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Veterinarians
Dr. Janice Posnikoff has over 25 years experience as a highly respected equine veterinarian, primarily as owner and principal vet at Orange County Equine Veterinary Services, in Orange County, California, where she served many long-term clients throughout that region. She now brings her expertise in sport horse medicine to the Okanagan Valley and is sincerely grateful to accept the reins from Dr. Sheila McDonald as the owner and lead veterinarian of Okanagan Equine Vet Services.
She looks forward to to serving you, the horse community of the Valley.
Dr. Posnikoff’s career has been devoted to sport horse medicine focusing on lameness, imaging (x-ray and ultrasound), dentistry, minor surgery and podiatry. The majority her clientele has been from the Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Western Pleasure, barrel racing, competitive trail, gaited horse breeds, miniature horse and pleasure horses disciplines.
Originally from Manitoba and starting her veterinary journey with mentor Dr. Rex Leach, Dr. Posnikoff graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), University of Saskatchewan in 1994.
After completing a one year internship at Chino Valley Equine Hospital in Chino, CA, Dr. Posnikoff worked as an Associate at an ambulatory equine practice in Orange County, California for five years, then went on to purchase and develop her own practice - Orange County Equine Veterinary Services - which she lead and grew for 15 years and successfully sold.
Following California, she moved to Maryland horse country, before returning to her home province of Manitoba to practice at Elders Equine Vet Services for three years.
Over her career Dr. Posnikoff has formed close working relationships with outstanding referral practices, equine surgeons, radiologists, internal medicine specialists, trainers, competitors and breeders throughout North America and Europe.
Dedicated to be at the forefront of contemporary techniques, she recently completed advanced equine dentistry courses and ISELP (International Society of Equine Locomotion and Pathology) modules taught by the world’s greatest equine lameness instructors and clinicians, along with yearly equine continuing education offered through the AAEP and other associations.
Dr. Posnikoff is also author of a series of articles for Horse Illustrated and co-author of the popular book Horses for Dummies.
She is an active member of the equine community, enjoys keeping clients informed of the latest in equine health, and has given many presentations on equine medicine and health.
A personal highlight and one of her finest professional achievements is Wester’s Aikema’s Nico. A little 14.3 Welsh fancy imported German pony, who at first no one could ride. With her team-partner Dory Breneman, a professional dressage trainer, Dr. Posnikoff successfully brought Nico up from 2nd level to Grand Prix dressage in southern California. A journey which shaped Dr. Posnikoff’s career.
Daniel P. A. graduated with a degree in Veterinary Medicine from UMESP in 2011, specializing in Equine Reproductive Biotechnologies. Between 2009 and 2011, he spent his academic recesses completing intensive internships across various breeds and clinical settings. His foundational experience includes work at prestigious institutions such as UNESP Botucatu (Reproduction Laboratory and Equitation sectors), USP São Paulo, the Indaiatuba Equine Hospital, and Equicenter Hospital and Reproduction Center. During this formative period, Daniel trained under renowned specialists, including Dr. Milena Machado, Dr. Fernanda S. Ignácio, Dr. Walnei Paccola, and Dr. José da Cunha Cintra.
Upon graduation, Daniel co-led a large-scale breeding project alongside Chief Veterinarian Dr. Jorge Tavares. The project focused on high-volume breeding seasons for Thoroughbred stallions imported from Coolmore (Ireland). In 2012, they managed 136 mares bred to a single stallion, and in 2013, that number rose to 158 mares. Despite the tight four-month window required for stallion acclimatization and program completion, the team achieved an exceptional 93% pregnancy rate each year, serving breeders from across Brazil.
Simultaneously, Daniel established his own private practice specializing in Embryo Transfer (ET) for various breeds, including Quarter Horses, Arabians, Warmbloods, and Brazilian breeds (Mangalarga). In 2014, he expanded his operations by opening his own recipient mare center, providing a vital service for both clients and veterinary colleagues.
Since his graduation and throughout his move to Canada in 2021, Daniel has remained highly active in the veterinary community, attending major congresses and lectures. After working with two equine clinics in the Vancouver area, he joined forces with Dr. Janice Posnikoff and accepted an invitation to join the team in Kelowna.
Since February 2024, Daniel has been bringing his extensive international experience and proven results in reproductive biotechnologies to the OKEQVET team.
Office Administrators
Rain is one of our friendly office administrators here at OKEVS. Growing up, she had her own mare, Sabby, and was just beginning to dive into the world of jumping when her family moved to the Okanagan. After taking a break from horses, Rain is thrilled to be back in the equine world and working with a team that shares her passion for animals.
She particularly enjoys the opportunity to interact with both the horses and our wonderful clients, whether it’s through daily phone calls, emails, or texts. Rain is always ready with a smile and loves getting to know everyone who walks through our doors. Outside of work, she relishes the hot summer beach days of the Okanagan, indulges in anything chocolate, and has a deep love for animals, especially cats.
Rain is dedicated to ensuring the office runs smoothly and efficiently, providing top-notch service to both our clients and their beloved animals. Her warm and approachable nature makes her a valued part of our team, and we are so happy to have her back in the horse world at OKEVS!
Growing up in Kelowna, Krystal has always had a deep love for animals, especially horses. As a proud mother of three, she and her family have spent years immersed in the equine world, particularly through their involvement with a local, down-to-earth Riding School. Her daughter, who started riding ponies before she was even two years old, has since developed a passion for horses and now proudly owns and cares for her own beautiful Quarter Horse mare.
When she's not at the farm or in the office, Krystal enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. She loves camping, off-roading, fishing, and geocaching, and she has a keen eye for photography. At home, in addition to her husband and children, she shares her life with two big, silly dogs and two sweet cats, rounding out her love for all animals.
In her role as Office Administrator, Krystal handles the behind-the-scenes work at Okanagan Equine Veterinary Services to ensure the financial side of the practice runs smoothly. With her strong organizational skills and dedication to animal care, she helps keep things in order so the team can focus on providing top-quality care to animals and clients alike.
