Veterinarians and Staff
of Capeway Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Gaudet received a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1973. After working on several beef and dairy farms, Dr. Gaudet attended Texas A&M University 1973 and 1974. He graduated from the National Veterinary School of France in Toulouse, France in 1980. He is a co-owner of Capeway Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Gaudet has lived in this area since 1980 and is happily married with four children. His interests range from reading novels and history to hiking, camping, and exotic travel.

Dr. Sherman has been a veterinarian since 1982. He finds it gratifying to feel like he’s helped someone’s pet through either treatment of an illness, preventative care, or educating their owner. He enjoys being involved in the relationship between owner and pet. He likes teaching, and feeling like what he’s taught to pet owners enhances the life of their pets, and thereby their own. Pet owners are the most kind, caring, and fun people in the world, and he feels like he’s been lucky enough to have worked with them for 40 years.

Dr. Sherman received his DVM from Louisiana State University, after doing his undergraduate work at the University of Arkansas (making him a Tiger and a Razorback). He served 6 years in the United States Navy as a destroyer sailor, traveling to European, Mediterranean, Caribbean ports, and the Arctic. As a child Dr. Sherman was a coastguard brat (military family) moving every 3 or 4 years to coastal locations within the United States. He always had pets including cats, dogs, white rats, white mice, turtles, snakes, lizards, chickens, and ducks (it drove his mother nuts; she was not a fan of the rats, mice, snakes, and lizards). He finished high school in Northwest Arkansas in the Ozark Mountains (yes that is where hillbillies are from) in a rural community where most of his friends were from farm families. His wife Diane is an artist specializing in shell art (primarily Sailor's Valentines). They have four children and four grandchildren, and two Boston Terriers.

In his spare time, Dr. Sherman enjoys all things water related (boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, and swimming). He has participated in the Buzzard’s Bay swim from New Bedford to Fairhaven twice. He also enjoys spending time with his friends from 12 years of Boy Scout leadership, digital photography, and Photoshopping.

I am lucky enough to have always known what I wanted to be when I grew up and fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to make my professional goals a reality. My career choices likely solidified in my mind after a disastrous episode involving a 10 year old me, my patient old Golden Retriever, a pair of nail clippers, a lot of bleeding, crying and a Sunday night ER visit. I vowed to redeem myself... so far so good!

I did my undergraduate degree at the University of New Brunswick, and fast tracked to vet school at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, both in my home country of Canada. I received my DVM in 1997. Wanting to experience the world, I left Canada after graduation and ended up in Massachusetts…“the world”! I started working at CVH in the summer of 1997, and except for a short stint doing part time work at a low cost spay/neuter clinic, I have been here ever since.

I have been at Capeway Veterinary Hospital for more than 20 years because we are like a family. I look forward to coming to work each day where I am lucky enough to work with such a caring and dedicated staff, many of whom are my closest friends. Working with people you not only like and respect, but are knowledgeable and skilled makes going to work a pleasure. The job we do, the animals and people we help, makes it even more fulfilling.

Of course the biggest reason I am a vet is because of the human/animal bond. Over the years I have been privileged enough to meet some of the most wonderful pet owners and amazing pets, and witness that bond in action. I love interacting with clients and hearing of all the silly and funny things their pets do that make them a part of their family. It is truly an honor to be a small part of that relationship.

Life in veterinary medicine would not be complete without my entourage: Raina, a shy but lovable Golden Retriever; and Marvin, a Labradoodle with a receding hair line.

Contrary to popular belief, I don't have a cot out back at the office! When not at work you may find me at a spinning class or walking my dogs around town. I'm pretty active and enjoy everything from hiking Mount Monadnock to rollerblading the bike path. I am an avid reader, mostly fantasy, and a fan of trashy TV. I am a world traveler and it is my goal to see EVERYWHERE, literally! Ask me where my next trip is. : )

Dr. Carreiro grew up on a dairy farm in Rhode Island, and has been involved in animal care for her entire life. One of her favorite things to do as a child was to find and tame wild kittens who lived in her hayloft. As a teenager, she was lucky enough to have a horse to ride and train, and her love of horses endured, even though she doesn't own a horse now.

She attended Tufts University and earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology and also attended Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. Those of you with 2 degrees from Tufts are known as "double Jumbos"; She's not sure if she likes that moniker!

