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Jocelyn Cowan, DVM
Owner/Medical Director/Veterinarian

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​​Dr. Jocelyn Cowan joined the UAH veterinary team in 2004, providing outstanding patient care and performing surgery. "Meeting clients and their companions is one of the great parts of my job. Knowing that I help owners keep their pets safe, healthy and comfortable is a feeling beyond compare".
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Dr. Cowan completed a Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science and Mathematical Science at Johns Hopkins University.  She earned her DVM at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine.  After finishing veterinary school, Dr. Cowan completed an internship in emergency medicine at Norwalk Veterinary Referral Emergency Center and worked 3 years as an emergency clinician at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists.

Dr. Cowan lives in Whitinsville with her husband, their two boys; dogs, Rhona (a South African Boerboel, pictured) and Merida (a Boerboel and Presa Cross) and free range chickens.

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Deborah Veo Nicholson, DVM
Owner/Medical Director/Veterinarian

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Dr. Deborah Veo joined UAH in 2002.  Dr. Veo who is responsible for providing outstanding patient care and performing surgery, demonstrates an unmatched level of compassion towards her clients and their pets.

Dr. Veo received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Chemistry from Salem State College and a Master's degree in Education from Tufts University.  She also received her DVM from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine.  Upon finishing veterinary school, Dr. Veo completed an internship in medicine and surgery at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston.

Dr. Veo lives in Douglas where she loves waterfront living and kayaking!

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Ali O'Hagan, DVM
Associate Veterinarian

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Dr. Ali O’Hagan joined our team in April 2018. Dr. O'Hagan is a 2007 graduate of Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation, she completed a medical and surgical internship at VCA South Shore and  has been practicing medicine in the area for over 10 years. Professionally, she enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, and takes pride in the relationships she builds with her clients while helping to care for their pets.
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Born and raised in New Jersey, Ali is still a Jersey girl at heart and cherishes any time she gets to spend at the Jersey Shore with her friends and family. She currently resides in Pomfret, CT and shares her home with her rambunctious boys, Theo and Finn, and her misbehaved dogs, Karma and Cowboy. When she’s not a mom or a veterinarian, Ali enjoys a nice quiet walk in the woods with her dogs.

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Caitlin McHugh, DVM
Associate Veterinarian

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WE ARE SO HAPPY TO WELCOME DR. MCHUGH!

Dr. McHugh is a 2021 Tufts University graduate who also completed an Anesthesiology Specialty Internship at Tufts.  

Dr. McHugh grew up in Massachusetts, went to undergrad in Maine, and then lived in California for a while before going to vet school at Tufts. 

Dr. McHugh currently resides in Westborough with her husband; two nearly-identical, mischievous cats named Wesley & Tricky; and a couple of tiny fish. Dr. McHugh ESPECIALLY  loves cats (of all varieties and temperaments), golden retrievers, horses, bunnies, and sheep, too!

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Jessica Macho, DVM
Associate Veterinarian

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Dr. Macho joined the team at UAH in the fall of 2019.  She completed her bachelor’s degree in Biological Science from the University of Vermont and her DVM from Tufts University. 

Dr. Macho has practiced veterinary medicine in New England since graduation, and she has sought to offer her patients all the treatment options available.  This desire let her to pursue advanced training in acupuncture and chiropractic.  Dr. Macho is certified in acupuncture through the International Veterinary Society and chiropractic through the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. 

​She resides on small farm in Rhode Island with her husband, their four horses, beagle, chocolate lab, and oversized cat.

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Kim
​Practice Manager

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Kim joined UAH in 2011 after making a career change. She received her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and after 13+ years in the engineering field she decided to make a change which allowed her to work alongside like-minded people who share her love and compassion for animals.  Kim is responsible for the hospital's accounting, human resources, technical support, staff management and building maintenance.  She also supports the doctors and staff in various other ways. 

