MEET OUR ANIMAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Pets are an important part of your family. Hence, it is important to take care of their health without compromises. Turn to the professionals at St. Laurent Animal Hospital when you are in need of quality veterinary services in Ottawa. From preventative care to surgical procedures, we offer everything under one roof. Browse this page to learn more about our friendly and experienced team. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

MARIE RAMOUTAR, DVM

OWNER

Dr. Marie Ramoutar graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2009. Since then she has practiced in Ottawa in both general practice and emergency medicine. Dr. Ramoutar loves meeting clients and developing an open, trusting relationship with them to form the best pet health team. She firmly believes that the pet owner should be just as involved in deciding what is best for their pet as the pet health professionals. Dr. Ramoutar also has a keen interest in pet nutrition and tries to keep abreast of the ever-changing pet food industry. Medically, Dr. Ramoutar enjoys challenging surgical cases and dental surgery.

When not in the clinic, Dr. Ramoutar enjoys spending time at home with her husband and three sons. Together they have two dogs and two cats. Although, they have been known to take in rescues quite regularly. At one time, they had three dogs, two cats, a rabbit and a snake all under their roof.

CASSIE WARD, RVT

HOSPITAL MANAGER

Cassie is an Ottawa native who has always had an interest in the natural world. She graduated from Algonquin College and passed her national exam in 2015, making her a fully Registered Veterinary Technician. Since then, she has gained experience in both general practice, as well as emergency medicine. She has practical knowledge of many species of animals including cats, dogs, parrots, pocket pets, and reptiles. She enjoys talking to clients and educating them in everyday pet health and nutrition.

In her personal life, Cassie’s true passion is adventure. When she isn’t at home or at work, you may find her on one of Ottawa-Gatineau’s many nature trails. She has also travelled to numerous countries and hopes to eventually continue her journey around the world. She currently shares a home with her partner and their six pets; four cats named Eddie, Luna, Bun, and Bilbo; Howl the "foster-fail" German Shepherd; and a Jardine’s Parrot named Kiri.

KATRINA CIPRA, RVT

HEAD VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Katrina has been in the veterinary world for over 10 years, graduating from the St Lawrence College veterinary assistant program in 2007, and then the St Clair College veterinary technician program in 2010. She first started out in wildlife as a veterinary assistant, then going back to school for vet tech, and soon moved on to small animal practice.

KYLAH WILCOX

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Kylah graduated Algonquin College in 2023, and is currently studying to take her national exam. When she isn’t working, Kylah is at home spoiling her 3 cats (Charley, Sundae, and Ned) and her Leopard Gecko, Cleo. She started out her career as an assistant in Emergency, but quickly fell in love with general practice when she did her placement with us.

Kylah cares deeply about every patient and client she works with, and will go above and beyond for each person she interacts with. Kylah knew she wanted to be in veterinary medicine after she lost her family dog, Quincy at 12 years old. After seeing him decline, she wanted to help make this easier for other families like hers.