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From Vanderhoof farm to Dawson Creek: Dr. Taylor Westbrook joins vet clinic in the Peace

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

A Vanderhoof woman has been on hired on as a veterinarian in the Peace Region.

Dr. Taylor Westbrook is getting her start at the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic.

Westbrook grew up on a farm surrounded by horses, beef cattle, chickens, pigs, dogs and cats.

She also spent time riding horses and participating in 4-H clubs with horse and steer projects. Westbrook also enjoys basketball, snowboarding, and hiking.

Dr. Westbrook completed a Bachelor of Biology at UNBC’s Prince George campus before attending the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon.

Her primary interests in the field include surgery, equine lameness, emergency, and bovine medicine.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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