Our team

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After graduating as a Lab Technician and working at the C.U.S.E. laboratories, Ms. Descôteaux obtained a degree in Laws from the Sherbrooke University. Subsequently, she has managed different Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs departments in various sectors of the industry, such as pharmaceutical, food, medical devices and chemical products. At Biovet, Lise Descôteaux is the Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Manager, and is accountable for the quality system and the different accreditations held by the company. She also interacst with the relevant government bodies and make sure that the company operations are done in compliance with all the applicable Laws and Regulations.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.