We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Doug Bazinet to the MVMA Council as of September 2024. Dr. Bazinet will be filling the vacancy left by Dr. Morgan Wawryk under section 6(10), and his term will continue through 2026.

Dr. Bazinet brings a wealth of experience to the Council, having graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. From 1982 to 2015, he practiced large, mixed animal veterinary medicine in various communities across Manitoba, including St. Claude, Melita, and Steinbach. His career has always had a strong focus on dairy cattle medicine, nutrition, and management.

From 2015 to 2023, Dr. Bazinet worked in the feed industry, specializing in dairy nutrition and management consulting. Most recently, from March 2024 to August 2024, he served as an Extension Veterinarian with Manitoba Agriculture. He is currently practicing as a large animal consultant in Steinbach.

Dr. Bazinet has been married to his wife, Grace, for 44 years, and together they have two children and three grandchildren. They also share their home with a very special companion—a diabetic, blind, toothless pug.

We look forward to the knowledge and expertise that Dr. Bazinet will bring to the MVMA Council and are excited to welcome him to the team!