ASCUTNEY - Key Persons


Dr. Susan Kissel

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member
Dr. Susan graduated from Ross University in 2009. After working as an associate in various practices in Vermont and Maine she purchased Mount Ascutney Veterinary Services in April of 2019. She loves living and working in a small town and making personal connections with her clients while helping to keep their pets healthy. Her interests in practice include internal medicine and behavior. She is especially focused on low stress handling techniques for pets, and hopes to make vet visits more enjoyable for everyone - humans and animals alike. Dr. Susan shares her home with three Australian shepherds. She also has a Morgan mare that she loves riding. When she is not riding, working, or playing with her dogs she hikes, snowshoes, and generally enjoys the outdoors any way she can.

Emily Batchelder

Job Titles:
  • Veterinary Assistant
Emily is a veterinary assistant and Vermont native. She entered the veterinary field after graduating from Windsor High School in 2004. Emily enjoys the variety of veterinary medicine and learning something new each day. Animals offer us something truly special and Emily is committed to helping patients and pet owners alike. Emily shares her life with her wife, Audra, and fur children Neil, Tatum, Germaine and James. She enjoys camping, fishing and spontaneous road trips when there isn't a global pandemic among us.

Kristin Kelly

Job Titles:
  • Mount Ascutney Veterinary Services As a Veterinary Receptionist
Kristin works at Mount Ascutney Veterinary Services as a Veterinary Receptionist. She enjoys interacting with clients and patients daily. When not working, Kristin enjoys spending time with her 5 children, 2 german shepherds, and several cats.

Penny Williams

Penny Williams started working at MAVS July of 2020. Penny grew up in Springfield Vermont and has a degree in Veterinary Technology from Vermont Technical College. She has brought over 25 years of experience with her and a passion for learning. She enjoys spending time with her 2 children and husband and crams as much as she can into a day pursing her passion with horses and the great outdoors.