Meet Our Team


Dr. Allison Hay

Veterinarian/Practice Owner

Allison was born and raised in Calgary Alberta and moved to Saskatoon for Veterinary school. She graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon in 2020 and joined the team at Forest Grove Veterinary Clinic shortly after. She has a particular interest in surgery and feline medicine. Allison spends most of her free time running and hiking with her husband Ory, and her dog Daniel. When not outside she is cuddled up with her wonderful kitty Tippy.


Dr. Liane Bitinsky

Veterinarian

Dr. Bitinsky graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon in 1998. She worked at the Cumberland Animal Clinic before opening the Forest Grove Veterinary Clinic with Dr. Wanda Burbridge in October 2000. She shares her life with her husband, Kevin, and dogs Twist and Wynn. She has a special interest in canine behaviour and outside of the clinic she enjoys reading, knitting and participating in competitive dog agility.


Dr. Sue Tedesco

Veterinarian

Sue Tedesco grew up in California. As a child she always knew that she wanted to be a vet and went to vet school in California. In 1989, she came to Saskatchewan to do a PHD on muskoxen and has been here ever since!  She started at Forest Grove Veterinary Clinic in 2008 and she lives near Pike lake with her husband and daughter. Sue has several pets, including 3 dogs, 5 cats, and 3 horses. She is a real softy to any animal that needs help and is very devoted to her work.


Dr. Leah Frei

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Originally from Alberta, Leah received her veterinary degree in 2009 and then was certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture in 2010.  She has been part of the Forest Grove Veterinary Clinic team since 2011.  Her professional interests include dentistry, feline medicine, and acupuncture.  Outside of her veterinary work, Leah spends most of her spare time dancing, bird-watching and enjoying the outdoors.


Dr. Dayle Borchardt

DVM

Dayle was born and raised in Saskatchewan, then travelled extensively before settling back here and going to university. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2013 with degrees in Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. Throughout her career she has practiced in rural and urban settings, as well as returning to her alma mater to teach and help shape the next generations of veterinarians. Her passion is veterinary outreach and her work as Regional Director of Community Vet Outreach in Saskatoon helps provide wellness care to people and their pets who don't have safe or secure places to live. She shares her home with her heart cat, Razor, her partner, and their dog, Finnegan


Jesse

Registered Veterinary Technician

Jesse was raised on a mixed livestock & grain farm and was always found doing daily livestock chores. From her upbringing and always being surrounded by animals, she knew her true passion was to work in the veterinary field. After graduating from high school, she went to college and received her diploma in Animal Health Technology. Jesse has been a technician since 2007. She is the proud owner of 2 curious cats! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, getting a good workout in, vegetable gardening and tending to her mini fruit orchard of 30 fruit trees in her backyard!


Lynnsey

Registered Veterinary Technician, VTS-(Behaviour)

Lynnsey grew up in a farming community in central Saskatchewan, in 2006 she graduated from Lakeland College Animal Health Technology Program. She has always had a keen interest in animal behaviour. She has her Low Stress Handling Silver Certification, her Fear Free Professional ELITE designation, and was the first technician in Canada with her veterinary technician specialty (VTS) in animal behaviour. Lynnsey is passionate about advocating for the wellbeing and comfort of all the animals she is in contact with, and she would be happy to help you with any behavioural challenges you might be facing with your pets. In her spare time you can find Lynnsey hanging out with her family, playing her guitar, or nose deep in a good book!


Joey

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Joey is from Battleford, Saskatchewan and completed her RVT program at Lakeland college in Vermillion, Alberta. She has a particular interest in dentistry and anything cat related! Outside the clinic Joey enjoys crafting, being at the lake and spending time with her family in her free time. Plus her cat Willard keeps her very busy.


Shanna

RVT

Shanna graduated from Thompson Rivers university in 2016. In her time as an RVT, she has developed a passion for anesthesia and pain management in all species. She shares her home with two Border Collie crosses; Artie and Charlotte. Shanna grew up around flighted friends (mainly cockatiels) and she continues to have a special interest in all things bird related. Outside of work, Shanna enjoys fiber arts including crocheting and knitting.


Lyle

RVT

​Lyle was raised on a small acreage south of Allan, SK. There he took care of many animals of all shapes and sizes. Since graduating from the veterinary technician program as Saskatchewan Polytechnic in 2020, he has worked in research and volunteered around Saskatoon. In his leisure time Lyle enjoys walking in nature and watching the local wildlife. 


Courteney

VMA

Courteney is from Edam, Saskatchewan. In 2019 she completed her VMA program at Lakeland College in Vermilion, Alberta. Courteney has always had a passion for animals, whether it's working at shelters, or animals of her own. She has a house full which includes: two dogs, Outlaw and Kai, and two cats, Poki and Milo. Outside of being a VMA, Courteney enjoys hanging out at home with her partner and pets.

A motto to live by: Pickles are great, until you're in one!


Quiana

VOA

Quiana was raised in Brandon, MB. She completed her veterinary office assistant in 2022. Quiana shares a home with her 2 rescue cats; Smokey & Julian, an old English bulldog; Oakley, and her 2 year old son. You can often find Quiana out golfing with her partner, making her beaded jewelry, or playing at the park with her little family. She looks forward to meeting you and your furry family members!