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Our Eye Care Team


From our experienced optometrist to our friendly support staff, everyone at our practice shares a common goal: providing unmatched eye care and guiding you toward optimal vision.

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Meet The Eye Doctor and Staff at Petrolia Optometry


Our optometric team is led by experienced professionals dedicated to enhancing your eye health and vision. We take pride in introducing you to our optometrists, who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our practice.

Our Team


Dr. Jessica St. Pierre, OD, BSc
Dr. St. Pierre has been practicing optometry since 2001. She grew upon a farm in Enniskillen Township. She attended Lambton CentralCentennial Public School and Lambton Central Collegiate VocationalInstitute (LCCVI) in Petrolia ON. When she graduated from high school, she was awarded the HelenKavanagh Nicol Scholarship. Dr. St. Pierre earned her Bachelor ofScience (Honours Science) and Doctor of Optometry degree fromthe University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON, on the Dean’s Honours List,in 2001. While attending the school of Optometry, she completed afour-month ocular pharmaceutical and disease externship at OmniEye Services of Atlanta, Georgia. Upon graduation, Dr. St. Pierre accepted a position as...

Kerry Jacklin
Kerry has worked for Petrolia Optometry since August 2002 when Dr. St. Pierre joined the practice. Kerry enjoys working in Petrolia where she has lived her entire life. Kerry enjoys the challenge of implementing new policies and procedures at Petrolia Optometry such as insurance company direct billing. Her favourite part of the job, however, is selecting new eyeglass frames for patients and keeping our optical dispensary frame boards up-to-date with the latest trends in eyewear. When she’s not at work, Kerry enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren and relaxing at her family cottage....

Crystal Edwards
Crystal has worked for Petrolia Optometry since August 2017. Crystal’s previous work experience includes 15 years in the banking industry as Head Teller for Business Clients and 5 years’ experience working at a retail optical store. Crystal’s favourite part of her job is getting to know Petrolia Optometry’s patients as well as performing eyeglass frame selections. Crystal is a great listener and she always has candy at her desk! In her spare time, she enjoys going for walks, camping, and spending time with her three children....

Emma Gibson

Emma Gibson

Emma has worked for Petrolia Optometry since July 2022. Prior to that, she had 3 years of customer service experience while working part-time during her high school career at LCCVI. Emma graduated from LCCVI in 2021 and had been looking for a career she was passionate about. She has since found a great love for helping and interacting with people each day in the office. Her favourite part of the job is helping with frame selections and meeting new people. Emma enjoys spending her downtime with her family and friends, as well as with her many pets at home....

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