Our Team
"When he took time to help the man up the mountain, lo, he scaled it himself." - Tibetan Proverb
Dr. Kari Grandoni, BSc, DVM
Our Doctors
Dr. Grandoni’s love of caffeine fueled her transition from school into 21 years of emergency medicine. She thrived in the fast-paced environment with her strong team-focused approach, delivering quality patient care and up-to-date medicine.
After “the kids” forced relocation closer to Castle Mountain to train and compete in Alpine racing, Dr. Grandoni embraced the opportunity to switch gears and dive into both primary care and a medical management role at a busy emergency practice. It was during this time that she met and worked alongside Dr. White, and quickly recognised the complimentary way in which they tackled difficult cases together. The partnership that would form Peak Veterinary Hospital took root.
With a passion for ongoing education, Dr. Grandoni continuously refreshes her skill set. More recently, she became both Fear Free Certified as well as certified as a Cat Friendly Veterinarian, mentoring all of the Peak staff to become advocates for stress free visits. She has a growing interest in rabbits that started 10 years ago with the adoption of her first Flemish Giant. Most rewarding are the relationships Dr. Grandoni makes, working with clients to come up with a medical or surgical care plan that best suits the needs of the patient.
Not surprisingly, Dr. Grandoni lives to ski and enjoys supporting her kids’ race club. She recognizes the importance of community and volunteers her time on the Pincher Creek Recreation Advisory Committee and some of the subcommittees that branch out, such as the local Moon Shadow Run, as well as the Alberta Spay and Neuter Task Force as a surgeon. To pass the summer hours between snowfalls, Dr. Grandoni and her Irish Wolfhound love hiking with any combination of friends and family, and kayaking and windsurfing with her husband Wade and three kids.
OUR SUPPORT STAFF
Catherine, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Introducing Catherine, a true country soul and dedicated animal caregiver at Peak Veterinary Hospital! Raised on a local farm just outside of Pincher Creek, Catherine’s love for animals began in her early days amidst the captivating rural landscape. Her upbringing in our community shaped her understanding and appreciation for the unique challenges and rewards of small animal care in a rural setting.
Graduating with honours from Olds College’s esteemed Animal Health Technology program in February 2023, Catherine brings a wealth of knowledge and commitment to our veterinary team. Her dedication to providing the highest quality care to each of her patients is unwavering, with a particular fondness for our feline and rabbit friends.
When Catherine isn’t delivering excellent care at Peak Veterinary Hospital, you’ll find her spending quality time with her family, lending a helping hand at their family cattle ranch, and enjoying the lively antics of her playful kitten, Beetle.
Catherine looks forward to connecting with the wonderful people and animals of our rural community, and her warm, compassionate presence makes her a valuable addition to the Peak Veterinary Hospital family, where she will be focusing on small animal care.
Sandy, TA
Technician Assistant
Sandy was born and raised in Saskatchewan, where her interest in animal care blossomed while working on her family’s farm. This passion for animal care is what drew Sandy to join the team at Peak Veterinary Hospital as a technician assistant. Sandy brings a positive attitude, and an incredible work ethic each and every day. You can often see Sandy ensuring the hospital is clean and organized. When in reception she welcomes visiting clients and their pets with a smile.
After raising her three kids who all reside in Calgary, Sandy and her partner, Mark, were drawn to the beautiful landscape surrounding Pincher Creek. Together Sandy and Mark built their home in Pincher Creek where they relish in the scenery of the Rocky Mountains from their deck. In her downtime Sandy can be found horseback riding or walking her border collie, Bandit! She also enjoys baking which she so generously shares with her Peak Team members!
Tianna, TA
Technician Assistant
Tianna was first introduced to veterinary medicine almost 8 years ago, making the move to the Pincher Creek area and accepting a position as a technician assistant. Instantly she embraced and thrived in the busy environment and rapidly expanded her skillset. What drove her to get back into the field after a few years working elsewhere was her desire to work in an environment that she loves, and Peak was thrilled to add her to the team.
Tianna chose Peak Veterinary Hospital because of the quality of care that the clinic offers their patients and the progressive medical care that they uphold their standards to. Tianna loves being able to help patients through their appointments, and particularly enjoys seeing treatment plans come together. She is always eager to learn and expand her knowledge wherever she can.
Tianna lives on an acreage with her loving husband and wild little boy. When she is not chasing after her son, doing chores or adding to her extensive flock of chickens, she is an avid horseback rider. In the down time the cooler winters provide, she enjoys baking and woodworking as well as any other hands-on projects that she puts her mind to.