Annie began her career in veterinary medicine while finishing her Master’s degree.  While in grad school, she worked at the Framingham Animal Hospital as a client liaison.  This experience led her to Tufts University School of Veterinary medicine where Annie supervised the non-medical personnel who supported Tufts Foster Hospital and The Hospital for Large Animals.  At Tufts, she met her to-be-husband Jeff and after a few years living and working in Middletown, CT they moved to Marblehead and opened the Atlantic Veterinary Hospital.  Since its beginning in 1994, the practice has grown to employ approximately 35 people, and provide service to over 6,500 pets and their families.  Jeff and Annie’s greatest achievement, however, is their three boys:  Will, Cole and Reid.

When did you start working at Atlantic Vet? 
June 1994

What made you decide to work with animals? 
It wasn’t really a decision, I was born to work with animals. 

If this wasn’t your career, what would you be doing? 
I would be teaching.

My job would be easier if …
pets outlived their humans.

When I’m not at work you might find me …
in a kitchen: my own, Lifebridge or my Brother’s table.

Aside from working with animals, what are you most passionate about? 
Working with children and young adults. I believe we all have a responsibility to mentor.

What is number one on your bucket list? 
Seeing my children grow to lead happy and fulfilling lives.

Where is your most desired vacation destination? 
The Galapagos Islands.

What was your first pet? 
A parakeet named “Ticky”