Staff Biographies

Simon George, DVM

Simon grew up in Colorado on a farm with goats, horses, cattle, pigs and many other animals.  He was very involved in 4H which led to his love of animals and, in turn, veterinary medicine.  The veterinarian for his 4H club, Dr. Jim Friedly, allowed Simon to tag along with him on road calls.  Eventually, Simon started volunteering in the clinic and he soon became a veterinary assistant, helping with treatments and surgeries on all animals, big and small.  Simon continued working at Countryside Veterinary Clinic while attending Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado.  At his job, he learned a lot about dedication and hard work, sometimes spending 72 hours straight at the clinic sleeping there to keep an eye on a horse recovering from colic surgery or a very sick dog in need of constant overnight care.  After graduating from Adams State with a double major in Biology and Chemistry, he pursued his love of veterinary medicine and was accepted at Colorado State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine.  Simon continued to work through school, volunteering with 4H groups and working at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital as a surgery technician, large animal technician, and radiology technician.  After graduating in 2003, he decided to move to New Hampshire and see a new part of the country.  He started working at Wadleigh’s Falls Veterinary Clinic under the tutelage of Dr. Irving Salkovitz.  Simon learned much about medicine and surgery for both large and small animals.  He found he truly enjoyed equine dentistry, small ruminant medicine, and small animal surgery as well as practicing medicine with caring guardians and their pets.  After having his first child, Elayna, Simon decided that he needed to change his life in order to spend more time with his family.  Deerfield Veterinary Clinic was begun.  His goal is to practice high quality, affordable medicine in a caring, compassionate atmosphere.  With the house attached, his family will always be around and he will always be available for his patients’ needs.  He hopes that you come by, meet his family, and take a tour of the clinic sometime.

Jenni George

Jenni was born and raised outside of Toledo, Ohio.  She had no history with animals and always wanted to move to L.A. or New York to pursue acting.  Somehow, though, she ended up in Alamosa, Colorado where she met her future husband, Simon.  She had no idea people owned goats and had no idea how to milk one.  But soon, she was not only milking the goats, but delivering their babies, pulling their blood for testing, and administering medications.  A whole new world was opened up to her and she loved it.  After attending Adams State College for 3 years (and changing her major three times), she worked along with Simon at Countryside Veterinary Clinic and began to learn the ins and outs of veterinary medicine.  She was a receptionist and part-time office manager for 2 years while living with Simon’s family on the goat farm.  Jenni followed Simon to Fort Collins and Colorado State University.  She got a job at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital as an emergency receptionist and a radiology assistant.  She graduated with a degree in Public Relations.  After moving to New Hampshire, Jenni also got a job at Waldeigh’s Falls Veterinary Clinic as a receptionist where she worked until she had her daughter, Elayna.  While Jenni loved staying at home and taking care of her beautiful daughter, she also missed her job.  Again, Deerfield Veterinary Clinic was started.  This way Jenni can spend time with her husband and Laynie can grow up at the clinic.  She would like for Deerfield Veterinary Clinic to be a welcoming place where people and their pets feel comfortable and happy.

Ruthanne Durgin

Ruthanne "Thann" Durgin has joined our family at Deerfield Veterinary Clinic with nearly a decade of experience as a veterinary receptionist.  Thann grew up in Fremont and moved to Deerfield in 1985 with her husband.  She had worked in retail for almost 21 years when she decieded to make the jump to the veterinary world.  Thann has a lifetime of personal experience with dogs, cats, draft horses, saddle horses, pigs, chickens, and plenty of other pets.  She spends most of her summers with her husband and two daughters pulling horses in New England.  We are so happy to have her on board.  Thann is knowledgable, friendly, and always willing to help!  And, she doesn't want to make anyone jealous, but she believes Paddles (her pug) is the cutest pug in the whole wide world. 

Allison Woodward

Allison comes to us from Groveton, NH where she grew up with her two sisters next to her grandfather’s farm. She started riding his horses when she was eight-years-old. Alli decided she wanted to work with animals when she was a junior in high school. She had grown up with animals and was very interested in the medical aspect of taking care of them. Alli attended Mount Ida College in Newton, MA where she completed a four-year veterinary technician program. She is now a Certified Veterinary Technician. In her spare time, Alli enjoys horseback riding, reading science fiction and fantasy books, and playing video games. We are very excited to have Alli as a member of our team where she can continue to grow and learn while giving our patients high quality care!

Kayla Goff

Kayla grew up around horses and began to ride when she was eight-years-old. She taught lessons to children at her sister’s barn, Bright Bay Farm. Kayla was just accepted into the Great Bay Community College Veterinary Technician Program. She will continue to work at Deerfield Veterinary Clinic while she earns her degree. Kayla’s horse, Ditto, is an Arab/Quarter Horse cross whom she loves to ride and jump. She also enjoys dancing hip hop and jazz which she did for three years before starting school. When she’s not riding her horse, she really enjoys riding her motorcycle around New Hampshire. Kayla’s cheery personality and interest in all aspects of veterinary medicine will make her a great asset to Deerfield Veterinary Clinic.

Cassandra Monahan

Casie is a pre-veterinary student at Colby Sawyer College in New London, NH. She got her first horse, Chico, when she was 14-years-old. Casie brings him to school with her where they are both part of the equestrian team. She also stays busy on the track team running long distance. Casie will be applying to veterinary schools in two years. She decided to become a veterinarian because she was looking for the most cost effective way to care for her menagerie of pets including horses, dogs, ferrets, gerbils, birds, and even a chinchilla. Seriously, she loves animals and wants to learn the art of veterinary medicine. For fun, she enjoys reading fiction and taking apart cars. Casie’s goal is to fix up a’68 Mustang

Rick and Ruth Druckenmiller

Rick and Ruth were school teachers in Genoa, Ohio. They retired 6 years ago, sold their house, bought a fifth-wheel, and began to RV full time. They have seen much of the United States, focusing on presidential homes and libraries. Some of their favorite places include Lower Alabama, Arizona, the Canadian Rockies, and anyplace with good seafood. While visiting their daughter Jenni in New Hampshire, Rick’s interest was piqued in the veterinary world. He decided to go on the road with Simon and became very fascinated with veterinary medicine. So, when Simon and Jenni decided to open up Deerfield Veterinary Clinic, Rick and Ruth decided to take some time off from the road and move in with the George’s. Rick now enjoys helping Simon on road calls and Ruth is learning a lot about animals while working at the front desk. They both are happy that they get to spend a lot of time with their granddaughter, Elayna. Simon and Jenni are extremely excited to have them as a part of the Deerfield Veterinary Clinic team.