Our Staff

Dr. Wiens completed 3 years of a Bachelor of Science in Genetics before being accepted into the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (Class of 2004). After graduating, he worked at a busy 24-hour emergency hospital in Calgary and then completed an internship in medicine and surgery.

His fascination with ocular surgery and medicine took him to Las Vegas, where he attained an internship in ophthalmology. He grew homesick though, so returned to Alberta in June of 2007 and has lived in St. Albert ever since. He purchased Sturgeon Animal Hospital in March of 2012. In 2018 Dr. Wiens became board certified in Canine and Feline Practice, making Sturgeon Animal Hospital one of the few small animal practices in Alberta at which board certified specialists perform general veterinary medicine. Dr. Wiens is very happy to be practicing in the community that he loves, and lives with his wife Lorna, son, daughter, and two energetic dogs. 

Dr. Miller completed 3 years of Animal Science at the University of Saskatchewan before entry to WCVM, graduating in 2005. She then spent 11 years working at a busy multidoctor practice in Edmonton. From there she found herself at a rural practice which offered a better balance. Dr. Miller worked there for 2.5 years before getting the opportunity to join our team, this also allowed her to be closer to home.

Dr. Miller enjoys spending time with her clients and is a great fit to our growing practice. She and her fiancé live in St. Albert with their two young sons and two cats.

Dr. Amanda McMillan was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She first started working as a Veterinary Assistant in a small animal practice back in 2010 while completing her Bachelor of Science at The University of Winnipeg.

Once completing her undergraduate degree, she ventured abroad to receive her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the AVMA accredited school St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies (Class of 2016). She received diverse experiences with all types of animals, and she was able to complete her final clinical year of Veterinary Medicine at The Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Since graduating Dr. Amanda McMillan has predominantly focused on caring for companion animals but is always looking to expand her clinical knowledge and experience.

Dr. Amanda McMillan strives to provide the best possible care for all her patients and is excited to meet you and all your furry family members!

Dr. Wawryk graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 2018, and has been dedicated to providing top-notch care to her patients ever since. Her veterinary passions include behaviour and dermatology, helping pets feel their best - inside and out!

When she is not in the clinic, Dr. Wawryk is at home with her own 7 beloved animals: 3 dogs and 4 cats - a true animal lover through and through.

Dr. Wawryk isn't just strong in her field - she is also a competitive powerlifter and can deadlift an incredible 400lbs! 

Amanda grew up in Nova Scotia but moved to Alberta in 2004 to attend the Animal Health Technology program at NAIT. She graduated from the program in 2006 and has since worked with small animals in both clinic and shelter environments.

Amanda has been with Sturgeon Animal Hospital since the re-opening in March of 2012. Although she now works mainly 'behind the scenes', she enjoys catching up with our clients and patients, and still manages to occasionally utilize her tech skills in the back! She shares her home in St. Albert with her husband, daughter, and three cats (Mack, Tosh & Biscuit). 

Leah grew up in Edmonton and stayed close to home for her post secondary education, graduating from the Animal Health Technology program at NAIT in 2002. 

Leah joined our team in May 2012 and made quick connections with our patients and their families.  She continues to take keen interest in anesthesia and all aspects of medical/surgical nursing.

Leah’s spare time is spent sewing, golfing, swimming and sharing her love of animals with her husband and two daughters. She shares her home with a collection of dogs, cats, and horses to keep them busy.

Leah graduated from the Animal Heath Technology program at Olds College in 2016 and has since worked in various small animal clinics in and around Edmonton. 

Leah takes special interest in feline medicine, especially when it comes to senior cats and their quality of life. 

Leah lives in Edmonton with her Husband, senior cat (Alison), and 4 guinea pigs (Tupac, Ethel, Neo and Nelly). 

During her spare time Leah enjoys checking out local breweries, golfing, and hanging out with friends and family

Katie grew up in St. Albert, graduated from Olds College with a Veterinary Medical Receptionist Certificate in 2018, and started with Sturgeon Animal Hospital in 2020 as a VMR. Katie then attended NAIT's Animal Health Technology program, and is now returning to full-time with us as an RVT!

In her spare time you can find her out with her dog Harper, riding horses and enjoying nature. 

Shawna is from Sturgeon County - where she lives with a bunch of critters. She has Merlen and Raven, who are her dogs, as well as cats, a lizard, and a lot of parrots!

She started volunteering at a vet clinic in 2021 and then started working as a vet assistant in 2022. She completed the Veterinary Technology program at NAIT in 2025. 

In her spare time she likes learning about animals, spending time with her pets, and reading books

Kirstie first joined Sturgeon Animal Hospital as a practicum student in 2024, and then joined our team in November of 2024. 

She has always been a big animal lover and has 3 cats and 1 dog. 

She is passionate about animal care and wellness - and hopes to build on her technician skills everyday!

Shannon grew up in Sturgeon County, and graduated from NAIT with a Veterinary Medical Assistant certificate in 2008. She joined the Sturgeon team in August of 2021. 

In Shannon's spare time you can find her crafting, baking, and enjoying the outdoors. She lives on an acreage with her 3 cats (Miss Marley, Anubis, & Pip)

Stephanie joined our team in 2021.

Destiny grew up in Edmonton and graduated from Concordia University in 2021 with a degree in psychology. She has always had a passion for animals, which led her to working and volunteering with them before ultimately pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. She joined our team in January 2021 and has been known as the 'Puppy-Snuggler and Treat-Giver' ever since. 

During her spare time she enjoys reading, camping, travelling, and spending time with her fiancé and their three dogs (Fudge, Enzo, and Simba).

Meghan grew up in Edmonton and has recently moved to St. Albert. She graduated from the Veterinary Medical Assistant program at NAIT in 2012, and currently lives with her two sons (Connor and Logan) and a small senior pup named Harley. She has always known that she wanted to work with animals, and enjoys connecting with and helping patients and their families. Meghan joined the Sturgeon team in February of 2023.