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Our team
Biovet employs more than 60 people including 15 scientists.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
- PresidentRené Lallier, DVM, MBA
René Lallier, DVM, MBA President
Mr. Lallier is a veterinary entrepreneur with more than twenty years of experience in various animal health care sectors. He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Université de Montréal, as well as an MBA from HEC Montréal. M. Lallier has practised as a veterinarian, and held management positions at veterinary pharmaceutical firms. He was involved in the creation of Biovet Inc. from 1994 to 2002 as their Managing Director, and acquired the company in 2005.
- Director laboratoryDr. Pierre Hébert, DVM, IPSAV, Dip. ACVP
Dr. Pierre Hébert, DVM, IPSAV, Dip. ACVP Director laboratory
Dr. Pierre Hébert graduated from the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. He then completed an internship in applied veterinary science in 1994, and a residency in clinical pathology in 1997. Dr. Hébert obtained became certified with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, specializing in clinical pathology. In 1998 he moved to the American West Coast to practise, returning to St-Hyacinthe in 2003 to begin work with the Biovet diagnostics laboratory. Dr. Hébert became the Laboratory Director at Biovet in February 2005, where he coordinates the various activities and supervises scientific personnel. He is the author and co-author of a dozen scientific articles.
- Director of AdministrationPaule Létourneau, BAA
Paule Létourneau, BAA Director of Administration
After earning her diploma in business administration from the UQTR in 1989, Ms. Létourneau worked in procurement for various firms in the agribusiness sector. Paule joined the Biovet team in January 2005, and is responsible for the company’s business administration.
SCIENTISTS AND TECHNICAL TEAM
Clinical pathologists
- Director laboratory and Clinical pathologistDr. Pierre Hébert, DVM, IPSAV, Dip. ACVP
Dr. Pierre Hébert, DVM, IPSAV, Dip. ACVP Director laboratory and Clinical pathologist
Dr. Pierre Hébert graduated from the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. He then completed an internship in applied veterinary science in 1994, and a residency in clinical pathology in 1997. Dr. Hébert obtained became certified with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, specializing in clinical pathology. In 1998 he moved to the American West Coast to practise, returning to St-Hyacinthe in 2003 to begin work with the Biovet diagnostics laboratory. Dr. Hébert became the Laboratory Director at Biovet in February 2005, where he coordinates the various activities and supervises scientific personnel. He is the author and co-author of a dozen scientific articles.
- Clinical pathologistDr. Sandra Beaudoin, DMV, Dip ACVP
Dr. Sandra Beaudoin, DMV, Dip ACVP Clinical pathologist
Dr. Beaudoin obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1999, where she then completed a three-year residency in clinical pathology. In 2002 Dr. Beaudoin obtained certification in clinical pathology from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, following which she became a director and co-owner of Laboratoire DVQ. Dr. Beaudoin joined the ranks of the Biovet team in the summer of 2003, where she interprets test results and advises veterinarians.
Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance
- Director of Regulatory AffairsMélanie Brunelle, Ph. D.
Mélanie Brunelle, Ph. D. Director of Regulatory Affairs
Mélanie Brunelle received her Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Université Laval. Subsequently, she obtained her Master's and Ph.D. in Veterinary Sciences from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Université de Montreal. Prior to joining Biovet in July 2020, Mélanie first held a Production Supervisor position in the pharmaceutical industry and later positions as a Regulatory Affairs Assistant and Procurement Supervisor in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry. At Biovet, Mélanie Brunelle is responsible for regulatory affairs.
- Quality Assurance ManagerMaryse Casaubon
Maryse Casaubon Quality Assurance Manager
Maryse Casaubon graduated from Cégep de St-Hyacinthe where she obtained a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in dietetics in May 2000. Before joining the Biovet team, she has held positions in quality control and quality assurance in the agri-food industry.
Research & development
- R&D Immunoassay Director, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Ass. AssistantIsabelle Caya, B. Sc.
