Dr. Stephanie Smith
Saskatchewan
Chief Veterinary Officer
Dr. Stephanie Smith graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. After graduation, she worked in mixed animal practice in central Saskatchewan and as a poultry extension veterinarian before joining the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.
As CVO and director of the Veterinary Unit in the Livestock Branch, Stephanie and her team are responsible for identifying trends and emerging issues in animal health and welfare, overseeing animal health and welfare legislation as well as managing disease response, emergency planning and surveillance programs.