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Meet Our Staff

Meet the veterinary staff of West Springfield Veterinary Clinic. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets.

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Anita
Anita
Originally working on the human side of healthcare, Anita’s love of animals moved her to the Veterinary field. With over 20 years experience in pet sitting, equine care, veterinary assisting and client service, she now works on the administrative side, helping the office to run smoothly. In her spare time she enjoys outdoor activities with her husband, John and hanging out with her cat Benny.
Kat
Kat
Kat has been working in the veterinary industry as a client service representative since 2017. She is always willing to listen, lend a hand, and assist in any way she can, always with a caring smile. She lives at home with her cat, Kado, who loves nap time and cuddles.
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Bri
Bri has recently started working in the veterinary field but has been working with dogs since 2018. She graduated from the vet tech program at Holyoke Community College in 2021. Bri has 2 dogs of her own, a silky terrier named Sophie and a beagle named Lynk. Bri enjoys spending her free time reading and doing puzzles.
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Shannon
Shannon has loved animals since she was very young. She started working with them in 2017 pet sitting, dog walking, volunteering and teaching training classes with a rescue, Our Companions in Manchester, CT. Shortly after, Shannon began working as a kennel technician at Animal Medical Clinic and soon moved up to a vet assistant and receptionist until 2022. Shannon then worked for Morris Vet Cardiology, until her retirement in 2023. Working with Dr. Morris brought Shannon to the Feeding Hills Vet Clinic during their mobile cardiology appointments and she found an opportunity with our West Springfield office to fill her current role as Client Service Representative. In her free time she enjoys reading, gaming, hiking, and playing with her calico cat, Kitty.
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Michelle
Michelle got her start in veterinary medicine over 2 decades ago at a large shelter on Long Island, NY.  Beginning in the dispensary, she learned about many medications, what they treat, dosing and different veterinary medical terminology.  She later split her time learning some basic technician skills, feeding, cleaning, medicating and blood draws for various hospitalized animals.    

After 12 years at the shelter, she moved on to a private practice and made a switch to reception while also getting certified in pet grooming.  While there, she also took on more managerial tasks and then later moved on to an integrative practice learning alternative medicine such as Chinese herbs and acupuncture.  After spending over 7 years there, she relocated to Western MA.  Once getting situated and settled, Michelle accepted a position as Office Manager with West Springfield Veterinary Clinic.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time at home with her partner, their 3 dogs and cat, gardening, hiking and exploring the area, health and fitness.

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Dariana

Dariana began working as a veterinary technician 6 years ago in South Carolina. Her passion for veterinary medicine started when she was a child caring for stray animals in her community. She began working at West Springfield Veterinary Clinic in 2023. She enjoys forming bonds with all of the pets she sees at the clinic. Her special interests are phlebotomy and educating clients on their new puppies and kittens! In her free time, Dariana loves to spend time with her cat, Luny, her dog, Max and her reptiles.