Our Team

Gregor grew up in the small town of Belsen, Germany. In high school he did a one year exchange to Nelson, BC. He stayed with a family on a farm that had countless animals and this solidified his passion to become a veterinarian. After high school he volunteered for one year at a local bird sanctuary. 

He then went on to vet school in Budapest, Hungary. 

This is where he met his wife and partner Dr. Lindsay Hein. 

After graduation they moved to his home area and worked in a mixed animal practice for 2 years. Next they ended up in Vermilion, Alberta at a wonderful mixed animal practice. However the mountains and being closer to Lindsay's family was calling them. When they heard Dr. Steiger was wanting to slow down and retire they jumped at the chance to work  at his clinic and live in the area. They moved here in February 2020 and it instantly became home. 

When not in the clinic, Gregor volunteers as a firefighter with the Diamond Valley Fire Department. 

He can also be found spending time with their young children Henry, Roland, and Isabelle, playing baseball, fishing, hiking in the mountains, camping and doing anything in the outdoors. 

Lindsay grew up on a horse ranch northwest of Cochrane. In kindergarten she wanted to be a vet and never wavered from that dream. She truly loves all animals. 

She was an avid Pony Club member, testing to the highest levels, this led to eventing, dressage, tetrathlon and pentathlon. She competed nationally all across Canada and internationally on the Canadian team. Through her sport of pentathlon she ended up in Budapest, Hungary and this led to her going to Veterinary school in Budapest. 

This is where she met her husband and partner Dr. Gregor Hein. 

After graduation they moved to Gregor's home area of Stuttgart, Germany for 2 years. Next they ended up in Vermilion, Alberta at a wonderful mixed animal practice. 

However the mountains and being closer to family was calling them. 

When they heard Dr. Steiger was wanting to slow down and retire they jumped at the chance to work at his clinic and live in the area.  They moved here in February 2020 and it instantly became home. 

When Lindsay is not in the vet clinic she can be found going on adventures with their young children Henry, Roland, and Isabelle. She loves playing hockey, baseball, riding horses, skiing, swimming, watching the Calgary Flames, crafting, camping, traveling and spending time with their many animals. 

Melissa grew up in Okotoks, she belonged to 4-H beef and sheep clubs, and also pony club. She started working at her parent's business, Red Deer Lake Meats at the age of 13 and worked there for 10 years. Somewhere in those years she met her husband Derek at Red Deer Lake Meats. They have two teenage daughters Jenn and Kim. Melissa also worked as an administrative assistant for AgWest for 10 years. Once leaving AgWest she wanted to get back to working with animals, so when she saw that the clinic was looking for an administrative assistant she thought why not. So in 2013 she joined the team at Diamond Valley Vet. Melissa brings along with her two cats. 

Natalya was fortunate enough to start her journey at Diamond Valley Veterinary in 2015. She is currently working as an assistant and receptionist. She has a BSc in biological sciences and psychology at the University of Calgary. She is currently in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary graduating in 2025. When not in school or work, she can be found spending time with her two horses, dog, and hermit crab!

Kara is a Registered Veterinary Technologist, she hails from Sask. but has been a Diamondite since 2004, working locally for many years before leaving to expand her skills & knowledge in many different aspects of veterinary medicine. Kara welcomed the opportunity to work within her community again at Diamond Valley Vet Clinic in December of 2021. 

She achieved her AHT Diploma in 2009 from Thompson Rivers University in B.C. Kara is a Certified Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist and also has her Animal Reiki Practitioner Certification. 

Her family’s canine pack includes three dogs of varied sizes and her feline colony is made up of six.

Please allow me to introduce myself, I am Elisa, a Registered Veterinary Technologist. I started working with animals at the Humane Society as a teenager, which introduced me to the world of Veterinary Medicine. I graduated from the Animal Health Program at NAIT-Fairview Campus in 2006. Throughout my career I've had the opportunity to gain experience in general practice, shelters, emergency and referral. My family and I moved to Okotoks in 2016. I have loved raising my daughter and step-son in such a family-oriented, fun town. My favorite hobbies are gardening, golfing, and camping.