Meet Our Staff
Dryden Veterinary Services Family
Our staff members come from all walks of life and are united through a shared passion for animals. Keep scrolling to find out more about the incredible individuals who make up the Dryden Veterinary Services team.
Dr. Greg Springett
Veterinarian/Practice Owner
Dr. Greg Springett graduated from OVC in 2004 and joined DVS in 2012. He purchased DVS in 2014, and built our brand new facility in 2024. Dr. Springett has a strong interest in diagnostic medicine. In his spare time you may see him coaching many different hockey and soccer teams.
Dr. Clayton Schneider
Veterinarian
Dr. Clayton Schneider graduated from OVC in 1978 and was the practice owner from 1988 to 2014. Dr. Schneider is well known in our community for being an experienced large and small animal veterinarian, a farmer and a competitive musher. Although he is semi-retired, he still helps us out at DVS a few days a month.
Dr. Hannah Thompson
Veterinarian
Dr. Hannah Thompson graduated from OVC in 2021 and joined us as a new graduate. Dr. Thompson is our resident surgeon and has recently taken more training and has begun adding orthopedics to our list of services. Dr. Thompson is a proud German Shepherd mom and has a special interest in dog behaviour.
Milissa Crossley
Registered Veterinary Technician
Milissa Crossley graduated from St. Lawrence College in 2004 and joined DVS shortly after. Milissa wears many hats at DVS, but as a technician her interests are surgery, anesthesia, clinical cytology and nutrition. If your pet needs to be referred to a specialist likely she is behind the scenes. When not at the clinic she can be found at the hockey arena cheering on her boys, or fishing, hunting and trapping with her family. Milissa's love for animals started young and at home she has 2 dogs Boots and Glover and cat Malibu.
Andrew Jaszczyszak
Registered Veterinary Technician
Andrew Jaszczyszak graduated from Algoquin College in 2010 and joined DVS the summer before graduation. Andrew has a special interest in ultrasound and is certified in class 4 laser therapy. When not at work he enjoys fishing, golfing and beach volleyball.
Lyndsey Schott
Registered Veterinary Technician
Lyndsey Schott graduated from Northern College in the spring of 2015 after also completing a one year wildlife rehabilitation program. She started at Dryden Veterinary Services the following fall, and quickly fell in love with every patient. Lyndsey has an interest in wound care, emergency medicine and surgery. She is the proud mother of two rescue dogs, who she refers to as her kids. Badger the 3 legged perfect prince; aka Muwank, aka The Bubs, aka Mommaspew and Gemma the sweetest of all creatures; aka Miss Gem, aka Madame, aka My Dorelle.
Kirstin Bazinet
Registered Veterinary Technician
Kirstin Bazinet graduated from Oulton College in 2018 and joined DVS shortly after graduation. Kirstin grew up with horses and being in 4-H and always knew she wanted to work with animals. Kirstin's interest as a technician are surgery, large animal, neonatal and critical care medicine.
Krista Porter
Veterinary Technician Student
Krista started with DVS in 2021 as a highschool co-op student. She returned as an Animal Care Attendant, and is currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technician Program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. We are excited to be hosting Krista for her clinical hours, and will be welcoming her back as an RVT upon graduation.
Lynsey Springett
Office Manager
Meet our Clinic Manager, Lynsey Springett! Lynsey comes to us with 15+ years in the Finacial Industry. In 2020 she offered to help with holiday coverage and loved the DVS clients and team so much, she never left. Lynsey is one of the friendly faces you'll see at the front desk who will surely greet you an your furry friend with a smile and a handful of treats.
When she's not at the clinic, you can usually find her at the arena cheering on her kids or enjoying some quality family time. Lynsey also enjoys hiking, camping and all that NWO has to offer.
Her home wouldn't be a true home without the love and energy of her 3 dogs, Rosie (aka Rosie Roo), Lake (aka Lakey) and Kylo (aka the Toad Prince)
Renée Marin
Receptionist
Meet Renée, one of our receptionists, aka multi-tasking ninjas, here at DVS. Renée brings with her 6 years of experience working administratively in the medical field. She has been welcoming and supporting the clients and patients of DVS since 2023 with compassion, kindness and a full supply of fur baby snuggles.
When she is not greeting your furry friends at the clinic, you can find her enjoying time with her family, cruising NWO on her Harley-Davidson or relaxing in front of the lake.
Renée's love for animals is shown not only in the clinic but also at home with her 2 dogs, Odin (aka Odie) and Karma (aka Big Karm).
Peggy Marion
Receptionist
Peggy joined DVS in 2023 and comes to us with Reception experience in the human medical field. Peggy is one of the first faces you will see and is a friendly and compassionate voice on the phone.
Reyhan Brown
Animal Care Attendant
Reyhan joined DVS as a high school co-op student, and returned during summers off from University to work as an Animal Care Attendant.
Brianne Kudlacek
Animal Care Attendant
Brianne joined DVS as a high school co-op student and works at DVS during the summers in many roles assisting our vets and technicians and receptionists. She currently attends the University of Guelph completing her degree in Animal Biology with intention on applying to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program. She also volunteers with Grey Bruce Aboriginal Qimmiq team to assist in the wellbeing of animals in remote communities and sits on their board of directors.
