The Practice
Badlands Veterinary Services is an independently owned and operated mobile veterinary practice specializing in bovine herd health and ambulatory services. We offer services in the area surrounding Medicine Hat in Southeast Alberta. Our practice offers reliable, efficient, and elevated veterinary care to local producers, with all procedures occurring on-farm. We provide regular business hours for routine procedures, but established clients also have the ability to contact a veterinarian at all times for emergency services and assistance.
Dr. Krista Dayman, DVM
Badlands Veterinary Services was founded in 2020 by Dr. Krista Dayman. While she was born and raised in Southern Saskatchewan, Dr. Dayman settled in Medicine Hat in 2016 with her husband John. She is passionate about bovine medicine with a special interest in herd health, theriogenology and pathology.
Dr. Maddy Baron, DVM
Dr. Baron grew up on a commercial cattle ranch just outside Seven Persons, Alberta. She graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. Since then, she has practiced in Manitoba, Missouri, and Alberta. When not practicing vet med she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, antiquing, and spending time with her husband Martin.
Rachel Traxel, RVT
Rachel is a Registered Veterinary Technician from Nova Scotia! She graduated from the Dalhousie University Veterinary Technology program in 2019. Rachel found her way to Seven Persons shortly after graduating, where she raises purebred black angus cattle with her husband Kody. She enjoys working around livestock of every species and is always eager to learn something new! Rachel is currently on maternity leave spending time with her daughter Kassi.
Annette Jedlicka
Annette is an experienced jack of all trades. Since graduating from Olds College of Agriculture & Technology with a diploma in Equine Science, she has worked for professional reining horse trainers in Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC. She started a life in Medicine Hat when she married her husband Robert. In her spare time Annette can be found hanging out with her family and riding horses.