MASSACHUSETTS VETERINARY REFERRAL HOSPITAL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Internist View Bio
Job Titles:
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian, E - VET Program Manager
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian, E - VET Program Manager View Bio
Dr. Pivoda received her BS in Biology from Cornell University prior to attending the University of Glasgow, School of Veterinary Medicine in Scotland. She returned to complete a rotating small animal internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey. She remained there for 2 years as a staff ER veterinarian before joining the emergency team at Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in 2015.
In 2022 she is excited to help develop and launch the Ethos Veterinary Emergency Training (E-VET) program as E-VET Program Manager. Dr. Pivoda is eager to guide new doctors through this research-based program focused on the highest level of emergency medicine and veterinary care.
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Radiologist
- Veterinary Radiologist View Bio
Dr. Masciarelli grew up in southern Maine. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Animal Science - Pre Veterinary Medicine, and proceeded to veterinary school at the Atlantic Veterinary College on Prince Edward Island, Canada, where she graduated in 2010. Because of her passion for horses and imaging Dr. Masciarelli then completed a one year equine surgical internship at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, KY, and a one year diagnostic imaging internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, TX. Following this she began a three-year diagnostic imaging residency at Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine, in College Station, TX. She completed her residency in July 2016.
Education
University of New Hampshire Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
University of Prince Edward Island Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Looney graduated from Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. She spent a year in private practice, then returned to Cornell's small animal hospital for an instructorship in Community Medicine and Anesthesiology. In 1997, she completed a Residency in Anesthesiology and became boarded in Anesthesiology in 2001. Post residency, Dr. Looney held positions with Angell/MSPCA Animal Medical Center in Boston and Springfield, MA in Intensive Care, Anesthesiology, and General Medicine, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialties as Hospital Director and Assistant Clinical Professor, and most recently Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine where she spearheaded the Pain Management and Rehabilitation Service for both large and small animals.
Dr. Looney joined the us in 2014 to develop and expand anesthesia services at all of the hospitals in our network. Her special interests include interventional pain management, rehabilitation, palliative care, postoperative care, and anesthesiology.
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Neurologist View Bio
Dr. Riggs is originally from the South Shore of Massachusetts. She received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Smith College before pursuing her veterinary degree at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating in 2010, Dr. Riggs completed a rotating internship followed by a three year residency in neurology and neurosurgery at The Animal Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Riggs became board certified in 2015.
Dr. Riggs takes pride in being a conservative surgeon who performs surgery aggressively when indicated. Her primary interests are in diagnostic MRI and finding non-surgical options for complex neurological diseases. Dr. Riggs also enjoys performing advanced neurosurgical procedures.
Education
Smith College Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
University of Pennsylvania Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris
The Animal Medical Center in New York City Rotating Internship
The Animal Medical Center in New York City Neurology and Neurosurgery Residency
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Board Certified in Veterinary Neurology
Job Titles:
- Social Worker
- Social Worker View Bio
Originally from New York, Christina moved to Massachusetts in 2008 where she studied Biology and Marine Science at Boston University. After graduating, she worked in Boston at a general practice for several years where she fell in love with the human-animal bond and discovered the field of veterinary social work. Christina received her master's in social work from Simmons College and completed her final clinical rotation at Angell Animal Medical Center. She is the first veterinary social worker at Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital and joined our team in 2018.
Veterinary social work is a new and exciting field that aims to address the human needs that may arise in veterinary medicine. Christina is a resource for our clients and our staff. She is here to assist clients because we understand how difficult it can be to make decisions for our beloved companions.
When she's not at work, Christina's interests include traveling, trying new food, and gardening. She lives with her husband, Golden Retriever Argo, and two cats Toby and Banana.
