VCA Everett Animal Hospital

Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

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    Shannon Lightbody
    • Shannon Lightbody
      Shannon Lightbody

    Shannon Lightbody

    Medical Director
    Veterinary School: Tufts University

    Dr. Lightbody has been the Medical Director at VCA Everett since 2006 and has been a veterinarian here since 2001. She enjoys Tae Kwon Do in her free time. She lives at home with her husband, 3 daughters, ...
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  • Josh Gidlewski

    Veterinary Specialist
    Board Certification: DACVIM/Cardiology

    Dr. Josh Gidlewski is a travelling specialist who offers cardiac and abdominal ultrasounds for our patients. In the event that your pet requires one of these advanced diagnostic imaging techniques, our ...
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  • Dr. Berard listens to Coco's heart as part of an examination Zoom
    Dr. Berard listens to Coco's heart as part of an examination
    • Dr. Berard listens to Coco's heart as part of an examination
      Dr. Berard listens to Coco's heart as part of an examination

    Richelle Berard

    Associate Veterinarian
    Veterinary School: Tufts University

    Dr. Berard is a 2002 graduate of the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been in practice at VCA Everett since 2009. In addition to caring for dogs and cats, Dr. Berard has a ...
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    John Defanti, DVM
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      John Defanti, DVM

    John Defanti

    Associate Veterinarian
    Veterinary School: Oklahoma State University

    Dr. Defanti has been with VCA Everett since 2008, and he has been a veterinarian for 21 years. He lives at home with his wife and Buffy-Lou, a 3-year-old greyhound, Bee, an 11-year-old domestic ...
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Our Team

HOW TO REACH US

VCA Everett Animal Hospital
Phone: 617-394-0471
Fax: 617-381-1635
251 Chelsea Street
Everett, MA 02149
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BUSINESS HOURS

Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sun Closed

**We will be open from 9AM to 2PM on Memorial Day, 5/27/13** We are closed for staff training from 12pm to 2pm on the third Thursday of each month.
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Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.

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Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please call us immediately at 617-394-0471.

If it is after hours, the closest 24 hour emergency hospital is the Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, located in Woburn, at 781-932-5802.

You may also contact our sister hospital, the VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in South Weymouth at 781-337-6622, with whom our veterinarians collaborate closely with.

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