DJ S. — Receptionist

As a receptionist at UAH, DJ is in charge of answering calls, making client appointments and handling inquiries, as well as assisting clients with forms and other documentation.

“I love knowing that I have made a difference in lives of the hospital’s clients and their special pets. It is a wonderful feeling at the end of the day,” said DJ.

A Uxbridge resident and a 8-year veteran of the hospital, DJ has two cats, Masai, and Benny and a dog named Gracie.

Lindsay S. - Receptionist

As a receptionist at UAH, Lindsay is in charge of answering calls, making client appointments and handling inquiries, as well as assisting clients with forms and other documentation.

Lindsay lives in Whitinsville with her Shiba Inu Maddox.

 Jackie R. - Receptionist

As a receptionist at UAH, Jackie is in charge of answering calls, making client appointments and handling inquiries, as well as assisting clients with forms and other documentation.

Jackie resides in Uxbridge with her husband, Al and their pets: a German Shepherd, Gretchen; two horses, Samson and Cheyenne; four cats, Autumn, Amber, Blackie and Sunshine and two pot-bellied pigs, Harold and Hannah.

Cindy S. - Receptionist

As a receptionist at UAH, Cindy is in charge of answering calls, making client appointments and handling inquiries, as well as assisting clients with forms and other documentation.

Jessica R. - Receptionist

As a receptionist at UAH, Jessica is in charge of answering calls, making client appointments and handling inquiries, as well as assisting clients with forms and other documentation.

Brook G. - Office Manager

As office manager, Brook is in charge of answering calls, making client appointments, and handling inquiries, as well as assisting clients with forms and other documentation. She also assists the other employees and doctors as needed.

Brook earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of Tampa. She is currently enrolled in a certificate program at Rhode Island School of Design. Brook lives in Whitinsville with her husband, their two children, five cats and three dogs.

Renee G. - Veterinary Assistant

Sylvia M. - Certified Veterinary Technician

Sylvia is one of our veterinary technicians. She is responsible for obtaining patient history information, aiding the hospital’s veterinarians with their exam room needs, helping provide medical treatment to patients, as well as assisting with surgery.

Christy H. - Veterinary Assistant

Christy is one of our veterinary assistants. She helps set up appointments, assists the veteriarians in office visits, draws blood and assists with radiographs.
 
Christy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences at Cornell University. She previously worked as a Zookeeper at Roger Williams Park Zoo for seven years. She now resides in Uxbridge, MA with her husband and their dog Paco. She hopes to one day own two brown cows!

Amy C.  — Veterinary Assistant

Amy is one of our knowledgable veterinary assistants. She sets up client appointments, assists the veterinarians in office visits, draws blood and takes radiographs. She always has a friendly smile for the clients and her coworkers.

Amy currently resides in Douglas with her Alaskan Malamute, Thor.

Glen M. — Certified Veterinary Technician

Glen is one of our veterinary technicians. He is responsible for obtaining patient history information, aiding the hospital’s veterinarians with their exam room needs, helping provide medical treatment to patients, as well as assisting with surgery.

Glen grew up on a farm in the Midwest. He earned his BA in Biology and Psychology at Aurora University. He has been a technician in the area for 8 years. Glen currently lives with his wife, two Golden Retrievers and three lively cats.

Danielle V. — Certified Veterinary Technician

As one of UAH’s veterinary technicians, Danielle is responsible for obtaining patient history information, aiding the hospital’s veterinarians with their exam room needs, helping provide medical treatment to patients, as well as assisting with surgery.

A 8-year veteran of the hospital, Danielle loves the variety of people and pets that she meets through her work.

A certified technician and a resident of Douglas, Danielle has two dogs, Olive and Dudley; three cats, Beast, Leroy and Lily.

Dr. Jocelyn Cowan DVM — Veterinarian and Owner

Dr. Cowan has been a veterinarian at UAH since 2004, providing 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,” commented Dr. Cowan.

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 Referal Emergency Center and worked 3 years as an emergency clinician at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists.

She lives in Whitinsville with her husband; their two boys; a cat named Cheyney; their dog Edy, a Fila Brasilerio; and Titan, a Sutton police service dog.

Dr. Vicki Kucia DVM — Veterinarian and Owner

Dr Kucia joined UAH because of its excellence in medicine, the highly trained technical staff and its state of the art facility.

She is responsible for providing patient care and performing surgery at the hospital since 2006.

Dr Kucia completed an Associate in Science degree at Manchester Community College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology at Mount Holyoke College. She received her DVM at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. In addition, she holds a Massachusetts Educator Certificate in Biology and she is board registered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

She lives in Millbury with her spouse; two dogs, Guyot, and Maggie; and 2 cats, Quinn and Dylan.

Dr. Deborah Veo DVM — Veterinarian and Owner

Dr. Veo joined UAH in 2002. As a veterinarian at the hospital, Dr. Veo is responsible for patient care and for performing surgery.

She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Chemistry from Salem State College, and a Master’s degree in Education from Tufts University. She 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.

A resident of Upton, Dr. Veo and her husband are proud parents of two sheep, seven cats, 30 chickens and a dog named Aspen.