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Read more →What Dog Owners Need to Know About the FDA’s Grain-Free Diet Alert and DCM “The FDA is investigating potential links between canine heart disease and diet — specifically grain-free dog food diets. We’ve compiled the information you need to know to understand this ongoing investigation.” Click HERE to read the full article on the American Kennel Club’s site.
Read more →MarybethVeterinary Assistant A loving mom to a little girl, Marybeth graduated from BCC with her associates in healthcare. She is currently working on her Bachelor’s Degree in veterinary healthcare and medicine at Medaille University. She is known as the “crazy pet tech” with 4 dogs and 8 cats. In her free time she can be found spending time with her daughter, reading Stephen King novels, or doing sudokus by the fire.
Read more →Dr. Harry Ernst, DVM Associate Veterinarian Dr. Ernst received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University in 1987, graduating to then own and operate the Bourne Veterinary Program. Working there as a veterinary clinician from 1989 to 2019 he grew his skills in preventative and internal medicine, taking special interest in cardiology, dermatology, and ophthalmology. He also focused on the areas of nutrition and canine reproduction while practicing both clinical and emergency services. Prior
Read more →/ Chantelle Receptionist Chantelle graduated from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2001 with a Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management and 2020 with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science. When she is not at work you can find Chantelle reading, baking Portuguese dishes, and hanging out with her two cats Winnie and Sybil.
Read more →Samantha Technician Assistant Sam is new to our practice. She is a loving mom to her daughter, two stepchildren, and cat Bret. She graduated from BCC with her associates in veterinary healthcare, and is focusing on advancing her skills as a tech. In her free time she can be seen playing with her daughter, relaxing watching TV, or spending time outside.
Read more →Rebecca Receptionist Rebecca is our newest client coordinator. She is a Fairhaven resident who loves animals. Dogs especially! She has three pups Bailee, Charlie, and Bandit.
Read more →Carlston Veterinary Assistant Carlston joined Marion Animal Hospital in 2021 and has a background in animal rescue / control. He loves his wife Suzy and is a proud father of four daughters, Jessica, Ashley, Autumn, Abigail and granddaughter Harley. A lover of local history, legends and folklore. Halloween is his favorite holiday. Rhonda, a mini dachshund is the family fur baby and loved by all.
Read more →Hello! Every few months we like to reach out with important developments here at the Marion Animal Hospital. In this newsletter we’re hoping to update you on some important staffing changes, inform you of a closure period around Thanksgiving, and review a change in our Covid protocols allowing a single client per appointment into the building if currently vaccinated. A Fond Farewell for Dr. Seideman! This November we have the bittersweet announcement that
Read more →Dr. Todd Seideman, DVM Associate Veterinarian Dr. Seideman earned his first degree in biology from the University of Arizona, and then worked in the IT industry for several years before returning to school. Later he earned his DVM in 2011 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on the island of St. Kitts. Dr. Seideman then worked in emergency medicine for three years before moving into general practice hospitals. His special interests are in
Read more →Hello! Every few months we like to reach out with important developments here at the Marion Animal Hospital. In this newsletter we’d like to update you on a new full time doctor joining our practice, some changes to our automated phone prescription refill system, and to again share our appreciation for how our amazing clients have worked with us to help keep everyone safe during Covid-19. Welcome, Dr. Seideman! We’d like to officially welcome Dr. Todd
Read more →Hello! Several times a year we like to reach out with important developments here at the Marion Animal Hospital. In this letter we’re hoping to update you on some important staffing changes, newly available diet delivery services, and to share our appreciation for how our fantastic clients have worked with us to help keep everyone safe during the covid-19 crisis. Covid-19 Protocols We cannot thank our clients (and patients!) enough for working with us to
Read more →AlexandraVeterinary Assistant Alex came to us from the New Bedford Whaling Museum as a receptionist. After furthering her training she is now filling the role of veterinary assistant. In her spare time you can find her hiking or working on her miniature school bus, which will soon be transformed into a tiny house. She is an avid reader and loves to learn. She aspires to work with marine mammals in the future.
Read more →Dr. Cindy Schaefer, DVMAssociate Veterinarian We’d like to officially welcome Dr. Cindy Schaefer to the Marion Animal Hospital Team! Dr. Schaefer is a graduate of Purdue University and owned Apple Country Animal Hospital for 31 years. She has extensive experience in surgery and dentistry along with general internal medicine. She now resides in Marion along with her German Shepherd and Siamese cat.
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