Isabelle Caya, B. Sc. R&D Immunoassay Director, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Ass. Assistant
Before joining Biovet, Isabelle Caya worked for the GREMIP (Groupe de recherche sur les maladies infectieuses du porc (research group on infectious pork diseases)) as a research assistant and laboratory supervisor. Ms. Caya holds a bachelor’s degree in biology with a microbiology major from the Université de Sherbrooke. In addition to upgrading courses, Isabelle Caya completed an internship at the Biotechnology Research Institute. At Biovet, Isabelle takes part in the development of new products and services.
- R&D Molecular Biology DirectorChristian Savard, Ph. D.
Christian Savard, Ph. D. R&D Molecular Biology Director
Christian Savard holds a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Laval University on the development of new adjuvants for inactivated vaccines. He first obtained a Bachelor degree in bio-agronomy at Laval University, prior to complete a Masters in Animal Science, on the development of assisted methods of reproduction in pigs. Before joining the Research and Development team of Biovet, Mr. Savard was conducting postdoctoral work in animal virology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (CRIPA).
- Technician, R&D SerologyMartine Bertrand
Martine Bertrand Technician, R&D Serology
Martine holds a diploma of college studies in Chemistry-Biology from the Collège Ahuntsic à Montreal. She has worked for a University research laboratory concerned with issues of ecotoxicology and then for the department of Quality Control in a company operating in the field of immunology.Working with Biovet since 1996, she was actively involved in structuring the diagnostic kits production unit as head technician. At this time, she is developing and evaluating new products brought to market with high quality goals.
- Head Technician, Quality ControlCaroline Bégin
Caroline Bégin Head Technician, Quality Control
Caroline Bégin completed her studies at the Cégep de St-Hyacinthe, where she graduated with distinction as a medical laboratory technician. Caroline also received a certificate of excellence as well as a first-level certificate from the Canadian Society of Laboratory Technologists. Since then, Ms. Bégin has progressed in her field, holding various laboratory technician positions at a number of institutions, such as the Hôpital Sainte-Croix in Drummondville, the Hôpital Honoré-Mercier in Saint-Hyacinthe, and the Faculté de médecine vétérinaire at the Université de Montréal. At Biovet, Caroline ensures that the products and services offered meet our high level of quality control.
THE LABORATORIES
Microbiology
- Microbiologist & Director Agri-Food & Environment laboratoryAmélie Francoeur, Mcb. A., Chemist
Amélie Francoeur, Mcb. A., Chemist Microbiologist & Director Agri-Food & Environment laboratory
Ms. Amélie Francoeur graduated from Laval University in Microbiology, medical and pharmaceutical concentration in 2006. She also completed the Microprogram in Food Science and Technology - Food Safety from Laval University. She was hired as director of laboratory and quality assurance, by a company of injectable autogenous veterinary products. At Biovet, Ms. Francoeur is in charge of the veterinary and accredited food analyzes as well as of drinking water analysis wich are accredited by the MSDEFCC.
Biochemistry-hematology
- Head Technician, Biochemistry-hematologyMélanie St-Hilaire
Mélanie St-Hilaire Head Technician, Biochemistry-hematology
Mélanie St-Hilaire obtained her diploma in medical laboratory techniques from the Cégep de St-Hyacinthe in May 1996. After receiving her diploma, Mélanie worked in quality control and R&D in an adhesives manufacturing firm. She joined the Biovet team in June of 1999, working in the biochemistry-haematology department. Since October 2000 Mélanie has held the position of Head Technician for the biochemistry-haematology department.
Serology
- Head Technician, SerologyAnnie St-Germain
Annie St-Germain Head Technician, Serology
Annie St-Germain has been at Biovet since graduating as a medical laboratory technician in May 1996. Certified in the detection of many illnesses that can affect cattle, Annie has proven her worth, and is now Head Technician in Serology at Biovet.
PCR
- PCR Head technicianOlivier Ariel, M. Sc.
Olivier Ariel, M. Sc. PCR Head technician
Olivier completed his Bachelor's degree in molecular and cellular biology at the Université de Sherbrooke. He also obtained a Master’s degree in molecular biology in 2017, specializing in bovine genomics, at the Agriculture Canada research center in Sherbrooke. His proficiency and his contracts as a research assistant at Agriculture Canada allowed him to perfect his skills in molecular biology and bioinformatics analysis. At Biovet, Olivier is responsible for the molecular diagnostic laboratory.
