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Meet the Team

At Lafayette Animal Hospital in Portsmouth, NH, we treat your pets with love and expert care, dedicated to a shared commitment to their long-term health and happiness. Thank you for entrusting our veterinary team with the well-being of your cherished companions.

Dr. Arianna Brown-Hendry

Dr. Arianna Brown-Hendry

Medical Director

Dr. Brown Hendry, a Cornell graduate, specializes in surgery, emergency care, and palliative medicine. She serves on the NH State Board of Ve...

Dr. Jeanne Marie Cassidy

Dr. Jeanne Marie Cassidy

Veterinarian

Bio coming soon!

Dr. Courtney Abbott

Dr. Courtney Abbott

Veterinarian

Dr. Abbott, a graduate of the University of Prince Edward Island, is passionate about personalized, lifelong pet care with interests in derma...

Whitney

Whitney

Practice Manager

Whitney, now Practice Manager at Lafayette Animal Hospital, has been with the team since 2017 and loves building connections with clients and...

Julia

Julia

Certified Veterinary Technician

Julia, a Credentialed Veterinary Technician and UNH animal science student, loves sharing her passion for veterinary medicine and working on ...

Danielle

Danielle

Certified Veterinary Technician

Danielle joined Lafayette Animal Hospital in December 2023 while pursuing her B.S. in Animal Science at UNH. Passionate about hands-on care, ...

Jenna

Jenna

Veterinary Technician

Jenna joined Lafayette in July 2024, bringing experience from emergency care and doggy daycare. She enjoys client support and assisting in su...

Melanie

Melanie

Certified Veterinary Technician

Melanie, a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2019, brings joy and energy to Lafayette Animal Hospital with her love for learning and upbe...

Samantha

Samantha

Certified Veterinary Technician

Sam, a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2014, excels in both surgery and patient care with a kind, dedicated approach. Outside of work, ...

Sydney

Sydney

Certified Veterinary Technician

Sydney, a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2023, leads surgical and anesthetic care at Lafayette Animal Hospital. She enjoys emergency c...