She started her career in mixed animal practice here at Capeway Veterinary Hospital and gained experience with large and small animals as well as exotics, since we were the veterinarians for the local zoo at that time. At her next practice in New Hampshire, she transitioned to a small animal practice and also worked with exotic pet birds. Throughout her career, she has had a special place in her heart for shelter work, and started out volunteering her time for the first few years, and then became a shelter veterinarian for a small shelter in Massachusetts. Currently she works with two shelters in Rhode Island, and still does some part time for another local practice. She is passionate about educating clients and has a special interest in behavior medicine, performing behavior consultations for dogs and cats. She has studied Fear Free practice and is currently studying Low Stress handling for dogs and cats.

She currently has three cats. She is an avid reader, and will read almost any genre, and loves all things Outlander. She's working on her bucket list of travel destinations, but feels most at home when she can smell the salt air and hear the seagulls calling.

Dr. Carriero works with us on a per Diem basis.

Dr. Oakham grew up in Carver, Massachusetts and always knew that she wanted to become a veterinarian. She loved all creatures and counts some very special Labrador Retrievers, cats, and horses among her most cherished childhood friends. She even took care of a large number of Atlantic salmon smolts in her basement as part of a high school Science Fair project.

Dr. Oakham earned her B.S. degree in Animal Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. During her college years, she worked as a veterinary technician, competed with the UMass Equestrian Team and studied abroad in Limerick, Ireland. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and received her D.V.M. degree in 2002.

Dr. Oakham has been practicing veterinary medicine on the South Shore for the past 17 years. Her professional interests include internal medicine, geriatrics and pain management. She thoroughly enjoys getting to know her patients and clients and considers it a privilege to be able to help them stay healthy and happy.

She and her husband are fortunate enough to share their home with a variety of critters. Keegan is a kind, shy Husky cross who loves to chase rabbits. Finn is a smart, stubborn Border Collie cross who keeps them all in line and isn’t too grumpy as long as he gets his own way. Last but not least are Lily and Bob, two previously stray cats who actually run the show now. Their household is rounded out with three hens, one sweet rooster and four very active goats.

In her spare time, Dr. Oakham enjoys walking her dogs on the cranberry bogs, working on home improvement projects with her husband, gardening, and chasing after those four mischievous goats.

Dr. Walsh grew up in Franklin, Massachusetts and has always had a passion for animals her entire life. Growing up, she had all sorts of animals, ranging from many terriers, cats, guinea pigs, birds, gerbils and even a bearded dragon. In kindergarten, she did a school poster where she wrote that she wanted to be a veterinarian to help sick animals when she grows up, and feels so lucky to have made that a reality

She received her Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science with honors from the University of New Hampshire in 2015.  While at UNH, she spent a summer completing a research project in Namibia, Africa working with cheetahs! This trip sparked her love for traveling and conservation. She then went on to the University of Minnesota to get her DVM degree in the spring of 2020. While in veterinary school, she participated in many spay and neuter service trips around the world including Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Ecuador and various Indian Reservations.

She lives with her fiancé, their goofy French bulldog Wilbur and grumpy gray cat Logan. Whether it’s walking her dog, biking, hiking or kayaking, she enjoys being outdoors, especially with her family in Vermont! She loves to travel and hopes to take many more trips all around the world. One of her favorite hobbies is exploring new local breweries with her fiancé and her guilty pleasure is keeping up with the popular TV show, The Bachelor.

She can’t pick just one aspect of veterinary medicine that she enjoys most, which is why she loves general practice! However, some of her professional interests include surgery, dermatology and internal medicine.  She has completed the Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program and looks forward to forming bonds with her patients and their families.

She is so excited to be starting her career as a veterinarian at Capeway and can’t wait to help your pets stay healthy!

Dr. Rocha grew up in Belmont, Massachusetts and was always fascinated with medicine and science. He grew up with several pets including dogs, guinea pigs, parakeets, and a gecko – all of which led to an easy career choice in veterinary medicine! His veterinary interests include preventative care, geriatric care, surgery and alternative therapies. He has completed the Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program, and believes a visit to the veterinarian should be as stress free as possible for the pet and owners alike! He enjoys general practice because of the opportunity to form trusting relationships with families over the course of their pet's life.

He received his Bachelor's degree in Biology with a Minor in Psychology from Northeastern University. During his time in Boston he enjoyed going to baseball games at Fenway Park, as well as walking Boston Common and Harvard Square. He also volunteered at the MSPCA in the cat room, and worked as a technician assistant at a small animal veterinary clinic in the city. After graduating from Northeastern, he completed his veterinary education at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, and earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.

