Come in and meet our team
Dr Bernard Vincelette, DMV
Small animal practice (cats and dogs). Started The Hamlet Veterinary Hospital in 2017.
Graduated from University of Montreal in 1998. Practiced 6 years in Virginia (USA) as a veterinarian and medical director. Moved to Ottawa in 2004, did various relief work for local veterinary hospitals. Shortly after moving back to Canada, he started to practice at Clarence-Rockland Veterinary Hospital in 2005 up until May 2014. While getting The Hamlet Veterinary Hospital ready to open Dr. Vincelette would do locum work around Ottawa. He now concentrates all his professional activities at The Hamlet Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Vincelette has a special interest in surgery and dental health. When he is not working, he enjoys hiking in the woods with his four kids and the family dog Kara.
He strives to provide good and compassionate care to his patients and their family. He is a great surgeon and can provide surgery service that are beyond what is offered by many veterinarians. He enjoys challenging cases and finds great satisfaction at improving the life of his patients.
Dr Annie Séguin, DMV
Dr Annie Séguin grew up in a small village south of Montreal. For as long as she remembers she always wanted to become a veterinarian. She achieved her dream and graduated from University of Montreal in 2001. Started The Hamlet Veterinary Hospital in 2017.
She practiced 3 years in Virginia (USA) for a general practice as a small animal veterinarian then moved to Ottawa in 2004 where she continued to obtain valuable experiences in various hospitals in the Capital region. Dr Vincelette and Dr Seguin then decided to open The Hamlet Veterinary Hospital in January 2017 to be able to practice the quality of care they would like for their own pets. Their goal was to open a family-friendly hospital when the whole team takes the time to focus on each pet’s needs.
Dr. Seguin is dedicated on educating owners about the care of their furry friends and treat various illnesses. She always provides compassionate care and loves to get to know the whole family. She is interested in all aspects of medicine but holds a special place in her heart for aging cats and dogs.
When she is not working, she enjoys baking, reading, playing with her cats Indy, Frodo and Gandalf or hiking in the woods with her 4 kids and family dog Kara.
Dr Amber Covello, DVM
Dr Covello is originally from Northern Ontario where she volunteered and worked for many years as an assistant in both large and small animal medicine. She always knew that she wanted to be a veterinarian and thanks to many great mentors along the way, that dream became a reality when she was accepted to the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario. Dr Covello graduated on the Dean’s List in 2019, and after graduation pursued a rotating internship at the Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre. Here she gained valuable clinical experience in emergency and specialty medicine.
Dr. Covello enjoys the variety of general practice, but has special interests in surgery, dermatology, and integrative medicine. Outside of work Dr. Covello enjoys being active, the outdoors, baking, and horseback riding. She always looks forward to visits home to spend time with family and friends, and the many animals on her family farm.
Dr Jonathan Harris, DVM
Dr. Harris was born and raised in Ottawa South. Throughout high school and university, he volunteered and worked at a few clinics around town, including here at The Hamlet Veterinary Hospital. He graduated from the University of Ottawa with a degree in Biomedical Sciences in 2019. In 2024, he graduated from the Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine program with distinction at Ontario Veterinary College. And now, he is happy to be back at The Hamlet and working in his hometown.
When not at the clinic, Dr. Harris enjoys spending time outdoors at his family cottage with his friends and family. He likes to stay active and plays hockey, softball and golf amongst other sports and hobbies.
Melissa Henry, Veterinary Technician RVT
Joined the team in 2020. Prior to completing the Veterinary Technician program at Algonquin College, Melissa earned a Biology degree from Carleton University. Melissa has experience working with a wide range of species, having spent 6 years working at a local wildlife rehabilitation centre. She has also travelled to Africa to volunteer with animals and participate in conservation initiatives. Melissa is the proud owner of a cat named Yoda, a bearded dragon Elsa and her goofy Bernese Lab Mix, Thor. When she’s not working, Melissa enjoys playing sports, arts and crafts and volunteering for multiple organizations including Toy Mountain and fostering cats for the Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue.
