Dr. Carrie Fischer
Veterinarian
Dr. Carrie Fischer (BSc, PhD, DVM) grew up in rural Nova Scotia, then moved out West to pursue a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biochemistry at the University of Victoria. With a special interest in veterinary research, Carrie landed in cattle country to complete a PhD on antibiotics and bovine respiratory disease at the University of Calgary.
During this time, Carrie traveled the world, attending conferences that brought together researchers and veterinarians. Carrie’s love of animals then motivated her to pursue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at University of Calgary. As a veterinary student, Carrie studied horse reproduction at Cornell University, trained piglets how to jump over hurdles, and vaccinated flamingos at the Calgary Zoo.
It was in her final year that Carrie gained a passion for small animal medicine, with keen interests in emergency and internal medicine. Since graduating, Carrie has worked at Fish Creek Pet Hospital and Calgary North Animal Hospital, and is now excited to join the Tanglefoot Fernie Veterinary Services team. Outside of the clinic, Carrie can be found on a running trail, at the local Crossfit gym, in the mountains, or at the lake with her husband, Neil, and their fur-baby, Finn.
Dr. Sylvia Hurdle
Veterinarian
Dr. Sylvia Hurdle graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1991. She earned a post graduate certificate in Laboratory Animal Medicine from the OVC in 2015.
Sylvia focuses on small animals (dogs, cats, and rodents). Her special interests include diagnostic ultrasound, internal medicine, evidence based medicine and diagnoses and treatment of dental and oral problems.
Dr. Cali Lewis
Veterinarian
Dr. Cali Lewis is no stranger to veterinary medicine as she has followed in the footsteps of her parents, Dr. Roy Lewis and Dr. Carol Shwetz, who are both veterinarians. Cali comes to the Tanglefoot family from northern Alberta with five years of veterinary experience. She practices both in small and large animal veterinary medicine, with a special interest in bovine and equine medicine as well as specialized training and passion for animal chiropractic care (both small and large animals). Cali has two horses of her own and a blue heeler dog named Steady. In her free time, Cali can be found riding her horses, hiking or paddle boarding with her dog, and partaking in all things outdoors. Cali is excited to be living and working in the East Kootenay, and looks forward to meeting Tanglefoot’s wonderful clients and their amazing pets!