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.

Dr. Pelletier with Riley
- Dr. Pelletier with Riley
Christine Pelletier
Medical Director
Veterinary School: Tufts University

Dr. Pelletier graduated from Northeastern University with a B.S. in biochemistry and then went on to earn her veterinary degree at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to joining ...
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Dr. Gilmore with Maggie
- Dr. Gilmore with Maggie
Susan Gilmore
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Tufts University

Dr. Gilmore spent 10 years working in the travel and airline industry before obtaining her Bachelor's Degree in Biology at Salem State College. She then received her DVM from Tufts University School ...
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Dr. Kruse with a Flemish giant
- Dr. Kruse with a Flemish giant
Astrid M. Kruse
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Tufts University
Graduate School: Manhattanville College

Dr. Kruse was born to be a veterinarian but didn't realize her calling until she had worked at a bank, taught high school students, and started a Ph.D. program. If she had just listened to her mother, ...
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Dr. Simonelli with Foxy
- Dr. Simonelli with Foxy
Samantha Simonelli
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Tufts University

Dr. Simonelli was born and raised in Everett, MA, with an older brother and a younger sister. She went to Holy Cross College where she obtained a Bachelor�s Degree in Art History in 1992. Dr. Simonelli ...
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"Dr. Sip" with Gus
- "Dr. Sip" with Gus
Linda J. Siperstein (aka Dr. Sip)
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Tufts University

Dr. Siperstein received her BA from Northwestern University and her DVM from Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in small animal medicine ...
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Dr. Vo with Gwen
- Dr. Vo with Gwen
Xuan Mai Vo, CVA
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Tufts University

Now living in Boston, Dr. Vo is originally from Switzerland and grew up in Lexington, MA.

She received both her BS (in biology with minor in Greek archaeology) and her DVM degree ...
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Dr. Warner with Toni
- Dr. Warner with Toni
Jacqueline Warner
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Tufts University

Dr. Warner received her BA in Marine Biology from Boston University and her DVM from Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship at Windhover Veterinary Center.

In ...
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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.