Wallaceburg Animal Hospital

As a vet, Dr. Ian Vallee thinks one must have two major skills: a strong love of furry creatures and a constant desire to problem-solve. Dr. Vallee grew up in the Windsor/Belle River area and earned his degrees at the University of Windsor and the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College. His favourite part of being a veterinarian is the opportunity to meet a new puppy or kitten. In contrast, one of the most difficult, but also most important, parts of his job is helping someone say “goodbye” to a longtime companion. Dr. Vallee appreciates his staff because they know that compassion and care are just as important as diagnostics and treatment. He always tells his co-workers that it’s okay to talk to the animals…just don’t tell anyone if you think they talk back!

Dr. Tracy Landry loved growing up in the small town of Havre Boucher, Nova Scotia, and she believes that’s why she feels so comfortable living and working in friendly Chatham-Kent. Dr. Landry earned her BSc at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College and her DVM at the Atlantic Veterinary College. After more than a decade as a vet, she has come to the conclusion that she will never become bored with the challenges of medicine and will always look forward to playing with puppies and kittens after a stressful case. Through her work, Dr. Landry sees that the human-animal bond has a physical and emotional impact on all our lives. At home with her husband and two amazing daughters—and of course her two cats, Kleine and Paisley, along with Lexi the dog—she sees the same tight relationship. Dr. Landry knows that no two pets or two owners are the same, and she notes that every day she is amazed by their resilience and loyalty.