Our Assistants

Maria Strong
​Senior Veterinary Assistant

Maria has been with us since 1996. She graduated from the UNH Thompson School with a Degree in Applied Animal Science. Maria is a life-long resident of the Seacoast and is the mother of two daughters, her Labrador Retriever, Nike and her cat, Tubby. Maria's extensive list of responsibilities includes direct patient care, supervision of assistants and interns, and performing quality assurance checks on our medical equipment and facility. 

Sophie Bonstrom

Sophie is from Belmont, Massachusetts and will graduate from UNH in 2018 with a B.S. in Animal Science. After a planned gap year traveling the world, Sophie plans to continue her education in Veterinary Medical School. Sophie has a passion for most animals including her guinea pig, Poe (short for Potato) and has worked with dogs, cats and horses closely. She is very excited to work in this wonderful environment!

Elise McDonough

Brianna Wasson

Kristin Sack

Melanie Belanger

Josie!

Josie started at SNVH in 2011. She came to us after being found as a kitten in a colony of stray cats. She enjoys being an only child. Her favorite hobby is being held. Her special interests are sitting on keyboards, watching birds at the feeder and getting treats.
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