Benefits
What distinguishes us
Customer Service is equated with excellence
Our objective is to establish clear communication with our clients in order to understand their needs and expectations. Medical conditions can sometimes be complex. Precise explanations about our diagnostic methods and therapies may make all the difference in understanding the situation and making important and just decisions about your pets. Our veterinarians take the time to listen in an atmosphere of respect and to analyse the information carefully to better guide you to choose the best possible treatments.
Our veterinarians are available for our clients and never hesitate to follow-up after a consultation, a hospitalization, or a surgery. We return our clients’ phone calls every day. We understand the importance of feeling supported by your chosen medical team.
Care of birds and exotic animals
Hôpital Vétérinaire de L’Île-Perrot is a rare establishment in Quebec in that it offers specialty care for exotic animals (birds, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, small rodents, ferrets, hedgehogs). Dr Maude Lebeau head of the exotic animal department, takes great pleasure in caring for your exotics, whether they have feathers, shells, scales, hair, or quills! Dr. Foisy also has an interest and experience in the care of exotic pets. It would be her pleasure to follow patients in our department of exotic animals.
Specialised Equipment
Our veterinary hospital offers a consultation room specifically adapted and reserved for birds and our exotic animal patients. Everything has been considered for the comfort of our patients including suitable temperature, soundproofing, custom-fabricated enclosures made from less noisy materials than stainless steel, transparent acrylic doors, large windows permitting unobtrusive observation, and removable perches for birds.
We are equiped with an incubator, terrariums complete with heat lamps for reptiles, dental instruments for rabbits and small rodents, specialised anesthetic materials for small exotic mammals, birds, and reptiles (endotracheal tubes and specialised anesthetic masks), surgical instruments for exotics, a heated surgical table, etc. Our pharmacy carries a variety of products used solely for the treatment of exotic animal illnesses.
Care of birds and exotic animals
Hôpital Vétérinaire de L’Île-Perrot is a rare establishment in Quebec in that it offers specialty care for exotic animals (birds, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, small rodents, ferrets, hedgehogs). Dr Maude Lebeau head of the exotic animal department, takes great pleasure in caring for your exotics, whether they have feathers, shells, scales, hair, or quills! Dr. Foisy also has an interest and experience in the care of exotic pets. It would be her pleasure to follow patients in our department of exotic animals.
Specialised Equipment
Our veterinary hospital offers a consultation room specifically adapted and reserved for birds and our exotic animal patients. Everything has been considered for the comfort of our patients including suitable temperature, soundproofing, custom-fabricated enclosures made from less noisy materials than stainless steel, transparent acrylic doors, large windows permitting unobtrusive observation, and removable perches for birds.
We are equiped with an incubator, terrariums complete with heat lamps for reptiles, dental instruments for rabbits and small rodents, specialised anesthetic materials for small exotic mammals, birds, and reptiles (endotracheal tubes and specialised anesthetic masks), surgical instruments for exotics, a heated surgical table, etc. Our pharmacy carries a variety of products used solely for the treatment of exotic animal illnesses.
Consultations in Behaviour for Dogs, Cats and Birds
We offer consultations in behaviour for problems of anxiety, hyperactivity, aggressivity or (in birds) excessive plucking, egg-laying, biting and vocalisation. Dr. Lebeau offers 1 hour appointments to discuss the behaviour of your pets and the best solutions to correct these problems.
Dentistry and surgery services
Dr. Pierre Gagnon is fascinated by the sometimes complicated dental surgery cases in cats and dogs. As well as regularly attending seminars in dentistry and soft tissue surgery , he spends many hours performing dental surgery and has perfected his techniques, thanks to his endless patience and tireless perseverance. Dr. Gagnon is an equally talented general surgeon. Dr. Foisy is an equally excellent dental surgeon.
Specialised Equipment
- Radiosurgery: The Hellman Surgitron is a specialised surgical tool that emits high frequency radio waves (3.8 MHz).
- Heated surgical table;
- ultrasonic, high performance dentistry unit for cleaning, polishing and extracting teeth;
- digital dental X-Ray system;
- Heating system (Hot dog type) to keep the body temperature during dental procedure;
- doppler for the measurement of blood pressure during surgery;
- oxymeter for the measurement of oxygen saturation and heartbeat during anesthesia;
- Electrocardiogram monitoring (ECG)
- volumetric pumps for admininstration of intravenous fluids during anesthesia;
- incubator for post-operative recovery.
Dentistry and surgery services
Dr. Pierre Gagnon is fascinated by the sometimes complicated dental surgery cases in cats and dogs. As well as regularly attending seminars in dentistry and soft tissue surgery , he spends many hours performing dental surgery and has perfected his techniques, thanks to his endless patience and tireless perseverance. Dr. Gagnon is an equally talented general surgeon. Dr. Foisy is an equally excellent dental surgeon.
Specialised Equipment
- Radiosurgery: The Hellman Surgitron is a specialised surgical tool that emits high frequency radio waves (3.8 MHz).
- Heated surgical table;
- ultrasonic, high performance dentistry unit for cleaning, polishing and extracting teeth;
- digital dental X-Ray system;
- Heating system (Hot dog type) to keep the body temperature during dental procedure;
- doppler for the measurement of blood pressure during surgery;
- oxymeter for the measurement of oxygen saturation and heartbeat during anesthesia;
- Electrocardiogram monitoring (ECG)
- volumetric pumps for admininstration of intravenous fluids during anesthesia;
- incubator for post-operative recovery.
Ophthalmology Service
Dr. Annik Hemmings, who worked with us for many years, has a particular proficiency in the field of Ophthalmology. During our time together, Dre Hemmings was able to inspire in our team her passion for this branch of medicine and offer us her unique knowledge and expertise in more complicated ophthalmologic conditions. We, therefore, have continued to offer an excellent service in ophthalmology since her departure. We also refer more complicated cases to our colleague, Ophthalmologist Dr. Ollivier, in Montreal.
The following is a list of some of the ophthalmologic procedures and surgeries available in our hospital.
Utilization of diagnostic material
- Ophthalmologic exam with Optivisor magnifier glass;
- tonometry (eye pressure measuring);
- schirmer tear test (for diagnosis of keratoconjunctivitis sicca or dry eye);
- fluorescein test (for diagnosis of corneal ulceration).
Recognition and treatment of many ocular pathologies
- Medical treatment of glaucoma and uveitis;
- evaluation of lens pathologies (cataracts, lens luxation);
- treatment of corneal , conjonctival, scleral and lacrimal pathologies;
- degenerative diseases;
- diagnosis of tumors.
Ophthalmologic surgeries
- Blepharoplasty: entropion correction;
- radiosurgery is used for : palpebral mass, electroepilation of distichiasis and removal of ectopic cilia;
- ocular proptosis (bulging eyeball) correction;
- enucleation (removal of the eyeball);
- surgical correction of corneal laceration, foreign body;
- debridement of indolent ulcer with Alger Brush and superficial keratotomy under local anesthesia;
- third eyelid flap surgery;
- cherry eye : surgical correction of nictitant gland prolapse;
- surgical correction of imperforate lacrimal punctum;
Specialised Equipment
A surgical microscope is used for specific surgical procedures that require the magnification of the delicate structures of the eyes, as well as to accurately guide the very fine suture material used. An Optivisor (magnifier glass) is used for ophthalmologic exam , Tono Vet instrument is available for tonometry (eye pressure measuring for diagnosis of glaucoma or uveitis). Alger brush is used in the treatment of the indolent ulcer for the debridement of the cornea and involves removing the abnormal layer of cells and stimulating a proper healing process.