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. 

Carolyn Piché

​Carolyn is from Ware, Massachusetts and graduated from UNH in 2019 with a B.S. in Biomedical Science. While taking a gap year, she currently lives in Somersworth, NH with her golden retriever, Tuukka. Carolyn plans to attend veterinary school in the fall of 2020. In her spare time, Carolyn enjoys reading and taking Tuukka on adventures!

Melanie Belanger

Melanie Belanger is from Newfields, NH and  joined the team in 2017. She currently studies Animal Science at the University of New Hampshire and will graduate with the class of 2022. Melanie loves working with all animals, including her six cats and multiple chickens. She hopes to continue onto Veterinary School after graduating. When Melanie is not working, she continues her hunt for the best chicken tender in New Hampshire, as well as watches lots of cheesy movies. ​

Mckenzie May

McKenzie is from Andover, New Jersey and is currently in her senior year at the University of New Hampshire, studying for her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. Upon graduation, McKenzie plans to take a gap year in order to further her education through hands on experience at SNVH, and then continue on to veterinary school. When she is not working, McKenzie enjoys riding her horse and taking her dog Lucie for hikes! ​

Courtney Rambush

Courtney Rambush is from East Hartland, CT and is a junior at the University of New Hampshire. She is majoring in Equine Science and plans to graduate in 2021. After graduation, she intends on furthering her education in Veterinary School. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys riding horses, milking cows, and playing with her dog and 4 cats.  ​

Crismaura Mena

Crismaura Mena is from Rockaway, New Jersey and is currently a sophomore at the University of New Hampshire. She is majoring in animal science with the hopes of attending vet school once she graduates in 2022. Crismaura likes to spend her free time with friends, but mostly prefers to be with her dog Simba, as he is her best friend. ​

Kaylee Burke

Kaylee is from Dover, New Hampshire and is currently attending Great Bay Community College and majoring in Veterinary Technology. After graduation she is planning on taking the VTNE to join SNVH as a Certified Veterinary Technician. In her free time she enjoys showering her adorable fur baby, Ellie, with unconditional love. ​
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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 in the way. Her special interests are sitting on keyboards, sleeping in empty boxes, watching birds at the feeder, and getting treats.