Our Doctors
Dr. Heather H. Moreau, BVM&S, MRCVS
Owner, Veterinarian
Dr. Moreau grew up “back east,” spending her childhood in Pennsylvania before relocating with her family to Massachusetts. A lifelong athlete, she developed a passion for skiing at an early age and went on to study at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology while competing on both the Nordic and Alpine ski teams. During her time at the university, Dr. Moreau was elected Student Representative to the Board of Trustees for two years, where she developed strong leadership and communication skills. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2008 on a full presidential scholarship.
In 2008, Dr. Moreau and her husband, Julian, relocated to Salt Lake City, drawn by their shared love of skiing and life opportunities in Utah. Shortly thereafter, she began her career in veterinary medicine after being introduced to the field by mutual ski team friends. She worked full time as a veterinary technician at a small animal practice in the Salt Lake Valley, gaining valuable hands-on experience before pursuing veterinary school in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Moreau was accepted into the accelerated four-year veterinary program at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh in 2012. Founded in 1823, the RDSVS is one of the oldest veterinary schools in the world and is known for its rigorous, multi-species training. During her time there, Dr. Moreau developed strong clinical interests in dermatology and soft tissue surgery, and at graduation in 2016 she was honored with the school’s “Best Student in Dermatology” award.
Since graduating, Dr. Moreau has practiced full time in the Salt Lake Valley and will celebrate ten years in practice in July 2026. In 2019 she founded Canyons Veterinary Clinic, where she has now spent six years building a thriving practice and team dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care. Her primary professional interests include surgical oncology, dermatology, and the management of brachycephalic breeds, particularly English and French Bulldogs. She has become well known among clients for her experience with these unique breeds and enjoys helping owners navigate their specialized medical needs.
Dr. Moreau also finds great fulfillment in mentoring young veterinarians, teaching students and externs, and helping the next generation of veterinary professionals build confidence in clinical practice. In addition to practicing medicine, she continues to enjoy the challenges and rewards of running a veterinary clinic and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Moreau and her husband Julian stay busy with their one-year-old son and their French Bulldog, Dolly, who keep the household entertained with their antics.
Dr. Jennifer Carmody, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
We are proud to introduce our first associate veterinarian, Dr. Jennifer Carmody. Dr. Carmody grew up outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Although she started her college career with a focus on sports-medicine she quickly realized her real passion was for helping animals. She went on to earn her undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences at Marquette University before continuing on to veterinary school at the University of Wisconsin. Before joining the Canyons team she practiced at a busy Animal Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dr. Carmody is very interested in integrative medicine and loves to mix alternative therapies with her usual treatment methods. She’s completed over 300 hours of coursework in both veterinary acupuncture and veterinary chiropractic studies and is also a Certified Veterinary Medical Manipulation Practitioner.
Dr. Carmody’s interests away from work include hiking, fishing, reading, and playing volleyball. She played competitively for more than 12 years, and her college team won the national championship two years in a row! Dr. Carmody also loves to spend time with her husband, who works as a dentist. They have a one year old Australian Shepherd named Floyd.
Please join us in welcoming her to CVC, we know you will love her down-to-earth attitude and love for animals.
Dr. Lucy Wagstaff
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Wagstaff grew up in southern Virginia on her family’s dairy farm. There, she developed a love of animals from spending time with the cows, the farm dogs, all the barn cats, rabbits and even a conure. Dr. Wagstaff went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Animal and Poultry Sciences from Virginia Tech with hopes to work as a mixed animal practice veterinarian. She continued on to veterinary school at the University College of Dublin in Dublin, Ireland. After graduation, Dr. Wagstaff worked at busy small animal practices in Dublin and realized that her passions lie more with companion animals. Recently Dr. Wagstaff decided to move back to the States with her husband because she missed home and wanted to explore more of her own country.
Dr. Lucy Wagstaff’s strong interests include soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and feline medicine. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys reading, baking, knitting, practicing yoga, thrifting, hiking, swimming, and spending time with her two rescue cats, Mr. Poopy Peets and Pickles.
Dr. Adriauna Stokes – Joining us August 2026
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Adriauna Stokes grew up in Syracuse, Utah, and earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences from Utah State University before completing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Midwestern University in Arizona.
Before veterinary school, Dr. Stokes worked as a veterinary technician and receptionist, experiences that helped shape her passion for patient care and client communication. She especially enjoys client education and follow-up care and loves helping pet owners feel informed and supported throughout their pets’ lives.