He currently lives in Plymouth with a Rottweiler mix named Mia and a Boxer mix named Murphy! In his free time he enjoys kayaking, hiking, camping, gardening, playing video games and watching Star Trek. One of his favorite summer time activities is golfing with his identical twin brother. His family also gathers yearly to make homemade "Rocha Red" wine, a family tradition that he hopes to always continue.

Veterinary medicine is truly my passion! When I was 7 years old my pet hamster got very sick and I took him to the vet. I took care of him day and night, and at that moment, I knew I wanted to become a veterinarian. I wanted to help animals and their families when they need it most.

I was born and raised in Mexico City, where I obtained my degree from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, the only certified AVMA University in Latin America. After passing all the tests required to practice in Massachusetts, I moved to the US in 2014. I have been practicing Veterinary Medicine in the South Coast ever since.

Before my formal education in Veterinary Medicine, I worked since a very young age at different veterinary clinics as a technician and surgery assistant. I continued to work throughout my studies to gain more knowledge and experience in as many areas as I could. During my last year of college education, I conducted a special surgery program at Willamate Valley Animal Hospital (Oregon), and at ASEC (California). This experience gave me a particular interest in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, which I continue to study and practice as much as I can, including yearly theoretical and practical courses.

I like to be thorough when examining my patients. Taking a little extra time allows us to explore any underlying conditions that can impact the quality of life of our pets. I like to provide family members with a comprehensive explanation of my findings and answer as many questions as they have during and after their visit. Our animals are family members, too, and they deserve nothing but the best from us!

In my spare time, I like to explore the world! Whether it is on a bicycle, kayak, running, or climbing, I am always looking for adventure. My husband and our Aussie, Kal-El, are always pushing me and accompanying me in every new challenge and adventure.

Dr. Stamoulis is board certified in internal medicine and cardiology. Dr. Stamoulis graduated from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. He completed a small animal internship, followed by a residency in small animal cardiology at the Animal Medical Center in New York. Dr. Stamoulis earned his board certification in veterinary cardiology in 1993. He visits us on a bi-monthly basis to perform patient ultrasounds as needed.

Cindy has been around animals her whole life. In fact, she grew up on a small family farm. Her primary responsibility is to ensure that her team is providing exceptional care for every pet, and that they are exceeding pet parent's expectations. She enjoys getting to know every client and their pets! It is very rewarding for her to be able to see pets from when they are babies through old age.

Besides her husband and two daughters, she shares her home with Pearl, a Husky/Labrador/Mastiff mix. Pearl is all personality, and doesn’t have a care in the world; everyday is a party.

Cindy has been with Capeway Veterinary Hospital since 1998 and has been the Practice Manager since 2003. She is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager and has an Associate Degree in General Management. She is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA). When Cindy isn’t managing her wonderful staff, she is entertaining her friends and family year round. In the warmer months, she is boating on the Westport River with her family and friends.

Meghan joined our team in 2008. Meghan enjoys educating clients on how to keep their pets happy and healthy. She thrives in emergency situations making sure sick pets get excellent medical attention. She is responsible for supervising and training technician staff, keeping the doctors happy, as well as patient care. Besides her husband and son, she shares her home with Owen an adorable collie mix. When not here at Capeway Veterinary Hospital, (which is not often) she enjoys socializing with friends and walking around Buttonwood Park.

Sarah graduated from Apponequet Regional High School in 2010. While there, she took up medical assisting, which lead to an internship at a veterinary hospital during her senior year. She loved that experience, and has been in the veterinary field ever since.

Sarah joined the Capeway crew in 2017 as a Client Care Specialist. She soon began training to work with the docs as a veterinary technician. Today, she is the veterinary technician supervisor. She says she can't imagine herself doing anything else!

In her free time, Sarah enjoys horseback riding and hiking. She lives with her husband and her doggo, Champ.

Allie has been around animals her whole life, which is what sparked her love for this field. She graduated high school with a degree in Large Animal Science and has been working as a veterinary technician for over 10 years now. She can’t picture doing anything else. She has been with Capeway Veterinary Hospital since 2016 and absolutely loves it here! Allie has experience in general medicine as well as emergency medicine and loves jumping in on difficult cases as well as surgeries. With all of her knowledge that she has gained over the years, she loves teaching our technicians new skills whenever she can! Allie continues to attend continuing education sessions and take online courses to learn new skills of her own whenever she can.

