Celebrating International Women’s Day through our Values
March 5, 2025
Across the VetStrategy, Daubigny and IVC Evidensia network, tens of thousands of colleagues are driving excellence in patient care and clinical standards each and every day. As part of our International Women’s Day celebration, we are spotlighting four amazing women for their commitment to these standards and our promise of delivering Healthy Animals, Happy Owners through our values.
We Care is at the heart of everything we do. From the standard of care each clinic provides for patients and clients, to how we celebrate diversity and inclusion, ‘We Care’ manifests in the thoughtful consideration we give to each other’s needs and perspectives.
Myriam Juneau, Centre vétérinaire Daubigny
For over twenty years, Myriam Juneau has embodied excellence and dedication as a Veterinary Technician at the Centre vétérinaire Daubigny.
Her journey began in 2003 in emergency service, where she began working evenings and weekends. Driven by unwavering enthusiasm, she then joined the Internal Medicine Service, where she continues to practice her passion to this day.
In 2016, she participated in the creation of the first veterinary hemodialysis and plasmapheresis service in Québec. Dynamic, rigorous, and remarkably efficient, Myriam is recognized for her professionalism and keen sense of organization. Her daily commitment ensures exemplary service, making her an indispensable figure in our team both professionally and personally.
We Dare is about embracing challenges with courage and a willingness to lead change. It’s about stepping out of our comfort zone to explore new possibilities.
Dr. Kitty Yang, Lakeshore Animal Health Partners
Recognized as a team player at Lakeshore Animal Health Partners, Critical Care Specialist Dr. Kitty Yang completed a three-year residency in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at the Ontario Veterinary College in conjunction with the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVSc) graduate degree.
Her DVSc thesis was focused on volume kinetics of crystalloid and colloid intravenous fluids in anesthetized cats and the utility of 3-dimensional mathematical computation of bladder volume using orthogonal ultrasonographic bladder images. Dr. Yang became a board-certified diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2022.
Dr. Yang’s professional areas of interest include fluid therapy, mechanical ventilation and point of care ultrasound. Dr. Yang strives to provide best practice evidence-based medicine. She takes a compassionate and kind approach towards all patients and their families. Dr. Yang is also a member of VetStrategy’s 2SLGBTQIA Employee Resource Group, a supportive, non-exclusive community designed to foster inclusivity and awareness, while contributing to professional development in the workplace.
We Share is all about being collaborative, being humble, and building trust. We live out the Value of ‘We Share’ in how we openly communicate, exchange ideas, help each other through change, and celebrate each other’s achievements.
Gilliane Katsuno, Bow River Veterinary Centre
Gilliane has called the Bow Valley home since 2010. In 2019, after many years in the hospitality industry, she decided to use her management background in a new career opportunity at Bow River Veterinary Centre.
Gilliane is a leader amongst her peer group. Always being willing to help where needed and is one of the first calls we make when onboarding a new manager. She is kind, empathetic and always willing to give her time to help others. From Vetup implementation to new manager onboarding she is the go-to! She approaches every situation with humility and openness and quickly builds peer relationships.
As Practice Manager, she ensures that the practice runs smoothly and efficiently. With a deep passion for animal care and client service, she is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for both pets and their owners.
We are united in our shared values and to become the best veterinary group for the world, driving change for our patients, clients and communities. Our final nominee represents all three values in her work.
Dr. Erin O’Shaughnessy – Centennial Animal Hospital (ON)
Dr. O’Shaughnessy began her journey with Centennial Animal Hospital as a co-op student and, after graduating from St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies, in 2020, she returned as a small animal associate veterinarian.
Dr. O’Shaughnessy is deeply engaged with her team, mentoring RVTs and organizing educational meetings to enhance their knowledge and skills. She leads with a positive attitude, always willing to help and support her colleagues. Her commitment to continuing education and her passion for surgery are evident in her work.
Her records are always detailed and complete, reflecting her dedication to exceptional medicine. Dr. O’Shaughnessy enjoys having fun at work and is always in the trenches with her team, even staying late to help clean at the end of the day. No task is beneath her, and she is even known to shovel the entrance when needed. This year, she is taking on the mentorship of a new DVM, further demonstrating her leadership and commitment to the profession.
In 2024, Dr. O’Shaughnessy was recognized by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association as one of two Ontario participants in its Emerging Leaders Workshop. She is also an OVMA board member and a member of the association’s conference committee. Recently, she was honoured with the “Rising Star Award” by OVMA in 2025.