Our team

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. Isabel Martinez obtained her veterinary medicine doctorate in 2000 in Venezuela, where she started her career.  For the next six years, she worked in small animal medicine and taught to future veterinarians, as well. She emigrated to Quebec in 2006 with her family. While working as a veterinary assistant, she started the procedures to obtain her veterinary diploma equivalency. In January 2012, she obtained from the Ordre des Médecins Vétérinaires du Québec her permit to practice veterinary medicine in our province.  She has a keen interest for dentistry, geriatric and internal medicine.

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.

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.

Passionate about nature and animals since my young age, I am now very happy to be able to share my passion for animals in the profession I practice every day! During my studies in the Animal Health Technology program, I did my first internship at Duvernay Veterinary Hospital, where I decided to start my career. My second internship was at a dog shelter in Playa del Carmen in Mexico and I brought back the most beautiful memory ever: a second dog! Having now 4 cats and 2 dogs, my life is filled with hair and love!

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!

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.

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