Our team

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maryse Bélanger completed her Master’s in Microbiology at the Université de Sherbrooke, after having obtained a certificate in genetic engineering, and a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from Université Laval. Maryse continued her education in cellular and molecular microbiology while she interned at the CUSE (Centre universitaire de santé de l'Estrie) in Fleurimont and at the Cancer Centre at the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec. At Biovet, Maryse manages the molecular diagnostic laboratory (Polymerase Chain Reaction) and is involved in developing new tests.

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.

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.

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.

Mr. Savard has nearly 20 years’ experience in business development, including 6 years in the animal field. He considers it important to listen to his clients and have a strong partnership. His core values include keeping up to date in his field of expertise and conveying his passion for animals.

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.

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).

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.

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.