Reading Animal Clinic is a full service veterinary clinic that is dedicated to quality pet health care. We provide great personal service, along with modern medical techniques. Our highly trained staff will keep that important member of your family healthy and happy. Our relaxing environment enables pets to feel comfortable and at ease. Our doctors are specialized in treating dogs and cats. Their experience will allow your pet to live a longer and healthier life.
Our Doctors:
Dr. Shurland was born and raised in Reading, MA. She attended Tufts University as an English Major and worked in the publishing industry for 2 years. She attended Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 1992, then completed an internship at Angell Animal Medical Center. After working in private practice for a year in North Andover, she moved to Philadelphia where she worked in a small animal practice for 9 years while her husband attended medical school and completed his residency. She returned to Massachusetts in 2003 and started working at Reading Animal Clinic in 2004. She now lives in Reading with her husband, 3 children, 2 cats, and 3 dogs.
Dr. Flynn started working at the Reading Animal Clinic as a veterinary technician after obtaining her undergraduate degree in Animal Science from Rutgers University in New Jersey. She attended Iowa State University School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in May of 2014. After graduation, she was excited to return to the Reading Animal Clinic as a veterinarian with her husband, 2 daughters, Luna a mixed breed dog and two cats Little Man and Bonkers. She has interests in exotic small mammals as well as internal medicine and ultrasound.
Dr. Kohler was raised in Mattapoisett, MA and attended the University of Maine at Machias where she received her Bachelor's degree in biology in 2005. She attended the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2010. After finishing vet school she completed a small animal rotating internship in medicine and surgery at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in Weymouth. After her internship she followed her husband to the Midwest and practiced in Wisconsin and Minnesota while her husband (also a veterinarian) finished his internship and residency in small animal surgery. She joined Reading Animal Clinic in the summer of 2016. Her professional interests include pain management, soft tissue surgery, and feline medicine. Dr. Kohler has one lab mix named Kajsa and a 3-legged domestic shorthair named Timmy. In addition to her fur-babies, Dr. Kohler and her husband welcomed their first child into the world in December 2016.
Dr. Ning is originally from Chicago and graduated from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in 2017 with Phi Zeta honors. She is passionate about the importance of client communication and strives to find solutions that work for patients as well as their human companions. Dr. Ning's specialty interests include dentistry, soft tissue surgery and internal medicine. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys baking, exploring the beautiful natural parks surrounding Boston, and relaxing over a good book with her husband and two sweet, fluffy cats.
Dr. Sun was born and raised in New Jersey. She graduated from Boston College in 2010 with a bachelor's in Biology. She earned her veterinary medicine degree from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in 2015 and continued her education with a rotating internship in Sacramento, CA. She is passionate about feline medicine, dentistry, and practicing fear-free animal care. She has two black cats at home and enjoys vegetarian cuisine, arts and crafts, and Zumba.
Our Management Team:
Robyn, our Practice Manager, started her veterinary career working as a kennel assistant. She soon realized her love of animals and her new love for medicine could make for an incredible career. She has spent the last 25 years dedicated to the veterinary profession. In addition to getting her certification as a veterinary technician, Robyn has worked in general practice, supervised a large emergency/ICU and worked in many different aspects of specialty medicine. Her career has now come full circle as she takes all her years of experience and brings it to Reading Animal Clinic as the Practice Manager. In her spare time Robyn donates her time working on the Executive Board of the MVTA (Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association) as the Recording Secretary. She shares her life with her 4 legged family, 4 dogs, Kix, Santana, Bindi and Trooper, her cats Finn and Griffin and any number of foster animals that find their way to her.