While she has a special interest in dermatology, Dr. Stokes enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine and appreciates the variety that general practice provides. She values the opportunity to build long-term relationships with pets and their families while continuing to learn and grow in a profession that is constantly evolving.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Stokes enjoys yoga, hiking, trying new restaurants, and spending time outdoors. She loves exploring Utah with her husband and their mixed-breed rescue dog, Oliver, whom she adopted during her first year of veterinary school.
Dr. Kaatje Fisk, DVM – Joining us August 2026
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Kaatje Fisk grew up in Cottonwood Heights, Utah and earned her B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Wyoming before earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University through the WIMU program. She is thrilled to be back home in Utah, where she can practice veterinary medicine while staying close to her family and the mountains she loves.
Dr. Fisk has special interests in cardiology, neurology, and soft tissue surgery, but what she loves most about veterinary medicine is building lasting relationships with her patients and the people who love them. She believes exceptional care stems from partnering with pet owners, taking the time to listen, answer questions, and create personalized treatment plans that support each pet’s unique needs. Her goal is to help pets live happy, healthy, comfortable lives while ensuring their families feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Fisk enjoys taking advantage of everything Utah has to offer. You can often find her skiing, snowmobiling, backpacking, water skiing, or planning her next adventure abroad. She also loves camping throughout the state with her cat, Scout.
Dr. Vickie Surber, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Vickie Surber joined Canyons Veterinary Clinic in May 2026, bringing more than 30 years of experience in small animal medicine, including 20 years as the owner of a successful veterinary practice in Texas.
Throughout her career, Dr. Surber has built a reputation for providing compassionate, individualized care while developing extensive expertise in both preventive and complex medical cases. She has a special passion for feline medicine and is particularly skilled at helping nervous, anxious, and fearful cats feel comfortable during their veterinary visits. As a Fear Free Certified professional, she is dedicated to reducing stress and creating positive experiences for pets and their families.
Dr. Surber especially enjoys caring for senior pets and partnering with owners to help them navigate the unique challenges that come with aging. From managing chronic conditions to maintaining quality of life, she believes that education and collaboration are key to helping pets thrive throughout every stage of life. She takes pride in spending time with clients, answering questions, and ensuring they feel informed and confident in their pet’s care.
Our Staff
Haley
Practice Manager
We are excited to introduce Haley as our new Practice Manager. She graduated from Animal Behavior College in 2015 becoming certified as a Veterinary Assistant. She has been a Veterinary Nurse for the last 9 years and has spent 5 of those years here with us at Canyons Veterinary Clinic. She has a special interest in K9 and Feline dentistry and has a passion for caring for animals. She has 3 dogs- Charles Barkley, Skolly, Gracie and 1 cat- Panther that she loves to spend time with. She also has 2 children and her Husband that love to join her in all thing’s animals! In her spare time some of her hobbies include camping, traveling, art and crafts, participating in work related events, and sometimes just lounging on the couch enjoying movies.
Madeline
Veterinary Nurse
Maddie has been a nurse at Canyons for 4 years and has been in VetMed a total of 6 years. Maddie is one of our main nurse’s that assists with surgery and dentals. She is also our social media coordinator. When Maddie is not hard at work at the clinic you will find her spending time with her family and their dog Anastasia.
Brianna
Veterinary Nurse
We are proud to introduce Brianna Fonnesback, one of our awesome veterinary nurses. Brianna has been helping to maintain the health of companion animals for the last 12 years. She has worked with reproductive specialists, spent time in an emergency room setting, and also general practice. She has two pets of her own, a Lab mix named Snoop and a European Doberman named Cobra Kai. Brianna loves to be outdoors, enjoying all that nature has to offer, no matter the season. She enjoys wakeboarding as well as snowboarding.
Tess
Veterinary Nurse
Tess brings over 18 years of experience in the veterinary field, with a special passion for pain management, and aging pet care. She loves working with small dogs, especially the spicy chihuahuas who steal her heart. She is dedicated to fostering and volunteering her free time with animals through local rescue organizations. She has a senior chihuahua named London. In her free time Tess enjoys cooking, reading, watching movies, crafting and road trips.
Clarissa
Veterinary Nurse
Starting as the only receptionist at a previous clinic, Clarissa discovered a passion for animal care that led her to grow within the field. After joining Canyons as a customer service representative, she advanced to become a veterinary nurse. She now combines her love for client education with a special interest in anesthesia, providing compassionate care both in and out of the exam room. She has Choppa (retired front desk receptionist), a 2 year old Collie/Shepard mix, a 13 year old Aussie named Buddy, and a 9 year old Chihuahua named Charlie. Clarissa enjoys horror movies, hockey, anything Hello Kitty, the paranormal, and exploring with Choppa.
