotia and worked as a veterinary assistant with both pets and farm animals. Rebecca obtained her undergraduate degree in Biology at Acadia University while working part-time at her local veterinary clinic. In 2007, Rebecca moved to Calgary and continued to work as a veterinary assistant while expanding her family with two sons, Joshua and Matthew. Her passion has always been veterinary medicine, so after having kids, she decided to go back to school to become a registered veterinary technician through Thompson Rivers University. Since then, she has been working with small animal clinics and rescue societies and is very excited to call AVD her new home! Rebecca spends her spare time trying to keep up with her sons and her border collie puppy, Echo.
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Alexa Jones Registered Veterinary Technician
Certified RECOVER Rescuer
Alexa made her journey to AVD in August, 2022, all the way from her home in Burlington Ontario. Back in Ontario, she attended University of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus where she graduated with honours from their Veterinary Technology program in 2019. Graduating alongside her was her fluffy grey cat, Seymour who was her ultimate study buddy and partner in crime! During tech school she developed a strong interest for veterinary dentistry. Following graduation, Alexa continued to expand her knowledge in all things related to teeth, and determined that she wanted to pursue a veterinary tech specialty designation in dentistry. After sadly having to say goodbye to Seymour in December of 2021 due to cancer, Alexa made the move across the country to join the team at AVD to further pursue her passion.
In leaving Ontario, Alexa bid a sweet farewell to her loving family and her friends. She would not have been able to make this journey without all of their constant support, especially from her two best friends, Bella and Maddy. She also left her furry family member, Jello, a male long haired dilute calico. Outside the clinic, Alexa enjoys a variety of activities. She has a huge love for horror books, movies and video games. She also likes to stay active any way she can, whether it’s in the gym, going biking, or exploring hiking trails.
Nicole Paleck Registered Veterinary Technician
Certified RECOVER Rescuer
Bio Coming Soon!
Lindsey Scott Registered Veterinary Technician
Bio Coming Soon!
Amy Lemke Office Manager
Certified RECOVER Rescuer
Growing up on a farm near Three Hills, Amy realized her love for animals at an early age. Whether it be the
family dog, one of the many cats or her horse Laddie that she received for her 7th birthday, being around
animals made her very happy. After moving to Calgary and obtaining her training as a registered massage therapist, Amy soon realized she wanted to pursue a career involving dogs and cats and has now been working in the veterinary industry for over 15 years. Her first position was actually for Dr. Faber all those years ago! Amy is married to Chuck and has two children, Dylan and Abbey. When she is not busy running them around, she can be found visiting her family farm or hanging out at her in-law's cabin on weekends.
Emily Lewis Receptionist
Certified RECOVER Rescuer
Emily was born in Regina, Saskatchewan and moved to Calgary at the age of three when her parents decided to leave their Standardbred Horse racing family business. She has always been the one to bring stray pets' home or have them "show up" at the front door. Having cats and dogs all her life, she decided to take the step forward and enroll in the Olds Collage Veterinary Technician Assistant program in 2019. After obtaining her certification, she worked in an emergency clinic and in general practice until August 2022, when she joined the AVD team as our receptionist. Emily is currently working towards completing her Bachelor of Arts degree with a Major in Psychology, with a long-term goal of becoming a psychologist. When she is not working or studying, Emily spends most of her time with her dog Charlie, exploring new places or cuddled up on the couch watching movies.
Fiona Szilagyi Veterinary Hospital Assistant
Certified RECOVER Rescuer
Fiona was born in Alberta but raised in the small town of Comox on Vancouver Island. She moved back to Alberta in 2015 after high school graduation and has since been enjoying all the amenities that the big city of Calgary has to offer! Fiona has always had a strong love for animals and took her first job volunteering at the BCSPCA at the age of just twelve years old. Fiona completed her Veterinary Office Assistant certificate at Bow Valley College in 2020 and joined the AVD team in September of 2022. Prior to AVD, Fiona cleaned residential homes for a local Calgary company where she developed the high standard of cleanliness that she utilizes in her role as Hospital Assistant. When Fiona is not working, she can be found exploring secondhand stores, tackling a new DIY project around her home, or curling up on the couch with a chai latte and her two cats.
Michael Rigby Practice Administrator
Certified RECOVER Rescuer
Michael Rigby grew up in Price, Utah. He graduated from Weber State University in Ogden with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology with an emphasis in welding. The first part of his career was spent working for large manufacturing companies like John Deere and Subzero. Seizing the opportunity to use his professional skills in a much different way, Michael jumped at the opportunity to work at this family owned and operated business. Michael now manages and oversees the operations of the clinic.
He enjoys all types of recreation in the mountains including snowboarding, mountain biking, camping, SUPing, and cross-country skiing. Michael loves travelling with his wife, Brittney; together they have visited all seven continents and are working their way through the Wonders of the World! They share their home with two kittens named Archibald and Ogden.