Education
Boston University Bachelor of Science in Biology and Marine Science
Simmons College Master's in Social Work
Angell Animal Medical Center Clinical Rotation
Job Titles:
- Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio
Job Titles:
- Hospital Services Manager - Emergency & Critical Care
- Hospital Services Manager - Emergency & Critical Care View Bio
Claudia Peach joined the veterinary health profession in 2012. She received her Associates in Animal Science from Great Bay Community College in 2014. Throughout her schooling, Claudia worked in a southern NH veterinary hospital where she rotated in general practice, emergency, and specialty. There she gained experience and the desire to learn more about the operational piece of veterinary health care. Claudia was promoted to technician supervisor in 2013 where she was able to advance her knowledge in operations and leadership, which allowed her to apply for a practice management position. The combination of these positions allowed Claudia to pursue both her skills as a technician but also her passion for business management. Claudia joined Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in 2016 as the Hospital Services Manager for the Emergency services and in August of 2019 she took on the role of Hospital Services Manager at SAVES in Lebanon, NH. Since starting her career with Ethos, Claudia has completed a certification in Veterinary Practice Management.
As Hospital Services Manager, Claudia oversees the Emergency and Critical Care services. In this role, Claudia is responsible for the overall operation of each department including staff development and customer service. Combining her passion for medicine with her interest in management has made this position a great fit.
When not at work, Claudia loves spending time with her family that includes her three dogs, Trooper, Minka, and Goose and her horse named Rocky.
Education
Great Bay Community College Associates in Animal Science
781-932-5802 | 20 Cabot Road Woburn, MA 01801
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Radiologist
- Veterinary Radiologist View Bio
Job Titles:
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio
Job Titles:
- Member of the American Association of Human - Animal Bond Veterinarians
- Veterinary Internist
- Veterinary Internist View Bio
Dr. Phillips is originally from Nova Scotia, Canada. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology (with honors) from St. Francis Xavier University before pursing her veterinary degree at the Altlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island in Canada. After graduating in 1998, she completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery followed by a 3-year residency in small animal internal medicine at Kansas State University. Dr. Phillips was accepted into the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2002. She has worked as a staff internist at Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital since 2002. Her special interests include protein-losing kidney disease (including Lyme nephritis), chronic airway disease (including tracheal stent evaluation), as well as the medical treatment and evaluation of chronic illness in geriatric pets.
Dr. Phillips is a member of the American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians as well as the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, American Veterinary Medical Association, and Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association.
Education
St. Francis Xavier University Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Prince Edward Island Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Kansas State University Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Rotating Internship
Kansas State University Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Board Certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Dr. Alex Walker completed her veterinary training in 2013 at the University of Sydney, Australia. She then completed a general rotating internship and an emergency, critical care and surgery internship at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists in Rhode Island. Dr. Walker joined the team at Mass Vet in 2016.
Education
University of Sydney, Australia Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Dr. Beth Eisenberg received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. She completed a small animal rotating internship at Angell Animal Medical Center in 2008. Dr. Eisenberg completed an Emergency and Critical Care fellowship in 2009 and a three-year residency in Emergency and Critical Care Residency at Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in 2012. Since completion of her residency, Dr. Eisenberg stayed with the Mass Vet critical care team as a staff veterinarian. In 2014 Dr. Eisenberg was accepted as a Diplomate into the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Dr. Eisenberg also works with Ethos on a national level as a member of the Learning and Development team. Her work has centered on doctor and technician education and Hospital Information Systems.
Education
Tufts University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Angell Animal Medical Center Small Animal Rotating Internship
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital Emergency and Critical Care Fellowship
Job Titles:
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio
Dr. Cecilie Brennan received her veterinary degree from Tufts University, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She went on to complete an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in South Weymouth, MA. Dr. Brennan then spent two years as an emergency veterinarian at AMCNE in Nashua, NH before joining the emergency medical team at Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in 2013.
Education
Tufts University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Daniel Frem completed his undergraduate studies in Engineering at Dartmouth College and earned a Master of Engineering Management from the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth. Dr. Frem worked as a business analyst for a major auto manufacturer and managed a public golf course for several years prior to pursuing veterinary medicine.
Dr. Frem received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in 2011. Following graduation, Dr. Frem completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery in Ventura, CA and a surgical internship in Houston, TX. Dr. Frem then completed a three-year surgical residency at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, MA in 2016 and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal) in 2017.
Dr. Frem's practice includes orthopedic and soft tissue surgery with a particular interest in reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive procedures. Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. Frem spent two years working as a surgeon in Las Vegas, NV before returning home and joining the team at Mass Vet in 2018. When not at work, Dr. Frem enjoys rock climbing, golfing, and hiking with his energetic Vizsla Oliver.
