Veterinary Staff
Stephanie Houle, Practice Manager
Practice Manager Stephanie Houle has been at Dover Veterinary Hospital since November 2004. "I love working at Dover Veterinary Hospital because it gives me the opportunity to work with a great group of people," she says. "Our staff and veterinarians are the best at what they do. I also love to work with our clients and interact with them daily. They feel like friends rather than just clients, which adds to the warm and friendly environment here."
Stephanie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Keene State College. As an undergraduate student, she spent a semester abroad at the University of Wolverharpton in England. After earning her bachelor’s degree, she moved to New Zealand where she worked and travelled extensively for a year before returning to New Hampshire.
At home, Stephanie has a lab/hound mix named Layla and two guinea pigs named Coco and Sugar. Her interests include spending time with her husband and two daughters, hiking, snowshoeing, crafting, gardening, traveling and camping. She also enjoys community involvement, such as being the team captain for her local Relay for Life team (an American Cancer Society event).
Linda, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Linda is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and has been with Dover Veterinary Hospital since 2012, but began her career in the animal care field in 1992.
Linda says, "I am a 'Lab Nerd'- I love analyzing anything under the microscope" and shares her passion for education with our staff.
Linda has an Associates Degree in Animal Medical Technology from the University of Maine and is a member of the New Hampshire Veterinary Technicians Association.
"At Dover Veterinary Hospital, every staff member puts your companion's care first," she says. "We focus on preventative medicine and education to prevent unneccesary diseases, we keep current in gold standard care and will offer only the best to your furry friends. I love getting to work with such a caring group of professionals."
At home, Linda and her family enjoy participating in Scouts, lacrosse, softball, camping, hiking, and having fun together. She shares her home with Jaker (an Australian Shepherd), Holy (a Golden Retriever mix), two cats (Munchie and Georgie), as well as a variety of chickens.
Rebekah, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician Rebekah is responsible for assisting vets with exams, nursing care, vaccines, bloodwork, appointments, laboratory work, and taking care of patients (and giving them lots of extra love!) Rebekah loves providing exceptional care to all patients and she is passionate about learning new things every day. She is motivated to help and learn, and she is a total team player. Rebekah is compassionate with a big heart for animals and people.
"I love working at Dover Veterinary Hospital because everyone is a team player and they don't hesitate to help if you need it, everyone here wants you to learn and grow in the best environment."
Rebekah has an associate degree in Veterinary Technology and is planning on taking the exam to be licensed in NH and ME. Before joining our team, Rebekah also worked as a Veterinary Assistant since 2018. At home, Rebekah has a 5-year-old Alaskan Klee Kai named Niko and a 2-year-old black DSH feline named Lilith. In her free time, Rebekah enjoys crafting, reading, fishing, swimming, and skiing.
Catie, Certified Veterinary Technician
Bio coming soon!
Jessie, Senior Veterinary Assistant
Senior Veterinary Assistant Jessie has been with the Dover Veterinary Hospital since March 2011. She began her career in companion-animal care in 2004. Jessie has a positive attitude and brings her sense of humor into the office every day.
"I like being part of this team. The staff here all work well together and are here to support one another, which allows us to provide the best patient care for our clients," Jessie says.
At home, Jessie has a Jack Russell terrier named Angel, an American bulldog mix named Rudy, and two ferrets named Primer and Powder. While Jessie says she is an "avid tennis ball thrower" for Angel, she also enjoys spending quality time with her family, hunting, fishing and gardening.
Misty, Senior Veterinary Assistant
Misty joined the Dover Veterinary Hospital team in May of 2017, but has over eleven years of experience in the animal field. Her positive attitude, sense of humor, and knowledge of animals make her a great asset to our team. She loves that each day in the office differs from the last with her wide range of responsibilities. Misty is a nurse, receptionist, educator, companion, and more on any given day.
Misty loves building relationships with clients and their pets. She has five pets of her own, a Pitbull named Diesel, and four cats named Vinney, Skippy, Sadie, and Jasper. When she is not at work, Misty enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with her family and animals.
Misty is happy to be a part of the DVH team where excellent care is a must and everyone goes above and beyond to help patients.
Brittany, Senior Veterinary Technician Assistant/Office Assistant
Brittany joined the Dover Veterinary Hospital team full-time in June 2020. She is responsible for helping on the floor with patients and clients and assisting with office work. Brittany has such an energetic attitude and loves giving all of our patients yummy treats! Brittany has a degree in Biomedical Sciences, and she is currently working towards going to Veterinary Medicine school. Before joining our team, Brittany worked as a Kennel Kid at Cedar Valley Vet Clinic during her summer breaks from college.
