Dr. Adrian Helmers graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh, Scotland, after having completed her bachelor’s degree in Zoology from the University of Guelph in Ontario. Her special veterinary interests include dermatology, cardiology, emergency medicine, senior pet care, dentistry, and exotic animal medicine and surgery. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends in the great outdoors!

Dr. Megan Broschak graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts and completed her final clinical year at Michigan State University. Her pre-veterinary studies included a Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology at the University of Guelph in Ontario. Dr. Broschak has special interests in rehabilitation, soft tissue-surgery, diagnostic ultrasound, and internal medicine. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Broschak enjoys travelling, mountain biking, backcountry hiking, swimming, snowboarding, and exploring our beautiful province!

Dani is originally from Portsmouth, a naval town on the south coast of England, and at the age of 16yr, made the big jump across the pond to Canada.

She lived in Saskatoon for several years, but eventually decided to move out to beautiful Kamloops with her husband, Jordan.

From a young age Dani knew that she wanted to pursue a career with animals. Throughout the years she has been in multiple roles focused on animal welfare, but for the past 5 years she has shifted her attention to clinic management.
She has taken part in numerous projects within Kamloops such as spay and neuter programs, low-income assistant programs, and community outreach and education.

Dani started with our sister clinic Neighbourhood Veterinary Hospital in January 2023, to not only oversee the clinic, but to put all her knowledge and experience into helping Dr Broschak and Dr Helmers, with opening Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital. Behind the scenes Dani is a busy lady, always making sure daily operations are running smoothly, and all staff, clients and patients feel welcome.

Outside of work, Dani loves hiking, camping, yoga, gardening and spending time with her family and friends.

Michelle grew up in Golden BC, on a small farm where she lived with and cared for lots of different animals. She pursued a career as a veterinary technician by attending Old’s college and graduating in 2011. Thereafter she worked at Fairfield Emergency Hospital in Kelowna for the next 10 years, and additionally taught courses for the vet assistant program at the Centre of Arts and Technology.

In winter 2022, Michelle decided to move to Kamloops to join her boyfriend and his dog Bonnie to start a funny farm of their own, with sheep, cattle, alpacas, and llamas! She also made the move to Kamloops in order to assist Dr Broschak and Dr Helmers with the opening of Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital, and move into her new role of Lead Veterinary Technician.

Michelle’s heart lies in the excitement and challenge of emergency medicine. She will act to build and manage our team of Registered Veterinary Technicians at Phases and will continue to bring her many years of experience and extensive knowledge of emergency medicine to her encounters with all patients that come into our care.

Claire grew up in Vancouver and has been working in the veterinary industry since she was 14. Claire began working in emergency after completing tech school and has a passion for trauma medicine and critical care. Claire has two kitties at home, Fletcher and Timmy, as well as a Pitbull named Rigs. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and camping.

Abby is originally from the small town of Terrace BC, but decided to stay in Kamloops after completing the Veterinary Technology program at TRU. Abby enjoys the excitement and variety that comes along with ER medicine. Outside of work you can find her at the barn riding her horse, or spending time at home with her two cats Otter and Mouse.

My name is Hailey. I’m one of the registered veterinary technicians here at Phases. I spent 6 years in Saskatchewan where I received my diploma and worked within the veterinary field, having experience in both large and small animal medicine. I grew up on a hobby farm in a small town north of Kamloops. Where is still have horses and a goat. I enjoy spending a lot of time outdoors, taking my pup, Willow with me on all my adventures.

Hi my name is Kahlia and I am one of the Lead VA's at Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital. One of my key roles at Phases is to make sure our VA team has all of the training and resources they will need, so your pets get the best possible care while in the hospital.
Through my career as a VA, I have discovered my personal interests within the veterinary field include nutrition and emergency trauma. In the near future I plan to take the veterinary technician course at TRU, so I can continue to help animals within the community.
I am kept busy outside of work with my kitten Aayla, horseback riding on the family farm, and spending time with my fiancé.

Hello, my name is Chelsea and I am one of the Veterinary Assistants here at Phases. I grew up in Powell River on a small property with lots of chickens, ducks, cats and our two family dogs and have known I wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine since I was very young. I recently moved to Kamloops to attend university and gain work experience in an emergency clinic. When I’m not at work I love spending my time trail running, mountain biking and hanging out with my two cats.

Hello! My name is Jeovanna and I work as a VA at Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital. I grew up in a small town called Lillooet and moved to Kamloops in 2022 to attend TRU and study sciences. I’ve always loved animals and had an interest in veterinary care. I spent my childhood with chickens, cats, and dogs. When I came to Kamloops, I finally got the chance to gain some experience in the veterinary industry. I obtained experience working as a veterinary assistant at another clinic after receiving my certificate in animal welfare through university. Working at Phases has helped me in deciding on my future career. I would like to attend school to become a veterinary technician, and I hope to start soon. On my days off, I like to visit my family in my hometown and travel to different cities to see my friends. I enjoy reading, biking, hiking, exploring, and spending time with my loved ones.

Brielle has been a veterinary assistant for 2 years, focusing on emergency medicine. With a strong background in animal care, she is passionate about creating a comfortable and calming environment for pets in emergency settings. Inspired by her love for animals, Brielle is currently seeking higher education to deepen her understanding of veterinary medicine and better her ability to help pets in need. At home, she cares for a diverse group of animals, including horses, cats, dogs, chickens, and ducks. In her spare time, Brielle enjoys outdoor activities such as 4x4ing, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and photography, where she embraces her love for nature and animals.

My name is Brooklynn and I'm one of the vet assistants here at PVEH. I previously worked at our general practice sister clinic, Neighbourhood Veterinary Hospital before transitioning over to here! I have a strong interest in exotic medicine and I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a major in animal biology to hopefully become a veterinarian in the future so I can better advocate for our friends with scales and feathers! When I'm not at work, you can find me exploring the BC mountains with my Small Münsterländer puppy, Juniper, who is the newest addition to our family! I also enjoy cozying up with a good book with my kitty, Lemon, curled up on my lap or watching a movie with my ball python, Venus.

Hello, my name is Jamie, and I am a CCR at Phases. I have worked in vet medicine for 8 yrs before coming to emergency med. I am the founder of Ruffstart Rescue and my passion is saving dogs! I have been doing rescue for almost 15yrs! On my days off you will find me spending time with family and friends. I enjoy paddleboarding and hiking. I foster dogs, and enjoy being a stepping stone to finding their forever family.