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Best Vets Near Me The St. Claude Veterinary Clinic was first established as a provincial veterinary services district clinic in 1975.

On May 1 st 2004, Dr. Marc Philippot became the sixth proprietor of the clinic and over the years has continued to grow and expand the practice in size, services, and patients. Part of this expansion was acquiring Carman Veterinary Clinic and South Central Veterinary Clinic in the summer of 2013. Together we are committed to providing quality medicine and surgery to our clientele. We strive to offer the best health care options for our client’s livestock and pets in Saint Claude, Rathwell, and Haywood, MB. If you’re searching for “the best vets near me,” wherever you are in Manitoba, contact us today!

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St Claude Veterinary Clinic

Our Team

Dr. Marc Philippot, DVM

Dr. Marc Philippot was born and raised in St. Claude, Manitoba.  He graduated in 2001 from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.  After working for three years in Oakbluff, Manitoba; Dr. Philippot returned to his hometown of St. Claude and took over the clinic on May 1, 2004.  In 2010, Dr. Philippot became a board member of the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), ending his term in 2014.  In 2012, Dr. Philippot became President of the MVMA; allowing him to meet and work with colleagues from across Canada.  While not working, Dr. Philippot enjoys reading, traveling, camping, fishing and quadding with his wife Kristie, two sons and two dogs.

Registered Veterinary Technologists

Shiyrah Bueckert RVT

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Sophie Rey, RAHT

Sophie is originally from St. Claude, Manitoba and graduated in 2012 from the accredited Animal Health Technologist program from Red River Community College in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sophie volunteered here for years as a high school student and started working as a student in college. During her time here, she has learned her love of all animals big and small, but has truly found her passion in being a “Cat Lady”. During her free time she enjoys reading, cooking, and crafting; but especially cuddling with her cats.

Jenna Wood, RAHT

Jenna was raised on a beef/grain operation in Alberta. She completed her Equine Massage Therapy course in 2001 and then graduated from the Animal Health Technologist program in 2007 at Lakeland College in Vermillion, Alberta. Jenna enjoys working with both small and large animals at the clinic; but she is also kept busy helping her husband Mitch on their cow-calf operation in Oakville, Manitoba. Jenna enjoys spending her free time with her husband and children, and dogs and taking care of her several horses.

Administrative Team

Kristie Philippot, RAHT – CFO

Kristie was born in Calgary and raised in Airdrie, Alberta.  She graduated in 1999 from the accredited Animal Health Technologist program at Lakeland College in Vermillion, Alberta.  Kristie moved to Manitoba in 2000 and worked as an AHT in both Oakbluff and Stonewall, before joining us full-time in 2007.  Kristie enjoys working with both small and large animals at the clinic and spending her free time painting ceramics, reading, traveling, and camping with her family and dog named Kaiya.

Barbara Rex

Barb grew up in Winnipeg, but has always been a country girl at heart. She and her husband Daryl live on an acreage near Carman and have horses, dogs, and cats. They have three grown daughters.

Barb came to RPVC in 2018 with 20 years experience in Admin, and a lifetime of experience with animals.

Barb enjoys training and showing her Newfoundland dogs, and spending time with her horse, Whiskey.

Dianne Henderson, Account Manager

Dianne has been employed at the St. Claude Veterinary Clinic for over 35 years. She has enjoyed a multitude of different tasks, including vet and kennel assistant. With the growth of the practice and staff over the years, Dianne currently manages many office duties. Dianne and her husband Alan also operate a beef/grain farm in the Rathwell area. Dianne enjoys gardening, camping and spending time with her grandchildren.

Susan Potter, Receptionist/Kennel Assistant

Sue is originally from Ontario, but has spent most of her married life in Alberta. She currently lives in St. Francois-Xavier, Manitoba with her husband and dog Blue. Sue began working at the clinic in 2009 and serves our clients as a receptionist and kennel assistant. She enjoys spending her free time doing puzzles, watching movies, painting ceramics and camping.

Carman Veterinary Clinic

Our Team

Dr. Carly Prejet, DVM

Dr. Prejet graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She started working at South Central Vet Clinic after graduation, and the Carman Veterinary Clinic when it opened in 2004. She has a keen interest in feline medicine and is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. On the large animal side of things, Dr. Prejet enjoys swine medicine. In her free time, Dr. Prejet enjoys spending time on the farm with her husband and four young children. She also enjoys reading, hockey and gardening.

