Veterinary 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 cat, Tubby, and her two Labradors, Easton and Trooper. 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. 

Loralei Kyes

​Loralei is a student ​at the University of New Hampshire studying Animal Science on the Pre-Veterinary track. She is from Newmarket, NH and has been riding horses for over 10 years. During her spare time she loves hiking and sitting down with a good book.

Jill St. John

Jill started at SNVH in 2023. She has a degree in science, a background in healthcare, and was an office manager with her family business. She has three daughters, three dogs (Ali, Foster, and Milo), and a horse (JJ). She resides in Raymond with her husband. In her spare time, Jill loves spending time with her family, helping others, spreading kindness, and a good show on TV.

Victoria Hoffman

Tori is a student at Great Bay Community College studying Veterinary Technology. In her free time she likes to read and has many books.

Kara Gilbert

Kara is a student at the University of New Hampshire, studying Animal Science on the Pre-Veterinary track. She enjoys playing with her dog, cat, and rabbit.

Nevaeh Greenwood

Nevaeh is a student at the University of New Hampshire studying Biomedical Veterinary Sciences on the Pre-Veterinary track. She is from Westford, MA and has a boxer puppy named Drama. Nevaeh has had pets her whole life and has a passion for keeping them healthy. In her spare time, she likes to explore the outdoors and go to the beach.

Katie Slattery

Katie is a student at the University of New Hampshire studying Animal Science. She is from Simsbury, Connecticut and has a house full of cats, dogs, axolotls, and chickens. In her free time, she likes fishing, hiking, and hanging out with friends.

Ashley Miske

Ashley is a student at the University of New Hampshire studying Animal Sciences on the Pre-Veterinary track. She is from Roxbury, New Jersey, and has an interest in Large Animal Medicine from working at the University Barn. In her free time she like to go to the beach, crochet, and spend time with friends.

Josie Thee Cat

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, and 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.
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