Our Technicians

 

Margaret Mathson, C.V.T.

Margaret Mathson is the head Technician at VESH.

She started her career in veterinary medicine in 1985 at a small, single-doctor practice in Billerica, Massachusetts. She left the field in 1990 and spent several years in the luxury hotel business, working in Boston, MA, Northern Virginia, and Cleveland, OH. Margaret returned to veterinary medicine on a full-time basis in 1994, when she worked at a large fourteen-doctor mixed practice. She returned to Massachusetts in 1997 to work at the ER/ICU at Tufts Universitys Foster Small Animal Hospital. In 1999, Margaret moved to the seacoast area and worked at a specialty practice. She joined VESH in April, 2006. Margaret shares her life with her German Shepherd, Reilly. Together they volunteer with a wilderness search-and-rescue team. Margaret has also adopted several kitties over the years. Currently, Ashley, Timothy, and Liam allow Margaret and Reilly to care for them in their shared home.

Lee Curtis

Lee Curtis is a Technician Supervisor and an ICU/ER Technician at VESH.

Originally from central Maine, Lee moved to New Hampshire in 2003 to attend the University of New Hampshire in Durham, where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine in 2009. She started work as a technician in emergency medicine in 2004 and joined the VESH team in May of 2006. She is currently in the process of achieving her life-long dream to become a veterinarian. She hopes to begin veterinary school in the fall of 2010. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her lovable beagle mix Shyla, reading at home with her three spoiled cats, and relaxing by the lake at her family camp in Maine.

Jasmine Parman, L.V.T.

Jasmine Parman is an I.C.U. Technician at VESH.

She graduated from University College in Bangor, ME with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. She has been working professionally in veterinary medicine for five years. Although originally from Maine, Jasmine has had the pleasure of working of working in Maui, HI for a few months as a technician, and now she has settled in New Hampshire. After working in the General Practice field for four years, she began her career in Emergency Medicine in 2005. At home she cares for two beloved kitties, Ivan and George, and in her spare time she likes to read and hike.

Joy Smith, C.V.T.

Joy Smith is an ICU Technician and the Grounds Manager at VESH.

Joy served for 20 years in the United States Air Force, and upon retiring from that decided to become a veterinary technician. She attended the Long Medical Institute in Phoenix, AZ as a Veterinary Assistant and graduated in 1998. She has worked extensively in the veterinary field in many different capacities, including humane society work, large and small animals. She became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2005. Joy is a member of the NH Veterinary Technician Association. At home, she cares for one dog and four cats, and in her spare time she enjoys golf and fishing.

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Lindsay Knowlton

Lindsey Knowlton is an ICU/ Surgery technician at VESH.

 

Lindsay attended the Thompson School of Applied Science at the University of New Hampshire. She graduated in 2002 with her Associate’s degree in Animal Science with a focus on Equine Management. She continued on to receive her Bachelors of Science degree at the University of New Hampshire with her focus on Pre-Veterinary medicine in May 2009. She has been employed at VESH since October 2007, and has recent experience as an equine technician at New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center.  Lindsay’s love for animals began at an early age of 7, and her dreams and aspirations of becoming a veterinarian have become more of a reality today. She is currently working on her applications to veterinary school, in which she hopes to enter within the next year or two. She shares her home with her hedgehog Chester, and boyfriend Joey, and hopes to expand their family with dogs in the near future!