Born under the beautiful mountain High Tatras, Slovakia, being a Veterinarian was Dr.Eva’s childhood dream. She was raised in the city of Presov with 2 siblings and no yard for a dog; consequently, all of Dr.Eva’s childhood pets were small exotic animals.

In 1992, she was accepted into the University of Veterinary Medicine in Kosice, Slovakia. Throughout Dr.Eva’s studies she nurtured her interest in exotic animal medicine. During the last two years of University, she completed her Masters in toxicology. After graduating in 1998, Dr.Eva began her PhD. in nutrition, while still practicing veterinary medicine in a clinical setting. Dr.Eva moved to Calgary, Canada in 2000 with her husband Dr.Maros. Here she began work at the University of Calgary in genetic & neuroscience research and volunteered at local emergency veterinary clinics where she was later employed with three well-known emergency Veterinary facilities as a veterinarian. Since 2006, Dr.Eva has worked as a locum Veterinarian for many vet clinics and the SPCA in Calgary. Dr.Eva is an active member of the Exotic DVM (a worldwide forum for exotic Veterinarians), ARAV (Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians), AEMV (Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians), AAV (Association of Avian Veterinarians), ABVMA (Alberta Veterinary Medical Association) and CVMA (Canadian Veterinary Medical Association).

In 2007, Dr.Eva’s dream of becoming a mother came true with the birth of her daughter Anna-Maria in 2007 and again in 2011, with the birth of her son – Marcus Dominik. Dr.Eva is passionate about all sports, particularly downhill skiing and yoga. Her family of pets currently includes her African spurred tortoise Speedo, Green conure Buzz and Alexandrian parakeet Kristofa, many of whom were rescued.

Originally from a small town in Slovakia, Dr.Maros grew up surrounded with animals. During his studies at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Kosice, Slovakia he gained a strong interest in honeybee research. As well as honeybees, he developed an interest in dentistry and small animal surgery. Dr.Maros graduated in 1996 from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Kosice, Slovakia. Following graduation, Dr.Maros completed 3 years of a PhD study in honeybee diseases in Slovakia while simultaneously practicing at a veterinary clinic. Dr.Maros then relocated to Finland where he continued to practice Veterinary medicine.

He moved to Calgary, Canada with his wife Dr.Eva in 2000 where he began work in respiratory research at the University of Calgary. In 2003 Dr.Maros began to work as Veterinarian in small practice in Medicine Hat and than as an emergency Veterinarian for large refferal and emergency hospital in Calgary. Since 2006, he has worked as a locum Veterinarian for most veterinaty clinics & SPCA in Calgary and surrounding areas. Dr.Maros has a very strong interest in surgery, small animal dentistry and is actively involved in most dental seminars. Dr.Maros is an active member of AVDS (American Veterinary Dental Society), AbVMA (Alberta Veterinary Medical Association) and CVMA ( Canadian Veterinary Medical Association). Dr.Maros loves all outdoor sport particularly soccer. He currently resides in Calgary with wife Dr.Eva, daughter Anna-Maria, son Marcus Dominik and gang of rescued Jack Russell Terriers named: Maximus (Max), Maruska and Mochi .

She grew up with a mini zoo of pets that included dogs, guinea pigs, turtles, lizards, birds, and fish.

She is currently working on furthering her education at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Kosice, Slovakia, in order to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian.

Daniela joined the DPH team in October 2017 and is enthusiastic about learning and caring for different animal species.

She enrolled that same year in the Animal Health Technology program at Olds College. Completed the program in 2016 and became a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT), with the hopes of earning a VTS in Exotic Companion Animal - Clinical Practice. She loves to sing, play volleyball, and watch hockey with her equally spirited Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Sterling. Nicole has been with Dewinton Pet Hospital since working as a summer student back in 2015 in order to help her gain valuable nursing experiencewith both small animal and exotics medicine.

James grew up around cats, dogs and cattle but always had an interest in reptiles and amphibians. Growing up, he was often found outside catching frogs and bugs. He still enjoys being outdoors camping or hiking, but also enjoys watching movies and playing video games.

Shayleene has been a part of the veterinary field for five years. Her love and dedication to the well-being of animals led her to take the Veterinary Technical Assistant (VTA) certification program at Olds College in 2014. She is always looking for opportunities to better herself, and is eager to learn new things. Her passion is animals and she enjoys spending her free time with her three dogs and three cats.

Currently, she is a proud owner of an uromastyx, a veiled chameleon, and four cats in the house who like to keep Tena on her toes.

She then spent a year in Australia where she managed a sea turtle rehabilitation centre, caring for injured and ill sea turtles, orphaned wallabies, echidnas, and sugar gliders. She returned to Calgary in 2017 when she joined the DPH team, and began the distance Animal Health Technology program through Thompson Rivers University.

Anna-Maria will soon be finishing highschool and hopes to continue her passion of helping all creatures by attending university. She is fluent in both English and Slovak, and is therefore participating in dual high school programs in both languages, while also working hard on her Spanish. Anna Maria likes to keep active and enjoys all sports, particularly soccer, skiing and surfing. She currently resides with her squad of five tortoises (Sulcata, Red-foot, Yellow-foot, and Box turtle), and her parents gang of Jack Russel Terriers where she is leader of the pack.

Born and raised in Brazil, Isabela has wanted to work with animals from a very young age. Isabela is currently completing her post-secondary studies at the University of Calgary and wishes to one day pursue her passion of becoming a veterinarian.

Madeline is determined to utilize her knowledge and skills to enhance the mental health and well-being of those in the veterinary field. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, camping, and spending quality time with family and friends.