Jessica Gosselin, Veterinary Technician RVT
Joined us in 2020. Jessica graduated from University of Guelph – Campus d’Alfred in 2014. She has worked in small practice for most of her career. She’s had a love for animals since a young age and has always known she would one day work in animal medicine. She loves spending time with her daughter Olivia and her boyfriend Jesse as well as going to the park with the family dog Toby. She has a passion for keeping up with the most recent medical advances, reading and writing fiction novels and LARPing is where you are most likely to find her on weekends.
Jade Delisle, Veterinary Technician
Jade joined our team in 2020 as a senior in high school. She did her studies and became a Veterinary Technician in early 2023. She always had a passion for animals, big and small. Jade has two cats named Fluffy and Victor, and a crested gecko named Mushu. In her free time, Jade enjoys going camping, hiking, playing the guitar or doing arts.
Alyson Adam, Registered Veterinary Technician
Growing up in Alexandria, Ontario, Alyson always knew she wanted to care for animals. After discovering her passion for veterinary medicine during a high school co-op placement, she pursued her goal of becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician, graduating from Sheridan College.
Alyson spent five years working at a busy animal hospital in downtown Toronto before returning to the Ottawa area to join The Hamlet Veterinary Hospital. She loves building lasting relationships with clients while providing compassionate, high-quality care for every patient.
At home in Cumberland with her husband, Tyler, Alyson shares her life with three beloved pets: Ellie, a rescue Boxer mix, Minnie the cat, and Scottie, a spirited West Highland Terrier. Outside the clinic, you’ll often find her enjoying the outdoors, whether she’s running, cycling, or spending time with her family.
Tarri McDermott, Hospital Manager
With over 20 years of experience in assisting, administration, and management, Tarri brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and compassion to The Hamlet Veterinary Hospital. Since joining the team in the summer of 2023 as Practice Manager, she has been dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for clients, supporting the hospital’s doctors and staff, and ensuring every patient receives exceptional care.
While much of her role is behind the scenes, Tarri is passionate about creating the best possible experience for both clients and their pets. She is always looking for ways to improve clinic operations, support her team, and strengthen the bond between people and their animals.
Long before joining the veterinary profession, Tarri followed her passion for animal welfare by volunteering with the Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue. She has also recently joined the volunteer team with Community Veterinary Outreach, where she is proud to help improve access to veterinary care for pets belonging to vulnerable members of the community.
Outside of the clinic, Tarri enjoys spending time with her young adult children, friends, and her own spoiled cats and dog. Kevin her dog comes to work with her almost every day.
Samantha Le Blanc, Veterinary Assistant
Samantha is one of our VAs who has been working with the clinic since 2020. Sam completed the vet tech program in 2022 and enjoys being a full time member of the team. Sam is a dedicated member of our surgery team and is passionate about keeping our patients calm and comfortable during and after their operations. Sams favourite patients are the giant breed dogs and rescue cats. Sam is also very passionate about reptiles and spent many years doing reptile education programs with OARA. Sam spends her time outside of work with her large breed dog Zelda, black cat named Sisco and her many pet reptiles and amphibians.
Aubrey H, Client Service Coordinator
Aubrey started her career with animals in 2011 volunteering at Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary. Since then she has ventured in dog grooming, daycare + boarding, dog walking, training, and in 2023 started in veterinary medicine as a vet assistant at an Orleans clinic and she joined The Hamlet in 2023.
At home she has Ruby (11, boxer), Bronx (2, Boerboel), Pixie (16, cat) and 6 tarantulas! In her spare time she enjoys gardening, gaming, the gym, concerts and travelling.
Grace Clairoux, Client Service Coordinator
Grace joined our team at The Hamlet in July 2024 as a Receptionist.
Grace started her career working with animals in 2012 at Pinto Valley Ranch as a barn hand and junior trail guide for horseback trail rides. Her favourite farm animals are baby goats! She previously also worked in Whistler, BC at a veterinary clinic during her travels.
She has one feline fur baby at home named Autumn who she loves so dearly!!
Sydney Estensen, Client Service Coordinator
Sydney grew up in Ottawa and has always had a passion for animals. In 2020, she turned that passion into a career by becoming a Veterinary Assistant, where she enjoys caring for patients and supporting their families.
At home, Sydney shares her life with four cats and one dog who keep her on her toes. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, Jeff, cheering on her favourite sports teams, cycling, and exploring new adventures.