Education
Dartmouth College Bachelor of Arts - Engineering Science
Dartmouth College Bachelor of Engineering - Engineering Science
Thayer School of Engineering Master of Engineering Management
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Danielle Thomas received her undergraduate degree from Swarthmore College and her veterinary degree from Virginia Tech. She then completed a small animal rotating internship, followed by a 3 year residency in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Thomas became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2013. She joined the Emergency and Critical Care team at Mass Vet in 2015.
When she is not in the hospital, Dr. Thomas can be found running along the Charles, cheering for the UConn Huskies, or spoiling her two lunatic rescue cats.
Job Titles:
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio
Dr. Jennifer Klaus graduated from Yale University in 1988 with a BA in anthropology. After graduating from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1997, she completed a one year internship in small animal medicine/surgery at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital. She spent 5 years working in emergency/critical care. She then practiced general veterinary medicine until 2014, when she returned to the field of emergency/critical care.
She lives in Brookline, MA with her son, Tysen, daughter, Riley, and French bulldog, Tallulah. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, working out, reading, watching her children play baseball and soccer, and cheering on the Yankees.
Education
Yale University Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Tufts University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Job Titles:
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio
Dr. Jillian Wit graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. Dr. Wit then went on to complete an internship at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Her professional interests include neurologic and endocrine emergencies. She has been an emergency clinician at Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital since 2012.
Education
University of Pennsylvania Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris
Job Titles:
- Regional Medical Director - Northeast
Dr. Kristen Frank is originally from Fort Lauderdale, FL. She received her undergraduate degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation with honors from the University of Florida in 2000. Dr. Frank continued her education at the University of Florida, receiving her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Following graduation, she completed a one year rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York, NY. She then completed a three-year internal medicine residency at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists and was accepted as a Diplomate into the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2008.
Dr. Frank worked as an internist at Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists and City Veterinary Care from 2008-2012 in New York City. In 2012, she joined the ASPCA Animal Hospital in NYC as a staff internist and was promoted to Intern Program Director in 2012 and Medical Director in 2015. She joined Ethos in August of 2018 as the Regional Medical Director for the East Region overseeing medical operations at 7 hospitals.
Education
University of Florida Undergraduate with Honors in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
University of Florida Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine
Animal Medical Center Rotating Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship
Job Titles:
- CVA Senior Veterinary Associate, Veterinary Anesthesiologist
Dr. Lauren Duffee graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a degree in Biology and Biochemistry. Dr. Duffee received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. After spending a year in the San Francisco Bay Area for an equine-focused internship, Dr. Duffee returned to the University of Pennsylvania to complete a three-year residency in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia in small and large animals. She has also recently completed a veterinary acupuncture course with the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.
Dr. Duffee is particularly interested in locoregional anesthesia and pain management in cats and dogs and strives to ensure the comfort of animals in the face of the current opioid restrictive climate. Additionally, she focuses on developing custom-tailored anesthetic plans for animals with heart or lung disease. Away from the hospital, Dr. Duffee enjoys gardening, cooking, and hiking with her husband and two corgis, Wilbur and Hobbes.
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Surgeon
- Veterinary Surgeon View Bio
Dr. Nicole Amato graduated Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine receiving her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 2004. Her clinical training began as an small animal rotating intern in small animal medicine and surgery at the New England Animal Medical Center in Bridgewater, MA. Following her internship, Dr. Amato completed a three year joint residency in small animal surgery at Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and Angell Animal Medical Center. After being accepted as a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2009, Dr. Amato remained in the Tufts Community as a small animal surgeon and clinical assistant professor at Tufts V.E.T.S. Most recently, Dr. Amato has held positions at Boston West Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital and Veterinary Neurology and Pain Management Center of New England.
Dr. Amato joined the MVRH veterinary team in 2018, as a specialist in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. She has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, including wound repair and reconstruction, surgical oncology, thoracic surgery, and the surgical management of extrahepatic portosystemic shunts. The backbone of her practice is the personalized care that she strives to offer to all patients and their families. She makes every effort to bring a comprehensive, multimodal approach involving pain management and individualized postoperative care to all of her cases.
