DIANE TOWER CVPM, Owner/Hospital Administrator Diane, daughter of Dr. Richard Lindsay, joined the practice in 1981 as a manager, and since then has worked to become a CVPM (Certified Veterinary Practice Manager). She is the sole owner of the practice.

MARILYN KEITH, Lab and Surgery Technician Marilyn had worked at various animal hospitals before coming to our Hospital in 1976. Her strengths are undeniable as a technician in surgery and the lab, especially microscope work where she has taken many continuing education seminars, and enjoys doing cytology. Her outside interests include breeding and showing Sphinx cats - a "hairless" breed.

ROBERT KEITH, Lab Technician, Purchasing Our longest continuous employee (since 1962), Bob keeps the lab and x-ray developing equipment in shape, works the lab, and handles the inventory and medical purchases. He enjoys the challenge of new products and how they will fit into our Hospital. His outside interests include cats, photography, and model planes and cars.

RON, Maintenance Manager Employee since 1964, Ron keeps the kennel top-notch, and does much of our general maintenance, helping to keep our facility one of the best in the country (in our modest opinion).

KATHY McCADDEN, Certified Vet. Technician, Kennel Manager, Receptionist Kathy primarily works with new employees, and trains technicians in new protocols.  She started out in reception and kennel, and now works in the treatment room and reception. A great cat restrainer!! And enjoys working with feline behavioral issues and kitten raising, and teaching clients how to introduce new cats to a household.  Kathy also likes working with client communication and education.  She is good with most pocket pets , can draw blood, place IV catheters, and administer medications. She is very patient and can work well with clients. Kathy is also good with dogs (but has some difficulty restraining large dogs due to the fact that most are bigger than her).

CATHY B., Certified Veterinary Technician/Technician Manager A 1999 graduate, Essex Agricultural and Technical Institute with a degree in Veterinary Technology, Cathy works as a senior staff technician in our surgery, treatment, and lab departments. Starting out as a receptionist in 1996, Cathy now rotates as a lead supervising technician in all of our hospital departments. She attends annual continuing education in the veterinary field and enjoys taking time off to travel and enjoy the outdoors, and to spend time with her dog, Jessie.

Anne D., Technician Anne has been a technician with us full-time for over 17 years, now she still works one day a week in our in-house laboratory.

VICTOR, Treatment Technician A 2005 graduate from Greater Lawrence Technical high School, Victor started in animal care in July 2004, where he worked his way through our various departments including surgery and room technician responsibilities until he became a fixture in the treatment area. Along the way he learned excellent phlebotomy skills (administering intravenous catheters) as well as radiology, surgery, and administering medications to hospitalized animals. Victor is excellent with restraint and can handle all kinds of animals, including reptiles and birds in addition to dogs, cats and stray wildlife. He is also a valuable asset when we need bilingual skill. In his spare time you could find him fishing!! (in the summer time).

RHIANNON, Animal Care Supervisor, Exam Room Technician

ASHLEY G., Animal Care

ASHLEY N., Surgery & Treatment Technician Ashley is a 2005 graduate of Essex Agricultural High School where she majored in Veterinary Technology. Starting in Animal Care in 2005, Ashley is now working full time as both a surgical and treatment assistant. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Brutus and Tyson, a cat Max and her rabbit Bugsy.