Production
- Production ManagerDaniel Essiambre, B. Sc., MBA, Chemist
Daniel Essiambre, B. Sc., MBA, Chemist Production Manager
Daniel Essiambre received his BA in Biochemistry from Laval University in 2002. Then, he obtained his Masters of Business Administration (MBA), with a Pharmaceutical Management profile, from Laval University in 2004. Prior to joining the team Biovet in October 2008, Mr. Essiambre worked as a project manager in a company of nutritional supplements for animals and as a production and packaging supervisor in a pharmaceutical company. At Biovet, Daniel Essiambre is the production manager of the diagnostic kits.
Laboratory team
Laboratory of Saint-Hyacinthe
- Allain, Lorie
- Archambault, Léa
- B. Sylvestre, Joanie
- Beaumier, Maryse
- Bélanger, Mathieu
- Benoit, Mélanie
- Bibeau, Nathalie
- Charbonneau, Alex
- Charbonneau, Geneviève
- Choinière, Gabriel
- Corrales, Cindy
- Dénommée, Émilie
- Fula Florez, Ana Maria
- Garcés Vanegas, Adriana
- Gibeault, Katherine
- Gilbert, Magalie
- Girard, Ashley
- Heine, Arianne
- Huamani, Giovanna
- Jennings, Anne-Marie
- Jetté, Rémi
- Laflamme, Sophie
- Lajoie, Julie
- Larochelle, Olivier
- Lemaire, Roxanne
- Mac Duff, Patricia
- Maloum, Yasmina
- Martinez Rubio, Fabian Mauricio
- Messier, Sophie
- Michon, Charlotte
- Mikan Venegas, Jose Fernando
- Parisien, Laurent
- Perez, Hernan
- Poitras-Lambert, Myrianne
- Proulx, Valérie
- Richard, Denise
- Richard, Lucie
- Roussy, Myriam
- Simard, Élyane
- Simoneau, Jean-François
- St-Louis, Josée
- Therriault-Roy, Martine
- Tremblay, Laurie
- Zhou, Lei
Laboratory of Quebec City
- Boudreault, Marie-Pier
- Bussières, Pierre-Olivier
- Laflamme, Lysandre
- Nadeau, Alexandre
- Nolet, Mira
- Pelletier, Katya
- Tremblay, Claudy
Biovet USA
Sheila Braun
Head technician and Customer Service
CUSTOMER SERVICE
- Responsable du service à la clientèleMichèle Morin
Michèle Morin Responsable du service à la clientèle
- Customer Service AgentMaureen Hébert
Maureen Hébert Customer Service Agent
- Customer Service AgentDiane Apesteguy
Diane Apesteguy Customer Service Agent
- Customer Service AgentSylvie Delisle
Sylvie Delisle Customer Service Agent
- Customer Service AgentIsabelle Rheault
Isabelle Rheault Customer Service Agent
and Patrick Campbell, Driver.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
- ControllerSteeve Gagné, MBA, CPA auditor, CA
Steeve Gagné, MBA, CPA auditor, CA Controller
- Human ressources & Account payableAnne Doré
Anne Doré Human ressources & Account payable
- Account receivable
Account receivable
- Import/exportRichard Baker
Richard Baker Import/export
- Warehouse ClerkErick Goulet
Erick Goulet Warehouse Clerk
SALES & MARKETING
- Sale managerJules Lallier, BAA, MHK
Jules Lallier, BAA, MHK Sale manager
Jules Lallier started at Biovet in the summer of 2005 in various positions (customer service, receiving samples, etc.). After graduating from HEC with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, he left St-Hyacinthe in 2011 to study at the University of Ottawa. After a few years working in the sports field in Montreal, he returned to Biovet in March 2015 to take a sales representative position in the companion animal and bovine sector.
