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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

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 and 2 dogs.
  
 

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.
  
 

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.
 
 

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. 

 
 

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.

  
 

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.

 
 

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.


  
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. 
 

In memory of:

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.
  
 

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.

 

Sunderland Animal Hospital, Inc
52 Amherst Rd
Sunderland, MA 01375
(413) 665-9821

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