Dr. Jacquie John was born and raised in Estevan SK, and graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1981 with her Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. John served as a councillor of the SAO for about 12 years. She served on such committees as government relations, public awareness (including the start of NPEC), children’s vision, and the SAO’s Occupational Vision Program (OVP) and dress eyewear program.

She continues to chair the SAO’s OVP which has grown to have a significant portfolio of province wide clients. Dr. John also helped establish the provincial certification program for the optometric assistants which together with Alberta’s program became the national certification program now known as the Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant’s (CCOA) Program.

She enjoys the interaction with all ages of patients in daily practice and the all encompassing nature of optometry, the meshing of various visual corrections with all the aspects of eye health & wellness, and working with some great people. She is excited about optometry’s continuing expansion and hopes the membership stays strong. When not at work, you can find her out in the yard on her acreage, at the golf course, a Warrior game, or cheering on the Riders.

She hopes soon to make it to see the Masters (more golf & travel) and spend a lot of time with family and friends.

Dr. Shannon Gatrell joined PECC in 2008 as an associate doctor, and became a partner in the practice in 2010. She grew up in Broadview, SK and obtained her B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Regina. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon in 2006. Dr. Gatrell practiced in Kennewick, WA for 2 years before moving to Moose Jaw.

She has a special interest in improving access to optometric care to rural/remote First Nations as well as pediatric eye care. She enjoys volunteering for community events, golf, curling, & being involved with the Humane Society.

Dr. Shawn Lins joined PECC as an associate doctor in 2014, and became a partner in the practice in 2018. He was born and raised here in Moose Jaw and graduated from Peacock Collegiate in 2006.

He then attended the University of Saskatchewan before heading off to the University of Waterloo where he received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2014. Growing up here he played MJ minor hockey, baseball & football, and continues to play rec hockey & ball.

Dr. Marcia Mitschke grew up near Lumsden, SK and obtained her B.Sc. (Co-op, Great Distinction) in Chemistry from the University of Regina / Luther College. After completing her Doctor of Optometry (Dean's Honours) at the University of Waterloo in 2018, she joined PECC as an associate doctor.

During her time in Waterloo, she participated in three mission trips (Dominican Republic, Peru, and Honduras), and was the VP-Communications of the Optometry Students’ Society. Growing up near Regina, she trained in and coached rhythmic gymnastics for many years, and was also a young adult leader with the United Church.

Since returning to Saskatchewan, she enjoys taking fitness classes, volunteering and participating in community events, and spending time with her family and friends.