RPVC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Office Assistant
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.
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Assistant / Reception
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Job Titles:
- 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!
Job Titles:
- Registered Veterinary Technologist
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
Job Titles:
- 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.