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. Mary Margaret Patrias
Associate Veterinarian
We are proud to introduce our third associate veterinarian, Dr. Mary Margaret Patrias. Dr. Patrias grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Patrias originally planned to pursue human medicine, but found veterinary medicine was her passion through animal science courses and working as an assistant at a veterinary hospital. She was accepted at the University of Minnesota for veterinary school, and completed her DVM.
Dr. Patrias has strong interests in soft tissue surgery and preventive medicine. In her free time, Dr. Patrias enjoys hiking, reading, camping, and trying new restaurants. She also enjoys spending time with her husband TJ and Boxer-mix Huck.
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.
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.
Louise
Veterinary Nurse
We are thrilled to introduce our newest full-time nurse Louise (July 2020). Louise brings 18 years of experience to our team, and a wealth of knowledge developed at some of Salt Lake’s finest specialty practices, including Eyecare for Animals. She currently has three dogs, a Doberman named Vera, a boxer named Stella, and a lab mix named Brad. She also has two cats, an orange tabby named Walden and a tuxedo named Doobie. When she’s not at work she can be found with family, camping, enjoying the dunes on side x sides, and hanging out with her dogs. Please join us in welcoming Louise to our team. We know you’ll enjoy her sensible, caring, and fun-loving approach to animal and client care.
Madeline
Veterinary Nurse
We are happy to introduce Madeline Gilea, one of our full time Veterinary Nurses. When she isn’t at the clinic Madeline enjoys spending time with her family collecting commemorative cups and making homemade dog treats for her two pitbulls, Nala and Anastasia.
Shaelyn
Veterinary Nurse
We are excited to introduce Shaelyn Riley as one of our Veterinary nurses. We are sure you will like her calm and caring demeanor. She has grown up around animals. Currently she has two Yorkies named Sage and Rosie as well as a horse named Charlie and a rescue lamb named Busters. Her hobbies include golf, baking and riding Charlie.
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.
Montess
Veterinary Nurse
We are happy to introduce Montess Vilchez our newest CVC Nurse, who goes by Tess. Tess has been in the veterinary industry for 16 years. She got her start at the Bel-Rea Institute of Veterinary Technology in Colorado. Through the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians program Tess became a Certified Veterinary Technician. For the entirety of her 16-year career Tess has chosen to work in general practice. Tess’s favorite parts of veterinary medicine are pain management, senior care, parasitology anesthesia and Continuing education.
To maintain a healthy work life balance when she is not at the clinic Tess enjoys spending time in the kitchen, crafting and spending her time with friends and family. Tess also enjoys going to the movies, doing yoga and centering herself through the meditative experience of Sound baths. At home Tess has 2 dogs; London and Josie. London is a Chihuahua and Josie is a Chihuahua/Shih Tzu/Pug mix. She also has two cats Maisy and Mellie; Maisy is a Domestic short hair, while Millie is a Domestic Long hair.
A few fun facts about Tess are that she is a huge fan of Halloween and loves Horror movies. She has also climbed the Great Wall of China. Be sure to say Hi to Tess the next time you are visiting.
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.
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!
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.