Our Doctors

Dr. Stan Gira

DVM/Owner

Dr. Gira was born in a small farming community. After receiving his diploma in Animal Husbandry and Agriculture, he decided to pursue his veterinary dream. Six years later, he graduated with honours from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Kosice, Slovakia. Dr. Gira moved to Calgary in 2001 and spent a couple of years focusing on nutrition and the treatment of animal pain. In 2004, he accepted a position in Fort McMurray at one of the first practices in Alberta that utilized surgical and therapy lasers. This has since become his area of passion and interest.

In 2008 he returned to Calgary and opened his own practice, Sabadilla Animal Clinic. This was a big move, but it meant more room to focus on all aspects of animal pain. Dr. Gira is a member of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, the BC Veterinary Medical Association, and a former member of the International Veterinarian Academy of Pain Management. As an active 'animal laser enthusiast', he has spent the past two years traveling across Canada, spending a significant amount of time involved in laser training. He currently lives in Southwest Calgary with his wife Anna and their four children.

Dr. Mariusz Chmielinski

Associate DVM

 Dr. Mariusz Chmielinski is a veterinarian with over 20 years of progressive experience as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Chmielinski graduated from the University of Warmia and Mazury in Poland in 2000. After graduating he worked as a sole veterinarian in the mixed animal field where he was able to develop highly effective skills in diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and other conditions. He decided his passion was with small animals after joining 24-hour busy Emergency Hospitals where he worked for over 14 years before joining the Sabadilla Animal Clinic team.

 Dr. Chmielinski has a special interest in emergency and critical care medicine, echocardiography, endoscopy and other diagnostic imaging. He truly loves this profession and strives to provide the compassion and care needed for everyone facing uncertainty and stress when coming to a veterinary hospital. He enjoys spending time with his family, and has a strong interest in CrossFit, hiking, and hunting.