When asked why she loves working at Dover Veterinary Hospital, Brittany says "All of the technicians and veterinarians use any and all opportunities to teach me new things! Everyone strives to make sure every patient enjoys their visit!"
At home, Brittany has pets of her very own! Pete is a 10-year-old black tuxedo DSH and Luke is a 10-year-old gray DSH. In her free time, Brittany enjoys cooking, swimming, and playing video games.
Katelyn, Senior Veterinary Technician Assistant
With 16 years of prior animal-related experience, Katelyn is known for her excellent foresight and well-rounded knowledge of dog and cat medical care. She also has an Associate of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of New Hampshire. Her job responsibilities include supporting veterinarians and technicians in all aspects of animal care, including restraint, treatment administration, processing lab samples, hospital upkeep, inventory, client communication, and surgical assisting. She enjoys assisting with surgical procedures such as patient prep, maintaining the surgical suite, and instrument care. Katelyn has been a part of our team since May of 2021.
“This is the best group of coworkers I’ve ever had. It’s very much a team, and there’s always someone there to help if you need it. I also believe we practice great medicine at our hospital, and I’m proud to work here.”
Katelyn has a nine-year-old mixed breed dog named Vesper. In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband Mark and her dog Vesper. They’ve been making updates to their recently purchased home. They love date nights that include great food and movies and are close with their parents, siblings, and many nieces and nephews!
Kaz, Veterinary Technician Assistant
Kaz has been a part of our team since June of 2022. As a veterinary technician assistant, his job responsibilities include keeping the hospital clean, taking inventory and restocking, scanning paperwork, packaging lab samples, helping with restraints and assisting the doctors and technicians. He’s currently enrolled at the University of New Hampshire, working towards his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology.
Asked why he likes being a part of the team at Dover Veterinary Hospital, Kaz says, “I like that I’m able to explore different kinds of tasks since I’m still figuring out what I will do with my degree. I also really like the atmosphere and getting to work with the other employees.”
Kaz has a nine-year-old Australian Cattle Dog/Terrier mix named Sadie, and a 10-year-old DSH cat named Flynn. In his free time, he likes teaching his dog tricks, hiking, paddleboarding, playing video games, reading, drawing, and archery.
Emily, Veterinary Technician Assistant
Known for her excellent energy and positivity, Emily has been a member of our team since June of 2021. With six years of experience in animal-related fields, she uses her skills today to assist in the restraint of dogs and cats, helping with blood draws, vaccines, and nail trims, keeping the hospital tidy, and handling communication between clients and scheduling appointments. She loves interacting with all the animals!
Emily graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science.
Asked why she loves working at Dover Veterinary Hospital, she says, “I love all my coworkers. It feels like one big family, and everyone really cares about each other.”
In her free time, Emily loves rock climbing, yoga, hiking, and spending weekends camping in Maine with her friends during the summer.
Emma, Veterinary Technician Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Luke, Veterinary Assistant
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Samantha, Veterinary Assistant
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Mikaela, Veterinary Assistant
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Nelly, Client Care Coordinator
As Nelly accommodates client schedules and helps address client concerns, her favorite part of the job is seeing animals get better and being able to offer a variety of services. Working with us since November of 2022, she has a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Conservation and Care and a Minor in Visuals Arts from Green Mountain College and Prescott College. She also has nine years of experience in animal-related fields.
“The communication is great [at Dover Veterinary Hospital] and coworkers feel like family. We have fun while doing our jobs!”
Nelly’s sidekick who accompanied her through college is her 14.5-year-old Bichon named Ollie. When she’s not working, she loves doggie dates with friends, hiking, crafting, camping, and traveling.
Madison, Client Care Coordinator
Known for her warm and inviting personality, Madison has been a part of our team since May of 2021. As a client care coordinator, she triages calls, educates clients, addresses client concerns, and schedules appointments. She loves interacting with all our clients and getting to see their cute pets all day, every day! With her detail-oriented personality, she also loves being able to learn something new every day. Madison has a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife and Conservation Biology from the University of New Hampshire.
“The staff at Dover Vet is a big family. I have met so many amazing people here. Everyone is informed and helpful; I have gained valuable knowledge while working here that I am able to use to help educate clients.”
Madison has an eight-year-old Labrador Retriever mix named Koda. In her spare time, she loves reading, hiking, tending to her plants, and spending time with Koda.
Marcie, Client Care Coordinator/Office Assistant
Bio coming soon!
