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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Sarah G. Stetson ( Formerly Dr. Thissell)
Medical Director
Veterinary School: Tufts University

Dr. Sarah Stetson received her undergraduate degree from Salem State College in 1997 and her Doctorate from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001.
Dr. Stetson completed an ...
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Scott Crawford
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Tufts University

Dr. Scott Crawford received his undergraduate degree from Ithaca College and his Doctorate from Tufts University, School of Veterinary Medicine.

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Bridgette Houssen Alam
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Prince Edward Island

Dr. Houssen Alam graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada in 2007. In 2008 she completed a rotating internship for small animal internal medicine and surgery ...
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Michelle Krieger
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Michelle Krieger
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Iowa State University

Dr. Michelle Krieger received her undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode Island and her doctorate from Iowa State School of Veterinary Medicine.

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Dan Stewart
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Tufts University

Dr. Stewart graduated from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. He has a special interest in preventive care and dentistry and is a member of the AAFP. Dr. Stewart and his wife ...
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Our Team

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.