Meet Our Team
Say hello to the Summerside Vet Hospital team!
We are so fortunate to have such a compassionate and close knit team.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Veterinarians
Dr. Lisa Gruber
D.V.M. & Owner
Dr. Lisa was raised on a small farm west of Edmonton and knew from a young age, she would become a vet. Lisa completed her Bachelor of Science (Animal Science major) degree at the University of Alberta and then moved to Melbourne, Australia to complete her veterinary medicine degree. Lisa graduated with honors in 2008. She worked at a small animal practice for over four years in Melbourne before taking a year off to travel to over thirty countries. A particular highlight of this adventure was volunteering at an animal sanctuary in Sri Lanka. Lisa and her husband then returned to the Edmonton area where she worked at a very busy small animal practice for five years before moving to Summerside Vet Hospital.
Lisa has an interest in dentistry and internal medicine and is passionate about preventative care throughout the life of your pet.
She and her husband have a young son. Their family is rounded out with three dogs, George, Millie and Lou, and a cat named Blanche. She loves spending time with her family, gardening, reading, walking her dogs, and being outdoors as much as possible. She looks forward to welcoming you to Summerside Vet Hospital!
Dr. Pat Kubik
D.V.M. & Owner
Pat grew up on a mixed farm (beef and dryland crops) near Turin, Alberta. He studied Agricultural Biotechnology at the University of Lethbridge before being admitted to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. He graduated with distinction in 2005. After working at clinics in Vernon, Calgary, and Southern Ontario, Pat settled in Edmonton in 2010.
Pat loves spending his free time with his wife and two small children. Family outings to hike, bike and play at the park are frequent and treasured. Pat also enjoys running.
As a veterinarian, Pat’s goal is to work with each case to provide the best possible medicine and care within the available means. He is especially interested in the benefits of providing dental care for pets. Pat also likes working with aging pets to ensure comfort and a good quality of life.
Registered Veterinary Technicians
Berkley
Manager & Registered Veterinary Technician
Berkley graduated from the Animal Health Technology Program at NAIT in 2010. She is the newest member of the Summerside team and comes to us with a high level of skill and expertise. Berkley has a special interest in pain management, surgical anesthesia, and patient care. She also has a passion for client education. Berkley has two yellow labs, Rascal and Autumn, and a horse named Tessler. In her spare time, Berkley enjoys photography, world travel, and horseback riding.
Shannon
Registered Veterinary Technician
Shannon graduated from the University of Alberta with a BSc in Environmental Conservation Sciences and worked as a Forest Ecologist before deciding to switch gears. Her passion for science and animals led her to the Animal Health Technology program where she graduated with honors in 2012. Shannon worked at a busy Edmonton practice for several years before moving to Summerside in fall, 2019. She has a passion for anesthesia and surgery, pathology, and senior pet care. She and her husband have a lively son and share their home with Fizzgig, the Siberian Husky, and Paul the Wonder Dog. In her spare time, Shannon loves hiking/backpacking, biking, gardening, and going on adventures with her family.
Deanna
Registered Veterinary Technician
Deanna graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at NAIT in 1996 and has worked at a small animal veterinary practice ever since. We were excited to have Deanna join the Summerside team in August 2019. She is enthusiastic about all aspects of veterinary care and has a strong interest in dentistry, surgical anesthesia and believes in high quality care for all her patients. Deanna loves to spend her spare time hanging out with her family at the lake, on the ski hill or just watching a movie at home.
Megan
Registered Veterinary Technician
Kennel Attendants
Amanda
Kennel Attendant
Amanda is in the process of completing her Bachelor’s Degree, majoring in Biological Sciences and hoping to move onto vet school following completion. She has a lifelong love of animals and an interest in animal health. Outside the clinic she spends her free time doing ultramarathons, hiking, cross-country skiing and riding her rescue horse, Storm. She is excited to join the Summerside team!
Leanne
Kennel Attendant
Leanne grew up surrounded by her family’s beloved pets and she is aspiring to become a Registered Veterinary Technician, hoping to make that goal a reality by applying to NAIT’s Animal Health Technology program. She enjoys going kayaking in the summer, but she also likes to spend her time at home drawing, painting and reading.
Mahnoor has an orange tabby cat named Bravo and two budgies named Pereigh and Benito. When Mahnoor is not working, she enjoys spending time with family, cuddling with her cat, horseback riding, and skating.
Reception
Emily
Receptionist & Assistant Manager
Emily graduated N.A.I.T’s Veterinary Medical Assistant program in 2013, and worked at a busy clinic in Edmonton for many years. Emily joined Summerside Vet as Assistant Manager & Receptionist November, 2020 and is happy to be back with her old team.
She has four cats, Spinelli, Ivy, Romeo, and Kiki who she loves so much, even when they are getting up to no good. When she is not snuggling the cats, Emily loves to paint, and loves to create new crafting projects.
She strives to provide excellent client / patient care and support at Summerside!
