Our doctors

Jody and IsaacJohanna Kaufman, DVM

Dr. Johanna Kaufman purchased Brentwood Country Animal Hospital in 1995. She graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1979. She completed an internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston and a residency in small animal internal medicine at Colorado State University. Jody lives in Brentwood with her husband Roger, her Pointer Isaac, cats Io, Jack, and Owen, and horses Becky, Donnelly, and Puck. She is a member of her town's conservation commission and trail committee, and enjoys running, cycling, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, reading, and gardening.

Catherine Lawton, DVM

Dr. Catherine Lawton has been with us as a full-time associate since July 2007. She is a native of Massachusetts but spent her undergraduate years at the University of New Hampshire. Kate is a 2007 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. She lives in Rye with her dog, Goose, and two cats, Gander and Boma. Outside of work, Kate can be found training for a half-marathon or working on her perfect bowling game.

Julie and BradyJulia Hunt, VMD

Dr. Julia Hunt is the newest addition to our practice, having joined us as a part-time associate at the beginning of 2008. Julie lives in Exeter with her husband, Jon, and son, Andrew, as well as their Lab mix, Brady (Tom Brady, that is), and cat, Jack. She is a native of New England and received her Bachelor of Science from Middlebury College. Julie is a 1985 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She is an active member of the local PTO and relaxes with yoga.

Dr. Jennifer RaafJennifer Raaf, DVM

Dr. Jennifer Raaf joined our practice as a part-time associate in September 2007. Growing up in the Northeast, Jen received her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University and is a 1992 graduate of The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to joining us, Jen owned her own practice in Rochester, NH. Jen lives in Brentwood with her husband Marc, along with her apricot miniature poodle, Mocha, and her Chihuahua, Cocoa Puff. She enjoys yoga, as well as scrap booking, photography, and jewelry making.