Meet the Owner
Dr. Rick Graber
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Graber has enjoyed practicing veterinary medicine for over 35 years, and is the proud owner of Red Deer Veterinary Clinic. Due to his compassion, the practice has grown mainly by our clients referring their friends and family. Rick and his wife Linda recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. They have been blessed with 4 children and 12 wonderful grandchildren.
Meet The Staff
Our Team
Dr. Ciara Verstraete
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Rachael
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Amanda has been in the veterinary industry for about 19 years and an RVT for 15. She grew up on an acreage with all types of critters big and small, and always knew she would have a career involving animals. On days off she enjoys spending time with her family and 4 rescued pets. She enjoys hiking, reading, and fishing.
Sabrina
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Cassidy was born and raised in Red Deer, Alberta. She graduated in 2022 from the Veterinary Medical Receptionist (VMR) program and then attended Old's College for the Animal Health Program in 2023 to become a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT). In her spare time she enjoys being in the outdoors-camping, hiking, fishing and spending time with friends and family. Her love for animals has led her down this path and by experiencing her time in the industry, has realized it is her passion.
Dr. Verstraete has had a lifelong love of animals which led her to pursue her Bachelor of Science mastering in Animal Biology at the university of Alberta and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Calgary. She has a special interest in exotics after having many exotic pets of her own over the years. Her favourite exotic pets; include rabbits and small rodents. In her free-time she can be found hanging out with her guinea pigs, reading, hiking or on a roadtrip with her fiance.
Amanda
Client Care Specialist
Audrey began her career in Georgia where she obtained a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Georgia. Her love of animals influenced her choice to become a RVT over 20 years ago. Now she prefers organizing the day to day operation of the vet clinic and fostering the relationships with clients and their pets. In her off time, she spends time with her husband, daughter, and spoiled English Bulldog, Maui. She also enjoys aquascaping, fishing, hiking, and travel.
