Our Team

Nevada Hutchison

As a little girl I always dreamed of working in a vet clinic. I’ve always had a love for animals. Growing up we always had a wide range of animals from dogs and cats to small animals and reptiles. I previously volunteered at the local S.P.C.A and helped my mom out with fostering all sorts of animals. My first job was at a local pet store where my passion for all animals grew. I recently moved to Kelowna with my dog Kilo and cat Boomer and decided I’d love to further my passion for animals at Spall and Harvey Animal Hospital. In my down time you can find me hiking around Kelowna and spending time with my pets. I look forward to meeting you and your beloved pets and keeping them comfortable while they get the best vet care provided!

Mira Lindeboom

As far as I can remember I knew I wanted to work with animals. As a kid I was always so fascinated and had a strong passion for animals and knew I wanted to get a job where I could help them.  I recently graduated from the Veterinarian Health Care Assistant course with CDI college. I began working here at Spall and Harvey Animal Hospital to complete my practicum hours for school and I have been here ever since. Working here has been such an amazing experience. I never could have imagined I would find a job I looked forward to going to every single morning. I am so grateful to be a part of this team and feel so blessed to be working alongside such talented doctors and am excited to continue to expand my knowledge in this field.

Kira Shim

Hi there, I’m Kira! Having grown up with dogs all my life I am so excited to be a part of the team here at Spall and Harvey. I’m currently studying at UBCO towards a degree in Medicinal Biochemistry with aspirations for medical school one day. When I’m not doing that, you can usually find me out hanging off some rocks somewhere! My family and I rescued two fur babies 8 years ago, brothers; Jamie (left) and Noah (right). Noah unfortunately was diagnosed with Addison’s disease and has been to his fair share of vets over the years. Trust me, I know firsthand how scary it can be when your pet is sick. After working with everyone here, there is no one I would trust more to look after my pups than the staff at Spall and Harvey! 

Haille Ragusa

Hey! My name is Haille and I am originally from Toronto, Ontario! I am currently here in Kelowna studying Zoology at the University of British Columbia. The plan is (and always was!) to go to veterinary school to get my DVM. I have been working at a vet hospital since I was 12 years old, and I cannot wait to expand my knowledge in a new province! If I’m not studying for my biochemistry exam, you’ll find me hiking, playing hockey, skiing or, of course, cuddling all my furry (and scaly) friends. I have a leopard gecko, a fish, a turtle, and a dog back in Toronto! I am absolutely looking forwards to taking care of all your furry family members and making you laugh at all my terrible jokes! See you soon!

Nyomi Skulmoski

Ever since I was little, I’ve been obsessed with animals, especially cats and dogs. I knew no matter what I decided to do with my life, I always wanted to help animals in any way I could. Growing up in an apartment that didn’t allow pets was hard, thankfully my grandma started up her own cat sitting business. I always got to tag along and learn how to properly care for cats and small dogs. In my free time, I love to make art and spend time with my rescue cat Rosco. He stumbled upon my house late last year as a feral and malnourished stray, who was very scared of people. Over time (and lots of nice meals) he finally began to trust me and is now my cuddly son. My dream is to open my own cat café to help rescue and adopt out as many cats as I can! I am so blessed to be working at Spall and Harvey Animal Hospital where I can comfort, help, and spend time with everyone’s fur babies. 

Jessica Friesen

For as long as I can remember, I have always had a soft spot for animals. While growing up, I was mostly surrounded by dogs which deepened my love for them. Now I have my very own fur baby named Cassie, an 8-year-old Cocker Spaniel! My first job was working at a doggy day care in Saskatchewan, and when I moved to Kelowna, I continued my career in the daycare business. I have now decided to explore my passion and apply my skills at Spall and Harvey Animal Hospital. I am excited to be a part of the amazing team here and meet all your lovely pets!