Em
Veterinary Nurse
Animals have always been at the center of Em’s world. She has worked as a dog trainer since 2019 and currently balances that role alongside her work as a veterinary nurse.
Away from the clinic and training side of things, Em enjoys watching horror movies and true crime documentaries with her Great Dane- Venus (who is convinced she’s a lap dog), getting lost in a good romantasy novel, taking her jeep for drive with the music blasting, and baking sweet treats.
Shayleigh
Veterinary Nurse
Shayleigh is a veterinary nurse with 4.5 years of experience in the field. For her, the absolute best part of VetMed is helping animals and getting to witness all their unique, cute personalities every day. When she isn’t caring for patients, she loves sewing, crafting, and shopping. Her home is happily run by her beloved pets, in order of arrival: Journie (chocolate lab), Ellie (tortoiseshell cat), Chicken (orange-domestic longhair cat), and Opal (chocolate lab).
Shae
Veterinary Nurse
Shae has been with our team for the past four years and has loved caring for patients and supporting the families who love them. She especially enjoys assisting with surgery and dental procedures, while building lasting relationships with patients and their owners. Outside of work, she loves horseback riding, quilting, baking, and spending time with her dog, Maggie, two cats, three horses, and chickens. This fall, she’s excited to begin the next chapter of her journey as she starts veterinary school.
Morgan
Veterinary Nurse
Welcome Morgan! She has been in veterinary medicine for 2.5 years. Her favorite part of the job is educating clients and building relationships with pet owners. Outside of work, you’ll usually find her watching movies, attending concerts, or thrifting. At home, she is a proud pet mom to her two cats, Klaus and Agnes.
Kristi
Customer Service Representative
The truest example of “Follow your heart!” For it was Kristi’s heart that led her to Vet Med. She was introduced to the world of Veterinary medicine when she rescued an injured and abandoned animal right off the street. That was 7 years ago and she hasn’t looked back since. Her own menagerie of pets includes; dogs, fish, reptiles, rodents and a single cat.
Kristi’s favorite thing about veterinary medicine is the ever-revolving door of what one may see throughout a day and the opportunities that presents to always be learning and improving. However, in her personal time Kristi enjoys camping and baking. We are grateful to welcome Kristi to our team as she finds herself calling Utah – since she has lived in 7 different states!
Ashley
Customer Service Representative
Ashley is excited to be working in the vet field; she has come from a background working with dogs. She worked previously as a dog trainer for about two years until she made the switch to help pets out in the medical field. Ashley has two fur babies, Hazel her cat, and Fletcher her Labrador. Ashley has done rally and scent work, and some dock diving with her dog! When Ashley is not at work you can find her and Fletcher outside, they enjoy hiking, paddle boarding and most of all fetch. She can’t wait to expand her knowledge and help as many pets as possible!
Lance
Customer Service Representative
Lance embodies the philosophy of “work hard play harder”. Although new to veterinary medicine, Lance makes it his top priority to ensure that our clients and their furry family members receive the best service possible. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys skateboarding, playing guitar, reading, and inventing new games to entertain him and his roommate’s Border Collie-Davie.
Saba
Customer Service Representative
Please welcome Saba, she is Canyons newest part-time CSR. She has spent almost 2 years in veterinary medicine primarily in a shelter setting. Her favorite part of VetMed is being able to help pets on some of their worst days! When she is not working, she enjoys going to concerts, movies, and karaoke. She has 2 tripawds, Peanut- the dog and Stumpelstiltskin- the cat.
Ben Boggess
Kennel Assistant
Meet Ben, he is our Kennel Assistant and has been with Canyons for the last 2 years. He spends most of his time in the treatment area helping the nurses with all the pets that come in. Canyons takes pride in how Ben helps keep the areas for hospitalized and surgical patients clean and comfortable. He also enjoys working closely with his sister Maddie.
One of his favorite things about VetMed is getting to experience all the different breeds that walk through our doors.
When Ben is not working, he likes to hang out with his dog Sophia. During the summer he enjoys going camping and hiking and during the winter he enjoys skiing.
Veterinary Nursing Student Interns
Interested in completing your veterinary nursing externship at Canyons? Please send your resume to info@canyonsveterinaryclinic.com
We are excited to have all of these amazing animal care providers on our team. Dr. Moreau personally interviewed and selected every employee based on their skills, compassion for animals and amazing attitudes toward client care. We all look forward to serving you and your pet at Canyons Veterinary Clinic.