About Us
About Delisle Veterinary Service
We love pets.
Delisle Veterinary Service offers a comprehensive range of veterinary care for companion animals, blending “Big City Service” with a “Small Town Friendly” atmosphere. Many new clients are pleasantly surprised by the extensive services and advanced equipment available at our small-town clinic.Founded by Dr. Lorrie Fraser, the clinic specializes in surgery, dentistry, and canine reproduction. Dr. Fraser’s true passion lies in surgery, particularly in treating dogs with ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments. Her goal is for the clinic to become known as the “canine knee clinic,” as she finds great joy in restoring mobility to dogs suffering from lameness.
Our team embodies the spirit of a close-knit family, united by common goals in veterinary care. We take pride in maintaining a peaceful and welcoming environment, which our patients seem to appreciate as well.
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We proudly serve the pets of the Delisle, SK, Saskatoon, Harris, Rosetown, Zealandia, Grandora, Vanscoy, Asquith, Perdue, Soverign, Biggar, Elrose, Laura, Tessier, Outlook and the surrounding areas. We look forward to seeing you and your pet. Request an appointment for your pet by clicking the button below!
Meet the Doctors
Dr. Lorrie Fraser
Veterinarian/Practice Owner
Dr. Fraser grew up in Alberta and studied at the University of Alberta, where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in 1994. In 1998, she graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and started a mobile mixed animal practice. Some family commitments sent her back to Alberta where she spent several years working in a mixed animal practice and, then, a small animal practice where she focused on small animal surgery and dentistry. When the opportunity arose to move back to Delisle, she moved back and started the Delisle Veterinary Service. Dr. Fraser knew she wanted to “be a vet” when she was just 4 years old. She enjoys time spent with her husband, Cam, children, and grandchildren and she looks forward to visits with family, camping, fishing, and travelling. She is very thankful for Dr. Joseph Hrdlicka and his mentorship as she grew up, for the opportunities to tag along on farm calls, and for the love and support of her husband, family, friends, and community.
Dr. Amanda Turner
Veterinarian
Amanda graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 2014 and, since then, has built a strong connection with the Delisle Veterinary Service team through her years of dedicated service. With years of hands-on experience, she has cultivated a deep passion for animal care and mentorship. Currently, Amanda shares her knowledge as an instructor in the Veterinary Technology program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, inspiring the next generation of veterinary professionals.
Outside of work, Amanda enjoys life on her serene acreage alongside her husband, their energetic 4-year-old son, two loyal dogs, and a handful of charming cats. Her life reflects her love for both her family and her furry companions.
Get to Know Our Team
Our team is passionate about building lasting relationships with both you and your furry companion. We invite you to take a moment to explore and learn more about us - we look forward to getting to know you better and ensuring your pet receives the best care possible.
Suzanne Jurgens
Registered Veterinary Technician
Suzanne has been an RVT for the past 40 years. She has had the pleasure of being a pet mom/gramma to several different animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs,hamsters, geckos and birds over the last 25 years. In 2004, she started her own Dog & Cat Grooming business where she traveled to clients' homes or they came to her home. This gave her the ability to work around her 5 young children.
Suzanne truly enjoys connecting with clients and their pets and loves her second family at Delisle Veterinary Services.Her other passion is anything crafting and for the past 2 1/2 years she has made sympathy cards for the clinic. Suzanne and her husband of 30 years live on an acreage with their Coton du Tulear, Zella; LGD Kangal mix, Tovik and their kitty Ash.
Sarah Ibach
Registered Veterinary Technician
Sarah graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2022 with a degree in Animal Biosciences and continued her education at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, where she completed the Veterinary Technology program in 2024.
Sarah's always had a passion for animals and enjoys working in a field where she can help care for them every day. Whether it’s assisting in procedures/surgeries, supporting pet owners, or making sure animals are comfortable and healthy, Sarah loves being part of a team that makes a difference in pets and pet owners lives.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors - especially at the lake, reading a good book, cooking, and being with family and friends. She also adores spending time with her cat, Ember, who definitely keeps life interesting!
