Practice Owner
DR. CHAD HEWLETT
Practice Owner & Veterinarian
There would be no Energy Equine without Dr. Chad Hewlett. Dr. Hewlett was born and raised in Iowa and graduated from Iowa's Wesleyan College with a Bachelor of Science with Honours and then followed with his DVM in Iowa State University. His post-graduate internship was spent at the Ontario Veterinary College where he specialized in Equine Surgery Medicine. His next move was to Calgary, Alberta, where he worked for Moore Equine Veterinary Centre. At Moore’s he gained an incredible knowledge of the equine athlete, and began to focus on lameness. Chad's interest brought him to famous lameness veterinarian, David McCarrol, at Interstate Equine in Goldsby, Oklahoma. Once again returning to Calgary in 2006, and after the successful completion of a post-doctorate IVAS certification in Veterinary Acupuncture, Chad started his own ambulatory practice, Energy Equine. Dr. Hewlett has a special interest in performance horse soundness and locomotion and is known for treating some of the top performance horses in the country.
Equine Surgery Specialist
DR. JASE SKELTON
Veterinarian & Surgeon
Dr. Jase Skelton is a board certified large animal surgeon. He was born and raised in southern Alberta and graduated with distinction from the University of Calgary in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree followed by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation he completed an internship at Pioneer Equine Hospital in Oakdale, California followed by a three-year residency and master’s degree in large animal surgery at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in Indiana. After Indiana he then moved to Texas where he completed a one-year sports medicine fellowship with Equine Athlete Veterinary Services before working as an associate surgeon for two years. His work carried him across the USA working on performance horses at regional and national horse shows. During his time in Texas he would travel to Michigan to perform surgeries for Michigan Equine Surgical Associates. In 2021 Dr. Skelton became board certified in large animal surgery and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. His professional interests lie in orthopedic surgery, arthroscopy, lameness and diagnostic imaging, and he is also an FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian. He is excited to be back home in Canada and is looking forward to expanding the surgical services offered at Energy Equine Veterinary Services.
Associate Veterinarians
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DR. TRAVIS KELTER
Veterinarian
Dr. Travis Kelter was born and raised in Cochrane, Alberta and comes from a family of animal-lovers and outdoorsmen. He graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2017 and joined the Energy Equine team shortly thereafter. Dr. Kelter has an infectious enthusiasm and is known for his deep level of attention to both his clients, and the horses he cares for. He has his certification in chiropractics through the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association and has a special interest in lameness, digestive health and a whole-horse approach to the equine athlete.
DR. ANDREA SMITH
Veterinarian
Dr. Andrea Smith grew up in Saskatoon and was drawn to veterinary medicine because she truly enjoys working with people and their animals. Dr. Smith enjoys riding and barrel racing in her spare time, so it makes perfect sense that she would choose to pursue equine medicine. She first starting working for Energy Equine as a summer student over five years ago and we are exceptionally proud to be a part of her journey to become a veterinarian. She graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020 and joined us as a veterinarian shortly thereafter. She was drawn to Energy Equine because of the great team atmosphere and team approach mentality.
DR. AMANDA GACIOCH
Veterinarian
Dr. Amanda Gacioch grew up in Belvidere, Illinois, and studied at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, for undergrad and vet school. Following graduation Amanda moved to the Great White North and worked as a mixed animal veterinarian in Saskatchewan. However, her passion for horses drove her to focus on a career in the equine field, bringing her to Energy Equine in January of 2022. She spent a year in a mentorship program with Dr. Chad Hewlett honing her skills before being released into the wild.
Within the veterinary industry her interests include lameness and helping high performance horses reach their potential with maintenance and preventative medicine. Personally, she loves to ride and had been involved in reined cow horse, though recently she has been learning to rope. On the weekends you can find her adventuring in the mountains, traveling back to the US to visit friends and family, and/or hanging out with her dogs (especially her most perfect dog, Lucca, who has traveled all over the USA and Canada as her trusty sidekick since 2016).
In the future, Amanda hopes to continue developing her skillset in sports medicine and really enjoys watching her clients succeed at their respective disciplines.
DR. BAILEY SMITH
Veterinarian
Dr. Bailey Smith grew up in the area of what is now the Synergy Equine location. Her family raised Quarter Horses and Hanoverians. She has been involved in equine competition from hunter jumpers to polo to cutting, however she has been most active in barrel racing, competing in high school, collegiate and amateur rodeos and jackpots. Dr. Smith graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Alberta and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Calgary. She completed a one-year internship in equine medicine and surgery at Moore Equine followed by a two-year sports medicine fellowship with Equine Athlete Veterinary Services in Michigan. She stayed on as an associate for another 4 years, moving to the Texas division and continued to travel to barns and horse shows across the country servicing client horses and preparing them for competition. Her professional interests include lameness, sports medicine, and rehabilitation, and she is also an FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian. She is thrilled to be back home in Alberta and cannot wait to get back into the local horse community. When not working, Dr. Smith enjoys riding and competing with her own horses, spending time outdoors, and spending time with her family.
DR. GLENYS BIBLOW
Veterinarian
Dr. Glenys Biblow was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan but has been living in various Alberta locations for over 5 years when she wasn't in vet school. After completing a year-long clinical placement at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in Indiana, she obtained her veterinary degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2024. Her professional interests include sports medicine, internal medicine, and endoscopy. She grew up barrel racing and that's how she was first introduced to Energy Equine, and has previously worked as an assistant with us before attending vet school. Outside of work she enjoys spending time doing outdoor activities with her fiancé, and reading with her island cat Ria when some downtime is needed. She's looking forward to building her skills as a young vet here with all the support of the Energy team!
DR. RYAN WENNEKAMP
Veterinarian
Dr. Wennekamp brings a wealth of experience and a strong agricultural foundation to the Energy team. Originally from Lloydminster, AB, he was raised on a cow/calf operation as the eldest of four children, fostering a deep-rooted connection to the agricultural industry. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Alberta in 1996 and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000.
Since relocating to Cochrane in 2006, Dr. Wennekamp has been an integral part of the local veterinary community, practicing both as a clinician and former practice owner. He joined Energy to collaborate with a team of veterinarians who share his passion for equine sports medicine. His expertise and team-oriented approach make him a valuable addition to the practice. He is also highly regarded for his mentorship of veterinary students and interns, contributing meaningfully to the development of the next generation of professionals.
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Wennekamp enjoys spending time with his wife, Jillian, and their two children, Addison and Barrett. He is an avid outdoor enthusiast who takes full advantage of Alberta’s landscape through skiing and mountain biking.
Associate Veterinarians
DR. SOPHIE WADDELL
Veterinarian
Dr. Sophie Waddell grew up on horseback on a cattle farm in rural Australia, completing her DVM at the University of Melbourne in 2023.
With a special interest in equine sports medicine, Sophie gained experience working with international racehorses competing in the Melbourne Cup and was actively involved in FEI veterinary work across Australia. She also spent time with specialists in equine internal medicine, surgery, and sports medicine. Throughout her studies, Sophie worked as a small animal veterinary nurse, and as a rider for various clients.
After graduating, Sophie moved to British Columbia and began her career as a rural mixed practice veterinarian. She has since joined the team at Energy to pursue her passion for equine sports medicine full time. Sophie is an FEI Permitted Treating Veterinarian with a particular interest in lameness and performance optimization in sport horses.
