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. 

Jessica Byrne

Jess is from Milford, NH and will graduate from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in biomedical science in May of 2016! She enjoys working with the cows at the UNH Fairchild Dairy and is captain of the UNH Softball team. She hopes to pursue a career in large animal veterinary practice.  She is super excited to be a part of the SNVH team and learn all she can from the doctors and nurses here!

Bryce Beliveau

Bryce joined our practice in August 2015 and loves being a member of our team. She graduated from UNH Thompson School with her degree in Applied Animal Science. She is now continuing her education through the Great Bay Veterinary Technician program. As far back as she can remember, Bryce has always dreamed of working with animals of all sorts. She especially has a passion for canids. Bryce grew up with many different animals and also leased two horses. Bryce has a Pit bull, Kane and a (litter trained) Holland lop rabbit, Leo. Bryce has lived in NH her whole life and is the oldest of six children! She is very thankful for this wonderful opportunity.

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!
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.