Veterinarians
Dr. Matt Allen
Matt grew up across Canada, living in Ontario, Yukon and Nova Scotia. He completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the Ontario Veterinary College in 2011. Matt spent his first 3 years in practice working with Amanda in Dawson Creek, B.C before moving to Whitehorse. Matt and Amanda became owners of Alpine Veterinary Medical Centre in 2018, and have been part owners ever since. Matt loves dentistry and ultrasound, and has completed advanced training in both. He enjoys spending as much time as possible in the outdoors with Amanda, and their 3 boys, and loves raising a family in the Yukon.
Dr. Amanda Breuer
Amanda was raised in Grand Bend, a small beach town in rural Southwestern Ontario. She finished her undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph in 2007. She and Matt met in their interviews to get into vet school, and have been together ever since. Amanda graduated with Matt from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2011. Amanda worked as a mixed animal veterinarian in Dawson Creek, B.C. with Matt for 3 years, before moving to the Yukon. She loves working on all species of animals, and particularly enjoys surgery. She enjoys mountain biking, running and swimming and is also an avid knitter and potter. She is proud to call the Yukon home, and thinks it is a wonderful place to work and raise three boys with Matt.
Dr. Helen Eddy,
Helen is a proud Maritimer who grew up in New Brunswick and graduated from Acadia University in 2001, and from Atlantic Veterinary College in PEI in 2007. She moved to the Yukon to start her career at Alpine in June of 2007. Her log house in Crestview is a bit of a zoo, currently filled with two dogs, two cats, and two kids (Bela and Ruby). Their family loves the outdoor lifestyle of the Yukon, and fill winters with skiing and biathlon and summers with mountain biking, gardening, and hiking. Helen loves work at Alpine and the exciting mix of people and animals that make up our clientele.
Dr. Jessica Heath
Jessica Heath was born and raised on Vancouver Island and went to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, SK. She has worked in the Yukon since graduating in 2007, and cherishes the long standing relationships she has with many of the families she works with. Jess enjoys soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and internal medicine. When she is not working, Jess enjoys trail running and mountain biking with her dog Clive and spending time with her daughter Maeve. She also has a cat.
Dr. Julianna Campbell
Growing up in Whitehorse, Julianna developed a deep love for the natural world, which inspired her to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences (Honours) from Queen’s University in 2017. Her passion for adventure then took her to Australia, where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Melbourne in 2021.
With a strong belief in caring for "all creatures great and small," Julianna has a particular affinity for exotic animals and wildlife. She also has a keen interest in surgery and emergency medicine, which has led her to pursue advanced training. Currently, she is working towards becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in canine and feline medicine.
When she’s not at the clinic, Julianna enjoys hiking with her dog, Maisie, exploring local trails, and spending time with friends.
Dr. Nora vom Endt
Nora was born in Germany, where she developed a passion for animals and the outdoors at an early age.
She first discovered the Yukon in 2012 and was immediately drawn to its northern lifestyle and natural beauty. After earning her degree from Justus Liebig Universität Gießen in 2019 and spending several years gaining experience abroad she was excited to come to Canada and make the Yukon her new home.
Outside of work, Nora enjoys spending time exploring the outdoors with her husband Sébastien and their three dogs: Taiga, Tilou and Kaja.
Dr. Tannicka Reeves
Dr. Tannicka Reeves is a proud Yukoner and graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. With a background in Animal Bioscience from the University of Saskatchewan, she brings both scientific knowledge and heartfelt care to her practice.
Her passion for veterinary medicine was sparked by her first dog, Koeda, whose health journey inspired her to help others care for their beloved pets. Now back home, Dr. Reeves is excited to support the wellbeing of animals across the Yukon while reconnecting with her Indigenous roots in Atlin, BC.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé Brandon and Koeda, cooking, crocheting, reading, and exploring the outdoors.
Dr. Hayden Nevill
Hayden grew up in Louisiana and attended veterinary school at Cornell University in New York. His first clinical job was as a small animal and exotic pet veterinarian in Fairbanks, which is where he spent most of his veterinary career so far. Hayden's other veterinary experience includes oiled wildlife response, wildlife rehabilitation, small animal critical care, and being an instructor for veterinary students. He volunteered two years for the Yukon Quest when it was an international race, and that is when he realized he liked the Yukon as much as he likes Alaska. Hayden is very happy to be in Whitehorse, where he lives with his spouse, two dogs, a cat, a parrot and a fish. His favorite pastimes are paddling, birdwatching, and reading.
Dr. Scott McClelland,
Veterinarian
Veterinary Technicians
Amanda Farrell
Amanda grew up in New Brunswick and Tennessee. She graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Horizon College in Fredericton, N.B. in 2005. A need for adventure and a love for the mountains brought her to the Yukon after graduation, and since then she's called Yukon home. When she's not working, she's spending time with her husband Malcolm and son Tegan along with their zoo of pets. Currently they have four cats, one dog, two rats, a mouse, and usually a foster of some sort.
Chloe Nielsen
Chloe graduated from the Animal Health Technology Program from Thompson Rivers University in 2017 as a Registered Veterinary Technologist. She grew up on Vancouver Island and after several years of moving around British Columbia, she has settled in Whitehorse. When she's not busy at work, she can be found exploring her new homeland. She's looking forward to all the hiking, camping, and new adventures that the Yukon has to offer.
Dasha Prykhodko
Dasha graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 2014 and began her career in a mixed animal practice in Westlock. After visiting the Yukon on vacation in 2019, she was inspired by the region's natural beauty and relocated to Whitehorse the following year.
Dasha is passionate about providing a spectrum of care tailored to the unique needs of each patient and their family.
Her professional interests include wound management and pet nutrition, with a focus on developing individualized care plans that support each pet's overall health and well-being.
Outside of work, Dasha enjoys embracing the changing seasons of the North. Summers are often spent hiking and foraging, while winter offers opportunities to slow down and recharge through time in the art studio or curled up with a good book and her freeloading feline roommate, Gus.
Tiffany Blasak
Tiffany brings more than 30 years of experience in animal care and welfare to the AVMC team. She joined the clinic in 2023 after relocating to the Yukon. Her passion for helping animals has led her to volunteer with animal health initiatives both locally and internationally, as well as participate in wildlife and conservation projects.
With a background in Animal Control, Tiffany has a special interest in canine behaviour and enjoys helping owners develop practical management plans that support safe, positive relationships with their dogs. Her creative and compassionate approach is especially valuable when caring for anxious patients.
Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys reading, board games, crafts, camping, hiking and keeping up with the adventures of her energetic new kitten.
Morgan Hayes
Morgan was born and raised in Alberta giving her a love for the mountains and prairies. She graduated from Lakeland College in 2022 with a diploma in Animal Health Technology. She worked in a rural, all species practice before joining our team in the summer of 2024. She loves urgent care/emergency medicine, building relationships with owners and their animals, and working with animals of all species. When she is not at work she is with her dog, Bruce. She enjoys exploring new places, camping, hiking, paddling, ringette and trying new sports/hobbies!
Cassandra Teneycke
Kennel Assistants
Pyper Dear
Pyper is a proud Yukon local, born and raised in Whitehorse with a lifelong passion for animals. When she’s not at the clinic, you can find her enjoying the outdoors or spending time with horses. Pyper is affectionately known by her team as the clinic’s "class clown" thanks to her bright personality, but her dedication to her patients runs incredibly deep. She leads with a massive heart, treating and mourning every terminal patient with the same love and empathy she gives to her own beloved pets.