Allie has many animals at home but her true love is her sidekick a crazy and loveable Siberian Husky named Autumn-Skie. They love spending time together going for hikes and playing fetch in the backyard. Autumn has a Golden Retriever sister named Penelope-Jayne and 4 cats at home. When Allie isn’t here at work or home lounging with her pups, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends by the water.

Sharron came to work at Capeway in 1986, after she decided to follow a childhood dream to help animals. She was already a client of Capeway Veterinary Hospital, she knew the deep compassion and caring they gave to her pets; she wanted to work for them. She became an Animal Care Specialist in 1987, went on to become a Certified Veterinary Technician in 1995, and then a Certified Animal Nutritionist in 2001. Every morning she wakes up knowing that today she is going to make a difference in some animal’s life, that is what they do at Capeway, they make a difference in animal’s lives. Her job consists of customer service, client education, and caring for all creatures big and small. She is a wildlife rehab volunteer and helps as many orphan babies that she can. Her days off consist of feeding, cleaning, and spending time with her many assortment of pets she has rescued. She loves being with all her pets and doing what makes her happy; caring for animals and working with people that love them too. She is also grateful for a wonderful husband that supports her in all she does.

Melissa has been with Capeway Veterinary Hospital since June of 2003. As a little girl Melissa had always aspired to work in the veterinary field and was given the opportunity to get a taste of the field in the early 2000’s. Needless to say it was everything she had hoped for and more. Although it was short, the experience was a blessing in disguise and she continued to pursue a career in the field.

Melissa enjoys all aspects of her job, she compares it to the famous saying “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know whatcha gonna get”. She starts everyday unknowing what it’ll bring, but strives to make someone’s day, whether that’s the youngest or oldest person she meets, or the 4-legged furry friend that walks through the door. Knowing that she put a smile on someone’s face or even made them laugh, she considers it to be a good day.

In her spare time, Melissa enjoys spending time with family, friends, and of course her furry family; Matilda, a feisty 6 year old Shihtzu (a breed she has always hoped to have), and another Shihtzu Sarge, both of which were adopted from the Fairhaven Animal Shelter.

Tara initially joined the team in October 2013. Although she had a deep passion for animals and the human/animal bond, she felt that she should try putting her education to use. Having previously earned a Masters in Accounting and Finance, that meant she would have to leave us, since there wasn't much she could do with that degree in the hospital. She left to pursue other endeavors in 2019.

After a few years, Tara realized that her heart lies in the animal care field, and that happiness is sometimes more important than money. Tara re-joined Capeway Veterinary Hospital in March of 2022. She can be found at the front desk greeting clients, scheduling appointments, and filling in where needed. She is also the face behind our social media posts and is in charge of keeping our website updated.

Tara is the proud fur-mother of a Boxer named Jolene, a quirky Lab-Pei named Max, and a Lhasa Apso named Hope. Her favorite past time is curling up with a good book or movie, and snuggling with the fur-babies!

Stephanie has been a member of the CVH team since March 2007. She works per diem. She has a bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology from Mt. Ida College and is a Certified Veterinary Technician. She has two dogs, ACE Ventura, a terrier mix, and Levi, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She also has a cat named Dory. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Raigine began her journey at Capeway Veterinary Hospital as a student intern from Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School in the Medical Assistant program. She officially joined the staff in October 2013 as kennel help but quickly worked her way up to becoming a veterinary assistant and later a veterinary technician. Raigine also was a volunteer at the Forever Paws Animal Shelter, feeding and interacting with animals needing a home.

Raigine likes spending quiet nights reading a good book and spending quality time with friends and family. Working with animals has always been a dream for Raigine and thanks to Capeway it is now a reality.

Keri has been a veterinary technician at Capeway Veterinary Hospital (CVH) since 2001. She has hand raised several litters of kittens and has rehabilitated various species of wildlife such as owls and squirrels. In 2005, Keri was part of the CVH emergency relief effort for rescuing pets and animals affected by Hurricane Katrina. She spent nine days in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, providing medical and husbandry services to animal victims displaced by the storm. She has two dogs that she rescued as puppies named Atreyu and Artax.

