Our Team
Dr. Ben Schultz, Owner
WCVM 2010
Dr. Schultz was born in Yorkton SK, and grew up in the small town of Landmark, MB. Before attending veterinary college, he studied animal science at the University of Manitoba. He spent his first year practicing in Stettler, and then founded Maverick Large Animal Veterinary Service in 2012.
Ben is also a founding partner of Momentum Equine Veterinary Specialists in Sherwood Park, AB, as well as a partner at Uncas Veterinary Clinic in Uncas Alberta. He has a professional interest in cow/calf and small feedlot and backgrounding, and is keenly interested in the economics and sustainability of the beef production industry as a whole. Ben is particularly interested in the application of new technology to address challenges facing rural veterinarians and their clients.
Dr. Schultz and his wife Jasmin have two lovely daughters, three-and-a-half horses, and a mean looking dog that isn't mean at all. Ben spends his free time supporting the equestrian endeavors of his wife and daughters, building and repairing fences, welding, tinkering with old cars, and hanging out at Buffalo lake.
Dr. Molly Rainforth
WCVM 2021
Molly grew up on a grain farm east of Lacombe. She completed 3 years of an undergraduate degree in Animal Health before being accepted into vet school, and graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. Having worked at Maverick for 2 years as a summer student, she didn't have to think twice about returning here to work full-time. Molly now lives in the Erskine area, and outside of work enjoys spending time with family, riding horses, hiking and travelling.
Dr. Shayna Brower
UCVM 2025
Shayna grew up north of Gadsby on her family's ranch where her love for animals and the ranching lifestyle first started. She attended Red Deer College for 2 years before being accepted into the University of Calgary's veterinary program in 2021. Shayna graduated from UCVM in 2025 and was excited to join the Maverick team after spending some time as a student here. When she's not at work, she can be found running, riding horses, or doing anything that involves being active outdoors.
Dr. Hasse King
WCVM 2025
Hasse grew up on a dairy farm just north of Falun and is currently living in Erskine area with her husband. She completed 3 years of an animal science degree before being accepted into the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, where she graduated in 2025. Having spent her summers working for beef and dairy producers as well as large animal veterinarians, Hasse has grown to love cattle and the agriculture industry. This led her to join the Maverick team in May 2025. Outside of work she can be found spending time with family, riding horses, working cattle, or doing anything that involves being outdoors.
Robin Schade, RVT & Office Manager
Raised in rural north east Alberta, Robin’s interest in animals started early. She graduated from the Animal Health Technology program at N.A.I.T. in spring of 2007. Robin received the Alberta Association of Animal Health Technologists Graduating AHT of the Year that following fall. Her work as an AHT has led her to be employed with the SPCA, an equine veterinary clinic and a mixed animal clinic before starting with Maverick in 2012. These days Robin divides her time between the 3 assocated clinics; Maverick Large Animal, Uncas Vet Clinic and Momentum Equine. Outside of work she would spend all summer riding, camping and fishing. Robin likes to take at least one destination off her travel bucket list a year as well as taking time off to do some community volunteer work. She currently has three dogs, a bunch of horses and a barn yard of weird poultry and goats.
Chantal Lauweryssen, RVT
Born and raised in rural southeast Saskatchewan, Chantal comes from a farming background. She graduated from Lakeland College in Vermilion in 2013 and has been with the team since April of 2015. She took a brief break in 2017 to go back home to be closer to family but after not quite a year we happily welcomed her back. She still enjoys going back to Saskatchewan to help her family with harvest but Alberta has now become her home. She lives on an acreage down by Big Valley with her husband, their dogs and horses.
Ashley Smith, RVT
Ashley grew up on a ranch just north of Byemoor, AB and now currently lives just outside of Big Valley with her husband. She joined the Maverick team in May of 2017 as a student and returned to work here after she graduated from Olds College in 2018. In October 2021, Ashley received her certificate in Bovine Ultrasound for Pregnancy Detection. Outside of work Ashley can be found with her dogs; Penny and Luggy, riding her horses, roping with her husband, or helping her family out with their cattle.
Makayla Milan, RVT
Makayla grew up near Cochrane, AB and is currently living east of Trochu. She has always had a strong passion for large animals, especially cattle. She is an Olds College Animal Health Technician 2022 graduate, and joined our team upon the completion of her practicum in February 2022. Makayla has also successfully obtained her certificates in Bovine Ultrasound for Pregnancy Detection in 2022 and Bovine Artificial Insemination in 2023. Outside of work you can find her ranching, hunting or spending time in the mountains on her horses. She also has red and blue heelers that follow her around like shadows.
Haley Mauger, RVT
Haley is the 7th generation to grow up on the family farm, just east of Red Deer. Her love of large animals started at a young age ranching alongside her family. After being encouraged to “get a real job” by her grandpa, Haley went to Olds College where she graduated in 2020 from the Animal Health Technology Program. Her passion for large animals has only deepened throughout her career, which began at a predominantly dairy practice near Gull Lake. She received her Bovine Ultrasound for Pregnancy certification in 2022 and her Bovine Artificial Insemination course in 2019. Haley joined us in February of 2025 and now lives with her husband just outside Alix with their chickens and miniature donkey while her cows are still back at the main farm.