Dr Kate Alexander, specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Dre Kate Alexander

Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

After obtaining her veterinary degree (DMV) from the Faculté de médecine vétérinaire of l’Université de Montréal
in 1998, Kate undertook an internship in large animal medicine and surgery at the Ontario Veterinary College
(University of Guelph). In 1999, she joined an equine ambulatory medicine practice in McMinnville, Oregon. She
was accepted into a residency and Master’s program in veterinary radiology in 2001 at The Ohio State University,
which she completed in 2004 and which lead to specialty certification by the American College of Veterinary
Radiology. In 2012, she obtained a veterinary education certificate from the Royal Veterinary College.

Returning to the FMV in 2004, Kate participated in the diagnostic imaging clinical service of the CHUV and in a
number of research projects, mostly involving renal and osseous CT and musculoskeletal MRI. She was highly
involved in teaching innovations students in the DMV program. She also co-founded the first veterinary
diagnostic imaging residency program in Quebec. Since 2014, Kate has worked in the DMV Centers’ diagnostic imaging department,
developing the ultrasound service at DMV South and expanding the referral radiographic interpretation service
(DMV Radio-Vision). She also helped implement a new high-field
MRI service in 2019. Kate regularly presents continuing education conferences in radiology for general
practitioners in Quebec.

Accomplishements and Awards:

  • Board member, Centres DMV, since 2018.
  • Council member, American College of Veterinary Radiology, since 2015. President in 2020.
  • Examiner, American College of Veterinary Radiology, 2012-15
  • Pfizer award for teaching excellence, 2011.
  • Award of excellence in teaching, Université de Montréal, Assistant professor category, 2009

Publications:

Angelika Stock

Dre Angelika Stock

Dre Stock graduated in veterinary medicine at the University of Munich in Germany in 1981. She wrote then a doctoral
thesis (Dr.med.vet) in bovine reproduction in 1984 and worked then as a staff member in the veterinary ambulatory
service of the University. She continued clinical research studies in bovine and equine reproduction at Cornell
University, NY, in the United States and completed a PhD at the same University. Upon arrival in Québec in 1994 she
enrolled in a postdoctoral program on in vitro fertilization of bovine embryos at the University of Montreal,
followed by a residency in theriogenology (reproductive veterinary medicine) at the same University, during which
time she realized the growing need for a small animal reproductive specialist in Quebec. She works since 1999 in
small animal reproduction in a private setting and has established a big canine semen bank and continues to
collaborate with researchers in animal reproduction at the University of Montreal. In 2008, she has become board
certified by the American College of Theriogenologists with emphasis in small animal reproduction and is since then
one of the 4 board certified specialists in small animal reproduction in Canada. Dre Stock has given numerous
conferences to dog and cat breeders, veterinarians and technicians and is willing to share her expertise whenever
asked. Dre Stock has joined the DMV Centres in 2014.

Reproduction services at DMV South!

Dre Angelika Stock offers assisted reproduction services for small animals on the South shore of Montreal at
DMV-Sud, 1655, Blvd de Promenades in Saint Hubert. Dre Stock is one of the 4 board certified veterinarians in small
animal reproduction in Canada and the only one in Québec. Her expertise is offered to dog and cat breeders as well
as her colleagues in veterinary practice. Dre Stock has clinical, teaching and research experience for 30 years in
theriogenology (reproductive veterinary medicine) and has worked in Germany, her native country and in United States
before arriving in Quebec. Her services described below are offered exclusively at DMV-Sud, Saint
Hubert.

Breeding management with ovulation timing, insemination (vaginal, endoscopic or surgical), genetic testing for dog
and cats, pre-breeding consultations of male and female, import and export of chilled and frozen semen, freezing of
semen (straws or pellets) and long-term storage in her canine semen bank (CSBoCH-M), ultrasonography of female and
male genital organs, pregnancy diagnosis via ultrasound or radiography, follow-up for infertility cases in male and
female, consultations regarding abnormalities of female and male genital organs (i.e. pyometra, prostate problems)
medical treatments for mismating, medical treatment for pyometra, Herpes and Brucella testing, consultation
regarding any emergency considering female and male reproduction as well as newborns

Appointments are made directly with her via her cell phone 514-371-1762 or her e-mail ([email protected]) for appointments and emergencies in
animal reproductive medicine

Pierre Lassonde

Dr Pierre Lassonde

Euthanasia at home

Dr. Lassonde graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal in 1985. He practiced
companion animal medicine in Montreal for 26 years. He earned a certificate in veterinary dentistry in 1994. For
nearly 27 years, Dr. Lassonde has practiced at home euthanasia for people who want to offer their companion, and
share with him, this special moment with dignity, respect and compassion.

France Carlos

France Carlos

Special services – Grief Support Service

Ms. Carlos is a graduated therapist from the “Centre de Relation d’aide de Montréal” since 1997. She is the
author of the book published under the Broquet Edition “Deuil animalier”and was invited to several television
and radio programs. Journals “Passionnément Chien”, “Canis Familiaris” and “Animal” Magazine have published
several articles on pet bereavement. Sheis responsible for the French part of research on the impact of animal
bereavement led by Dr. Wendy Packman Pacific Graduate School of Psychology in Redwood City, California.

Josée Girard

Dre Josée Girard

Following the obtention of her Applied Zoology baccalaureate at McGill University (2004-2007), Dre Girard has
completed her Veterinary Medecine Doctorate at Montreal University in 2012.

During her 5 years of medecine, she was involved in many departments of the Veterinary University Hospital
Center in St-Hyacinthe and was the person in charge of the Small mammals adoption refuge during 3 years. She
continued with an internship in the DMV Centres. Now, she is a full time DMV clinician.