Autumn is one of our Veterinary Technicians. Her connection with animals started from a very early age and she began working with them by 10 years old. From volunteering at Humane Societies, leading adoption days and dog walking, to training and kennel work. She even made it on the news for “Pet of the week” in her then town of Clifton Colorado. Her very first job was at an Animal Hospital in New York. There, she tended to boarding patients, handled medications, groomed and cared for patients after chemotherapy. In her free time Autumn likes to be outdoors with her two dogs, Samson whom she’s had since she was 14 and Archie who just turned one in May. She also has two cats at home, Steven and Moon.

I have been a veterinary technician for 7 years. I have 4 cats, and 2 dogs. My cats names are: Hamlet, Ophelia, Niko, and Cosmo. Hamlet was a stray I found he is a beautiful flirty Tom Cat, Ophelia was an orphaned baby dropped off at the animal shelter, she has spots and is very vocal. Niko was a baby I found also as a stray, he is my disabled boy and he has cerebellar hypoplasia and also has seizures. Cosmo is my newest addition to my kitty gang. He is a spunky sweet little guy. As for my two dogs, I have my big boy Milton my Labrador/Golden retriever mix, and my other new addition Baby my feisty yet snuggly Havenese mix. I have always had a connection to animals ever since I was a little girl. Working with animals is a childhood dream come true. One day I hope to work with large exotics in a zoo or a wild life rehabilitation facility as a form of volunteer work. In my down time I enjoy painting and drawing using a variety of medias. Another hobby of mine is poetry, usually my poems have an existentialist or philosophical feel. Presently, I am pursuing my other childhood dream which is it become a scientist. I am studying medical microbiology. This choice of study does not mean I will be leaving animal medicine. I will always work with animals, this field of work is not something one can just stray from as it becomes a big part of who you are. All in all, I have a passion for animals and medicine. My goal is to one day help not only animals but eventually their human companions as well.

Wendy enjoys the day to day activities in the hospital, not knowing what the day will bring. She grieves at the loss of a family member and celebrates with the addition of one after being told... "never again."

Wendy came to Capeway at a time when she found herself wanting to break away from working with clients as a customer service representative for over 10 years. She wanted to experience working with animals as a technician thinking it would be cute puppy tales and kitten whiskers. Wendy soon found out that being a technician was far more than she bargained for and she decided to stick with what she knew... the human client.

Outside of work, Wendy enjoys time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She spends free time at her home in New Hampshire where she actively snowmobiles and rides UTVs. Wendy is also the proud parent of Ness, her Border Collie, and Brody, her Dachshund.

Amy started with us in October 2017. She shares her home with a Goldendoodle and a little orange kitty and she loves to spend time with them. In her free time, she enjoys walking along the trails and expressing her artistic side by drawing.

Jessica joined the Capeway Veterinary Hospital team as a client care specialist in July of 2022. She has worked in customer service since she was 16 years old because she finds joy in helping others any way she can.

Jessica always knew she wanted to work in the medical field. She previously worked in human medicine, but she finds veterinary medicine more enjoyable! She gets puppy fever every time she comes to work.

She loves spending her free time with her family, including her two beautiful daughters, and going to the gym.

Erin joined our team in November of 2019. She has always had a love of cats, which led her to become one of our dedicated Client Care Specialists. You can find Erin handing out Feliway Kitty Pheromone towels to make sure all our cat patients are calm and relaxed for their visit. In her spare time, she enjoys being at the beach. Helping people and animals makes her a welcome addition to our team

Rachel has been involved with animals since the day she was born. Her mother bred dogs when she was young and it sparked her love for animals of all kinds. Rachel was in the Plymouth County 4-H animal programs for 12 years and has experience professionally handling dogs in the showmanship, obedience, and agility show rings. Rachel has a traditional education from Norfolk County Agricultural High School in canine science and livestock/farm management and went on to earn a bachelors degree of science in secondary education for biology and environmental sciences from Unity College. Her goal is to educate others about all animals and their health needs through hands-on learning experiences and proper veterinary medicines. Rachel is always looking for ways to use her gained experience to help others and to find new opportunities to learn more.

When Rachel is not working at Capeway Veterinary Hospital, she enjoys kayaking with her 15 year old Papillon/Jack Russell terrier mix, Abby. Despite her old age, Abby still has the spunk and tenacity of any terrier puppy and is happy to make friends with anyone that comes her way! She loves to chase anything that moves and always wants to be anywhere Rachel is; never taking no for an answer!

