Our Veterinarians
At Victoria Veterinary Clinic, our veterinarians bring a wealth of knowledge, skill, and compassion to every patient they see. Each doctor is committed to delivering exceptional care while building lasting relationships with pets and their families.
Meet Our Veterinarians
Dr. Denita Shtuka (DVM)
Denita was a city kid until the age of 12, when she moved to her aunt and uncle’s farm near Melville, Sask. While living there a local vet came by to perform a caesarean section on one of the dairy cows. As she stood and watched with amazement, her uncle turned to her and said “you could do that”. She didn’t think so at the time but eventually she realized that was the day the idea of her becoming a vet was born.
In 1987, she graduated from The Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon and then moved to Vancouver where she spent three years “getting her feet wet” by working at four different veterinary clinics. Strong connections to family and friends brought her back to the prairies. She worked part time at Victoria Veterinary Clinic and at Albert North Veterinary Clinic and in 1995 she took a full time position at Victoria Veterinary Clinic. In 2004, she and Dr. Brent Walter purchased the practice from Dr. Jim Inglis, who first opened the clinic doors in 1978. In 2007, she became the sole owner of the practice. Since then the practice has grown both in size and in team members.
Dr. Shtuka feels that she is very fortunate to be able to work with a great team of individuals committed to caring for pets. She looks forward to coming to work each day, helping clients and their pets with whatever concerns they may have.
At home, she has a dog named Pinto. Sometime in the next year they will welcome a cat.
Dr. Brent Walter (DVM)
Dr. Walter was born and raised in Regina. He achieved a Biology degree at the University of Regina in 1994 and his DVM from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon in 1998. After graduating he moved to a small community in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island where he practiced until 2001. In July of 2001, he moved back to Regina and took a position with the Victoria Veterinary Clinic.
In his spare time Dr. Walter enjoys scuba diving, riding motorcycles, camping and spending time with his son Erik. He has a Jack Russel named Finnegan and his son is eager to welcome another dog to the family.
Dr. Lisa Rymes (DVM)
Born and raised in Regina, Dr. Rymes knew from an early age that she wanted to work with animals. While achieving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry at the University of Saskatchewan she explored different career options, but her combined love of animals and science led her to a DVM degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. She has worked at the Victoria Veterinary Clinic since graduation, and her special interests include feline medicine, ultrasonography, and ophthalmology.
Outside of work, she spends time with family – her husband and two young children, and her two cats Algy and Toulouse. In her spare time, Dr. Rymes enjoys outdoor activities, playing board games, trivia nights and tap dancing.
Dr. Sheriton Smith (DVM)
Bio Coming Soon
Dr. Shelby Becker (DVM)
Dr. Becker grew up in a small town north of Regina called Earl Grey. She achieved her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Regina in 2019. At that time, she took a year off and worked at the Victoria Veterinary Clinic as an assistant. She has always had a passion for helping animals, and after working at the clinic, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine. She attended the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon from 2020-2024.
In her spare time, Dr. Becker loves playing sports (softball, volleyball and basketball), spending time outdoors, and quality time with her family and friends. She also enjoys lazy day snuggles with her Golden Retriever Scout, her Chesapeake Bay Retriever Auto, and her three cats Allan, Kevin, and Philip. As a new graduate, she is beyond excited to meet and build lasting relationships with her patients and clients.
Dr. Kane Christiuk (DVM)
Dr. Christiuk grew up in southeastern Manitoba. He received a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and a master’s degree from the University of Manitoba. Following completion of his degree, he attended the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. During his career he has spent years in mixed practice, large animal practice, government, emergency medicine, and now is focusing on companion animal medicine. He enjoys strengthening the human-animal bond and providing comprehensive care for his patients. At home, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two daughters, and their family dog. When not at work or spending time with his family, he is an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting big game and fishing in Saskatchewan.