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At Sunderland Animal Hospital we are
dedicated to providing high quality care for both pets and owners
in a compassionate, nurturing environment.
Provision of comprehensive advanced medical
care to our patients is accomplished in part through ongoing staff
education of the most current medical procedures and products
available. Sharing this information with our clients allows the
owner to make the best decision for their pets and themselves.
Clients and their pets are treated like
members of our family. By listening to and respecting the
opinions and wishes of the owner while keeping the interest of the
pet in mind, we are able to enhance a long term relationship
between owners and their pets.
Our Veterinarians and
Support Staff
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Steven M. Ellis, DVM received
a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of
Massachusetts Amherst in 1985 and his Doctorate of
Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University School of
Veterinary Medicine in 1993. He returned to the
Pioneer Valley in 1996 after working in the Boston area and
opened Sunderland Animal Hospital in 2001. Currently, along
with his wife and two boys, his family consists of 3 cats
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Kendra Dauenhauer, DVM,
lives in the heart of the Pioneer Valley along with her
husband and 2 cats. After graduating from the University of
Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and
completing a year long small animal internship at the
University of Minnesota, Dr. Dauenhauer remained in the
Midwest practicing most recently in Michigan. She enjoys
preventative medicine, surgery, and meeting new animals and
their people. When not vetting she likes to spend time in
her garden, with her family, and being part of the local
arts community. |
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Katie Allard, Office Manager, CVT
Katie started
her career at the Dakin Animal Shelter in Leverett and found
the work very gratifying and exciting. While enrolled at
Holyoke Community College Veterinary Technician program Katie
completed an externship at the Sunderland Animal Hospital and
joined the staff full time upon graduating. Katie
currently lives with her 4 cats and 2 dogs and enjoys
hiking and spending time with family and friends. |
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Crystal
Carlson, Technician is a recent graduate from Holyoke
Community College's Veterinary Technician program. Crystal
became a member of the SAH staff in October 2009. Crystal
lives in Turners Falls with her husband and Kado, her Siberian Husky. She also enjoys the
company of her turtle and rabbit. In her spare time,
Crystal enjoys four-wheeling, snowmobiling and shopping. |
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Britt Metivier, Veterinary
Technician,
is a recent graduate of the Veterinary Technician program at
Holyoke Community College and is happy to join the staff at
Sunderland Animal Hospital. She grew up near Chicago,
surrounded by pets from hermit crabs to horses. She now
lives in Turners Falls with her husband Michael and their
dog Sully, who keeps them endlessly entertained. In her free
time, Britt explores the hiking trails of the Valley, plays
music, and eats good food. |
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Suzanne Gale, Veterinary Assistant,
after years of regrets for not studying veterinary science
in college, she got her Veterinary Assistant Certificate
through Greenfield Community College in 2010, while she was
a stay at home mom. She is so excited to join the team at
Sunderland Animal Hospital and learn more about the medical
aspect of caring for animals. Suzanne lives in Greenfield
with her 2 boys and her rescued barn kitty, Jimmy Dean. In
her free time she likes to hang out with her kids, paint,
write comic books and read. |
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Amy Halpern, Technician
Intern,
is currently a student at the University of Massachusetts,
Amherst with majors in both Pre-Vet and Biology. Amy is
thrilled to have been given the opportunity to work closely
with the staff here at Sunderland Animal Hospital. The
experience and knowledge that she gains here will help her
in her pursuit of a career in Veterinary Medicine, as she
hopes to follow in her father’s footsteps. |
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Murphy is our new clinic
kitty! We are very excited to have added him to the
staff of the Sunderland Animal Hospital. Murphy's
duties include welcoming clients and patients at the
reception desk, keeping our staff company, and keeping
unattended chairs warm. |
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In memory of:
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Our beloved hospital cat, Carlos, recently passed away after
battling kidney disease for years. He was a champion
cuddler and spent most of his time figuring out how to climb
up into someone's lap. It is hard to put into words
how much we loved him and how much love he gave us in
return. He will be greatly missed by all of us at SAH. |
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Felix, our hospital rabbit, recently passed away.
Felix had a wonderful and feisty spirit that will be missed
by all of the staff and many clients too. |
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