Our team

Our Mission: To offer professional health care of the highest quality to your pets.

All of our technical and medical staff at Duvernay Veterinary Hospital inc. are graduates of their respective colleges and participate regularly in continuing education programs in order to be up to date in latest technologies and ideologies concerning veterinary medical services and treatments.


Our Veterinarians

Dr Nathalie Tremblay, m.v., Dip. ABVP

Dr Nathalie Tremblay, m.v., Dip. ABVP

I am one of the few very lucky people who, after 25 + years, are still passionate about their profession... as most of my clients can attest!

From the earliest I can remember, I always knew I was going to be a vet. My parents' garage was a zoo-filled with little critters of every kind!

I tried to save a wingless bee and adopted a 4-legged beetle that a neighbor had mangled. Fattened a limp field mouse before the winter: in a pail because my mom was afraid of it! Gave CPR to a friend's dying goldfish: and saved it!

I befriended every dog I happened to pass on the walk to school, even the mean ones, eventually! My mom never knew that, and unless she reads this, still doesn't!

I love everything about being a vet: from seeing and interacting with people and pets (and puppies!) to teaching owners about their animals in order to live healthier, longer lives together, and even, sadly, helping owners deal with their pets' illnesses, and death and grieving...

Witnessing and being a part of that intangible human-animal bond, every day, is what I think has kept my fire going all these years... along with the rush of surgery, the satisfaction of good dentistry, the fascinating medicine, the revelation of radiology, and all those other things that being a veterinarian entails... of course! Oh! and a veterinary hospital that keeps me soaring!

Good thing I have three human children and 4 4-legged ones: 2 cats and 2 dogs... and a wonderful husband that keep me grounded...

Dr Dominique Laplante, m.v.

Dr Dominique Laplante, m.v.

Dr. Laplante obtained her doctorate in veterinary medecine from the University of Montreal in 2001. She joined our team in 2016. Throughout her studies, she completed multiple placements with birds and exotic pets, her primary passion, including birds of prey. In addition to exotic pets, she is an avid traveler and humanitarian. Dr. Laplante has also worked for Veterinarians Without Borders in sterilization and vaccination clinics, in Guatemala.


Our Animal Health Technicians (TSA)

Mara Savoie, TSA

Mara Savoie, TSA

Graduated in 2000 from the Sherbrooke College Animal Health Technician program.  During her studies, Mara did an internship in our hospital and joined our staff soon after her graduation. She has a keen interest for animal nutrition.

Geneviève Pepin, TSA

Geneviève Pepin, TSA

Graduated in 2006 from the Lionel-Groulx College Animal Health Technician program. During her studies, Genevieve worked at Duvernay Veterinary Hospital inc. as a technician aid, and joined our certified technical staff soon after her graduation. She has an interest for everything that involves computer and web technology as well as surgery.

Jo-Anna Nadon Villeneuve, TSA Certifiée

Jo-Anna Nadon Villeneuve, TSA Certifiée

Graduated in 2008 from the Lionel-Groulx College Animal Health Technician program and obtained her National Certification in Animal Health Care in the same year. Jo-Anna  joined our team in 2009.  She has a marked interest for dentistry and surgery.


Our Support Staff

Roxanne Bourget

Roxanne Bourget

My name is Roxanne and I am a veterinary technician assistant.

I have been working for Duvernay Veterinarian Hospital since October 2020 and I have been learning every day!

My passion for animals has been inhabiting me since I was a little girl.  I have worked, for almost a year, in a shelter which made me aware of pet surrenders and difficult animals.  This job helped me realize that I was at ease in the animal domain.  I love when I succeed to reach the shyest of them: when they let me in their bubble!    

At home, I have a small community: 3 cats, 1 dog and a rabbit.  We never get bored!

What I enjoy the most is the versatility of my job from helping the surgical staff or in consultations as well as assisting our clients.  This last aspect, customer service, is the most important to me.

Hoping to see you soon, best regards!

Annik Lussier

Annik Lussier

Since my early childood, the need to help people has been a part of me.  Fascinated by the animal and medical fields, I was able to combine in this job both my passions and interests. 

Having worked for several years as a therapist in physical rehabilitation (for human beings!!), I transposed my knowledge and skills towards beings of the animal kingdom. 

My goal during your visit:  to ensure that each person who walks through our doors feels understood, supported and cared for when it comes to the well-being of their pet. 

Mom of two boys that have saved a pregnant cat with an uncertain future, we gave birth and welcomed the 8th wonder of the world... Leo, the cat!  Treating every person as if they were a member of my family is my philosophy.  Looking forward to meet you!

Marie-Cristelle Abad-Ciampa

Marie-Cristelle Abad-Ciampa

I have always had a great passion for animals of all sizes, great and small.

After finishing my DEP in secretarial studies, I said to myself: “Why not combine my work with my love for these little creatures? ".

My priority is to make sure that every customer that visits our hospital feels welcomed and understood.


Looking forward to meeting you and your pets!

Selena Ouellette

Selena Ouellette

My name is Selena Ouellette, I am a veterinary technician assistant and I am currently studying at Lionel-Groulx College in the Animal Health Technology program. I have always had at heart animal welfare, so working in this field was obvious to me.

First of all, my journey began by doing a Skills Training Certificate (STC) in animal care. Then, as part of my studies, I was called to do an internship here at the Duvernay Veterinary Hospital. This is how, in October 2022, I was hired as an animal care attendant. Taking care of animals every day was like a dream come true!

But I didn't stop there. By working with passionate and dedicated animal health technicians, I realized that they had the capacity and knowledge necessary to make a real difference in the lives of animals. This is what gave me the drive to start the Animal Health Technology program in the fall of 2023.

There is nothing like the feeling of having found your calling, your place in the world. I hope you all find a work environment where you can shine. I certainly found mine!

 

Jacinthe Larin

Jacinthe Larin

Jacinthe has been with us since 1990 as a secretary-receptionist. In 2007, she returned to school in Information and Library Technologies in a planned carreer re-orientation, but has remained with us as part-time administrative assistant.

Savannah

Savannah

Meet Savannah! Our well-loved and loving mascot! She is an 'old soul', with an Olympian calm that charms even the coldest heart! No can resist her!

We love you, Savannah! xxx

Maui

Maui

Our hospital's newest mascot! Rescued from euthanasia at 3½ months, and after 2 surgeries and one month recovery, she is now all better! Shy and quiet (for now), she is winning everyone's heart, especially Savannah's, whom she views as her big sister.

Welcome Maui! xxx