In Dr. Amato's spare time, she loves to spend time with her husband, Chris, their two young sons, Evan and Liam and their menagerie of pets.
Education
Tufts University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
New England Animal Medical Center Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Rotating Internship
Tufts University Small Animal Surgery Residency
Angell Animal Medical Center Small Animal Surgery Residency
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery
Dr. Rebecca Davies received her veterinary degree from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in 2011, followed by completion of a small animal rotating internship at VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Connecticut in 2012. She then returned to Tufts for a three-year residency in Emergency and Critical Care and joined the Mass Vet team shortly after finishing in 2015.
In 2015 Dr. Davies was accepted as a Diplomate into the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.
Education
Tufts University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Connecticut Small Animal Rotating Internship
Tufts University Emergency and Critical Care Residency
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Board Certified in Emergency and Critical Care
Dr. Scott Taylor received his veterinary degree from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia. Dr Taylor pursued work in General Practice in Australia, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom before returning to specialist training in Emergency and Critical Care. He completed a small animal rotating internship at Queensland Veterinary Specialists in Australia followed by a residency in Emergency and Critical Care at the Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University in Grafton. Dr Taylor became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2017 and most recently completed a fellowship in Extracorporeal Therapies (intermittent hemodialysis and therapeutic apheresis) at North Carolina State University. He joined the Emergency and Critical Care team at MVRH in 2019.
When not in the hospital Dr. Taylor enjoys casual running along the trails of Boston before returning home to his well loved rescue cat Mr. Moggie.
Education
University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Job Titles:
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio
Dr. Susanne Szekely graduated from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech in 2009. In 2010 she completed a rotating surgical/internal medicine internship at VCA South Shore Veterinary Hospital in Weymouth. Dr. Szekely stayed at VCA for additional neurology training before joining Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in 2012. Her professional interests include trauma management, neurologic emergencies, and emergent surgeries.
Education
Virginia Tech Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Neurologist View Bio
Dr. Silver has been with us since the opening of Mass Vet in 2000, developing the neurology service from the ground up. She is from Nova Scotia, Canada and earned her veterinary degree from the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada in 1995. She then completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at Washington State University where she remained for a three-year residency in neurology and neurosurgery. Following the residency, she stayed on faculty for a one-year clinical instructor position in neurology and neurosurgery. Washington State University was the first veterinary hospital in the world that had an in-house MRI unit, giving Dr. Silver more than 16 years of experience in using MRI as the primary imaging modality for neurologic patients.
Dr. Silver gained board-certification in neurology by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2000. Dr. Silver is a member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, American Veterinary Medical Association, Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association, and is an active board member on the Veterinary Association of the North Shore.
Dr. Silver has taken the neurosurgical certification course offered by ACVIM in 2012 and a neurosurgical stabilization coarse offered by AO North America in 2013. Dr. Silver has lectured for MVMA, VANS, and many in house CE lectures for hospitals in the Ethos network of hospitals. She has hosted veterinary students, interns and residents interested in additional experience neurology/neurosurgery. Enjoying all aspects of neurology, Dr. Silver has a special fondness for disk disease in all animals!
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Internist
- Veterinary Internist View Bio
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Cardiologist View Bio
Dr. Sosa received his DVM at the University of Zaragoza in Spain, in 2007. He then went on to complete a small animal rotating internship in medicine and surgery at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. After working as a general practitioner for four years, in 2012 Dr. Sosa moved to the United States for a residency in Cardiology at the University of Florida. He became a board certified cardiologist by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2016, the same year he joined the Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital.
Although Dr. Sosa enjoys challenging cardiology cases in both dogs and cats, he has a special interest in interventional cardiology procedures such as balloon valvuloplasty, PDA occlusion and pacemaker implantation. When not at work, Dr. Sosa and his wife enjoy sailing with his Golden Retriever.
Job Titles:
- National Director of Diagnostic Imaging, Veterinary Radiologist
- National Director of Diagnostic Imaging, Veterinary Radiologist View Bio
Dr. Jennifer Brisson is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her residency in diagnostic imaging at Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008, during which she was trained in all modalities of diagnostic imaging including radiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine. Following her residency, Dr. Brisson completed several courses of additional training in interventional radiology.
