Our Team Members

Melissa, CVT, Practice Manager

Melissa started her career in Veterinary medicine over 20 years ago. She has been a member of other specialty practices focusing on internal medicine before leaving a state of the art general practice as head technician to join us at VNAP.

During her off time she enjoys spending time with her family including her 3 French bulldogs, Dax, Todd, and Betty. She enjoys anything to do with the ocean, vacationing, snowboarding and many other outdoor actives.

Lindsay, B.S., CVT, Assistant Practice Manager

Lindsay’s interest in animals started at a young age when she saw horses for the first time. As soon as she had her first lesson she knew her path would always follow animals.

She graduated with a B.S. in Veterinary Technology from Mount Ida College in 2014 and shortly after got her certification. From there she started work at Angell Memorial Hospital as an anesthetist and then on to ETHOS BostonWest in the surgery department where she furthered her interest in surgery and client relations. She is now a part of our VNAP team helping the surgery department grow, but also crossing over into neurology and rehabilitation.

In her spare time she is at the barn with her two horses, Vegas and Ruger, along with her two dogs Delta and Ryker. If she is not at the barn, she enjoys reading, playing games and coloring.

Kate, A.A.S, B.S, CVT

Kate is one of our veterinary technicians. She started her career in high school as a zookeeper assistant for two years. Then she attended the University of Rhode Island and completed her Bachelor of Science degree in animal science in 2019. During that summer, she also interned at Buttonwood Zoo in their veterinary department. From there, she went on to work in general practice at VCA Atwood. While there for three years, she simultaneously was working on an associates in veterinary technology from Ashworth College. She completed her associates in early 2022 and passed her national exam in August of 2022. During this time, she joined the VNAP team in June. Kate is eager to learn more about neurology. When she has free time, she enjoys spending time with family, biking and drawing.

Stephanie, B.S, Tech Assistant

Steph is one of our technician assistants on staff. In 2013, she graduated with a Bachelor of Wildlife Ecology and minor in theater from the University of Maine. In 2014 she completed two internships: penguin keeper internship at the New England Aquarium and a big cats internship at the Center for Animal Research and Education “CARE”. At the end of 2014 she joined VCA South Shore and stayed there for 7 years. Here she had many hats: ER liaison, central processing, lead tech assistant, “head of fun committee”, veterinary assistant. She joined VNAP in April of 2022. Eventually, Steph’s goal is to become a wildlife photographer. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing Animal Crossing, baking and boxing.

Alex, CVT

Alex is our oncology technician. He started his career at UMASS Amherst on the pre-vet track. He later decided to not pursue a doctorate degree and took time off to work in the field. He started working at VCA South Shore in 2014 as an overnight technician assistant. After a couple of years, he enjoyed the oncology wing and chose to stay there primarily. For five years he worked with Dr. Segaloff and built knowledge on treatment and drug protocols. Thanks to his many dedicated years in the field, he qualified to take the VTNE and passed his test in early 2022. He joined the VNAP team in July of 2022 and his expertise is highly valued. In his spare time he enjoys reading, watching movies, and playing video games. He aspires to be an overall talented technician.

Kelly, B.S., Client Liaison

Kelly is a very valued member of VNAP. She is one of the first people clients get in contact with when they call. She has been in the industry for a long time. Back in 1995, she completed a Bachelor’s of Science in patient education and health programs. She then worked for Norwell Vet Hospital for 23 years as a client service representative. Afterwards, in 2018 she moved onto VCA South Shore to work in various departments as a liaison. She now works in reception at VNAP! In her free time she likes to read, go hiking, and spend time with her family.

Gary, Receptionist

Gary’s love of animals started during his childhood growing up on a horse farm in Sharon. He continued that love into adulthood and furthered his knowledge by obtaining an associate’s degree in animal sciences. Gary joined the VNAP team in February 2018 after working at other veterinary hospitals, include Angell/MSPCA for over 25 years.

In his free time, he loves spending time in the great outdoors, especially on the Cape Cod National Seashore. He is also very active in the theater and art scene in Boston. He is also a part time children’s ski instructor at Blue Hills Ski Area.

Lisa

IMG_4110Lisa became a part of Veterinary Neurology in April of 2015. She is an intricate part of the staff and a favorite of many of the clients and patients. She dedicates her time spent here making sure that all of the patients are made to feel as they would at home. Her organizational skills are important to keeping the facility running smoothly. She prides herself on making sure that everything is properly cleaned and does a fantastic job at making sure that all aspects of the hospital are kept to the highest standard. She also makes it a daily chore to make sure each and every pet that is in the hospital has individual time and love and comforts clients in times of stress.

When she is not at the hospital, she spends most of her time caring for animals in multiple settings. Pet sitting is an activity that she enjoys, giving the pets she is caring for the kindness and love to make them feel secure and comfortable in their owner’s absence. She especially loves spending time with geriatric animals, making the time they have left meaningful and warm. She also enjoys taking steps to help the less fortunate. One of the most rewarding steps she takes is giving winter apparel to homeless women in the Boston area. being able to help someone in need is something that she feels strongly about and does what she can to ease the struggles of others.

Spaghetti, Certified Clinic Cat

Spaghetti started his life on the streets of Manchester, New Hampshire. He was fortunate enough to be picked up by a fellow CVT and was specially delivered to join the VNAP team! Has made himself at home in the clinic, and loves all of the people (as well as most of the patients) he works with!

In his free time, Spaghetti enjoys rearranging countertop items, playing on the treadmill, climbing into cabinets, keeping his humans in line, and (most importantly) sleeping in boxes!

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