Debbie, our Client Care Supervisor, graduated from Essex Agricultural & Technical Institute with a degree in Veterinary Technology in 1994, took the Vet Tech National Exam and began working as a Certified Veterinary Technician. She also graduated with an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts from Bunker Hill Community College. After a break in her career to be an at home mom, Debbie began working as a receptionist at The Reading Animal Clinic in early 2010. She also helps the doctors and technicians with medical care whenever possible. Debbie also volunteers through the Merrimack River Feline Rescue at the MSPCAs feral cat spay/neuter clinic where she is responsible for surgical prep and monitoring. Debbie enjoys spending her time off with her husband, their 2 sons, their Manchester Terrier Alice and their 2 cats Link and Poe.
Jennifer, our Tech Manager, graduated from Mount Ida Collage with a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology in 2013, took the Vet Tech National Exam, and began working as a Certified Veterinary Technician. Her journey thus far has taken her across the east coast working in everything from physical therapy, emergency medicine, wildlife rehabilitation, to general practice and holistic medicine. While working in Va she grew to become the technician supervisor at a six doctor practice and is excited to bring her wide range of experience to Reading animal Clinic as the Technician Manager. She is most passionate about client education, wildlife rehabilitation and holistic pet care and nutrition. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, her boxer named JitterBug and three cats Maple, Rafiki and Ruka.
Our Technicians:
Cailen, CVT, has had a passion for animals since high school where she was a kennel attendant, groomer and then a veterinary technician. She then went to UNH Thompson school of applied animal science where she earned her associates degree. Cailen then worked as a veterinary technician in general practice and emergency until she decided to further her education by going to Colorado to attend The Bel-Rea institute of animal technology. While in Colorado she interned at VCA Alameda East and was able to work as a veterinary technician at a general practice while going to school. She graduated and moved back to MA and got a job as a veterinary technician and earned her CVT title shortly thereafter. She has been working with animals for over 10 years and loves it! In Cailen’s own words she says, ‘the area of my job that I love doing is client education, surgery/anesthesia and nutrition.’ On her weekends she loves to read, hang out and hike with her 9yr old rescue Rottweiler, Rampage and get together with family!
Sam F. a CVT has been with the clinic since 2002 when she started as a kennel assistant. She quickly learned more skills, went to Mount Ida College, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Technology. She took and passed the Vet Tech National Exam and got her Certified Veterinary Technician credentials in 2008. At RAC her skills include all aspects of small animal practice, ranging from lab work to x-rays, primarily specializing in anesthesia, surgical prep and recovery. Her pet is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Porter
Leah has an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology from Becker College and is a Certified Veterinary Technician. She has been at Reading Animal Clinic since 2000. During that time, she has become the go-to person for the other technicians, the doctors and our clients. She has many responsibilities including animal care, reception and office management. She became a veterinary technician because it combines her love of medicine and animals. She owns a Yorkie/Silky mix named Rosie who loves to go on hikes.
Jenna, a veterinary Technician, was born and raised in Montana. After high school, I decided I wanted to serve my country by joining the Marine Corps. During my service, I met and married my husband and. In 2011, I was honorably discharged, and decided I need to pursue a college education. Being from Montana, my love for animals became embedded in my life. I actually wanted to be a veterinarian in my younger years, but decided I preferred the responsibility of a technician. In May 2016, I graduated from Mount Ida College with Bachelors of Science degree in Veterinary Technology. In my spare time, I enjoy playing legos with my 6 year old daughter and cooking for my family. I also enjoy watching movies while my Yorkshire terrier, Milli and cat, Spartacus snuggle on my lap.
Dominique started working at Reading Animal Clinic in 2018. Dominique was a member and leader in the youth 4-H where she was able to start working in animal care and participate in many community service activities. Dominique graduated in 2013 from NSCC and became a certified veterinary technician the same year. Previously, she worked at a general practice for 5 years and has volunteered as a wildlife rehabber. She has an interest in exotic animal medicine and has owned many species of animals including cats, fish, rabbits, hamsters, ducks, and frogs. She currently has a cat named Squishy and a tropical fish tank.