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Mandy Hill RAHT

As a 2008 graduate of the Animal Health Technology program from Red River College, Mandy has devoted her career to working with small animals in a clinic setting. Mandy lives in Carman with her husband John, and 2 young sons

Kaylee Dueck, RAHT

Kaylee was born and raised in Winkler Manitoba. She graduated from the accredited Veterinary Technology program at Red River College in Winnipeg MB in 2021. She has also received her fear-free certification. Kaylee has a passion for working with small animals along with exotics. In her free time, Kaylee enjoys many artistic activities such as sculpting as well as spending time with her cat Bucky, and her bearded dragon Bella.”

Veterinary Assistant

Janette Dyck, Veterinary Assistant

Janette was born and raised on a farm in rural Manitoba where her love of animals and their care was first fostered. In 2008 she joined the team at Carman Vet Clinic and fell in love with the job from the beginning. She values the opportunity of getting to know our patients and their families and finds reward in seeing their lives bettered. Janette enjoys using her free time to spend with family or friends, hiking or trying new recipes.

Administration

Leslie Rose, Office Manger/Reception

Leslie completed the Veterinary Office Assistant program in 2005 and began working in Winnipeg. In 2009 she moved back to Carman with her husband and began working with Carman Vet. Leslie enjoys spending time with her family including 2 boys (who are growing up way too fast), 2 cats, 1 dog, and a bearded dragon!

South Central Veterinary Clinic

Our Team

Dr. Carly Prejet, DVM

Dr. Prejet graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She started working at South Central Vet Clinic after graduation, and the Carman Veterinary Clinic when it opened in 2004. She has a keen interest in feline medicine and is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. On the large animal side of things, Dr. Prejet enjoys swine medicine. In her free time, Dr. Prejet enjoys spending time on the farm with her husband and four young children. She also enjoys reading, hockey and gardening.

Registered Veterinary Technologists

Pam Kozak, RAHT

Pam was raised on a farm outside of Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB. She graduated from the accredited Animal Health Technology program at the Red River College in Winnipeg, MB in 2009 and has since worked for Notre Dame Vet Clinic/ Carman Vet clinic ever since.

Pam enjoys working with both large and small animals. She spends her free time with her husband and two kids with a baby on the way. She also enjoys gardening, outdoor activities, reading and helping out at the family farm whenever needed.

Mary Scheger, RVT

Mary was born in Taber, Alberta, and raised on a small grain/cattle farm. She graduated from Olds College, in Olds, Alberta in 1997 where she received her diploma in Animal Health Technology. She has since worked and resided in Calgary and area, & Medicine Hat, Alberta until 2005, when she moved to Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB and joined the South Central Vet Clinic. She enjoys both small and large animal, and has a strong interest in anaesthesiology, small animal dentistry, and pain management. She currently lives on a grain/cow-calf operation in Mariapolis, MB and enjoys almost anything outdoors, and all things nature and animals.

Veterinary Assistant/Reception

Cassy Young

Cassy was raised on an acreage near Stephenfield MB. She graduated from the Vet Office Assistant program at Robertson College in May of 2015.

Cassy enjoys being of assistance to the vets and techs – and working with small and large animals at the Notre Dame vet clinic. While not at the clinic, she enjoys spending her free time with her husband John, pets-Reuben, Mavis, Avery and Oakley as well as her family and friends. She also enjoys doing some of her hobbies such as painting and decorating.

Veterinary Office Assistant

Alvin Delos Santos Segismundo

Alvin grew up in the Philippines, and came to Canada in 2012. He graduated from the Veterinary Office Assistant program at Robertson College in Winnipeg in 2020. Alvin loves seeing all the different breeds of dogs and cats coming into the clinic, as well as other small animals. Alvin spends hiss free time with his wife, Ynah, watching Action, Comedy and Horror movies on Netflix, and playing with their three dogs. Alvin loves to draw Anime characters,sketch portraits, and collect Dragon Ball Z Figures.

Administration

Jennifer Labossiere, Office Manager

Jennifer was raised on a beef farm in Roseisle. She began working at the Notre Dame Vet Clinic in 2004, then move to Alberta for a few years before returning in 2012. She enjoys working alongside her husband Richard and her parents on the family farm. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, reading and spending time with her husband and 2 children.