Dr. Brisson works full time for Ethos Veterinary Health as the National Director of Diagnostic Imaging, and as a diagnostic and interventional radiologist at the Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, located in Woburn, MA.
She actively participates in the training of students, interns, and residents and is a frequent lecturer on a wide variety of imaging topics, including radiation safety, non-manual restraint radiography, optimizing use of ultrasound in practice, applications for MRI in small animals, and clinical techniques in interventional radiology. Dr. Brisson is also a long-time volunteer veterinarian with the New England Aquarium, providing advanced imaging services for a variety of aquatic species.
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Surgeon
- Veterinary Surgeon View Bio
Dr. Pastor received her veterinary degree from Tufts University in 1992. She completed a one-year rotating internship in medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. She then went on to complete a 3-year residency in surgery at Tufts University and Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, MA in 1996. After finishing her residency, she took a position as a staff surgeon at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in Weymouth, MA. In 2001, Dr. Pastor was certified to perform the tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) procedure for patients with cranial cruciate ligament disease. Her special interests are oncologic, urologic and orthopedic surgery. Dr.Pastor is board-certified in veterinary surgery by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Pastor joined Mass Vet in May 2003.
Education
Tufts University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Animal Medical Center in New York City Medicine and Surgery Rotating Internship
Tufts University Surgery Residency
Kathy Vu graduated in 2017 from the MCPHS University with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. During her sixth year rotations, she was a student at the Ethos Compounding Pharmacy and discovered her love for veterinary medicine. She had the opportunity to join the pharmacy full-time in 2018 and has become an important member of the team.
She is also an avid animal lover and currently has three German shepherds at home. In her free time, Kathy enjoys traveling to new places and going on food adventures.
Dr. Palladino received a Bachelor of Marine Science Biology from Southampton College of Long Island University. After working at a local animal hospital he elected to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine. He graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007, after completing his clinical year at the University of Minnesota. Following graduation he completed a 1 year rotating internship, then a 3-year residency in Internal Medicine at a private practice on Long Island, NY. Dr. Palladino then returned to New England working as an internist on Cape Cod. He joined the Mass Vet team in January 2017. Although he enjoys all aspects of internal medicine Dr. Palladino has interest in endocrinopathies, kidney disease and enjoys ultrasound.
Education
Long Island University Bachelor of Science in Marine Science Biology
Ross University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Job Titles:
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio
Dr. Ulmer was born and raised in South Carolina. She attended Clemson University where she received a Bachelors of Science in Animal and Veterinary Sciences. She received her veterinary degree from Tuskegee University. Dr. Ulmer went on to complete a rotating small animal internship at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in Weymouth, Masachussetts. After her internship, she decided to stay in Massachusetts and joined the Emergency team at Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital.
Outside of work, she enjoys cheering on her Clemson Tigers and relaxing by the beach.
Education
Clemson University Bachelor of Science in Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Tuskegee University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Job Titles:
- Hospital Services Manager View Bio
Job Titles:
- Hospital Service Manager - Client Care
- Hospital Service Manager - Client Care View Bio
Originally from Natick, MA Mariah attended Endicott College for her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. She is currently working on her MBA through Villanova Universities online program. She has worked in hospitality for over 11 years and finds great joy in helping to improve someone else's day by addressing a concern or resolving a problem. Mariah has worked in customer service and marketing roles for several breweries throughout New England, including Night Shift Brewing, Harpoon Brewery, and Finestkind Brewing in New Hampshire.
Mariah has three pets of her own, a dog (Lucas) and two cats (Guinevere and Tela). Getting Lucas is what spurred her into thinking about a career in veterinary healthcare. Seeing the care that he received at one of our sister hospitals inspired her to be part of something that had so much meaning.
In her free time she likes to hike with her husband and Lucas. She also enjoys reading and camping and likes to cook to relax.
Education
Endicott College Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing
781-932-5802 | 20 Cabot Road Woburn, MA 01801
Job Titles:
- Medical Director, Veterinary Internist
- Medical Director, Veterinary Internist View Bio
Dr. Haber received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. She then went on to complete a small animal rotating internship in medicine and surgery at the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, CT. From 2004 to 2007, Dr. Haber was a resident in small animal internal medicine at the North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Haber was accepted as a Diplomate into the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in the summer of 2007. While her research focus at North Carolina State University was in infectious disease, she also has a strong interest in hepatology and enjoys all aspects of internal medicine. She joined Mass Vet in 2007. In 2014 she was promoted to Assistant Medical Director for the medical services, and then to Medical Director in 2021.
