Jessica joined MVH in 2002 as a receptionist but has also added the roles of veterinary nurse, MVH dog trainer and Patient Care Coordinator to her days! Prior to working here at the hospital she attended UMASS/Amherst where she was a Pre-Vet Major. Jessica has traveled around the country as a professional show horse groom and farm manager in addition to working in vet hospitals.

Jess loves interacting with clients and their pets and she also enjoys learning new skills.  Her special interest in the veterinary field is behavior.  Since 2004 Jess has taught Puppy Pre-School and Dog Obedience classes here at MVH.   She teaches people and their pets about puppy development and behavior modification using safe, dog-friendly methods of positive reinforcement.

Outside of work, Jessica's hobbies include preparing for the new baby, art, riding horses, and reading.  Jessica is a professional level member of the APDT, a certified evaluator for The American Kennel Club's "Canine Good Citizen" program, owner of "Positive-Dog-Business" email list for dog trainers, and owner of "Puppy, Please" Dog Training, LLC. 

Jessica shares her home with her husband Chris (pictured here), "Maggie" the Lab, "Etta James" the Blue Tick Hound mix, and Missy a 19-year old Thoroughbred horse.