Samantha B - I'm a professional animal lover and I've been working at Reading Animal Clinic as a receptionist and tech assistant since October 2016. I just graduated from Fitchburg State University with a degree in Communications and I have future plans to attend school again to become a Vet Tech as I've always had a passion for animals my whole life. I'm eager to continue learning about animals and getting more involved in this field. I also have two cats, a dog, a mouse, and a fish.
Christina graduated from the veterinary technician program with honors from North Shore Community College and became a CVT in 2015. She has had a love for all animals as long as she can remember. She remembers watching emergency vets at a very young age and found the veterinary field to be fascinating. She started her career in 7th grade at a farm working with horses that specialized in therapeutic riding for the handicapped at age 12. There she discovered her love for large animals. There was a time she went to school for meteorology but found out quickly that her passion for helping animals overshadowed this. She says one of the most rewarding aspects of her job as a CVT is client education. She is a fur mom to 2 cats – Blu and Caspurr.
James was born and raised in Rhode Island and grew up with a passion for all things animal related. From household animals like his two cats Cedric and Lily, to exotics like his Columbian Red Tail Boa Constrictor Finn, James certainly has a passion for caring for animals. James started his career working with animals as a Groomer in Rhode Island. James found his place in Veterinary Medicine when he started work as a Veterinary Assistant at an Emergency Veterinary Hospital where he worked hard to become the Veterinary Technician he is today. James has an interest in exotic animal medicine, nutrition, and anesthesia. In his spare time, James likes to scuba dive, play video games, and hiking with his husband. In his time in emergency medicine, James helped save Cedic’s life after he was born via emergency c-section and had to be resuscitated. Since he has known Cedric from birth, clearly Cedric had to become the newest member of James’s family.
Lisa Marie, who was also born and raised in Rhode Island, moved to the Boston area two years ago. She began volunteering at an animal shelter at a very young age and fell in love with every animal. Lisa Marie came to us with 13 years experience as a Veterinary Technician and she is Fear Free certified.
Our Client Care Team:
Vanessa had a passion for helping animals at a very young age. She grew up with a houseful of animals and volunteered at the rescue her mother still works at today. Vanessa worked as a kennel assistant in general practice throughout high school and was given the opportunity of a Veterinary Technician position once she graduated. She pursued her passion until she was given another opportunity to pursue Client Care. She has worked 10+ years in the Veterinary field. On her down time Vanessa enjoys snowmobiling, fourwheeling, binge watching Netflix, and spending time with her husband. She is the proud owner of a polydactyl kitten named Dougie Fresh Toes.
Nancy grew up on the North Shore and has always loved animals. Her sister who has been a Vet Tech for the past 30 years, often brought home stray cats, dogs and other furry creatures. Nancy has had several career changes over the years with most of her experience being in some form of the hospitality industry. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Brian and their two Chihuahuas, Doobi and Buggy.
Victoria has loved animals with a passion her whole life. As a child, her family always had animals. She is the proud owner of a beautiful 10 year old Chihuahua-terrier mix named Bubbles. If she had the means, Victoria would adopt tons of animals to ensure they all felt love and had a forever home. In her free time, Victoria enjoys singing, playing guitar, and hanging with Bubbles.
Lisa grew up in Derry, New Hampshire, in a home filled with cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and a rabbit. She holds degrees in radiologic technology, biotechnology, and microbiology from Northern Essex Community College and Notre Dame College. After a long career in human health care, she is happy to be working in animal medicine and care. Lisa currently lives with her boyfriend (Richard), their dog Kona and two cats Leonard Nimeow and Tippy the Kippy.
Marissa moved to Wilmington in 2004 and graduated from Wilmington High School in 2015. Her family always knew that someday she would get into the animal care field. She is eager to get started as a client care representative and learn along the way. She is the proud owner of Buddy, the tiger cat, and would happily rehome any critter if able. In her free time, she enjoys painting, traveling, and finding the “hidden gems” up the North Shore.
