Gerad was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. As far as he can remember, he always wanted to be a veterinarian. In 2011, that dream became a reality after graduating from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. He entered practice as a busy mixed animal practitioner, working with cats, dogs, horses, cows, and the occasional goat, sheep, or alpaca. Within a few years, he found himself drawn towards small animal dentistry and before long, he was providing dentistry services to cats and dogs in the Regina area. In 2019, Dr. Cantin began the journey of becoming a Board-Certified Veterinary DentistTM after accepting a residency in North County San Diego, California. Since 2022, Dr. Cantin has been providing small animal dentistry and oral surgery services to the Vancouver and greater Vancouver area. He achieved board certification from the American Veterinary Dental College in 2024. Dr. Cantin is excited to start a new chapter with Pulse Veterinary Specialists and is looking forward to serving the communities of Sherwood Park, Edmonton and beyond. In his spare time, Dr. Cantin enjoys volunteering his services working with larger exotic species (lions, tigers and bears), traveling, camping, staying fit, spending time with his wife and two rambunctious boys, and of course, cheering on his beloved Saskatchewan Roughriders.