Meet Our Veterinary Support Team in Boxborough, MA

Kerri is our Head Technician and has been with us for over 10 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in wildlife management with a minor in marine biology from the University of New Hampshire in 1997. Three years later, she achieved certification as a veterinary technician while working at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. It was during these years that Kerri developed a strong interest in veterinary dentistry. We were elated to have Kerri join our team in 2007. Kerri does not currently have pets of her own, but she enjoys spending time with her canine and feline “nieces” and “nephews”: Rudy, Penelope, Jax, Melaza, and the newest family addition, Ziggy. We know it is only a matter of time before another four-legged creature steals her heart. Kerri is a lifelong resident of the North Shore and enjoys traveling, photography, kayaking, and art.

Michelle earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and a minor in English from Assumption College in 2007. After graduation, she worked as a senior support advisor for healthcare information systems. While working in the human healthcare industry, Michelle volunteered her spare time at the Shalit-Glazer Clinic MSPCA in Boston. She knew her future was with animals and thus returned to school at Mount Ida College. While studying Animal Science at Mount Ida, she first came to VDS in 2015 as an intern and then became a part of our team. Michelle lives in Groton with her family, and enjoys the outdoors through camping, canoeing, and gardening.

Jenn has been a Certified Veterinary Technician for 20 years. She graduated from Becker College in 1999 with an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology and earned her VTS specialty license in dentistry in 2021. Prior to her employment with VDS, she spent 18 years at a veterinary practice in Worcester, Massachusetts. Jenn lives in Central Massachusetts with her girlfriend, Amy, who is also a Certified Veterinary Technician. Together they share their house with 4 dogs, 3 cats, and a bunch of chickens. Jenn enjoys spending time outside doing yard work, canoeing, and fishing.

Kayla joined the VDS team late in 2017 after working for 4 years in general practice at a local veterinary hospital. She graduated from State University of New York-Canton with an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Science Technology in 2013. Prior to working in the field of veterinary medicine, Kayla worked as a teaching assistant at a children’s daycare center. Kayla grew up locally in Stow, but now lives in Ayer with her fiancée Mark, her mixed-breed dog Koga, and her dilute calico cat Roxy. Hiking, camping, canoeing, swimming, listening to music, cuddling with her cat, and playing with her dog are a few of the ways that Kayla likes to spend her free time.

Tiffany started her veterinary career working at a general practice for 5 years, where she did an emergency rotation and soon moved to surgery. This is where her interest in dentistry began. Tiffany pursued a few of her interests in veterinary physical therapy, rehab, and acupuncture for the next few years. While she loved doing this, she still wanted to pursue her interests in dentistry. Shortly after, she saw there was an opening at VDS and took that as a sign! Tiffany graduated from New England Institute of Technology with an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2013 and shortly after became a Certified Veterinary Technician. Tiffany currently lives in a home with her fiancé Justin and their Border Collie, Willow. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, hiking, and crafting.

Melissa joined the VDS team in 2022. She has been a veterinary technician for over 25 years, working in general practice. Her interest has always been dentistry, so she was happy to find VDS and expand her knowledge. She especially likes the complexity of advanced cases, as she did not get to experience that in general practice. Melissa has three dogs: Jessie, a Lab mix; Phoebe, a Pug; and Roxie, a Terrier mix. She also lives with a cat named Pretty Kitty and two green-spotted puffer fish. Melissa lives with her husband and two boys near VDS. When not at work, she loves to be on the water, gardening, bird watching, and reading.

Kaitlyn began working in veterinary medicine in 2018. She started as a kennel attendant and worked her way up to veterinary technician. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Rhode Island College in 2020. Then she enrolled in the Penn Foster College program for Veterinary Technology and graduated in 2022. Shortly after, she passed the national exam to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. She joined the VDS team in 2023. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, drawing, and playing video games. She also enjoys spending time with her fiancé and two cats.

Sharon is a Certified Veterinary Technician who graduated from Massasoit Community College. Her love and compassion for small animals originated when she was young, back in the Philippines. She joined VDS during the spring of 2024. She interned at VDS in the summer of 2022, where she caught a glimpse of how it is working with positive people in a specialized field with a great culture and superb teaching and working environment. Prior to starting at VDS, she explored other areas that sparked her interest, including a veterinary assistant in a general practice, a veterinary surgical assistant, and a float technician in veterinary emergency and specialty facilities. She takes every role earnestly, no matter how big or small. Aside from her work, she cherishes moments with her husband and two energetic boys, who love trying new foods, hiking, riding the T, strolling the streets of Boston, riding bikes, visiting new places, exploring parks, and taking walks in nearby trails along the Charles River, Walden Pond, and around their neighborhood. She has a 14-year-old Shih Tzu mix named Mon-Mon that she brought from the Philippines to remind her of home. She hopes to someday advance her skills and knowledge in the field of veterinary medicine.