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. When she is not behind a cow, she enjoys walking her dog Beans, mountain biking, and refinishing antique furniture.
Sarah Hertz, RVT
Sarah was born and raised in the Cypress County area, where her family bred and raised horses for a variety of disciplines. She completed her Veterinary Technology diploma at Lakeland College in 2025 and has a special interest in equine medicine, along with a growing passion for cattle. When she’s not at work, Sarah enjoys gardening, riding horses, and spending time with her husband, Brody, in the shop or out in the yard.
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.
Mihayla Schlaht, RVT
Mihayla was born and raised around the Medicine Hat area on a cattle ranch where her passion for agriculture started. She has always been surrounded by livestock and knew she wanted to pursue a career to deepen her connection with animals. Being hands on and caring for livestock has been apart of her life from a young age which led her here. She graduated from Vermilion Lakeland College at 25, completing her Veterinary Technology diploma in 2026 with a special interest in bovine medicine. Outside of work, Mihayla enjoys spending time at her grandparents farm near Bindloss, where she continues to lend a hand whenever she can.
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 operates a custom feedlot 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 children Kassi and Keston.