Our Doctors

Veterinarian & Owner

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Dr. Bijan Iraei graduated from the DVM program at the University of Tehran, Iran in 1992. He had been working as a vet for 15 years before immigrating to Canada in 2005. In 2010 he achieved his “Certificate of Qualification” from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). Since then, he has been working in different animal hospitals across Ottawa. Recently, he has become the owner of Lansdowne Animal Hospital as Dr. Zarkeshvari (the founder of the hospital) decided to retire.

While Dr. Iraei enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine and surgeries, his personal interests are endocrine diseases, dentistry and soft tissue surgeries.

His favorite sport is soccer and he spends most of his spare time doing outdoor activities with his family and playing soccer with his daughters.

Dr. Bijan Iraei
Dr. Bijan Iraei graduated from the DVM program at the University of Tehran, Iran in 1992. He had been working as a vet for 15 years before immigrating to Canada in 2005. In 2010 he achieved his “Certificate of Qualification” from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). Since then, he has been working in different animal hospitals across Ottawa.  In 2013 he become the owner of Lansdowne Animal Hospital when Dr. Zarkeshvari (the founder of the hospital) decided to retire. While Dr. Iraei enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine and surgeries, his personal interests are endocrine diseases, dentistry and soft tissue surgeries. His favorite sport is soccer and he spends most of his spare time doing outdoor activities with his family and playing soccer with his daughters.

Associate Veterinarian

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Dr. Khalil had his start working in different multinational pharmaceutical companies in marketing and sales. He has a broad knowledge of pharmaceutical products, from antibiotics and antifungals, to pain management medications, antihistamines, anti-epileptics, and antidepressants. The world of pharmaceuticals built a great base of medical knowledge of Dr. Khalil, as well as helping him gain communication and interpersonal skills.

Upon moving to Canada, Dr. Khalil did his Canadian equivalencies and finished his practical exam in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University Of Saskatchewan.

Dr Assem has a lot of love and respect for the diversity of the Canadian community and he is very excited to start helping you and your pet have a happier and healthier life

Dr. Assem Khalil
Dr. Khalil had his start working in different multinational pharmaceutical companies in marketing and sales. He has a broad knowledge of pharmaceutical products, from antibiotics and antifungals, to pain management medications, antihistamines, anti-epileptics, and antidepressants. The world of pharmaceuticals built a great base of medical knowledge of Dr. Khalil, as well as helping him gain communication and interpersonal skills.

Associate Veterinarian

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Dr. William MacDonald
Dr. MacDonald was born and raised on the east coast (Prince Edward Island). After receiving his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in biology, he studied at the Atlantic Veterinary College. He is an avid reader, enjoys cooking and is especially fond of the colour green. Dr. MacDonald recently took a couple of years off to pursue another passion, carpentry and wood-working. After earning two diplomas at Holland College, he has returned to Ottawa where he is back to practicing veterinary medicine and surgery part time. When not working, Dr. MacDonald spends as much time as he can with his canine companion, Porter.