About Us

The Trans Canada Pet Clinic was started by Dr. James Brown in June of 2003.  Dr. Brown served the community for 11 years before making the decision to retire and entrusting the care of his patients to Dr. Das who purchased the clinic in 2014. After many years of dedicated service to the Dryden area, Dr. Das made the decision to sell the practice. Dr. Joel Habinski purchased the clinic in March of 2021. Before becoming a veterinary practice owner, he spent three years practicing small and large animal medicine in the Dryden area.

Dr. Habinski received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph in 2013. He then attended St. George’s University’s School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He graduated in 2017 after spending a year in Saskatoon at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

Having both grown up in Sioux Lookout, Joel and his wife, Andrea, knew they wanted to return to Northwestern Ontario after graduating from their post-secondary studies. They appreciate the landscape and lifestyle that the area offers as well as the ability to be close to family.  In their spare time, they enjoy the outdoors and spending time with their 2 cats, 3 dogs, and 4 horses.