|
Team Biographies
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.
Dr. Robyn Alizzeo Eldredge grew up in Massachusetts with a love of horses. She mucked stalls to help pay for riding lessons. She continued with a passion for all things equestrian while she attended Mary Washington College in Virginia. Here Robyn went to nationals and placed fourth on the equestrian team. Oh, and she majored in biology, too. While in school, Robyn had the great opportunity to study abroad in Spain and New Zealand. After traveling the world, she decided to settle down and attend veterinary school at Kansas State University. During vet school, she took part in many clubs and was the president of the student chapter of the Association of American Equine Practitioners. Robyn was also a member of the foal watch team and was the Purina Mills representative for her school. She also did numerous externships including one at Rood and Riddle in Kentucky. After graduating from Kansas State, Robyn headed to Idaho where she did a year internship at Idaho Equine Referral Hospital. Upon finishing her internship, Robyn decided to change to mixed animal practice as a way to broaden her horizons. She loves the variety that comes with mixed animals and gets excited about the challenges that arise when dealing with many different species. Robyn worked at Pembroke Animal Hospital in Pembroke, NH for four years where she learned a lot about small animal medicine and surgery. She also found a love for camelids (alpacas and llamas). While working at Pembroke, Robyn did some relief work at C.A.V.E.S. where she became more comfortable when dealing with small animal emergencies. But, the biggest changes came in her life when she married her husband, Brian, in 2007 and had her son, Shane, in 2008. Looking for a change in atmosphere, Dr. Eldredge’s journey has landed her at Deerfield Veterinary Clinic where she is working part time so she can spend time with her son while he’s young. Eventually, she will become a full-time associate. We look forward to a long-term relationship with Robyn and we are so happy she has become another member of the DVC family.
Dr. Mary McDowell grew up as a military brat. When her dad was stationed in England, Mary was 4-years-old. Her neighbors had horses and Mary spent most of her time there. At the age of 8, Mary read "All Creatures Great and Small" by James Herriot and decided that a mixed animal veterinarian's life was the life for her. While she grew up with dogs, most bases (and more importantly her parents) wouldn't allow horses. When Mary was in the 8th grade, her family settled down in Rochester, NH. Her mother signed her up for riding lessons and Mary was finally able to pursue her love of all animals. Mary joined the Navy when she was 17 and was in active duty for 10 years. Luckily, she was mostly stationed in Hawaii with little stints in Guam, Alaska, and other places. After leaving the Navy, Mary continued her eduction at the University of New Hampshire where she completed her degree in Zoology. While at UNH, she worked at the UNH Dairy Barn and at the Center for Wildlife in York, Maine. Mary was accepted into the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and started her journey into the world of veterinary medicine. Upon graduation, Mary completed an internship at Saratoga Equine Veterinary Services in New York. Now, Mary is living the dream here at Deerfield Veterinary Clinic. Little did she know that dream comes with a lot of long hours, sleepless nights, and the most rewarding job possible. Mary's never-ending thirst for knowledge and fantastic personality make her another valuable team member at DVC!
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 and Lucien 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 "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 decided 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.
Stephanie grew up with cats and dogs, but followed her love of horses when she began taking riding lessons and volunteering at barns while in the 5th grade. She has worked in the veterinary industry since 2000 as a receptionist and veterinary technician assistant. While Steph did take a two year break from the veterinary world to work in human medicine, she missed the animal world so much she decided to join our practice. Steph lives with her son, Colby, and their two cats, Pikachu and Sparky. In her spare time, Steph likes to listen to live music and do anything outdoors. We are so happy to have Stephanie as a member of Deerfield Veterinary Clinic. Her upbeat attitude and knowledge make her a fantastic team member!
Stephanie is another of our horse lovers! She began riding at the age of 10. Without any help from anyone, she purchased her first horse when she was 15-years-old. She trained and showed that horse and it has been a non-stop adventure since. Stephanie also grew up with cats, dogs, and hamsters. When she got older, Stephanie decided to turn her love of animals into a business and started P.E.T.S., a pet-sitting business where she watches horses, cats, and dogs while their parents were away. After using the full services of DVC (including the removal of rocks from her dog Cody's belly), she decided to join our team. Stephanie's genuine personality mixed with her willingness to learn makes her another great asset to our team.
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!
Jessica grew up with animals including cats, dogs, and hampsters. She picked up her love of animals from her mother, who once hatched at nest of snake eggs that she found in the wild. While earning her Biology degree from Grove City College in Pennsylvania, she met her husband Jon. They moved to New Hampshire where she graduated from Great Bay Community College as a Certified Veterinary Technician. Jess is also an artist in her spare times and she loves to cook. Her calm and peaceful nature is a huge asset to Deerfield Veterinary Clinic and we are lucky to have her here!
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 graduated from the Great Bay Community College Veterinary Technician Program in May 2010. She is now a Certified Veterinary Technician. 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.
Erin grew up loving all animals, especially the bull terriers that her and her mother raised and showed. She also owned a beautiful quarter horse that she showed through college. During and after college, her love of animals grew while she worked at a small animal emergency clinic in Massachusetts for two years. After a long time as a nanny, Erin decided she liked animals more than children. She is now back at school earning her degree as a certified veterinary technician. Erin enjoys spending all her time with Isabella (her bull terrier pictured with her), her two goats (Nibbler and Ginger), and her two cats (Luna and Mr. Quiggles). She sometimes spends a little time with her husband, Vic, when the animals allow her to. Erin's bright, sparkling attitude and eagerness to learn will be a fantastic asset to our clinic!
Ashley grew up in Manchester and her favorite pet was a black bunny named Lefey. Her interest in animals grew when she started riding horses at the age of seven and started competitively showing at 14. Ashley decided she wanted to be a veterinary technician after doing an internship at a small animal clinic when she was 16. After graduating from high school, she started college at New Hampshire Technical Institute. Then, she continued her education at Great Bay Community College in the Certified Veterinary Technician Program where she will graduate in 2012. At the same time, Ashley started volunteering at Deerfield Veterinary Clinic. We were so impressed with her intelligence, confidence, and overall fantastic personality, that she joined our team. Ashley is a phenomenal member of our team and we know you will be as impressed with her as we are!
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. |
|
Simon George, DVM
Robyn Eldredge, DVM 
Mary McDowell, DVM
Jenni George 
Ruthanne Durgin
Stephanie Holmberg 
Stephanie Coulombe
Allison Woodward, CVT
Jessica Thurber, CVT 
Kayla Goff, CVT
Erin Marcotte
Ashley Houle
Rick and Ruth Druckenmiller