Kim lives in Sutton with her husband and daughter, their rescue Pitbulls, Lotus (pictured) and Koda;  and 6 chickens! When Kim is not at UAH she enjoys camping, hiking with her pups and spending time with her family!

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Renee, CVT
​Staff Manager, Certified Veterinary Technician

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Renee is a Certified Veterinary Technician and one of our Staff Managers.  She has been a part of our team since 2009! As one of the lead techs at UAH, Renee is in charge of training staff, anesthesia monitoring during surgery and assisting the veterinarians with office visits, blood draws, vaccinations and radiographs. Renee also co-manages the UAH staff.

Renee has a degree in Animal Science and Animal Arts from Becker College.

Renee lives with her husband and two children in North Smithfield, RI.  When Renee is not at work she enjoys being a mom and spending time with family and friends!​

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Kelly G.
Technician

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Kelly, one of our senior technicians, joined our team in 2011.  Kelly helps set up appointments, assists the veterinarians in office visits as well as during surgery, draws blood and assists with radiographs.  Kelly also does an awesome job managing our Facebook and Instagram pages! 

Kelly lives on Roughbroke Farm in Uxbridge with her daughter and husband, her dog, 2 cats, and a variety of farm animals. She and her husband raise Nigerian Dwarf goats! 

In her free time Kelly enjoys camping, riding her horses, hiking with her dogs and spending time with family!

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Jacqueline
Technician​

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Jacqueline who has worked locally in the field for the past 10 years, joined our team in November 2017 as a Veterinary Technician.  Jacqueline graduated from Worcester State University with a BS in Behavioral Science and Elementary Education, and  is also Fear Free Certified. 

Jacqueline helps set up appointments, assists the veterinarians in office visits as well as during surgery (including monitoring anesthesia during surgical procedures), draws blood and assists with radiographs.  She has special interests in dental prophy and radiography, education, behavior and surgery.

When she's not working Jackie loves hiking, traveling, painting, gardening, cooking, BBQ's, bonfires, beach days, road trips and spending time with her family and friends. Jackie lives in Pascoag, RI with her two daughters; Rhyan and Darcy, their two cats; Friday and Cricket and  3 goats; Teddy Spaghetti, Noodles and Ravioli!

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Jamee
Technician

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Jamee joined our team in 2018 as a Surgical Tech Assistant and has since worked her way up to be a Veterinary Technician.  Jamie helps set up appointments, assists the veterinarians in office visits as well as during surgery, draws blood and assists with radiographs.

Jamee is an Animal Science graduate of Norfolk County Agricultural High School and earned her Associates Degree in Animal Care from Becker College in 2012.
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Jamee lives in Upton and when not at UAH Jamee is spending most of her time on her family’s farm where she raises and shows dairy goats, rides horses, cares for her two dogs, and volunteers for the local 4-H clubs and events.

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​Sara
Technician

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Sara joined our team in 2017 as a Surgical Tech Assistant and has since worked her way up to be a Veterinary Technician.  Sara helps set up appointments, assists the veterinarians in office visits as well as during surgery (including monitoring anesthesia during surgical procedures), draws blood and assists with radiographs.
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Sara received her Bachelor's  of Science in Biology from UMass Amherst. In her free time Sara enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with family and friends!

Sara lives in Grafton with her husband.

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Hailey
​Technician

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As a Technician Hailey helps set up appointments, assists the veterinarians in office visits as well as during surgery (including monitoring anesthesia during surgical procedures), draws blood and assists with radiographs.

Hailey lives in Connecticut with her dogs, Hooch and Nala; and her cats, Remi and Tito.

In her free time Hailey loves traveling up north, spending time with friends and hiking with her dogs!

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Brittnie
​Technician

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Brittnie, a Veterinary Technician since 2017, "loves what she does"! As a Technician Brittnie helps set up appointments, assists the veterinarians in office visits, draws blood and assists with radiographs. 

Brittnie originally from Florida,  lives in Uxbridge MA with  her Rottweilers, Ace and Falcon (pictured); and her Black Lab, Wigeon (pictured).

