Helene Van Doninck
Helene Van Doninck is a respected veterinarian and wildlife rehabilitation expert who has dedicated her career to helping animals in need. She has completed a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a B.Sc. in Pre-Veterinary Medicine, both at prestigious institutions in Canada.
Van Doninck has gained extensive experience through various roles in the industry, including as a founder, wildlife veterinarian, and manager at the Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. In this role, she has drawn on her specialties in avian medicine, wildlife medicine, and wildlife rehabilitation to help care for injured or sick animals.
Prior to this, Van Doninck also worked in emergency response and crisis management, providing consultation and training for oiled wildlife response efforts. She has a passion for educating others in emergency preparedness, environmental education, and non-profit organization management, and has worked as a seminar provider at Zoetis and as an advanced skills instructor at the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council.
Van Doninck's expertise extends beyond veterinary medicine and rehabilitation. She has also worked at the Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture and the Whale Research Group, making her an experienced environmental educator and researcher.
Overall, Van Doninck's career reflects a deep commitment to helping animals and leading the charge in animal welfare and conservation efforts.