About us

October 1991

Beginning the operations

Biovet began its operations by initiating research projects with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Université de Montréal in St. Hyacinthe and the Institut Armand-Frappier in Laval. The company’s activities were focused on serological diagnostics for pigs.

Between 1995 and 1999

First major growth

The company was in growth mode. This rapid expansion could be explained through the addition of diagnostic services for pets and cattle as well as the acquisition of rights to a wide range of kits.

From 2000 to 2002

New Biovet center

Company growth stabilized, and Biovet prepared for a second phase of intensive development which began at the new Biovet Centre. It was one of the first companies to settle in the City of Agri-foods, Veterinary and Environmental Biotechnology in St. Hyacinthe.

June 2003

Biovet acquire 50% of the pet market

Biovet acquired Laboratoire DVQ Inc. in St. Hyacinthe, becoming the largest company in the animal diagnostics field in Quebec. That transaction gave Biovet a 50% share of the pet market, and the capability of offering Quebec veterinarians with an even more complete service.

September 2003

5 New laboratories

Biovet opened the following five new serology laboratories: ACP (PCR, ADN), biochemistry, virology and pathology, bacteriology and parasitology. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the Biovet Centre marked the beginning of an important phase in the company’s development..

2005

A new management team

Biovet was transferred to three shareholders —  René Lallier, Paule Létourneau and Pierre Hébert — who took over management of the company from that moment on.

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In 2006 and 2007

A significant growth at international level

Biovet enjoyed a significant growth period on three fronts: at the international level, in the diagnostic kits market, and in the agro-industry business. This period was also characterised by the creation of a new research and development program. This program oversaw numerous projects for diagnostic kits and veterinary diagnostic services. The first new products and services to come out of this R&D effort were available in early 2008.

2008

A new dynamic transport team

Biovet increased its market share in diagnostic services for companion animals by adding a new, dynamic transport team.

January 2009

Wolff laboratories, Inc.

Biovet USA acquired Wolff Laboratories, a long-time diagnostic laboratory that had been serving veterinarians for over 35 years. The combination of these two companies gave veterinarians in the Midwest access to a variety of quality diagnostic kits and services.

January 2010

A new laboratory in the région of Québec

Biovet leased space at the Daubigny Veterinary Hospital to establish a laboratory for veterinary analysis. After leasehold improvements, equipment purchases, hiring staff, establishing quality procedures, and a gradual increase in operations, the Biovet laboratory thoroughly achieved its initial goals…

2011

Acquisitions of Les Consultants Vetco Inc.

Biovet purchased “Les Consultants Vetco”, an important laboratory specializing in the analysis of drinking and non-drinking (recreational) water in Quebec. In addition to expanding its range of MELCC-accredited services in this field, this allowed Biovet to offer a more comprehensive laboratory analysis service to its clients, and to consolidate its position in the market.

A new services location in Boisbriand

Biovet announced the official opening of a new service location in Boisbriand in partnership with AccelLAB. Taking advantage of existing facilities and expertise, Biovet could offer analysis services to its customers in Greater Montreal and the Lower Laurentians. This affiliation contributed greatly to the diversification and improvement Biovet's veterinary diagnostic services.

2012

XMAP^® kits distributor

Biovet, in partnership with Luminex®, became the exclusive distributor of xMAP® kits, including the first multiplex immunoassay approved by the USDA. Using this open-architecture technology, Poultry Check® kits were developed. This allowed a large number of analyses to be done more quickly, more accurately and more cost-effectively, e.g. the serotyping of salmonella and several avian diseases.

2013

New accreditation from SCC

Biovet's microbiology and PCR agri-food laboratory received new accreditation from the Standards Council of Canada. This certification pertained mainly to microbiological food testing and further expanded the range of services offered in the food and veterinary markets.

2014

Development of new powerful tools to fight PED

Biovet worked tirelessly to offer veterinarians and the Canadian pork industry new. powerful diagnostic tools to fight Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) and Swine Delta Coronavirus (SDCV). These tests can detect these viruses not only in animals, but also in food or in different types of samples obtained from pigs environment.

2015

In addition of its full range of services, Biovet offers high technology equipment

Biovet concluded an exclusive distribution agreement with scil animal care company and with Nova Biomedical. This agreement will provide Quebec veterinary clinics access to the most reliable in-house laboratory equipment.

2016

New qPCR kits and several new tests

Biovet launches several new high performance qPCR kits and therefore can offer its customers a new range of PCR tests implemented by our R & D Department.
Also, our laboratories now offer measurement of SDMA as well as DGGR lipase. These more sensitive and specific tests make it possible to improve the diagnosis for companion animals.
Finally, Biovet obtains a first United States Veterinary Biological Product Permit for Sales and Distribution from the USDA.

© Photo: Patrick Roger, Photographer

2017

New division, new accreditations and new premises

The first Continuous Education for Bovine Practitioners organized by Biovet was very successful.
Biovet USA moves to new, larger premises.
The St-Hyacinthe laboratory receives new accreditations from the SCC.
Biovet is launching a division of DNA analysis that allows, among other things, to diagnose several genetic diseases.

SCC : The Standards Council of Canada

© Photo: Patrick Roger, Photographer

2018

$2.25 million expansion for Biovet facilities

The construction of two new areas totalling nearly 10,000 square feet and a reorganization of existing premises that includes the development of a new analysis laboratory. This work was made necessary by the growth experienced by Biovet over the past few years. Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole, which owns the building has contributed up to $1.5 million.

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