Education
Tufts University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, CT Small Animal Rotating Internship in Medicine and Surgery
North Carolina State University Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Board Certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine
781-932-5802 | 20 Cabot Road Woburn, MA 01801
Job Titles:
- CM Senior Referral Relations Specialist
Marissa is the former Hospital Director at our Boston West Veterinary Emergency and Specialty hospital. In August 2020, she moved to the Marketing team as the Sr. Referral Relations Specialist for the East Region hospitals. Her lifelong passion for exceptional client service and commitment to fostering relationships with our referral community has lead her career path into her current position.
Job Titles:
- Member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Veterinary Neurologist View Bio
Dr. Troxel is a member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Veterinary Neurosurgical Society, American Veterinary Medical Association, Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association, and the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Dr. Troxel frequently lectures at local, regional and national meetings to veterinarians, students, and technicians. His clinical interests include canine & feline brain tumors, neurosurgery, and vestibular dysfunction.
Matthew Chan graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2012 from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston, MA. During his last year of school, he completed an internship under one of our pharmacists and discovered his love for pharmaceutical compounding.
Matthew has a great passion for his profession and provides the best care for his patients. He believes that establishing a close relationship with his patients is the key to providing the best medical care.
He is a proud member of the Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists. During his free time, Matthew enjoys his second passion in creative art, which includes illustrations, paintings, paper crafts, and design.
Education
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Doctor of Pharmacy
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Operations - East Region View Bio
Job Titles:
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio
Dr. McDermott is a chihuahua enthusiast and will make a point to say hi to any Chi that comes through the ER when she is around. She understands that it's hard to be tiny.
Dr. Kaye was born in New Jersey but grew up in different parts of the South. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2004 and obtained his doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Georgia in 2008. After a one year rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Tufts University, he returned to the University of Georgia to complete a residency in medical oncology from 2009-2012. Dr. Kaye became board-certified in oncology by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2013.
Dr. Kaye has performed research on bladder cancer in dogs, although he finds all aspects of canine and feline oncology to be rewarding. He joined Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in September 2012.
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Georgia Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Tufts University Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Rotating Internship
University of Georgia Medical Oncology Residency
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Board Certified in Veterinary Oncology
Job Titles:
- DACVO Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Dr. Koons grew up in Pennsylvania, Illinois and Missouri. Natalie received her BS in Biology from New York University where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society. She went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University where she was inducted in Phi Zeta, the veterinary honor society in her third year of study. During her time there she also served as a veterinary technician in the surgery department. After graduating, she moved to the pacific northwest where she practiced emergency medicine for a few years. Most recently, she completed an advanced internship training program at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists with a focus on emergency medicine, critical care, and emergency surgical procedures. She joined the staff of Mass Vet in 2015.
In her free time she enjoys hiking, skiing and spending time with her two dogs.
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Internist
- Veterinary Internist View Bio
Dr. Cooper received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Tufts University, and then went on to receive a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. Following veterinary school, she completed a small animal rotating internship in medicine and surgery at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Colorado. Dr. Cooper went on to pursue residency training in small animal internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania from 2008-2011. She was accepted as a Diplomate into the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2011.
While Dr. Cooper enjoys all aspects of internal medicine, she particularly likes nephrology, urology and endocrine disease. Dr. Cooper also has a strong professional interest in Interventional Radiology. She joined Mass Vet in 2011.
Education
Tufts University Bachelor of Science in Biology
Tufts University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Compounding Pharmacist View Bio
Job Titles:
- Hospital Service Manager - Medical Services
- Hospital Service Manager - Medical Services View Bio
Originally from New Hampshire, Rebecca earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Healthcare Administration from Stonehill College while simultaneously studying biology. Following graduation, she worked in administration at Boston Children's Hospital within the Division of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology for several years and then worked with individuals with various levels of disability at Jewish Family and Children's Services. Her education and experience in the healthcare industry as well as a strong focus on hospitality led her to an interest in the Client Concierge Supervisor position she accepted in 2014 at Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital. Shortly thereafter, she was accepted into the Management Trainee program where she worked alongside the hospital service managers for two years.
