Ellen Brouillet, CVT

Ellen is our most recent addition, joining our crew in August of 2008 as a surgical technician. Ellen has been a veterinary technician for the past 20 years and became licensed in 2005. She aspires to eventually specialize in internal medicine. She lives in Berwick, Maine with her husband, Bill, Labrador-pitbull mix, Mike, and two guinea pigs, Brinkley and Riley. Her daughter Loni is a graduate student at UNH. Ellen is a work-out addict, frequenting the gym on her lunch break. She also enjoys horseback riding and gardening.

Jessica Chasney, LVT

Jessica has been with our hospital since 1997 and has moved up the ranks to hospital manager. She is a New Hampshire native and owns a grooming business with her husband, Kelly. They share their home with 2 dogs, Sukie and Cheyenne, a cat, Biscuits, Bunny the rabbit, and Rufus the bird. Jess enjoys hiking and walks on the beach with her dogs.

Lindsay Cotton

Lindsay started working in June of 2007. She is a 2006 graduate from the Thompson School at UNH where she received her associate degree in applied science. A native of New Hampshire, Lindsay lives in Northwood with her boyfriend JP, Chihuahua Stanley, Boxer-mix CC, rag doll Isabelle, and lovebird Fiji. She enjoys riding her two horses, Zeus and Dulley, as well as painting and craftmaking. Lindsay’s favorite movie is “Grease.”

Beth Elliot

Beth started as receptionist in May 2005. She lives in Fremont with her husband, Jim, son, Brad, grand-daughter, Synneva, dog, Buddy, and cat, Ewok. Beth has been in the veterinary field since 1987 and has acted as hospital manager prior to joining our team. Beth enjoys camping with her family and relaxes by reading Stephen King novels.

Brandy Gentry

Brandy joined our staff in 2006 as a technician. She was born and raised in North Carolina and has bravely survived multiple New England winters since moving here in 2005. Brandy quickly took on the role of surgical technician, with a special interest in dentistry. She notes that her other favorite things about the job are client education and spending time with our hospital cat, Buddy. Brandy lives in Newmarket with her husband, Matt, and cat, Meow-Meow. On her days off, Brandy does volunteering and pet-sitting. In her spare time she enjoys reading, photography, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Diann Gindlesperger

Diane has been a veterinary technician since 1974, although she didn’t join our staff until August of 2006. She lives in East Kingston with her husband Mark, her Shelties - Patty, Lumpi, Killian and Swinger, a Feist named Ginger, and her two cats, Angie and PJ. Diann breeds her Shelties and is active in the show ring with agility, obedience, and conformation. She enjoys staying in shape with Body Combat and any and all winter sports; as well as taking out her BMW bike on a nice day. Diann also enjoys gardening and entertains us all with her wily sense of humor. She has an associates degree in animal science from the Thompson School at UNH.

Roger Goun

Roger takes care of the finances and keeps the computers running. He's been here from the beginning, and though he's not very useful, Dr. Kaufman keeps him around because he's so cute. Plus they're married.

Carol Hodsdon

Carol has been a receptionist with us for 10 years and counting. She grew up in the Midwest but currently lives in Durham with her husband, Lee and horse, Derry. Carol enjoys sailing, skiing, and everything outdoors. She is also an avid UNH Hockey fan. Go Wildcats!

Buddy

Buddy has been our hospital cat since the fall of 1999. His favorite pastimes are sleeping, cuddling, and staring at the wall. He is Brandy's soulmate. Although he is cross-eyed, we find him quite handsome.