Meet Our Team

Pnina graduated from the Animal Health Program at Thompson Rivers University in 2011. She has been working as an RVT in Small Animal Practices in British Columbia, Alberta and for the last 2 years in Regina.

Her favorite part of Veterinary Medicine has become getting to experience first hand the magic of the human animal bond. Her clinic and team experience are a great asset as she takes this next step in her career as Clinic Manager.

Outside of her career she enjoys her family, gardening, and spending time outdoors.

Dr. Tracy Pedersen started her career in veterinary medicine in Ogema after graduation from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. She worked in mixed animal practice there until making a move to Sherwood Animal Clinic in 2003. Through the years, Dr. Pedersen has cultivated her passion for all aspects of equine practice while also enjoying the challenges of small animal medicine. She lives on a farm near Milestone. In 2003, Dr. Pedersen and her husband began Western Horse Sales Unltd and ran a large annual consignment horse sale for 14 years. She now spends her spare time either in a barrel racing arena or a hockey arena with her family.

Originally from Victoria, BC, Lara grew up surrounded by animals, which fueled her passion for veterinary medicine. She earned her Biology degree from the University of Victoria while volunteering at a wildlife rehabilitation center. Her journey then took her to Saskatoon, where she attended the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2024.

Lara has a strong interest in small animal medicine, with a particular love for cats and rabbits. She shares her home with her husband and their wonderful pets, and in her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, and playing games.

We’re so happy to have her on our team and know she’ll provide exceptional care for your pets!

Before relocating to Canada, Dr. Mirza gained extensive experience working in Dubai with high-level thoroughbreds, endurance horses, and racing camels. His background includes roles at both Dubai Camel Hospital and Dubai Equine Hospital, where he focused on complex surgeries, emergency care, and intensive care for camels and horses. He also completed three specialized internships at the prestigious Dubai Equine Hospital, honing his skills in surgeries, internal medicine, and equine sports medicine.

Dr. Mirza has a keen interest in poor performance evaluations and the application of regenerative medicine for lameness-related conditions. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the natural beauty of Saskatchewan.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Laura Callaghan to our Sherwood team!

Originally from Medicine Hat, Alberta, Dr. Laura Callaghan always had a passion for animals. She graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024 and completed an internship in equine field service at the Veterinary Medical Center in Saskatoon. Laura has a keen interest in equine sports medicine and rehabilitation, so she particularly enjoys lameness and performance exams.

As an avid equine enthusiast, Laura has competed in multiple equestrian disciplines, most notably Prix St Georges dressage with her Percheron X Thoroughbred, Llama. Laura spends her time out of the clinic being a massive Taylor Swift fan and tending to a menagerie of pets- horses, guinea pigs, a tortoise, an epileptic cat, a coonhound, and a huarizo (llama X alpaca) at her acreage by Kronau with her fiancé, David. Laura is excited to meet new people, get to know their animals, and be part of Regina’s horse community.

Emily grew up in small-town Watrous, Saskatchewan. After high school, she completed the Animal Health Technology program at Lakeland College. This brought her to Sherwood Animal Clinic for her practicum, which grew into a full-time position as a Registered Veterinary Technologist. Emily especially enjoys working alongside the veterinarians on equine lameness cases and outcalls. In her free time, she likes to ride her horse, hang out with her cat and spend quality time with her family and friends. She loves being a part of the Sherwood Animal Clinic team and is excited to continue to help their clients’ beloved pets.

Alyssa grew up in Regina. Her love of animals lead her to complete the Animal Health Technology program at Lakeland College in 2023. For the past two summers she enjoyed working at Sherwood Animal Clinic as a tech assistant and summer student. Alyssa is excited to return to the clinic to jumpstart her technician career, bringing a passion for veterinary medicine and especially enjoying equine nursing and care. Outside of the clinic she can be found riding her horse, hanging with her dog Murphy and spending time with family and friends.

Her initial connection with Sherwood Animal Clinic began with a practicum during her studies, which she thoroughly enjoyed. After graduating, she returned to the clinic as a full-time veterinary technician. Outside of work, Kaitlyn is active in rodeo, with a keen interest in barrel racing, and enjoys spending her summers at the lake with her family.

Kaitlyn now lives in Balgonie with her fiancé and their cat, Diva. Her practical experience and dedication make her a valued member of our team at Sherwood Animal Clinic.

Karley was born and raised in Regina Saskatchewan. She attended school at the U of R and received a degree in Kinesiology-Human Kinetics. Shortly after she became a 200 hour certified Yoga Instructor. However, her love of animals has always been her biggest passion, and it has inspired her to pursue a career in the animal health field. One day she hopes to combine her education and work with animals in a rehabilitation/therapeutic setting. Outside of the clinic you’ll almost always find her with her dog, Waylon. They love all things outdoors including paddle boarding, biking, hiking, camping and spending time with family and friends.

Born and raised in Regina, I have been around horse most of my life and fell in love with them. I competed competitively in baton twirling when I was young and have been  competing competitively in horse back riding for the last 8 years.

I studied equine at Lakeland College and am glad to be back in Regina as a veterinary assistant.

My name is Rachel, I am currently enrolled in the University of Regina studying and working towards my future career. I grew up always loving all types of animals, I loved meeting friends and families pets. I had also grown up surrounded by dogs in my family. I enjoy being outdoors especially in the summer being at my cottage. I am musically inclined and enjoy spending my free time playing guitar.

I grew up on a farm in Edenwold Saskatchewan. I have always had a love for large animals and got into the vet industry to pursue and learn more about it all.

I have been in the veterinary field for going on two years now mainly working as an assistant. In my spare time, I enjoy seeing my family and friends or going to the farm.

I am a small-town girl hailing from Craik, Saskatchewan, a small agricultural town where I developed a profound love for animals from an early age. After completing high school, I explored a variety of career paths, where I gained valuable experience,

however, my true passion has always been animals, leading me to accept a new role as a veterinary medical receptionist. Outside of work, I enjoy spending my time fishing, hiking with my dogs, and paddle boarding -embracing the beauty of nature.

I have been in the veterinary medicine field for 3.5 years. I took my veterinary office assistant program in 2021.

I have a love and passion for animals, I have 6 cats and a German Shepard named Echo. I have 3 wonderful, busy children and have been married for 18 years.

In my spare time I enjoy being with my kids and spending time at our family cabin.