In 2017, Rebecca accepted the position of Hospital Services Manager for Client Services. Her responsibilities included developing and cultivating the Client Care and Concierge teams to provide the highest level of service for clients, overseeing the operation of the department, and developing new ideas to create an exceptional client experience.
In 2019, Rebecca accepted the position of Hospital Services Manager, Medicine Services. In her new role, Rebecca continues to develop and oversee the growing Social Work department and the Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, and Internal Medicine services. She also continues to spearhead new ideas to enhance the client experience through a variety of different initiatives.
In addition to her hospital responsibilities, Rebecca has been an active volunteer with the Somerville Dog Festival for the past five years, which is a major charitable endeavor. She became the festival organizer in 2019, which provides Mass Vet an opportunity to give back to the community.
Outside of work Rebecca enjoys visiting her family and friends, ice skating, watching baseball, hiking with her dog Lachlan, and her newfound interest in sailing.
Education
Stonehill College Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Administration
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Surgeon
- Veterinary Surgeon View Bio
Dr. Kohler earned his veterinary degree in 2010 from St. Georges University. He worked as an emergency veterinarian at Helsingborg's Regional Animal Hospital from 2010-2011 in Sweden before doing a one year rotating small animal and surgery internship at the University of Wisconsin. He started his surgery residency at University of Minnesota in July 2013 and was promoted to chief resident in 2015 until starting at Mass Vet as a staff surgeon in August 2016. He is trained in soft tissue, orthopedic and minimally invasive procedures.
Education
St. Georges University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin Rotating Small Animal and Surgery Internship
University of Minnesota Surgery Residency
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery
Job Titles:
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio
A Massachusetts native, Dr. Cook completed her undergraduate studies at UMass Amherst and then studied veterinary medicine at Cornell University, graduating in 2008. She went on to complete a rotating internship at the University of Georgia. Dr. Cook worked in equine and mixed general practice before joining the emergency department at MVRH.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband Doug and young son Alden. The family pets include two horses and a saintly older dog named Livingston.
Education
University of Massachusetts- Amherst Bachelor of Science
Cornell University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia Rotating Internship
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Dr. Sarah Allen received her DVM from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003 and completed a rotating small animal internship at VCA-South Shore Animal Hospital in Weymouth, Ma in 2004. Dr. Allen then completed a three year residency at Angell Animal Medical Center in 2007, and became board certified in Emergency and Critical Care. She joined Mass Vet in 2007.
Education
Tufts University Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Job Titles:
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio
Job Titles:
- Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian View Bio
Job Titles:
- Veterinary Radiologist
- Veterinary Radiologist View Bio
Dr. Tromblee earned her veterinary degree from Oklahoma State University in 2001. Following veterinary school, she completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Texas A&M University in 2002. She then completed a four-year residency in radiology at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and received her Master's degree in Biomedical and Veterinary Science in 2006. Her research investigated the CT characteristics of canine elbow dysplasia. She is experienced in thoracic and abdominal ultrasonography, in addition to musculoskeletal, spinal, and thoracic CT imaging. She became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Radiology in 2005.
In addition to CT, her professional interests include abdominal and extracardiac thoracic ultrasonography, MRI, and digital radiography. Her professional affiliations include the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the American Veterinary Medical Association. She joined Mass Vet in August 2006.
Job Titles:
- Hospital Director
- Hospital Director View Bio
Bill Sullivan joined IVG as Hospital Director for Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital in 2013. Prior to IVG, Bill spent most of his career at Service Point/Charrette, a U.S. subsidiary of an international printing and document management company. There Bill held numerous management and leadership roles encompassing all key departments ultimately culminating in the role of Managing Director. Bill brings 20 plus years of hands on management experience with particular focus on Customer Service, Operations, and Client Relations.
Bill earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Northeastern University. When not at work or spending time with his family, Bill enjoys coaching youth sports teams and playing pick-up basketball. Bill grew up in the Greater Boston area and currently lives in Southern New Hampshire.
Education
Northeastern University Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
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