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Our caring and compassionate veterinary care team!

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of LaSalle Animal Hospital in LaSalle, ON! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

Please call us at (519) 734-1300 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!

Veterinarians

Dr. Manjit Jammu

Dr. Manjit Jammu, DVM, has a deep interest and passion for veterinary medicine, surgery and business administration. He earned his BVSc and MVSc in Punjab, India and completed his ECFVG clinical year at Purdue University. He has been a part of the Clearwater Animal Hospital team since 1998. He has special interest in improving customer service experience at the practices, and he works hard to upgrade his education every year through attending veterinary conferences and participating in hands-on wet labs. He has also earned numerous CE certificates, both for clinical practice and business.

Dr. Jammu is married and lives in LaSalle. When he isn’t working, Dr. Jammu enjoys lots of hobbies such as golfing and skiing. He likes learning something new every year or so. He also enjoys volunteering and has earned the United Way and Jazzpur Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Dr. Sukhpal Gill

Dr. Sukhpal Gill has been a part of the practice since 2006, he has a strong interest in small animal internal medicine. He earned his Bachelors and Masters of Veterinary Science in Punjab, India and completed his one year clinical program at Iowa State University.

Dr. Gill’s wife Ruby is also a veterinarian, they have two sons, the older of whom finished a degree in environmental studies from the University of Windsor, and the younger of whom is doing his medical residency in Mississauga.

When Dr. Gill isn’t working as a veterinarian saving animals’ lives, he loves playing sports, running, and golfing. He also enjoys traveling and has a passion for landscaping and gardening projects.

Dr. Shaan Kahlon

Bio coming soon!

Practice Manager

Michelle Helmer, RVT

Michelle, our Practice Manager, has been a part of our veterinary team since 2000. She is also a Registered Veterinary Technician and a St. Clair College graduate, class of 2000. She enjoys her career in the veterinary industry and loves all the great people she has met over the years. Michelle and her husband Kevin have two sons, Caleb and Haden, and as a family they have two domestic short-haired cats: Stanley and Marty. When she isn’t working at the animal hospital, Michelle loves reading, cooking and baking, entertaining friends and family and spending time with the people she loves.

Director of Administration

Gabriella Svoreny, RVT

Registered Veterinary Technicians

Judy Mills, RVT

Judy, a Registered Veterinary Technician, has been a member of our team since 2006. She completed the Veterinary Technician Program at St. Clair College, graduating in 2001. She is a Hill’s Nutritional Advocate and a member in good standing with the OAVT. She genuinely enjoys assisting the veterinarians in providing excellent care for pets whether it be through routine visits, surgery, or pet illness. She and her husband and three children, who live in LaSalle, recently adopted Petey, an American Bulldog mix from the humane society. When she isn’t working, Judy enjoys playing outside with the kids and dog, as well as going to the beach and park.

Marcia Simpson, RVT

Marcia, a Registered Veterinary Technician, has been a member of our team since 2011. She graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at St. Clair College. Marcia loves daily interaction with animals. She is married with two stepdaughters and a sweet kitty named Willie Nelson. When she isn’t working at the animal hospital, Marcia loves camping, reading, and watching hockey. Little known fact, Marcia is scared of spiders and bees!

Sam Forsyth, RVT

Samantha is a Registered Veterinary Technician who has has been part of our team since April of 2016. She obtained her degree in Veterinary Technology from St. Clair College, and uses the knowledge she gained there every day at our practice. Her favorite part about working at the practice is helping our four-legged patients through surgeries, and performing laser therapy and digital X-ray services. Samantha is married to her high school sweetheart, Russell, and she is the proud parent of four fur-children, Stewart, Walter, Poppy, and Penelope. In her free time, Samantha loves yoga, reading, and figure skating.

Taylor Campbell, RVT

Bio coming soon!

Tara Preston, RVT

Bio coming soon!

Customer Service Representative

Jessica Drouillard

Bio coming soon!

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Emma Erwin

Emma has been a part of our team since the winter of 2019, working as our Veterinary Technician Assistant. She has been working in the veterinary field for over five years. Emma’s favourite part of her job is assisting in taking radiographs and helping with hospitalized pets. She and her high school sweetheart, Jacob, are proud parents to their two daughters and their newly adopted golden retriever named Magnus.
When she isn’t working at the practice, Emma can be found going to bookstores, gardening, baking, and spending time with her loved ones. She also has a creative side and enjoys painting and photography.

Beau & Luke

Beau and Luke are our lovable clinic cats and have been calling LaSalle Animal Hospital home since January of 2021 when some members of our team rescued them from living outside. Beau and Luke are the best of friends and can often be found napping with one another or running around the clinic play fighting with each other. Both boys adore treats, catnip, afternoon naps, and head scratches and make the sweetest addition to our team!