BEDFORD ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Key Persons


Melissa L. Watts

Job Titles:
  • Veterinarian
Dr. Melissa Watts grew up in Waltham, MA. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Maine and then went on to complete her DVM at Kansas State University. She returned to New England to be closer to family. Dr. Watts has eight cats, a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, and a Swedish Vallhund. She enjoys spending her free time with family, going to the movies, or curling up with a good book.

William L. Sofield

Job Titles:
  • Owner
  • Veterinarian
Dr. William (Bill) Sofield wanted to be a Veterinarian for as long as he could remember. He grew up in New Jersey, and after graduating from Lafayette College, he received a Master's degree from the University of New Hampshire. He was awarded his Veterinary degree from Kansas State University, as well as a Ph.D. in Veterinary Parasitology. He returned to New Hampshire in 1983 and purchased the Bedford Animal Hospital with his partner Carl T. DePrima DVM. In 2006, Dr. Sofield assumed sole ownership of the practice.