Dr. Gary Niemi was born in Trochu, Alberta. He attended the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph and graduated in 1966. He has been at Animal Clinic since 1967. Dr. Niemi has a special interest in Veterinary dentistry and orthopedics but enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and surgery. He is a member of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), and the Calgary Academy Veterinary Medicine (CAVM).

Gary and his wife Bonnie have 4 children, 6 grandchildren (almost 7) and a cat named Calvin. Outside of work Dr. Niemi enjoys a good game of golf, traveling, gardening and photography.