Growing up on a ranch in South Central Alberta, Dr. Corbiell’s family raised purebred Hereford cattle and American Quarter horses.  He attended the University of Lethbridge and then the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine. 

During vet school, Dr. Corbiell worked as a student mentor under experienced practitioners such as Dr. Dan French of Teradan Farms at the time.  Upon graduation, Dr. Corbiell continued to advance his equine skills by completing an internship at Idaho Equine Hospital located in Nampa, ID. 

Upon his return to Canada in 2010 he worked in private practice and then founded Cor Veterinary Services shortly after. He is continually advancing his veterinary skills and has worked with numerous top equine veterinarians throughout North America. 

Ty and his wife Melissa have three boys Dane, Ryle and Barron.  He enjoys country lifestyle, spending time with his family, his faith, and riding and roping in his spare time.

Dr. Hiemstra grew up on a ranch outside of Big Valley, Alberta where she developed a love for the equine athlete early on. She spent many summers prior to and during veterinary school working with Cor Veterinary Services.

Dr Hiemstra completed a rotating internship at Idaho Equine Hospital in Nampa, Idaho. She has quality experience in all areas of equine practice, with a special interest in sports medicine.

Shelby George joined Cor Veterinary Services full time in 2016, after graduating from the Animal Health Technology program at Lakeland College. 

Growing up on a farm in central Alberta and being part of a rodeo family Shelby has always had a passion for horses. As an active barrel racing competitor with her horse Jimmy, Shelby understands the aspects of equine health and performance. 

In the summer of 2017 she completed the Equine Rehabilitation Certificate Program at the University of Tennessee. 

With a special interest in equine lameness, performance horses and her new-found excitement for equine rehabilitation she found herself the perfect fit as part of the Cor Veterinary Services team.

Krista joined our team in February 2023 as a veterinary assistant. She grew up on an acreage West of Calgary with a passion for horses and spent her time training and competing in both the Hunter & Jumper rings.

In 2017, Krista graduated from the Veterinary Technical Assistant program at Olds College. She gained valuable knowledge and experience working at an equine veterinary clinic South of Calgary for almost 2 years before moving East to the Bassano area. She spent 4 years working in conventional embryo and IVF labs retrieving & growing bovine embryos for fresh & frozen transfer.

Krista enjoys riding her own horses, attending rodeos, camping, fishing and spending time with her friends & family.

Jessie joined our team in November of 2023 as a Registered Veterinary Technician graduating from Lakeland College’s program in the spring of 2023. Originating from a family farm near Taber, she has been heavily involved in multiple disciplines within the equine industry from a young age.

Growing up, she was an active competitor in the show ring throughout english and western pleasure events in both the Open and Alberta Paint Horse Associations. Heavily involved in the 4-H program, Jessie has travelled across Canada from Ontario to the North West Territories competing at National levels and is now a 4-H leader.

She began her High School Rodeo Career in grade 10, which has since escalated into a love for team roping as well as leading to her role as Miss Rodeo Taber 2023. Jessie has developed a passion for the wellness of our equine athletes and looks forward to all that lies ahead as part of the Cor Veterinary Services Team

Melissa Corbiell is the Office Manager for Cor Veterinary Services.  She grew up on a mixed purebred & commercial cow-calf/grain operation in East Central Alberta. 

She has a Diploma in Agriculture Business as well as a Bachelor of Management degree from the University of Lethbridge. 

Prior to working with Cor Veterinary Services, she worked as a Relationship Manager with Farm Credit Canada for 8 years. 

She has a well-rounded background in the Business/Finance & Agriculture industries. 

Aside from being a partner with Cor Veterinary Services, she spends her spare time raising their three boys Dane, Ryle & Barron.   

Jacquie joined our team in August 2021, as a Client Care Specialist. She was raised on a grain/cattle farm near Strathmore, AB. 

She has had a love for horses her entire life from moving cattle on the farm, to gymkhanas every week. She has been involved in the trick riding community for 11 years, as her two daughters share the same passion for horses. Jacquie enjoys working liberty and competing in the local barrel races. She has also inherited an immense admiration for all things aviation and loves to spend quality time with her family.

She very much enjoys interacting with clients and the equine patients.  She is looking forward to all the future endeavours at Cor Veterinary Services.