Shelby Waugh
Registered Veterinary Technician
Shelby is a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) with over a decade of diverse experience in the veterinary field. A 2012 graduate of Lakeland College, she has worked in various settings, including large animal, small animal, and mixed animal clinics, as well as rehabilitation and emergency care. Her broad skill set and passion for animal care have made her a versatile professional, well-versed in both clinical practice and client/patient care.
Originally from Vancouver Island, Shelby now resides in Saskatoon, where she is pursuing her nursing studies at the University of Saskatchewan while continuing to work part-time in the veterinary field. Her commitment to expanding her medical knowledge and offering high-quality care remains at the forefront of her career.
Outside of her professional life, Shelby enjoys hiking with her Jack Russel mix Lux and spending time at home with her cats (Covy and Tairn), staying connected to nature and her love for continuous learning and helping both animals and people.
Melinda Stevens
Veterinary Technician Student
Melinda has been at Delisle Veterinary Services since 2019. She thoroughly enjoys her chosen career and the extended family she has made since she began here. One of her favorite parts (although there are many) is meeting and watching your little bundles of joy grow up and being privileged to have a relationship with them and their owners.
Jennifer Elder
Veterinary Technician Student
Jen became part of our team in the fall of 2021. Shortly after she decided to further her career in the industry and is in her 2nd year of becoming a Veterinary Technician.
Jen has had a huge passion for animal wellbeing since she was a child and has had a wide variety of small pets. In her spare time, she can be found spending time with her husband, 3 kids, and her pets.
Jen enjoys adventuring, gardening, renovating, and caring for her extensive plant family.
Jesse Wist
Veterinary Office Assistant
Jesse is a passionate and bubbly Veterinary Office Assistant at Delisle Veterinary Services, where she has been a valued team member for over a year and a half. Jesse graduated at the top of her class from McKay Career Training in 2020, completing the Veterinary Office Assistant program. A deep love for both animals and people has driven her career ever since.
Jesse enjoys helping clients learn more about their pets and providing support in any way possible. What excites her most about the job is the constant opportunity to learn something new and the chance to build meaningful relationships with clients. Kitten appointments are also one of her particular highlights!
Having grown up on an acreage with horses and having ridden all her life, Jesse developed a deep appreciation for all kinds of animals at a very early age. She now lives in a small town with her long-term partner and their daughter. The home is always bustling with two big dogs and six cats!
When not working, Jesse can be found spending quality time with family, friends, and animals, exploring the outdoors, creating art, coaching kids' soccer, volunteering, or simply enjoying life with her loved ones.
Tami Horyza
Receptionist
You will recognize Tami as one of our team members who answers your calls, books your appointments, and relays questions to Dr. Fraser for you. 11 years ago, Tami made a complete career change when she hung up
her wings to pursue her life’s passion and began a new career in vet med and never looked back. She started at DVS in 2017 and truly found a home and an additional family with our group.
What makes our clinic unique is that everyone who works here truly loves the animals we care for and the people who are their caregivers. When we interact with them, we know not only their pets’ stories but the owners’ stories, too. We share in their joys and, sadly, sometimes sorrows, which is a rarity in most companies today. Her spirit animal is Canis familiaris, and she has never met a dog she didn’t love and wants to drag home. Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.
Betty-Jean Gessel
Administrative Assistant
Since 2008, Betty-Jean has been the friendly face and voice behind the reception desk at Delisle Veterinary Services. Over the years at the clinic, she has developed an understanding of animal care and customer service. Betty-Jean loves interacting with clients, finding joy in the little moments—whether it's hearing about their pets' latest adventures or realizing just how small the world really is.
At home, Betty-Jean is the proud owner of Karson the dog and Alice the cat, creating a lively and loving household. She especially enjoys puppy visits at the clinic, where she can share her enthusiasm and care with new furry friends.
When she's not greeting clients or assisting the team, Betty-Jean is always looking forward to the next chance to connect with both the people and the pets that make Delisle Veterinary Services a special place.