Our team

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.

I was born in France and, as far back as I can remember, I have always had a particular fascination with animals.  As a child, I would take in dogs, cats, mice, snakes, birds, fish, tadpoles, frogs, rabbits, and even insects, spending my days taking care of them.  Becoming a veterinarian allowed me not only to live my passion on a daily basis by caring for animals, but also to help people and feel useful, while realizing my childhood dream.

I deeply love medicine.  I studied at an exceptional school in France, where I had the opportunity to complete my basic course with flying colors.  I also passed several competitive exams, followed a two-year medical internship, and a three-year clinical course in internal medicine.  These experiences allowed me to acquire solid knowledge, particularly in medical imaging and internal medicine.  Never tired of discovering and learning, I am passionate about the challenges that my job presents to me every day.  For me, being a veterinarian is much more than just a job, it is a true calling.

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.

I won't be the first to say that my parents always knew I would work with animals.  It is true that I have always been curious about creatures that crawl, run, jump, swim or fly.  It was therefore only natural to head towards the animal health field to be able to help them when they are sick and to listen to them even if they do not know how to talk to us.

I completed my training to become an animal health technician at Cégep Lionel-Groulx in 2020. I headed to Centre Vétérinaire Laval to be the first guinea pig in their new animal health technician intern program, allowing me to be trained in multiple specialties offered by the emergency center: exotics, anesthesia, internal medicine, dermatology, surgery and others.  I then spent three years in the exotic animal department of Centre Vétérinaire Laval.  I met all kinds of species, from small mammals to parrots and reptiles, not forgetting several wild species native to Quebec.  My star patients in recent years have been a peregrine falcon with a broken wing, a baby emu, a tiny baby penguin and an endoscopy of a caiman! You never know what to expect so you have to be prepared for all eventualities!

I then directed my attention towards Duvernay Veterinary Hospital to allow me to dedicate myself more to my patients and their parents, something more difficult to do with the high turnover of an emergency center.  I want to ensure that all our customers can benefit from clear and detailed explanations in order to reassure them in difficult times or advise them on any questions regarding their companion.

I still have the same passion for exotic animals but my other interests are diagnostic discussions with our team of experienced veterinarians as well as anatomical and physiological concepts of different species.

My motto is “treat others the way you want to be treated”, so rest assured that I will dedicate myself to each animal in my care as if it were my own.

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!

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 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