Dr. Jessica Kotelnikoff has spent her whole life around horses. She grew up in Saskatoon competing in high school rodeo and 4-H, where she developed strong horsemanship and a real understanding of what horses and their owners need.

Before vet school, she spent several years at Marquis Downs in Saskatoon working as a groom and assistant trainer. That time on the racetrack sparked her interest in equine medicine and gave her a solid foundation in performance horses.

Jessica earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience from the University of Saskatchewan, then her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2026. Along the way, she completed externships across the prairie provinces and trained at Saratoga Race Course in New York, where she built on her experience in racetrack medicine.

Clients may already recognize her. Jessica spent three summers as a student with Rhythm before joining the team as an intern veterinarian. She brings a background rooted in the horse world and a genuine commitment to caring for her patients and the people who love them.