Our Team
Our Doctor
Dr. Melissa Boyle
DVM
Dr Melissa Boyle graduated with distinction from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2008. She spent the first 12 years of her career in Owen Sound before making North Bay her home in 2020.
Care Team
JD Amyotte
Veterinary Technician
Super knowledgeable and technically skilled, JD is the go to person in the clinic. She has been part of the team since 2011, caring for patients and their humans. JD keeps the clinic running smoothly, assists with patient care, dispenses medications, and can answer most questions from team members and clients.
Crystal Lamirante
RVT
Crystal has been a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) since 2016 and is a proud graduate of the Veterinary Technician program at Georgian College. Attentive to detail and thorough in her work, Crystal ensures that animals are well cared for.
Suzanne Laferriere
Practice Manager
Suzanne’s enthusiasm for all creatures turned into a career caring for the pets of a sociable, small community. She graduated with honours from both an animal care assistant program and a small business management program.
Janine Saulter
RVT, Practice Manager
Janine is a unicorn in disguise. Incredibly efficient with all veterinary technician skills and management savvy, Janine leads the team with a reassuring supportive demeanour. She helps her team shine by sharing her multiple years of experience in general practice.
Shea Heinrich
RVT
Shea’s calm and caring disposition welcomes animals who benefit from her registered technical skills. She initially started her professional career in Biology before transitioning to veterinary medicine in 2019.
Shannon Dearman
Veterinary Assistant
Shannon earned a degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Guelph. Despite this success, she felt the need to pursue the veterinary industry, where her true interests and passion lie. She began working as a veterinary assistant in 2022 and quickly fell in love with patient care.