Britney earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Veterinary Technology from UMass Amherst, and she has worked in ER/radiology since 2018.

She enjoys reading and spending time with her pets. She has 3 pitties and 3 cats, including her eldest cat Truffle, her best friend.

Veronica was first introduced to the veterinary field at Capeway Veterinary Hospital in 2014 interning as a student medical assistant while attending Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School. She admits to intentionally getting into the Medical Assisting program because she knew she could have the opportunity to intern at a vet hospital, which was CVH at the time. After graduating high school in 2016, she went on to get an A.S. degree in Veterinary Health Care with honors, involved herself in lots of volunteer work, started working at a vet clinic as a tech, and by chance has been led back to CVH as a tech!

Growing up she was an animal loving, adventurous, and brave child always outside piquing curiosity with all sorts of animals and critters she could find in her yard. From having little frog friends, making terrariums for snails, caterpillars, pill bugs, and worms. To capturing garter snakes to relocate, having to hand raise litters of bunnies, befriending stray cats, and beyond. If you know her, you know she truly loves all creatures!

Beyond her love for animals she loves being outdoors. You’d find her long boarding, bike riding, paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, swimming, camping, or adventuring with her best friends. She relaxes at the end of the day with getting lots of kisses from her sweet bunny named Blossom and lots of cuddles from her sweet kitty named Peaches.

Kelsey attended Upper Cape Technical School for Culinary Arts, which she felt wasn't really her passion. She volunteered for a summer or two at Champ's Animal Shelter in Wareham while in school, and felt that was more of the direction she wanted to take with her life. She worked at Dunkin for 4 years until 2020, when she became a cat mom to Frankie and Sasha and simultaneously decided she wanted a "big girl job" (as she told Supervisor Wendy in her interview), so she applied at Capeway Veterinary Hospital. While working as a Client Care Specialist, she started to observe the technicians and knew that's where she belonged. You will now find her in the rooms assisting with examinations and still occasionally covering the front desk.

Michael always knew he wanted to work with animals. Before joining the Capeway Veterinary Hospital team in 2020, he worked at doggie daycare facilities, which helped him to observe and learn about canine behavior.

Michael rescued his dog Nikki, a Pit Bull, from a previous daycare/boarding facility where he was employed after she was abandoned there. She helped him master the art of working with aggressive/fearful patients.

In Michael’s spare time, when he is not playing video games, he is either roller blading or taking Nikki out on adventures.

Meet Veterinary Assistant Ryjani, better known as Ry!

Ry enjoyed watching Steve Irwin "The Crocodile Hunter" on television when she was growing up. This inspired her to join the field of veterinary medicine. She decided to join Capeway Veterinary Hospital to pursue that passion and learn in a positive environment.

She is currently working towards a bachelor's degree in biology. Her ultimate education goal is to become an exotic veterinarian.

Ry shares her home with 2 dogs and 4 rats. She has a self-proclaimed small pet/rat obsession! She assists a rat breeder in breeding new lines with good temperaments and better health standards, so these offspring are less prone to medical issues such as tumors.

Some of Ry's other interests include baking and writing.

Aria attended Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School where she was in the Medical Assisting program, however, her true passion is working with animals. Her official journey into the world of veterinary medicine began when she interned at Capeway Veterinary Hospital while she was still in high school. That internship turned into her career.

Aria says that her time here at Capeway Veterinary Hospital has taught her a great deal, and is assisting her on her journey towards reaching her ultimate goal. She aspires to inspire people to care for and protect their animals, as she will one day do when she becomes a veterinarian.

I started working at Capeway Veterinary Hospital in April 2022 after working in retail as a shift supervisor for four years. I received my Bachelors degree in Sociology with a minor in sustainability from UMass Dartmouth. Not long after I graduated from college I started volunteering at a zoo where I work with many different animals. I really enjoy volunteering at the zoo and it helped me to realize that I want to work with animals.

Foster joined the Capeway Veterinary Hospital staff in January of 2022. He graduated from Bristol County Agricultural High School in 2019 where he majored in Large Animal Science. In 2021, he graduated from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a minor in Philosophy. Before joining the staff at Capeway Veterinary Hospital, Foster has always been working in the animal field! He has worked with orphaned and injured wildlife, interned at a zoo, volunteered in animal shelters, and worked on an alpaca farm and in pet stores.