- Sales Representative - Companion animalsAlexandra Lambert
Alexandra Lambert Sales Representative - Companion animals
After studying industrial relations for two years, Alexandra worked for ten years in the human health field. Before joining the Biovet team, she worked for more than 4 years as a manager in a veterinary group. Due to her passion for health, especially for four-legged, feathered or scaled creatures, and her great respect for the veterinary profession, she wants to contribute to animal welfare.
- Sales Representative - Companion animalsSonia Dumais
Sonia Dumais Sales Representative - Companion animals
Passionate about sales, Sonia Dumais has worked in the field for over 15 years, developing expertise first in dentistry and briefly in mass sales of consumer goods. This career path allowed her to acquire knowledge on several levels, but above all to adjust according to her strengths and ambitions. The opportunity offered by Biovet is the logical continuation of this path, reconciling her undeniable love for animals and the pursuit of a field with infinite possibilities.
- Sales Representative - Equine, bovine & Research centersPascale Chamberland, AHT
Pascale Chamberland, AHT Sales Representative - Equine, bovine & Research centers
For over 10 years, Ms. Chamberland has accumulated experience as a technical support and sales representative to veterinarians. Trained as an animal health technician, she is stimulated daily by the importance of offering professional service to customers always eager for new technologies.
- Sales Representative Agri-foodMaryse Ménard
Maryse Ménard Sales Representative Agri-food
Maryse Ménard studied biological sciences at the Université de Montréal before starting at Biovet in 2003 as a laboratory technician (serology, molecular biology). After a few years in the laboratories, she accepted a position as an agri-food sales representative. She has held this position since 2008.
- Environnement & Water and Sampling Services - WaterVéronique Germain
Véronique Germain Environnement & Water and Sampling Services - Water
- Sampling Services - WaterGuillaume Geisler
Guillaume Geisler Sampling Services - Water
- Sales RepresentativeBrian J. Hogue, B. Sc. (Agr.) *
Brian J. Hogue, B. Sc. (Agr.) * Sales Representative
- Biovet Europe & InternationalDr. Wim Schielen, DVM, Ph. D. *
Dr. Wim Schielen, DVM, Ph. D. * Biovet Europe & International
- Marketing CoordinatorCarmen Genest
Carmen Genest Marketing Coordinator
TECHNICAL SERVICE
Consultations are available to assist veterinarians in selecting diagnostic tests and interpreting results, as well as Biovet kit users in utilizing Biovet test kits. Technical support is also offered for in-house analyzers.
- Technical services Manager (swine, cattle)Dr. André Broes, DVM, Ph. D.
Dr. André Broes, DVM, Ph. D. Technical services Manager (swine, cattle)
Dr. André Broes graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Liège (Belgium) in 1978. He obtained a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Montréal’s Faculty of Medicine in 1989. Dr Broes worked during ten years as a diagnostician in a Provincial Animal Health Laboratory in Belgium. In 1993 he moved to Québec and he worked for the Québec Swine Development Center (1993-2003) and then for Génétiporc (2003-2006). Dr Broes joined Biovet in the summer of 2006 as director of the R&D Department and Technical Services Manager (swine, cattle).
- Technical services (companion animals)Dr. Sandra Beaudoin, DMV, Dip ACVP
Dr. Sandra Beaudoin, DMV, Dip ACVP Technical services (companion animals)
Dr. Beaudoin obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1999, where she then completed a three-year residency in clinical pathology. In 2002 Dr. Beaudoin obtained certification in clinical pathology from the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, following which she became a director and co-owner of Laboratoire DVQ. Dr. Beaudoin joined the ranks of the Biovet team in the summer of 2003, where she interprets test results and advises veterinarians.
- Analyzer Technical supportAlex Charbonneau
Alex Charbonneau Analyzer Technical support
Patrick graduated as a Medical Laboratory Technician from Cégep de St-Hyacinthe in 1991. He then worked at the Centre Hospitalier Honoré-Mercier laboratory for 7 years. He joined the Biovet team in 1997 and worked in serology, virology, R&D, production and quality control. In 1999, he contributed to the development of the Department of Biochemistry-Hematology. In 2011, he left Biovet to work on personal projects. Back since November 2017, he is responsible for technical support for in-house analyzers.