
Small, Yet Mighty.
Our team of vets, veterinary technicians and support staff is one of the most talented teams around. They are patient, dedicated, and responsible for most of the tough jobs day in and day out. They work so hard to make a difference in the lives of the animals we serve.
We love coming to work every day and want to always feel this way about our clinic. This profession can be amazingly rewarding but it can at times be very sad, frustrating, and difficult. We really want to encourage a special kind of workplace that is supportive. Each of our highly trained staff brings a different perspective and rich experience to the table and we encourage individuality. We truly believe work/life balance is essential and strive to make it a focus for our team and it means we can be better for you as well. We also really believe that we can always get better and always be learning. We make continuing education a priority with annual conferences, seminars and learning opportunities and you may notice if you ever visit the clinic that once a week on Thursdays between 3-4 we meet for “journal club” which is an educational presentation by one of our staff members teaching the team something new. These are just some of the things that sets our team apart.
Our Veterinarians
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James Drooker, DVM
Dr. James Drooker graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011- the oldest veterinary school in the world. He graduated with distinction and received two university medals. Since graduating, Dr. Drooker has worked in small animal practice in both Toronto and Montreal. Before studying veterinary medicine James finished an Honours BSc. in Marine Biology and Oceanography at Dalhousie University. James lives in P.S.C and is proud to be the first veterinary clinic in The Pointe. In his free time he enjoys reading and guitar, time with his wife and three young children. .
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Alin Stefan Floca, DVM
Dr. Alin Floca brings a tremendous amount of experience to our team. Having studied at St. Hyacinthe after years of experience as a European Veterinarian he brings incredible skills and knowledge to everyday practice. Already a leader at pointvet and we feel lucky to have him.
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Charles Courtemanche, DVM
Dr. Charles Courtemanche is a recent graduate with the St- Hyacinthe faculty of veterinary medicine. Originally from Montreal, Charles initially pursued his academic journey at McGill University, where he studied Kinesiology.
Charles’ diverse academic background provides a solid foundation for his keen passion for surgery, namely dentistry. He is particularly fascinated by the complexities of skin health and the diagnostic challenges of clinical pathology.
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Veronica Cammisano, DVM
Bio coming soon.
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Melissa Kate Fakhry, DVM
Dr. Melissa Kate Fakhry is a passionate veterinarian who graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Saint-Hyacinthe. Following her studies, she pursued a general internship in small animal medicine at the referral center, where she developed a particular interest in emergencies and surgery. In addition to her clinical work, Dr.. Fakhry devotes a significant part of her time to shelter medicine, reflecting her commitment to the most vulnerable animals.
In her spare time, she enjoys practicing foreign languages, traveling, as well as participating in humanitarian projects close to her heart.
Administration
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Hannah Rice, Practice Manager
With a career spanning over a decade in veterinary care, Hannah started working with animals as a teenager and moved through most clinic operations (kennel attendant, tech aid, surgical assistant, reception) to management. Her resume also includes shelter and rescue responder work.
In 2016, Hannah took on the role of manager at Pointe Vet, where she has been able to flex her multitasking skills. Outside of work, she shares her home with her partner and a menagerie of animals. She is deeply passionate about animal health and welfare and is not just a manager but a compassionate advocate for both pets and their owners.
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Tina Amend, Admin / AHT
Having graduated as a veterinary technician in 2013, Tina found her home at Pointe Vet shortly after it opened. Since then, her daily role at the clinic has evolved. On any given day, you might find her donning different hats – in scrubs as a technician, managing the front desk, diving into administrative tasks, and even troubleshooting as our in-house IT technician.
Working in an independent practice like Pointe Vet allows her to focus on what really matters – your pets. It's not just a job; it's a passion project.
Outside of work you'll likely find Tina on her bike, on the way to a microbrewery, or watching sports (Go PWHL Montreal!)
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Vanessa Carter, Customer Support Representative
Vanessa is our senior receptionist and head of orders and inventory. She has also lived in Pointe st Charles her whole life so she may still be a familiar face to many of our clients. With a background in theatre and pastry making, Vanessa's organizational and problem solving skills help make our administration team run smoothly.
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Devon McChristie, Customer Support Representative
Technicians
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Isabelle Kennedy, CAHT
Isabelle has a tremendous amount of experience in veterinary medicine. She has worked at some of the busiest and most well known clinics in Montreal as head technician. Isabelle leads the technicians at our hospital and runs the surgery department. Isabelle has so much passion for animals and medicine. She is teaching us everyday and we are so lucky she chose to join our team. Isabelle is also the first ‘Veterinary Nurse Practitioner’ at Pointe Vet. Isabelle lives with her partner Daniel (an avid animal photographer ;) and her cats Oliver, Karmina, Bear, Rosie, Runty and Milton (a PSC OG). She also has a spiny mouse Bernard and a snail named Henri ;)
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Molly Lanthier, AHT
Molly knew from an early age that she wanted to work with animals in some capacity. She started by volunteering, then eventually being hired, at the SPCA during her studies in Vanier’s Animal Health program. She left shelter work a year before completing her studies and has worked as an animal health technician since graduation in 2013.
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Elen (Ed) Depuis, AHT B.Sc
AHT and biologist, Ed has been working with all kinds of animals for nearly 10 years. Cat lover and all-around animal whisperer (the spicier the better), Ed is a cat behaviourist and ensures that your kitties experience as little stress as possible during their time with us. They devote what little free time they have to curating their cabinet of curiosities.
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Miles Massicotte, AHT
Recognizable by his heart shaped glasses and espresso scrubs, Miles transferred from arts and literature to veterinary sciences and joined us during his second year in the Vanier Veterinary Technician program. He spends his free time knitting, ice skating and steel model building.
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Stefanie Wosnitza, AHT
Bio coming soon.
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Julie Telmosse, AHT
Technician Assistants
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Rose Gauthier, Technician Assistant
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Taylor Travis, AHT Student
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Scotia Sharpe, Technician Assistant
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Stephanie Germain, Technician Assistant