OUR TEAM

Dedicated to equine medicine since 1977

MEET OUR TEAM OF

PROFESSIONALS

TEAM

Sherry Payne

Sherry has been the Breeding Manager is Burwash Equine since 2021. She organizes everything to do with the many mares and stallions coming through Burwash in the busy breeding season. She also works closely with Dr. Thomas, and is currently pursuing her veterinary technology credentials through Penn Foster’s online vet tech program. Prior to starting at Burwash Equine, Sherry took the Racehorse Groom and Farrier Science programs at Olds College and ran her own farrier business for over 10 years.

Meagan Toth

Meagan has been Dr. White’s veterinary assistant since 2022. She completed two years in Equine Science at Olds College and holds an Associate Degree as a Veterinary Technician through Penn Foster College.

Céline Piche, RVT

Céline is originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and moved to Calgary after completing her Veterinary Technology Diploma at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. She works closely with Dr. Lee.

Kaycee Lane, RVT

Kaycee is from Hillmond, Saskatchewan. She completed her Veterinary Technician Diploma at Lakeland College in 2022 and she joined the Burwash Equine team at the start of 2025. She has a passion for performance horses and has experience in a variety of equine sports.

Shealyn Isted

Shealyn has been working as a veterinary assistant and managing the barn at Burwash Equine since 2023. She has served as a working student at a cross country stable, a dressage stable, and most recently worked with competition horses in the Netherlands.  

ADMIN TEAM

Heather Lewis

Heather has been practice manager at Burwash Equine since 2022. She grew up in Calgary, then moved to Vancouver Island. She has a Bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Victoria and completed several veterinary technician courses while working at veterinary clinics in BC before moving back to Calgary and becoming a key part of Burwash.

Sarah Cluney

Sarah is the receptionist at Burwash Equine. She has a diploma in Hospitality Business Management, and has worked in various industries while maintaining her equestrian knowledge and skills as a horse owner.

Dana Lipka

Dana is the Administrative Assistant at Burwash Equine Services. She graduated from Nait and has spent her career in a multitude of roles focused around animal care and stewardship such as veterinary clinics and wildlife rehabilitation centers.

Opportunities Available

Please email office@burwashequine.ca with your resume and cover letter!