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Dr. Lynn Fisher
Dr. Fisher has owned the Claremont Animal Hospital since he purchased it in 1986. Dr. Fisher's experience with animals started as a child growing up on a dairy farm in Grafton, Vermont. He attended veterinary school at Purdue University in Indiana, returning to New England to practice veterinary medicine. Dr. Fisher specializes in both large and small animal medicine and has extensive experience in both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. When not at the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren and working with his team of horses.
Veterinarian: Practice Owner
Purdue University

Dr. Elissa Pollak
Dr. Pollak graduated from Oregon State Unversity College of Veterinary Medicine. She participated in a one year equine internship, where she developed a passion for equine lameness. She practices both large and small animal medicine. She joined CAH in January 2015. Her interests include competitive equine 3 day eventing and challenging herself with personal training. She shares her home with her dog Zane, her cats: Inigo, Loki, Fezzik, Westley and Princess Buttercup and her horses: Duncan, Little Man and her newest addition Theo!
Veterinarian
Oregon State College of Veterinary Medicine

Theresa Burns
Theresa has been the office manager at the Claremont Animal Hospital since she joined the practice in 2006. She graduated from Katherine Gibbs School, majoring in office management. Before joining the staff, she worked in the human medical field. Theresa enjoys the beach, shopping, horseback riding and skiing in her spare time.
Office Manager
Katherine Gibbs

Julie Karkowski
Julie started as a veterinary technician at the hospital in 1981 and was here for many years. She rejoined the practice in 2002. Julie graduated from Becker College with a degree in veterinary technology. She has 3 children, 1 dog, 2 cats and 2 horses. Julie enjoys skiing, boogie boarding, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Technician
Becker College
At CAH 1981-Present

Terri Mountford-Gilman
Terri has worked as a technican since 2007. Her specialties inclued both small and large animal emergencies due to the fact she assists our doctors with after hour calls. Terri loves anything outdoors from riding 4-wheelers and snowmobiles with her husband to enjoying long trail rides with her horse, Dezi. One of her most beloved hobbies includes metal detecting around old farm properties which she does with her two rescue dogs Kanga and Snoopy.
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Started Work in 2007

Kate Wadleigh
Kate has worked at the hospital since March of 2013. She loves all animals but specifically Labrador Retrievers. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, camping and gardening.
Technician
At CAH 2013-Present

Morgan Ferland
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University of Vermont
Animal Science Pre-Vet Major

Emily Adams
Emily has been at Claremont Animal Hospital since she started part time in 2003. When she's not here, she spends time with her family and cat, Allie.
Technician Assistant
At CAH 2003-Present

Becky Watts
Becky has worked at the hospital as a technician since 1987. She completed 2 years in the Laboratory Animal Technician program at Quinnipiac College. She owns Kelleyville Horse Supply, a tack and feed store in Newport, NH. She has 2 daughters who help run the store. When not working, Becky and her family enjoy riding and driving their 2 horses. They also have 2 dogs, a cat and multiple chickens on their farm.
Technician
Quinnipiac College
At CAH 1987-Present

Steve Wheeler
Steve joined the team at CAH in 2017. He has a diverse background in healthcare and aviation that he draws on everyday. His first job ever was as a veterinary technician and now after many years away from the field he's excited to be back. He enjoys walking and hiking with his dog Orion and hopes to have goats again one day.
Technician
At CAH since 2017

Sue Wellman
Sue started working at Claremont Animal Hospital in 2018. She loves spending her free time gardening fresh vegetables and flowers and hiking with her dog Tucker out in the New Hampshire air.
Receptionist
At CAH since 2018

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