Brittnie loves the outdoors and adventure and spends most of her time on a boat fishing or in the woods exploring with her dogs!

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DJ
​Admin Assistant

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DJ, a 25-year veteran of the hospital!  She is in charge of answering calls, making client appointments, handling inquiries. as well as other administrative tasks.  DJ is also responsible for the hospital's quality control and accounts receivable. 

DJ loves the beach and spending time with her daughter in Nantucket. She lives in Uxbridge with her service dog, Squid (pictured). DJ and Squid volunteer at various events throughout the year to help educate children about service dogs!

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Joann
Receptionist​

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​As a receptionist at UAH, Joann is in charge of greeting and assisting clients, answering calls, and scheduling appointments. Joann has 20+ years in customer service, in addition to a certificate from Bryant College in Human Resources Management. 

Joann lives in Uxbridge with her husband, Wayne, their son, and two daughters. Joann loves animals and nature and dedicates her time to caring for her many cats, dogs and farm animals!

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Karen
Receptionist​

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Karen re-joined our team in November 2019.  Karen, a former Uxbridge Animal Hospital staff member,  has been a Veterinary Technician for over 30  years!   Karen, who also has an associates degree in Veterinary Technology, recently transitioned to Veterinary Receptionist where she is in charge of assisting clients, answering calls, and scheduling appointments. Because of her extensive technical background Karen also assists the doctors and technical staff as needed.

Karen lives in Sutton with her husband Brian, their two sons, Nikolas and Garrett, Boston Terrier Tippie, and their two Siamese cats, Candie and Bradie.

 Karen enjoys teaching Sunday School at the Blackstone Valley Methodist Church in Whitinsville. In her free time Karen enjoys watching and feeding the birds and spending time with her family and fur babies.

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Tessa
Technician Assistant

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Tessa, who joined our team after graduating from college in 2021, assists the Doctors and Technicians during appointments and in surgery.

Prior to joining our team, Tessa volunteered at an animal shelter and also worked at a local doggie daycare where she ran a day camp.  Tessa, a Graduate of Roger Williams University, lives in Charlton with her family. In her free time Tessa enjoys traveling, working out and spending time with her family and friends.

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Sam
Technician Assistant

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Sam joined our team in March of 2021!  As a Technician Assistant Sam helps the Doctors and Technicians during appointments and as needed, prepares lab samples, assists with patient care and helps keep the hospital well stocked and clean!  

Before joining our team Sam worked at Pettery Paradise, a dog boarding facility.  Sam is currently taking classes through Penn Foster and hopes one day to become a Certified Veterinary Technician!

Sam lives in Harrisville, RI with her family, her dog (pictured) Chester, her bird Boomer, and her chameleon (pictured on Sam's shoulder) Beans! When Sam isn't working she loves hiking with Chester, fishing and just being outside! Sam is also quite content snuggling in with Chester, watching movies and playing video games! 

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Maya
Technician Assistant

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 As a Technician Assistant Maya helps the Doctors and Technicians during appointments and in surgery. Maya also helps by prepping lab samples, assisting with patient care and by helping to keep the hospital well stocked and clean!  

Maya lives in Uxbridge with her Rottweiler Xena (pictured). In her free time Maya loves spending time with her friends and family and hiking with Xena!

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lily
Kennel Assistant

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As a Kennel Assistant Lily helps keep the treatment area and exam rooms clean and well stocked, assists with  laundry and various other tasks to help the staff and patients.

Lily, who graduated from Sutton High School in 2021, trains dogs for hunting and conformation shows! In her free time she enjoys playing volleyball, fishing and spending time with family.

Lily lives in Sutton with her family and her dogs; Boston (pictured), Chloe, Cookie, Charm, Dante and Gambler; her cat, Aladdin and chickens!

Lily will be heading off to college in August 2021 but she will be back to help out during her college breaks!

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