About

Team Members

Management

• Dr. Tom Inglis – Veterinary Team, Managing Partner & CEO
• Dr. Darko Mitevski – Veterinary Team, Managing Partner & COO
• Dr. Ben Schlegel – Veterinary Team, Managing Partner
• Dr. Luke Nickel – Veterinary Team, Managing Partner

Administration & HR

• Julijana Mitevska – Senior Recruiter and HR Administrator
• Kristie Landry – Office Administrator
• Tennera Vandervalk – Project Administrative Assistant
• Daria Konieva – Administrative Assistant
• Jenna Schmidt – Administrative Lead BC
• Hiteshite Thakur (Sasha) – Administrative Lead B
• Kathleen Weir – Accountant

Operations & Technical

• Alejandro Rodriguez – Lead Technician and Operations
• Lorrie Kadylo – Field Technician
• Kayla Peters – Field Technician ON
• Rachel Barth – Field Technician BC
• Kaylee Punter – Field/Laboratory Technician
• Ella Tecklenborg – Field/Laboratory Technician
• Rebecca Fan – Laboratory Technician
• Brady Ryan – Intern

IT & Supply Chain

• Wade Grimm – IT Manager
• Tristen Meilleur – IT Coordinator
• Theodora Ene – Supply Chain Manager

Comprehensive Poultry Health Services: Advancing Bird Welfare and Producer Success

At Poultry Health Services, we deliver innovative, science-based solutions for the commercial poultry industry that enhance bird health, welfare, quality, and profitability. Our people-centered approach creates a foundation of success for both our dedicated team and valued clients through commitment, honesty, clear communication, and respect.

Proactive Flock Health Management

Prevention stands at the core of our philosophy. We develop customized programs that address current challenges while anticipating future needs, helping operations move beyond persistent health issues to achieve new levels of performance. Our comprehensive flock health services include:

• Expert field visits with practical, actionable recommendations
• Customized vaccination programs tailored to specific operation needs
• Advanced environmental monitoring with data loggers for temperature and humidity
• Specialized coccidiosis control through gross scoring and OPG testing
• Targeted feed and water prescription programs
• Detailed brooding assessments to ensure optimal early development
• Advanced virus isolation and sequencing capabilities
• Comprehensive water quality analysis
• Serology testing with expert interpretation
• Evidence-based cleaning and disinfection protocols

Accredited Diagnostic Laboratory

Our accredited level 2 PHAC laboratory combines specialized expertise across pathology, microbiology, virology, and parasitology to deliver precise, actionable insights. Beyond traditional post-mortem examinations, our expanded diagnostic capabilities now include:

• Thorough post-mortem examinations
• Detailed coccidiosis scoring
• ELISA-based serological testing
• Quantitative oocyst per gram (OPG) analysis
• Routine fecal flotation testing
• Comprehensive bacteriology with culture and sensitivity testing
• Water microbiology analysis including coliforms, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa
• Biofilm culture and disinfectant efficacy evaluation
• Farm-specific water acidification assessments

Integrated Plant and Hatchery Solutions

Our experienced team partners with hatcheries and processing plants to develop comprehensive support from breeder flocks through to finished products. Our scientific, prevention-focused approach relies on continuous testing and monitoring to deliver:

• Strategic vaccine program design
• Equipment surface biofilm detection and management
• Processing plant bio-mapping
• Comprehensive welfare audits
• Environmental air-plate testing
• Detailed yield analysis
• Product shelf-life evaluation

Collaborative Veterinary and Nutrition Consulting

We pioneer a unique approach in the Canadian poultry industry by integrating veterinary expertise with nutritional science. This collaboration enables us to address complex challenges through custom feed programs tailored to individual operation needs, combining health and nutrition for optimal results.

For specialized nutrition services, we work closely with Poultry Partners (poultrypartners.ca) to deliver complete solutions through our full-team approach.

Your Partner in Poultry Excellence

Poultry Health Services places emphasis on being proactive, aligned, and efficient—capturing synergies to minimize risk while helping your operation reach new levels of performance, competitiveness, and sustainability. Contact us today to discover how our evidence-based approach can transform your poultry operation.